Ray LaMontagne is coming to the State Theater November 13th 2009.  Never heard of him? Neither had I until this morning when I received and excited text from my friend Rick who’s in Colorado.  He wrote, “Have you ever heard of Ray LaMontagne?  I nearly wrecked my car when I first heard his voice.   I am 99% sure you will immediately love him.”  After listening to this singer/songwriter that hails from the lovely state of Maine, I have concluded that Rick was right.  The song “You Are The Best Thing” seduces you with an array of horns and the chorus beckons your participation. Ray LaMontagne’s voice is reminiscent of the Sam Cooks and Otis Reddings of rock.  His writing can describe a Monet or the cover of a Rolling Stones magazine, i.e. in the song “Meg White”.   At other times the intensity of his voice whispers sonnets for you and only you to hear.  The range of his storytelling is something people should experience.  His cover of “Imagine” is performed impeccably, and would make the hairs on John Lennon’s neck stand up in appreciation.

Watch and listen to Ray LaMontagne sing “Imagine”.

Tour Schedule

Oct 15 2009     8:00P
Music Center at Strathmore     North Bethesda, Maryland

Oct 16 2009     8:00P
Meyerhoff Symphony Hall     Baltimore, Maryland

Nov 1 2009     8:00P
Fox Theatre     Atlanta, Georgia

Nov 4 2009     8:00P
Wang Center     Boston, Massachusetts

Nov 7 2009     8:00P
Tower Theater     Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

Nov 9 2009     8:00P
Beacon Theatre     New York, New York

Nov 12 2009     8:00P
The Auditorium Theatre     Chicago, Illinois

Nov 13 2009     8:00P
State Theatre     Minneapolis, Minnesota

Nov 15 2009     8:00P
Nob Hill Masonic Center     San Francisco, California

Nov 17 2009     8:00P
Ellie Caulkin Opera House     Denver, Colorado

Nov 20 2009     8:00P
Orpheum Theatre     Los Angeles, California

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posted September 24th, 2009 at 2:19 pm Concert Announcements