Punch Brothers with Chris Thile, Noam Pikelny, Chris Eldridge, Paul Kowert and Gabe Witcher performing on March 3, 2022 at the Orpheum Theater in Boston, MA. Brought to you by Less Than Face Productions. Audio courtesy of Bill K.
I got very emotional during some portions of this performance. I think it's because these musicians take their music and the audience very seriously and have great respect for both. This was emotional, passionate, and fun music approached soberly and with joy. I hate the term bucket list, but I will see these artists before my time is over. Life is hard; music is too, but music eases the pain and makes it all worthwhile. Music played with integrity elevates us and what we mean. Thank you guys. Your work is heroic.
this Chris Thile solo around the 6 30 mark is such a great example of his genius. On first listen I can clearly hear influences from baroque, bluegrass, pop, bebop and fugue vocabulary and they are blended so seamlessly and masterfully it's hard to believe it's most likely improvised on the spot
So refreshing. Real music played and sung by real musicians. No samples. No auto tune. I took my granddaughter to see the Punch Brothers when she was 17. It was her first concert. During the show she leaned over and said, "live music is so much better." I will take that moment with me to my grave. It really says it all.
