This is my third time seeing The Civil Wars perform live in 2011, all in Toronto (first at El Mocambo, then opening with Adele, and at The Phoenix Theatre Tuesday night). Each performance has me transfixed. What Joy and John Paul are able to do with a mixture of great songwriting and haunting vocals is to take you someplace else. You are transported to some magical place, and you don't want to come back! Joy is a pixie warrior; both delicate and strong in her presence on stage and stellar vocals. John Paul's dry wit compliments Joy's playfulness, and their voices blend wonderfully. If they were coming a 4th time in 2011, I'd be there!
The Phoenix Concert Theatre @
- Toronto @
- Tue, Nov 1, 2011 @
Favourite moment: O Henry. A nice surprise. Amazing vocals from Joy. @
Opening act(s): Milo Green. They were fun!!! @