Okay, so last Friday night, I took the fiancée to see a guy whose music I really like, Matt Wertz. Also, we really like a couple of songs by Dave Barnes so I knew it wasn't going to be hard to get her to go. First of all, let me just say that this picture isn't the "official" tour poster for this one. I couldn't find one so I just posted this one up. Okay, so enough about the introductory things, here is what I thought about the concert.
My overall impression (and that of my fiancée) was that it was a great show. If you have never been to a Matt Wertz show (this was my first time seeing Dave Barnes), then you really need to go check him (and now "them") out. Of course, only if you like their music. I don't go to many concerts and the ones that I enjoy the most are the ones where there isn't a lot of smoke and video hi-tec stuff. (Think U2, though I might be one of the few people in this world that doesn't think they are the best band EVER!) Don't get me wrong, I like a good technological display as much as the next guy. I too like to be spellbound and standing in awe like anyone else (think green martians in Toy Story). However, I just don't pay money for those shows. I just like the sit-down shows where you can enjoy the music. Okay, I just found a rabbit trail so I'm going down it for a bit. Here is something I just don't get at all. Why do people go to a concert and then TALK THE WHOLE TIME!!!! You might wonder from where this temporal rage came, but yes, it happened at this particular concert. Isn't the point of paying money to go see someone play music is to actually hear them play music? I mean, if you want to hang out with your friends or hit on some girls, then do it outside or go somewhere else. Okay, my rant is over.
We had great seats at this concert, which was on an elevated part to the left of the stage (stage right). The venue was smaller so it worked out great. I've been listening to Matt Wertz since he was an unknown guy doing the YoungLife circuit. I really like all of Matt Wertz' music and he always puts on a great show. The thing I loved about this show is that they would each play a few of their own songs (backing up and playing for the other one) and then alternate to sing the other person's songs. They are both funny guys who get a little crazy on stage, but they keep it fun. I am pretty skeptical of people who try to be funny, but they pull it off. The best part of the show (for me) was towards the end when it was just the two of them with their acoustic guitars, singing and playing together on their ballads. Of course, the best was when Dave Barnes played, "Nothing Fancy" and "On a Night Like This" which are two of my fiancées and I's favorite love songs. As expected, they came out and did an encore which was demanded by the crowd. They did a great job by playing "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic" by The Police and "Here I Am Baby. Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours". (Don't know the real name).
Overall, this was a great show and everything I had expected going into it. This concert was the third time I had seen Matt Wertz and he delivered once again. My first time seeing Dave Barnes was great too because he has a little different sound then Matt, but great to see "live". If you haven't seen either one of these guys in concert, then I would go to their website and see if they are coming to a town near you. If you like their music, you will love the show!
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