If you’ve seen Bobby Long in concert before and are expecting his mellow, croony solo performance, then don’t fret. He still sings a handful of songs on his own, and it’s still just as intimate as it was a year or two ago. But the band - Mark Stepro, Chris Morrissey, and Rich Hinman - supply the perfect backdrop to Bobby’s already near-perfect songs. You won’t be disappointed.
Never mind his British upbringing, Bobby Long’s very American music was the perfect soundtrack to our trek across the Heartland. His music is both down-home Blues and edgey Rock; at times it’s thoughtful Folk, and at others it can be Country that would keep Johnny Cash’s toes tapping. Each performance, each night, was electric.
I may not be a rock star, but for one long weekend I lived like one. And I was exhausted afterward. Would I do it again? You bet. The open road, music blaring through the speakers, noisy bars filled with friendly faces – such is the life. And it’s just my luck that Bobby Long will be touring again my way in another month!
Catch him in a city near you:
Feb 23 Divan - Montreal, CA
Feb 24 Higher Ground - Burlington, VT
Feb 25 Port City Music Hall - Portland, ME
Feb 26 Brighton Music Hall - Boston, MA
Feb 26 Newbury Comics Faneuil Hall (in-store appearance) - Boston MA
Feb 28 Iron Horse - Northampton, MA
Mar 1 Otto Bar - Baltimore, MD
Mar 3 Bowery Ballroom - New York, NY
Mar 4 World Café - Philedelphia, PA
Mar 5 Jammin Java - Washington, DC
For more tour dates, including Australia and Europe, visit his website at www.bobbylong.info
Article comments
1 - Sheila
Chantal, Another amazing write up, thank you. I think many of us feel that way treking around to watch Bobby perform, it's almost a tradition to go on the road. Words no truer written, thank you.
2 - Sherry
Hi Chantal,
I really loved your article! I too live in Columbus and I'm a big Bobby Long fan.
I was actually going to his website to get tickets for the Louisville show when I saw your article:) Two friends and I are going to do what you just wrote about and go on tour, sort of. lol.
We are going to his Cincy show, then on to Louisville Saturday and we can't wait! We've gone to NYC, PA and have seen all of his Ohio and Michigan shows. We love love love his music and as you said it's just so much fun being on the road and meeting people at the shows. You were right about the Columbus fans too. He and the band were on fire at The Basement and the crowd was loving them! It was a great show.
Well thanks again for your lovely article and perhaps we'll meet at a future show!
3 - Chantal
Sheila--thank you!!
Sherry--- thanks.... I'll be at Cincy & Louisville too. We'll have to have a beer! xo
4 - Krissy Jill
I really enjoyed reading this. Your description of Bobby's music depicts its true essence perfectly...and is the reason why so many of us love packing up everything but responsibility to hit the road and enjoy the experience of it. Great writing! x