LP 26 images Created 4 Mar 2018
Boston was in the midst of a huge winter northeaster storm, one that brought epic tides and flooding to the entire region. As a result, schools, work and venues shut their doors. But not The Royale in Boston. The sidewalks were lined up with people waiting for the doors to open, driving rain and cold were no match for this enthusiastic group of LP fans. The anticipation was palpable. No, on this night, Laura Pergolizzi aka LP performed a show as cathartic as any I have witnessed. From the opening notes of 'Strange' I knew I was hearing something wonderfully unique, emotionally powerful and joyously felt. The crowd sat, danced, sang and basked in the energy, the emotion and the beauty that radiated from LP. She was dressed in a fashion that reminded this writer 67' Bob Dylan, 73' Bruce Springsteen and 78' Patti Smith. Singing, playing guitar, ukulele and harmonica, she commanded the stage, prowling across it, getting as close as she could to as many as she could. She and the band worked so hard for the audience and yet it seemed so effortless.
Beginning to End...this show was an invitation to hear, see and feel the music from an artist who has mined a vein of emotion and passion that one can only hope continues spread and deepen.
Beginning to End...this show was an invitation to hear, see and feel the music from an artist who has mined a vein of emotion and passion that one can only hope continues spread and deepen.
