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Al Stewart on Tour
There is something special about an artist who can tell a captivating story through their music. Scottish singer/songwriter Al Stewart is one of them. Drawing crowds on tour since the 1960s, when his debut album, Year of the Cat hit the radio, Stewart takes his audience on a journey with him that they will never forget. Attending a show is a memorable experience, and can be somewhat of a history lesson. The folk singer started his career writing love songs, but after a run of bad luck in that department, Stewart, an avid history buff, decided to give his storytelling skills a whirl. Stewart's concerts are a glimpse into the past, telling his favorite tales from his years of scouring history books. His 1974 album, Past, Present and Future, outsold all of his previous albums combined. Stewart has maintained one of the most devoted and long-lasting audiences of the folk/rock genre. His 2022 tour with his band, The Empty Pockets, is set to span three countries, including the United States, UK and Israel. The 2022 tour will feature songs from all of Stewart's albums, including Year of the Cat, Time Passages, On the Border, Nostradamus, and Roads To Moscow. Catch Al Stewart and his band, The Empty Pockets on tour in 2022.
Al Stewart Live in Concert?
Al Stewart is a Scottish singer/songwriter who rose to stardom in the late 1960s as part of the British Folk Revival. When Stewart was a child, his mother moved him to an English town named Wimborne Minster, following the death of his father. His father, who served in the Royal Airforce, died in a plane crash during a training exercise before Stewart was born. He began his career by singing in local coffee shops around London. As his music career took off, Stewart released two back-to-back platinum-selling albums,The Year of the Cat and Time Passages. Stewart moved to the United States to reside in the Los Angeles area following the release of his album Year of the Cat in October 1976. Stewart prides himself on writing music that is a bit eccentric. His concerts draw fans who have been loyal to Stewart for decades. His 2022 tour follows several cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is long awaited and anticipated by fans.
Al Stewart is a storyteller and he had one for every song he did. His songs are classic as are the stories that went with each. The trio that joined definitely added some spunk.
Jefferson Performing Arts Center is a first rate performance facility. Al Stewart was and is fantastic. His supporting players from 'Empty Pockets' were talented and showed the emphasis of instruments in Stewart's music. The Sax player pretty much stole the show with his efforts. Please rebook these excellent performers again next year. This time advertise the event better.
We really enjoyed the Empty Pockets band first and the husband and wife team harmonize so nicely together. Her voice is incredible. Then, when Al came out and sang his first notes, I was so happy! His voice is still as awesome as ever unlike many aging singers. He told a funny story before each song and it was just a magical evening. Josh, the guitarist, has perfected the notes Al used to play. He had a real energy as did the flutist and sax player, who was also very good. His playing made many songs what we all remember. Wonderful evening!
The opening act, Empty Pockets, was absolutely fabulous. The saxophonist/flautist blew me away with his talent. Al Stewart. Wow! Absolutely loved his stories. Amazing depth of knowledge of history! I learned so much! And the music! Incredible! His voice, his guitar playing, the backup musicians. A night I will never forget! The venue, very nice, first time there. Hope they bring more musical acts here. Nice intimate setting, wonderful acoustics. Thank you so much, Al Stewart, for coming to our town!
A wonderful way to spend an evening. Great musician and the band was on point.
The songs are beautiful of course, but I especially love these two-guitar versions versus a full band playing them. Al's voice was perfect, too! My only complaint is there was no Al Stewart merch.
Awesomw performance. Still, I would have loved to know that it was an acoustic show before I decided to pay for the tickets. Also, it would be nice to know if there is an opener. In this case I just walked out while the opener performed since I had 0% interest in him.
2nd time I've seen Mr. Stewart at the Ludlow Garage. This was an acoustic set, the last was with a full band. Both equally enjoyable. I'll go a 3rd time should he return. Venue wise: The Ludlow Garage is great both for the show and the dinner before.
We’ve seen him twice in the last year and he is a very amusing performer. Wonderful repartee. The other guy touring with him is an excellent guitarist. Well worth seeing.
Absolutely loved it! Al Stewart and his band The Empty Pockets were fantastic! Highly recommended
