Concert Review: Jonny Lang

CONCERT REVIEW: JONNY LANG

There are always those artists that grow with you over the years. Not only do their crafts grow into something unforeseen, but remind you over and over again why you keep hitting repeat in your car. Only a small handful of artists can give you "the shiver" when they play. Very few can both sing and play guitar like they were touched by a gods hand alone. When soulful meets original, an icon of a genre is born. Jonny Lang is all of that and more, a master of skill since his younger self at 14.

Back in his home state of Minnesota, Jonny Lang and band are back and ready to remind us what it means to be alive. It's a full house at the Mystic Lake and Casino's auditorium and everyone doesn't wish to be anywhere but here. A full 2 hours of jaw dropping, soul gripping, and emotional ride is what we got. The skill at which Jonny still excels at, is mesmerizing. Like the legends of Rhythm and Blues, Jonny brings back old school and mixes it with his own flair. What impresses us the most, is the emotional ride you feel when he sings. There's a fluidness that few musicians are able to possess even with years of practice. One moment you are moving to the beat and the next tears are welling up in your eyes from the perfect pitch of his higher register. The many different generations in this auditorium are on the same page tonight. The demure personality of Jonny is instantly forgotten once the next song starts playing. Chills spread and everyone are on their feet, supporting this amazing artist and his band.

A standing ovation and encore is nothing less than what he deserves and what we get. Playing various songs from all of his albums and then some, everyone has been gifted a sight of this great performer. This is one artist that has to be on everyone's "Concert Bucketlist." It's everything a performance should be and everything a memory craves. Go see Jonny Lang on his tour runs and remember that this is true creation.

Make sure to check out:

Website: http://www.jonnylang.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JonnyLang

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/jonnylangband