JIM BOYD WITH ALFONSO KOLB: Live at the Met

Jim Boyd With Alfonso Kolb

Live at the Met

© 2002 James Lee Boyd (656613704028)

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Native American influenced acoustic folk-rock with a hint of blues and transcendent spirituality

tracks

1 Lonely Town
2 Her Song
3 Not Drinkin' Song
4 Highway High
5 September Morning
6 No Way
7 Manipulation
8 Mothers' Tears
9 Powow Highway 49
10 Time-Time-Time
11 I'll Be There
12 Quest
13 Makes Me Proud
14 Filtered Ways
15 Unity

notes

Jim Boyd(guitars, vocals, harmonicas, cedar flute) from the Colville Indian Reservation teamed up with Alfonso Kolb (percussion) from the Rincon Reservation for a live recording of a concert held on November 15, 2001 at the Met in Spokane, Washington.

This recording includes 15 songs written by Jim Boyd of previously released and new material.

This is Boyd's sixth release, but first live cd.

REVIEW: By Aaron Bragg, The Local Planet, published 2/28/02

Jim Boyd with Alfonso Kolb
LIVE AT THE MET
Thunderwolf Records

There are few Truths in the arts world--the sort of philosophic maxims that simply cannot be denied. One of these is that real musicians tend to shine in a live setting. In fact, there are those whose live performances often eclipse what are otherwise outstanding studio albums. Jim Boyd is one of those artists.

LIVE AT THE MET, which partners Boyd with Alfonso Kolb on percussion, captures on plastic a pretty good-sized chunk of a November 2001 concert. In an appearance that was as much self-depreciating as it was brilliant, Boyd was equal parts singer/songwriter and reluctant activist--an endearing combination that takes the edge off for nervous white folks.

For those for whom it matters, Boyd is considered a practitioner of the Native American Contemporary genre, mostly because he's an Indian who plays music that isn't exactly traditional (though his turn on cedar flute for "Quest" leaves no doubt that his "traditional" chops are equally honed). Indeed, a more accurate description might be Indian-influenced acoustic folk-rock with a hint of blues and transcendent spirituality, which is why it's uninitiated a glimpse into Boyd's recording career, and fans something of a stripped-down, bare-bones "Greatest Hits" collection. LIVE AT THE MET is Jim Boyd as he should be heard.

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  • Magical!
    author: Valérie Biret

    It's my third cd by Jim Boyd...and yes, there is something magical about this one being a "live recording". I didn't knew all the songs played during this concert and I discovered some great others like "Mother Tears", "Manipulation", "Time Time Time", with really meaningful lyrics. I like it!! Jim Boyd is a so gifted artist!I do love the way he sings and I particulary enjoy the way he does here with the songs "Highway High", "No Way", "I'll be there", "Filtered ways" and "Her song" which are among my favorite. I hope I'll get the chance to see him on stage someday in Switzerland or maybe in France. I imagine being there myself singing "Unity" with him, like all his fans enjoying it so much "At The Met"!

  • CONGRADUATION
    author: MISS bREEZE FROM THE REZ

    I LOVE IT THIS IS GREAT BRO, KEEP IT UP! I HAVE BEEN WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU. UNTIL I GOT INTERNET AND HAD TO LOOK YOU UP. I 'M VERY PROUD OF YOU. CONGRADUATION .

  • This is a great CD. I can't recommend it highly enough.
    author: Debra Chilton

    I have listened to this CD probably 10 times the first few days after I received it. The music is wonderful. The songs are thought provoking. A great CD that I highly recommend.

  • Very enjoyable album all the way through!
    author: Julia Plummer

    Live at the Met was a great purchase! I'm so happy with this CD - I can just listen to it over and over. After hearing Her Song on thunderwolfmusic.com I knew I had to hear more. I really love the song Unity, absolutely beautiful. I hope I can see Jim Boyd live someday.

  • I LOVE JIM BOYD!
    author: Shelly Phillips

    I love this CD because it is live. If you haven't heard Jim in concert you haven't heard Jim's music. There is something incredible about this live CD, I can't stop listening to it. I love Highway High it's my favorite.

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