Pete Yorn brought his "Acoustic" Tour to Atlanta, and wowed an appreciative crowd that was happy to see Yorn in an intimate setting of approximately 150. "Acoustic" is in quotes because while the show starts off with just Pete and his guitar, it expands to include the rest of his band (Minibar from the UK) by the fourth or fifth song.
Yorn sings and plays with emotion, and is considered a rising talent in the singer-songwriter world. On Tuesday, he brought a subtle confidence to the stage, arriving in all-black and looking as relaxed as he might in his living room. He proceeded to preview Nightcrawler, the third in his "full day" trilogy of Musicforthemorningafter, Day I Forgot and the new album scheduled for release next month.
Pete wowed the crowd with a few of his better known songs, and a few interesting covers to keep everyone entertained. The show moved at a good pace, and the backing band's bass player added a whole dimension to the songs on which he played--fast, nimble fingerwork and interesting countermelodies. He was worth the admission price alone!
The show was pointedly in reference of possible recent events in Yorn's personal life, as several references to divorce were made within the banter between the opening few songs. Yet, though there is some melancholy in Yorn's work, he also includes a bit of hopefulness--a standout tune called "The Good Advice" from his recent EP Westerns features an infectious melody and had the crowd dancing in their limited personal space! Yorn comments, "I've been in this lonesome cowboy phase for a while...I've been really inspired by guys like Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash. ['Westerns'] has a twang to it and is a real departure for me [but] 'Nightcrawler' is most definitely the rock record."
The "Acoustic" Tour is winding up, so you'll have to wait until next go-round to see this one. Don't miss it!
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