Ed Kowalczyk Fall US "Alive" Tour, September-October 2010 Options

[livefan1999]

Enjoyed your review, dancingqueen. I'll have to take your thought on not spending too much ttime comparing Ed solo to Live. We're hoping to make it to Chicago and I have a feeling from your review that we're all going to enjoy the show.....

[thefunkyredcaboose]

I notice a lot of posts between Nick and TGF fans about what the TGF fans consider as Nick's negativity and desire to attack TGF. Is this post any different? Another thread intended to cover one of Ed's shows in a positive light and it brings out the possible demise of Ed's career?

Admittedly, the post made me chuckle at your "observation", and, maybe I shouldn't take it seriously. Actually, I really don't, but I will bet there are those that will.

NICE PICTURES, by the way, gavinguitar ................

I think you hit the nail on the head in your own post about why it is different.

The "backing band" dynamic really bothers me. I've seen numerous shows where the band was named for the lead singer and the stage wasn't set up like that. The only groups I've seen who put their band in the back like Ed does are famous pop singers, I am talking Katy Perry famous.

[gavinguitar]

livefan1999, glad you liked the pics, there are a few more of the opening bands and such if interested here:
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I think that's a good idea of having sections for individual shows. Hope you make it to and enjoy the Chicago show!

[jclive]

livefan1999, glad you liked the pics, there are a few more of the opening bands and such if interested here:
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I think that's a good idea of having sections for individual shows. Hope you make it to and enjoy the Chicago show!

Thanks for the info and the pics! Cant wait to see the show, hopefully they'll bring the full band thru Atlanta again.

[gavinguitar]

The "backing band" dynamic really bothers me. I've seen numerous shows where the band was named for the lead singer and the stage wasn't set up like that. The only groups I've seen who put their band in the back like Ed does are famous pop singers, I am talking Katy Perry famous.

Yeah, I was a little surprised at how the lead guitarist and bassist were back in the shadows. Also, I actually was trying to figure out how they were going to move the drumkit into 'normal' position after the opening bands. Turned out they didn't and it just stayed sideways... Unique view though!

[livefan1999]

livefan1999, glad you liked the pics, there are a few more of the opening bands and such if interested here:
More Pics

Thanks for the additional pictures.

You got a photo with Ed! Great picture....

[SJN1279]

Tickets for Ed's show at the Canal Room in Richmond this Wednesday are now 1.02 dollars thanks to new promotion with a local radio station. You can check out the info here:

http://thecanalclub.com/online_ticket_center.htm

[SJN1279]

http://www.examiner.com/live-music-in-detr...he-machine-shop
Tracy Heck
Detroit Live Music Examiner
Ed Kowalczyk brings a mix of solo material and Live classics to the Machine Shop
September 26th, 2010 5:02 pm ET

Ed Kowalczyk on stage at the Machine Shop 9-24-10
Photo: Tracy Heck
Friday night Flint's Machine Shop patrons were treated to a night of inspiring music from indie rock's Thriving Ivory and Live's Ed Kowalczyk, who is performing material off of his solo album Alive for the first time.

Kowalczyk found massive success as the frontman and song writer for alternative rock band Live, whose arena rock songs like "I Alone" and powerful ballads like "Lightning Crashes" made them one of the most popular bands in the early nineties.

After the break-up of Live in 2009, Kowalczyk was unsure about the next step in his career and spent time doing some soul searching before he decided to try his hand at writing music for himself.

The result of that soul searching is Alive, a personal album that explores Kowalczyk's spiritual side and speaks to his gratitude for the life that he leads.

Earlier this year, Kowalczyk put together a new band to help him bring his new material to the stage. This includes Ramy Antoun on drums, James Gabbie on lead guitar, Chris Heerlein on bass, and brother Adam Kowalczyk on rhythm guitar, who also toured with Live.

Friday, the tour made a stop at the Machine Shop and found a enthusiastic crowd eager to embrace the new songs as loudly as they did the performances of the Live material.

The show opened with Flint's own metal band Frequency 54, whose enigmatic front man Justin Rose did everything possible to get the small crowd that made it out to the show early on their feet and feeling their music.

At one point Rose made his way to the back of the venue to stand on a ledge above the crowd seated at the venue's tables.

The band really rocked it out and Rose started off strong but his voice seemed to falter a bit towards the end of the set.

It'll be interesting to see how they fare with a little more experience and touring time behind them.

The set was noteworthy for the fact that it marked Frequency 54's final show with bassist Kurt Stuart, who is leaving to spend more time with his family.

Up next was The Miggs, whose set was pretty disappointing, mostly due to the loudness of their set.

Not sure if the venue itself was responsible or the band's own set up but vocalist Don Miggs was almost impossible to hear at times as he was overshadowed by the rest of the band and the loud amps.

It's a shame because if you listen to some of their music Miggs has a great voice and it would have been nice to see that showcased live.

Thriving Ivory were up next and features vocalist Clayton Stroope, whose unique, powerful voice is perfect for a live setting.

The band got on the tour after meeting Kowalczyk in the studio through a mutual friend, Wind-Up Records producer Greg Wattenberg, who not only worked on Kowalczyk's new album but Thriving Ivory's sophomore release Through Yourself and Back Again.

Thriving Ivory gained attention with their self-titled debut album and popular single, "Angels On the Moon", which was written around the time of 9/11 and struck a chord with it's listeners.

The band's heartfelt lyrics and anthemic rock songs have gained them a large fan base and make them a band to keep an eye on.

Friday night, they took the stage at the Machine Shop just as the venue began to fill up.

Their forty minute set was full of songs off of their new album as well as some of their older crowd favorites like "For Heaven's Sake" and "Angels On The Moon".

Set highlights included a standout performance of new single "Where We Belong" and new song "Moonlight", which featured the band all coming to the front of the stage where drummer Paul Niedermier had a single drum to play on.

They then brought a couple of fans up to the stage to help close the song out on the drums as Niedermier returned to his drum set.

Finally, it was time for Ed Kowalczyk to take the stage to the crowd's obvious delight.

During his hour and forty minute set, Kowalczyk ran through a number of songs off of Alive as well as songs from his Live era.

Songs like "All Over You", "Selling the Drama" and "I Alone" went hand in hand with newer songs "The Great Beyond", "Zion" and "Drink (Everlasting Love)".

Kowalczyk seemed to really be feeling the music and enjoying being back on stage again as he interacted with the crowd, spent a great deal of time laughing with his band and danced around the stage.

At one point he even came down to the crowd and may his way from one end to the other shaking hands and giving out hugs.

Set highlights included powerful performances of new song "Drive" and classic Live track "Heaven".

At one point, Kowalczyk took some time to talk about his tour's sponsor World Vision, which is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children and their families worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

Kowalczyk got involved with the organization after he became inspired while doing his "nightly job" of getting glasses of water for his two young daughters, a simple pleasure that many throughout the world are not able to do.

Each venue on the tour will have a World Vision table where information about the organization can be obtained and donations can be made.

After leaving the stage, Kowalczyk returned for a encore of new song "Fire on the Mountain", first Alive single "Grace", standout Live track "Lightning Crashes" and Live song "Dance With You".

Ed Kowalczyk Set List:

Just In Time

The Great Beyond

The Distance

All Over You

Selling the Drama

Zion

Drive

The Dolphin's Cry

Soul Whispers

Everlasting Love

Stand

Heaven

I Alone

Encore:

Fire on the Mountain

Grace

Lightning Crashes

Dance With You

[LivesMeltdown]

Great review!

[meltdown5]

livefan1999, glad you liked the pics, there are a few more of the opening bands and such if interested here:
More Pics

I think that's a good idea of having sections for individual shows. Hope you make it to and enjoy the Chicago show!

Great pics. Does Altar Bar let you bring in a camera - or did you just use your phone? I ask b/c I'm going there for the gracious few show in Nov. and wanted to try to get some pics. Thanks!

[gavinguitar]

Great pics. Does Altar Bar let you bring in a camera - or did you just use your phone? I ask b/c I'm going there for the gracious few show in Nov. and wanted to try to get some pics. Thanks!

Thanks, several people had cameras and no one said anything, so I'm assuming it was okay...

I'll be there for the TGF show, too. should be a good time.

[meltdown5]

Thanks, several people had cameras and no one said anything, so I'm assuming it was okay...

I'll be there for the TGF show, too. should be a good time.

Thanks! Hope to see you at the TGF show!

[LivesMeltdown]

http://boston.broadwayworld.com/article/Th...s_1022_20100928

The Colonial Theatre presents Open Wings-Broken Strings 10/22

Open Wings-Broken Strings will be coming to the Colonial on October 22 at 8PM. Tickets are $45 and $25 and can be purchased in person at the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM, performance Saturdays 10AM-2PM, by calling (413) 997-4444 or online at www.thecolonialtheatre.org.

Ed Kowalczyk asks the question, "As a songwriter and a singer in a successful rock band, I have had the good fortune of being surrounded by incredible musicians, lots of wonderful production on both record and onstage and plenty of VOLUME but did you know that the story of your favorite songs often originates in a much different environment?"

Open Wings-Broken Strings is an opportunity for audience members to get to the heart of their favorite artists and songs in a unique and compelling way. Stripped down, intimate and acoustic, the audience will hear the strings on the guitar vibrate and buzz, the vocal chords hum and pulsate as the songs they love come to life like you never knew they could. In this intimate environment, the rock star steps out from behind the layers of decibel and drama to greet the audience with the essence, the story, and the song. Quiet, just might be the new loud.

Eddie Kowalczyk, widely known as the lead singer/front man/guitarist of the band LIVE, has built an impressive résumé with his band mates that include eight full-length albums, total CD sales exceeding 20 million, a huge international fan base and extensive touring all over the world. Live has been one of the most successful and enduring alternative rock bands of the '90s and 2000s. One of the main things that have enabled Live to maintain a devoted fan base is the substantial and durable nature of their lyrics, which have often reflecTed Kowalczyk's personal and spiritual concerns. Eddie is now offering and accentuating these nuances in a more intimate setting through his solo-acoustic performances.

Art Alexakis of Everclear has built a solid career and devoted fan base on heartfelt songs culled from real-life experiences that he's always been open about including an absentee father and brother's death from a drug overdose. He would later chronicle his experiences in his songs, including "Heroin Girl" on their 1995 breakthrough album, Sparkle & Fade (platinum in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand and Australia) and "Father of Mine" on 1997's So Much For The Afterglow.

Leigh Nash, is perhaps best known as the dynamic, angelic-voiced lead singer of pop group Sixpence None the Richer. Following three album releases and the great success of their hit singles "Kiss Me," "There She Goes" and "Breathe Your Name" the band took a hiatus in 2004. Leigh took this time to release a solo record entitled Blue on Blue in 2006. In 2008, Sixpence None the Richer reunited to record a Christmas album entitled Dawn of Grace, a holiday piece fans had long requested.

Tickets are $45 and $25 and can be purchased in person at the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM, performance Saturdays 10AM-2PM, by calling (413) 997-4444 or online at www.TheColonialTheatre.org

[livefan1999]

Change of venue for Ed's October 1st show.

He was originally scheduled to perform at The Klein in Bridgeport, CT.

That show has been changed to
StageOne
70 Sanford Street
Fairfield, CT
(203) 259-1036
info@fairfieldtheatre.org
http://fairfieldtheatre.org/

Doors at 7:00 p.m. and show starts at 8:00 p.m.

This post has been edited by livefan1999: Sep 30 2010, 9:41 am

[SJN1279]

The Tropical storm is definitely going to wreak havoc on Ed's show tonight in NYC. They are expecting between 2-5 inches of rain and heavy wind. I hope I can make it to the show, but I'm not sure how the flooding will be.

I have tickets for Conn tomorrow.