Marcia Ball Live: Down the Road

Marcia Ball | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 26, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Alligator Records
• ASIN: B0007YMV2O
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,111 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #5 in Music > Blues > Regional Blues > New Orleans Blues
  • #6 in Music > Blues > Piano Blues
  • #18 in Music > Blues > Regional Blues > Texas Blues

Editorial Reviews

Blues Revue

Marcia has an uncanny ability to synthesize all the sounds of the Texas-Louisiana border and deliver them with an honesty

Her originals sound like timeless classics and southern soul masterpieces that no one else can imitate

A class act whose soulful, horn-laden swamp pop and murderous honky-tonk make her a stellar example of musical artistry

Product Description

For more than 30 years, Ball has been delivering her signature brand of Texas blues, Louisiana R&B and Gulf Coast swamp pop to audiences all over the world. She has earned a huge and intensely loyal following through critically acclaimed albums and continued non-stop touring. Live, she’s simply unbeatable

LIVE! DOWN THE ROAD, a blistering set recorded at the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in 2004. The CD mixes songs from throughout her career, including longtime fan favorites like La Ti Da and Crawfishin’ as well as newer material like Louella. Ball gives each song the workout of a lifetime, reinventing and reinvigorating every track with the immediacy and fire only a live show can deliver.

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Customer Reviews

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars She puts the live in live albums., November 1, 2005

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Donnell Gardner "diehard SMU Mustang fan" (Vancouver, BC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marcia Ball Live: Down the Road (Audio CD)

I hate live albums so why did I buy this one? Partly because I'm a huge Marcia Ball fan and partly because I own every other album she's put out. I saw her perform at a small venue in Vancouver this summer. Halfway through the show, a friend nudges me and says I feel guilty for only paying $22 to see this.
I've seen Marcia Ball at Slim's in San Francisco and at the New Orleans Jazz festival in 2001. In New Orleans she did a stunning version of Louisiana 1927. She performs it here as well and it rivals Aaron Neville's version. She has a great voice and the sax solo is tremendous. This track alone would justify the CD's price.
If you don't own any of her albums, this would be a good place to start. The sound quality is top-notch and she has a great band backing her up.
I feel guilty for only paying $15.00 for this disc.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marcia Ball ROCKS!!, October 17, 2005

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Karl Caribe (Southern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marcia Ball Live: Down the Road (Audio CD)

Marcia Ball is one of those entertainers who falls below the radar until you listen to her sing. We saw her in concert bought this CD and are NOT dissappointed. Her songs bring the spitit of Louisiana to life. Listen to "Thats enough of that stuff, Louella and Louisiana 1927" and you'll be back for more!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Captured at her best!, August 2, 2005

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P. J. Previte "piano player" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marcia Ball Live: Down the Road (Audio CD)

I own several of Marcia Ball's albums and am a great admirer of her talent. I've also been fortunate enough to see Marcia and her band on stage a few times. I can honestly say that the "Live! Down the Road" album accurately captures the excitement of what Marcia (and band) can generate at a venue. Everyone in the band gets to showcase their talent during the set and Marcia's vocals and piano work are just as awesome as ever! The thoughtfully varied repertoire of songs recorded has something to please everyone from slow ballads to heel kickin' Cajun tunes.
Bottom line: If you don't get the chance to see Marcia Ball in concert, this album is indeed the next best thing. On the other hand, if you have been lucky enough to see her live then this album would be a terrific souvenier to own. In either case, I highly recommend this album!
PJ Previte