We had a lovely time at the Bull Run seeing a perennial favorite of ours, Davy Knowles, perform a solo acoustic show. It was the first time that we have seen him play his 1932 National guitar live (spoiler: it sounded great - especially with the slide). He also played an octave mandolin and a guitar which he built himself with the help of a good friend. The setlist contained brand new not-even-recorded-yet songs (!), as well as emotional, folky songs from his new album "If I Should Wander", some covers, and old favorites reworked in a solo acoustic treatment.
We somehow ended up with the best seats in the house, dead center, mere inches from the stage. I think we were closer to him than when he played in our own living room 2 years ago.
We got to catch up with Davy for a few minutes after the show, and he was gracious and kind as ever. When he saw us at the merch table, he said "Come in here!" and gave us each a hug. He asked how we are doing, and how the godkids are doing. We bought a T-shirt for Craig and a poster. He immediately started signing the poster "To Steph + Craig...", remembering us by name. I also asked him to sign a photo of us with him when he played our house concert.
Set List:
- The Wildest Pig in Captivity (John Renbourn cover)
- Bound To Be
- The Only Son
- Broken Time
- It Doesn't Have To Be This Hard
- Tell Me
- Speak Softly, Tread Lightly
- Out of My Mind (Rory Gallagher cover)
- Bridal Veil Falls / The Burroo (The Drinking Dragon)
- Country Girl
- Riverbed
- Drunk Mind, Sober Heart
- Coming Up for Air
- If I Ever Meet My Maker
- Never Gonna Be the Same
- I'm Taking You with Me
- Ain't No Grave
- Don't You Think So
- In a Little While
- If I Should Wander
- Tear Down the Walls
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