Last night my work and my music lives crossed paths. I was supposed to leave Charlottesville, VA on Thursday morning, but ended up needing to stay an extra night. The silver lining was an opportunity to see EP at the Gravity Lounge.
The Gravity Lounge is an interesting little place. It is lined with book shelves. I wonder what it’s like / what happens there during the day. It looks like a place that might lead a double life.
The Setlist:
On the Day the Levee Broke (piano)
Jukebox on My Grave
Alice’s Champagne Palace
Maria’s Beautiful Mess
Three Thousand Miles
Untitled/New Song (Waking Up to Me)
Once Upon a Summertime (piano)
Did Galileo Pray (complete with story about Marilyn the Librarian and story about Modern Physics magazine)
She Was
Chris McCandless
God’s Promise
Sweet Mistakes
The World Ain’t Slowing Down
The Cotton’s Burning (encore)
Ellis is getting more and more comfortable on the piano. It’s fun to watch that develop. About half of the show was by request. Ellis was relaxed and a bit improvisational which I like. Melodies, while true to the songs, were not “married to the tracks” if I am making sense. I was particularly happy for the She Was / Chris McCandless / God's Promise run. Those are some of my favorites.
I hope that everyone is well!
Shari
