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All she wants to do is have some fun
By HOSEA CHEUNG, 24 HOURS
THE BUZZ: All Sheryl Crow wanna do was have some fun, as her song goes, and the nine-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter did just that in Vancouver Saturday night with an energetic performance that saw a whole lot of clapping and dancing.
STARTING OFF: Unplugged and mellow, the politically active Sheryl Crow began the night with a large peace logo projected behind her while singing "God Bless this Mess". Two songs later, Crow got the dance party started with "Love is Free", as fans of all ages were waving and singing along.
DANCE, DANCE: And that seemed to be the theme of the night. From 20-year-olds to 60-plus, the crowd were on their feet for most of the evening, grooving to the upbeat poprock genre. No one was expecting a detailed choreographed set from Crow, as the 46-year-old's tremendous health clearly showed while she strutted her stuff around the stage all concert long.
LOUDEST APPLAUSE: The cheers were thunderous when Crow's popular hits began but the most heartfelt applause had to be when the singer mentioned how she enjoys being back on stage after beating breast cancer two years ago.
OPENING ACT: To set the tone for the night, Toronto's own Jim Cuddy entertained a tame crowd with his own style of country-rock. Although the Canadian had his moments, it was violinist Anne Lindsay, who stole the show with an intense rock-like solo that brought a roar of approval from the audience.
STAGE SHOWING: There were no crazy props, no unnecessary visuals, and no over-used effects. The lighting was basic - nothing too fancy -, while the only complaint was by Crow herself, when she compared the vast amount of fog on stage to Vancouver's weather. All in all, it was just a simple white set with a couple lighted platforms - a very suitable feel for the down-to-earth singer and her band.
MENTIONING BOBBY LU: Crow really brought her A-game when it came to pleasing the crowd. Besides talking about casinos and strip clubs, Crow definitely did her research on Vancouver by dedicating "Strong Enough" to one of this city's most recognized individuals, Roberto Luongo.
OLD AND NEW: From her first album "Tuesday Night Music Club" to her latest release "Detours", Crow kept the song set diverse, mixing the old with the new and keeping her fans of all ages happy. The only complaint for this show? Well, she didn't sing "Steve McQueen".
ROCKED THE NEIGHBORHOOD: With a powerful rendition of "There Goes the Neighborhood", Crow and her band - which includes two tall scrawny guitarists - raised the volume level and rocked the G.M. Place crowd. She even threw in a little bit of "Walk this Way" by Aerosmith. The only thing missing though was a guitar smashing.
SONG OF THE NIGHT: It came down to two Crow classics. But in the end, the reactions from the crowd of about 9,000 gives "Soak Up the Sun" the edge over "If It Makes You Happy".
GRADE: B-plus. It's hard to say anything bad about Crow after all her success in this industry, and especially after fans all leave with smiles on their faces. Her talented vocals and her enthusiasm produced a concert that kept her die-hards happy, satisfied, and dancing throughout the night. What more can you ask for?
http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/Entertainment/2008/10/05/6987726.html
