Charles Bradley @ Forecastle 7.15.12
August 1st, 2012 by Matt
I didn’t remember who Charles Bradley was until he took the stage. I recognized his laid back style from the cover of his new album No Time For Dreaming. Having seen Lee Fields at SXSW, I was ready for another dose of vintage soul from the guys who’ve been doing it longer than anyone else. Bradley was a comparable performer to Fields; they both really sell their performance with a lot of passion rather than a lot of energy. Plus it helps to have a great backing bad. After my time in the photo pit was over, I went to the press area and listened to the rest of Charles Bradley’s set. I wish we had a musician like this in Lexington; I’d go see him play every weekend.
drmr // Aug 1, 2012 at 8:16 pm
You should check out Tee Dee’s on Monday nights if you haven’t yet- 266 E. 2nd St.
drmr // Aug 1, 2012 at 9:19 pm
It probably still won’t be as good as Charles Bradley’s set, though. That was one of the weekend’s highlights.
Vance // Aug 7, 2012 at 1:06 pm
I will have to check out Lee Fields, thanks for the tip! Charles Bradley has got me wanting more of the same. Was definitely a top 3 performance at Forecastle in my book!
Vance // Aug 7, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Just picked up the 2012 SXSW sampler for free on amazon mp3, complete with “You’re the Kind of Girl” by Lee Fields. Good call Matt, you never steered me wrong.