The man behind the most loved country songs such as Carlene, American Child, Don't Waste Your Life and the brand new single Love Is Alive performed at the ACM nominated Dusty Armadillo Saturday April 20th. Vassar's exuberant personality and enthusiasm was felt from the massive crowd of country fans. The most devoted fans were in fact ahead of the pact waiting for the event to begin lining up before the venue opened it's doors. I was there to witness Phil Vassar fever at it's best.
Vassar who took to the stage at 10pm gave the crowd what they came for, his eyes lit with joy and interaction was beyond incredible, shaking hands, mine included in the sea of fans. His professionalism, love and passion exudes and all that much more enjoyable to say the least. Phil's larger than life stage presence through each number went through leaps and bounds, though Phil is most likely to perform atop of the piano, the ceiling height was his concern, however made the best out of the situation with his clownful tactics.
Notably Vassar bursts into a rendition of Willie Nelson's "On The Road Again" he apologizes "I'm sorry I did that" before smoothly sailing back into "My Next 30 Years". Not straying from his piano Phil pulls out his musical chops on the classics of the 60's, "Stay" and My Girl" with the band's lead guitarist, the vocal range was well in doubt superbly authentic to the original version. To have the pipes to pull that off is number one in my book. Through out "Just Another Day In Paradise" and "Six Pack Summer" the crowd interaction came to a fever pitch to the point of me plugging my ears.Yikes!! a crowd that loud would make a person loose their hearing.
At one point or another asks the crowd what they want to hear and upon requests performs the most recognized song of his career "Carlene" and even a few I haven't heard to be completely honest. Vassar's continued crowd interaction led him to receiving notes from the corners of the stage, some read and wished one a happy birthday. Phil certainly touches those he's around, appreciating the format he's in, in able to connect on such a personal level. When it came time to performing "Last Day of My Life" Vassar welts up showing his more vulnerable side,as there is more to the man than one thinks.
Vassar who took to the stage at 10pm gave the crowd what they came for, his eyes lit with joy and interaction was beyond incredible, shaking hands, mine included in the sea of fans. His professionalism, love and passion exudes and all that much more enjoyable to say the least. Phil's larger than life stage presence through each number went through leaps and bounds, though Phil is most likely to perform atop of the piano, the ceiling height was his concern, however made the best out of the situation with his clownful tactics.
Notably Vassar bursts into a rendition of Willie Nelson's "On The Road Again" he apologizes "I'm sorry I did that" before smoothly sailing back into "My Next 30 Years". Not straying from his piano Phil pulls out his musical chops on the classics of the 60's, "Stay" and My Girl" with the band's lead guitarist, the vocal range was well in doubt superbly authentic to the original version. To have the pipes to pull that off is number one in my book. Through out "Just Another Day In Paradise" and "Six Pack Summer" the crowd interaction came to a fever pitch to the point of me plugging my ears.Yikes!! a crowd that loud would make a person loose their hearing.
At one point or another asks the crowd what they want to hear and upon requests performs the most recognized song of his career "Carlene" and even a few I haven't heard to be completely honest. Vassar's continued crowd interaction led him to receiving notes from the corners of the stage, some read and wished one a happy birthday. Phil certainly touches those he's around, appreciating the format he's in, in able to connect on such a personal level. When it came time to performing "Last Day of My Life" Vassar welts up showing his more vulnerable side,as there is more to the man than one thinks.
Certainly Vassar's connect with an audience gives them reason to follow him across country, as they very well do in most cases. Phil points and smiles to those he recognizes, cheering right along having a night that would soon not end, he says to the crowd " I could go all night". As I walk through the crowd to leave due to exhaustion Vassar keeps on and keeping on was his intent giving his audience what they came for. A staged artist who continues to give back in a way Phil does is a superb individual, it is well appreciated.
Phil Vassar delivered a concert no person will forget.
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