Yeah, he was born in Atlanta but he got here as soon as he could...
http://www.dfw.com/2...dges-signs.html
He is playing a sold out show in NYC in February, would love to catch a local show sometime in the Spring...
Posted 31 December 2014 - 11:21 AM
Yeah, he was born in Atlanta but he got here as soon as he could...
http://www.dfw.com/2...dges-signs.html
He is playing a sold out show in NYC in February, would love to catch a local show sometime in the Spring...
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His album is linked on a First Look basis over at npr.com. It will probably disappear at some point but it's good listening.
Posted 18 June 2015 - 07:40 AM
Not to be outdone by the alternative press; Here is the S-T's Preston Jones' more in-depth article on Leon Bridges:
http://www.star-tele...le24832480.html
Maybe Fort Worth has learned its lesson and is paying more attention to the wealth of local music here...
Posted 19 June 2015 - 01:28 PM
Am I the only one going to his show at Scat Jazz Lounge tomorrow night?
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Posted 20 November 2015 - 08:37 AM
Leon Does Willie:
http://www.star-tele...le45431664.html
Leon Bridges does his part to advance "the image of Fort Worth" while waiting to go onstage at the prestigious Gershwin Awards ceremony where Wilie Nelson was honored.
Posted 22 November 2015 - 11:08 PM
Leon was on the AMA's tonight, and was featured on a new song with Macklemore. What a meteoric rise.
http://www.rollingst...-kevin-20151122
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Posted 15 February 2016 - 10:06 PM
The title of this thread says "rising star". I'd say we don't need to say rising anymore.
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Posted 06 December 2016 - 04:17 PM
Grammy nominations were announced this morning and this one is up for Best Music Video:
https://www.youtube....h?v=0Hegd4xNfRo
Posted 19 March 2018 - 10:07 PM
Anyone else hear the ticket segment on him recently? Was great, but I don't think FW was mentioned once. Talked about how he played shows in Deep Ellum and was the best artist from Dallas nationwide in the past few years. ehhhh....
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Posted 09 June 2018 - 10:54 PM
So we just got back from the Toyota Music Factory in Irving where we saw Jon Batiste and Stay Human (the house band for the Late Show with Stephen Colbert) and Leon Bridges. First time at the venue, it was decent but drinks were ridiculously expensive (probably true of any major venue these days).
Stay Human was the opening act. They only did 4 or 5 songs, but they played for an hour; that band knows how to jam.
There was an extended break for setup of Leon Bridges's band....like 40 minutes.
I would say his music sounds better live in person than it does in the studio; it was clear they were drawing energy from the crowd. He recently released a new album so in addition to the more familiar, established songs, there was a lot of new material. He does a nice job on his love ballads, with lines like, "I know you're shy, you can be shy with me," and "Do you think I'm being foolish if I don't rush in?" He portrays the thoughts of a guy who's tentative and unsure with the ladies, kind of a refreshing change from the macho stuff you hear in a lot of songs these days. I've been a fan for a while, but I think my wife enjoyed the concert just as much as I did.
Posted 10 June 2018 - 07:18 AM
Posted 10 June 2018 - 11:35 AM
I agree, it was a good show and Toyota Music Hall was very nice! I must have been right behind you, section 300.So we just got back from the Toyota Music Factory in Irving where we saw Jon Batiste and Stay Human (the house band for the Late Show with Stephen Colbert) and Leon Bridges. First time at the venue, it was decent but drinks were ridiculously expensive (probably true of any major venue these days).
Stay Human was the opening act. They only did 4 or 5 songs, but they played for an hour; that band knows how to jam.
There was an extended break for setup of Leon Bridges's band....like 40 minutes.
I would say his music sounds better live in person than it does in the studio; it was clear they were drawing energy from the crowd. He recently released a new album so in addition to the more familiar, established songs, there was a lot of new material. He does a nice job on his love ballads, with lines like, "I know you're shy, you can be shy with me," and "Do you think I'm being foolish if I don't rush in?" He portrays the thoughts of a guy who's tentative and unsure with the ladies, kind of a refreshing change from the macho stuff you hear in a lot of songs these days. I've been a fan for a while, but I think my wife enjoyed the concert just as much as I did.
Posted 11 June 2018 - 10:12 AM
I agree, it was a good show and Toyota Music Hall was very nice! I must have been right behind you, section 300.So we just got back from the Toyota Music Factory in Irving where we saw Jon Batiste and Stay Human (the house band for the Late Show with Stephen Colbert) and Leon Bridges. First time at the venue, it was decent but drinks were ridiculously expensive (probably true of any major venue these days).
Stay Human was the opening act. They only did 4 or 5 songs, but they played for an hour; that band knows how to jam.
There was an extended break for setup of Leon Bridges's band....like 40 minutes.
I would say his music sounds better live in person than it does in the studio; it was clear they were drawing energy from the crowd. He recently released a new album so in addition to the more familiar, established songs, there was a lot of new material. He does a nice job on his love ballads, with lines like, "I know you're shy, you can be shy with me," and "Do you think I'm being foolish if I don't rush in?" He portrays the thoughts of a guy who's tentative and unsure with the ladies, kind of a refreshing change from the macho stuff you hear in a lot of songs these days. I've been a fan for a while, but I think my wife enjoyed the concert just as much as I did.
We were Section 300, Row C. I suspect we were very close to each other.
Posted 19 July 2021 - 08:00 PM
Came a long way from Southwest...
Posted 19 July 2021 - 08:09 PM
The singles I've heard from the new album are great. You can read the article for free here:
https://www.texasmon...ges-after-dark/
Posted 20 July 2021 - 06:52 AM
I read the article last night.
I recall being told he worked at Del Frisco's Grill before he struck it big, but they mention Rosa's in SWFW. In the article it says he walked to his first gig from Rosa's to Pop's Safari and that it was 7 miles. From that I surmise he worked at the Overton Ridge Rosa's which is 7+ miles away. The other one, in my old neighborhood at McCart and Sycamore School, is 9 miles from Pop's.
His story is amazing. I've always found his music challenging to listen to, especially the first album. Now I understand why: He has no musical training, he literally makes his own rules, which don't necessarily follow the conventions of modern pop music, at least in his early work.
I also thought it was interesting that his first two singles, Coming Home and River, use the original demo recordings he made at Shipping and Receiving. The article says one reason he signed with Columbia is that Atlantic wanted to re-record those in their studios, but Columbia liked the versions that first caught their attention.
I think it's been mentioned upthread, but the video for Coming Home was filmed all over Ft Worth, many locations I am very familiar with.
Posted 20 July 2021 - 05:41 PM
I recalling that Bridges has or had a recording connection with Niles City Sounds. For those who are unfamiliar with this part of Fort Worth History, Niles City is now a part of Fort Worth and is located just east of the FWSY.
Fort Worth Weekly - "Forcibly annexed! https://www.fwweekly...o-niles-cities/
Now if you ever feel like thumbing your nose at Fort Worth, eat and drink at the Niles City Bar @ FWSY.
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Posted 19 September 2021 - 10:26 PM
Leon Bridges performed River with Jon Bastiste (The Late Show band leader) during the In Memoriam segment on the Emmy Awards tonight.
John Batiste was the opening act when Leon played in Irving in... 2019? I think. It was a great show.
Posted 22 September 2021 - 09:11 PM
Unfortunately, no. That's a little late for me, even though sometimes I do stay up that late.
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