![]() Waxahatchee at Ogden Theatre, photo by Tom Murphy The wordplay seemed even more effective as with the playful and clever couplets of “Hell.” Perhaps less obvious was the way all three guitarists, if one includes Crutchfield, synced together to create truly elegant and subtly intricate guitar melodies that created a nuanced atmosphere within which Crutchfield’s commanding voice and presence could stand out and stand clear. It also helped to bring in focus Crutchfield’s lyrics which always seem so direct in tone whether singing to someone in the song or addressing herself, a quality that gives the sense that she’s singing directly you about something you’ve experienced in your own life. ![]() The effect made the Waxahatchee songs seem more intimate and impactful. The vibe seemed Memphis that combined the rustic with a touch of glamour reinforced before anyone took stage by “The Ballad of El Goodo” by Big Star playing over the sound system as the introductory music. And that little bit of theater gave the show a slightly different quality than if Crutchfield was dressed up in something less formal. The aesthetic was reminiscent of an old country concert with Crutchfield in what might be described as a minimalist ball gown. Yet with this expanded line-up the singer lost none of that intimate feel and air of vulnerability bolstered by confidence and a fluidity in the transitions between songs throughout the show. But this time out, headlining her own show, Crutchfield had a bass player, two electric guitarists that also played keyboards and a full kit drummer. Of course the songs were good and Katie Crutchfield’s vocals strong and her lyrics personally incisive. One of the recent times Waxahatchee performed in Denver was also at the Ogden on Septemopening for Courtney Barnett and accompanied by an electric guitar player to her acoustic and no one else. “New Person, Old Place” was especially poetic and vivid in its imagery but her whole set felt very intimate and strikingly honest but not cruel and a good fit as an opener for Waxahatchee. Her songs about the pitfalls of relationships hit with a wit and nuance of understanding that provided both a clarity and an embrace of the messy emotions that can flood your brain when you’re in the moment. Diaz hadn’t spent a lot of time live performing for two years either and expressed a great deal of gratitude for people taking the time to give her 2021 album History Of A Feeling a listen. It was an effect that set her apart from many other artists operating with a similar palette of sounds. The prolific singer-songwriter stood on the large Ogden state with her drummer Adam Popick and held your attention with her luminous and strong vocals accompanied by her spare yet expressive guitar work that conveyed a distinctive yet grainy tone. Madi Diaz at Ogden Theatre, photo by Tom Murphy But Saint Cloud was the focus of the generous nineteen song set. But that setback didn’t seem to diminish Katie Crutchfield’s enthusiasm and spirit for the music and this performance at the Ogden Theatre in Denver showcased the record in almost its entirety with some choice cuts from earlier records. Waxahatchee’s most recent album Saint Cloud released two weeks into the first phase of the global pandemic in 2020 so fans didn’t get the full force of the songs in the live setting for many months and perhaps not until this 2022 tour. In May, the artist teamed up with Whitney for a take on John Denver’s ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’.Waxahatchee at Ogden Theatre, photo by Tom Murphy In April, Waxahatchee tackled tracks by Dolly Parton, Bruce Springsteen and Lucinda Williams. ‘Strong Enough’ was initially released in August of 1993 as part of Crow’s debut album, Tuesday Night Music Club.Ĭrutchfield’s cover of the song comes as the latest in as string of renditions she’s delivered in recent times. She and her band are currently touring across the US in support of the record, which arrived last March and earned huge critical acclaim. The overall performance was comprised a total of 23 songs, including all 11 tracks from Crutchfield’s fifth album as Waxahatchee, Saint Cloud. Crutchfield's set at Elsewhere also included renditions of Dolly Parton’s ‘Light Of A Clear Blue Morning’ and ‘Long Wave’ by Bonny Doon. Indie sensations Snail Mail and Waxahatchee have teamed up to perform a live cover of Sheryl Crow’s brilliant '90s track 'Strong Enough'.ĭuring a show in Brooklyn this week, Waxahatchee (aka Katie Crutchfield) invited Snail Mail (aka Lindsey Jordan) to join her and her backing band for the cover.
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