Jonathan Richman at Shepherds Bush Empire 9th May review
- Posted on May 11, 2008 4:00 PM
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So last friday saw Jonathan Richman hit London after an absense of god knows how long. Now I'd call my self a casual fan - not a huge one but into his big hits from his Berkeley days so went to gig expecting a bright and breezy evening of fun and uplifting Richman entertainment.
Whilst the performance was loads of fun - he's someone that you HAVE to see live - an entertainer quite like no other - man - those dance moves!!! - bit like the maccarena meets mad lizzy - certainly unique!
he started bang on time so we missed the first ten minutes and had to squeeze ourselves into a backed top level of the bush - Richman packs a crowd- London showed out in force for this one...
As the show went on it became clear he wouldnt be doing any of his hits - which was a shame.. but perhaps somes up the Richman state of mind these days...He belted out "lesbian bar" which went down well (with moves of course..) but the other slightly recognisable hits where covered in French or Spanish....odd..
The show seems to end before it really got going, think the audience got just over an hour but I guess they can be grateful for a begrudging encore - of which he did the song he had just sung again - hmf!!!
All in all great fun and an incredible entertainer - but come on - woudl giving the fans what they really wanted have been so tough?
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