The rest of the band sat back and let the two of them take center stage on the song (Possibly titled "Everything or Nothing"). He remained there as they then performed "Turning Page," a song that appeared on the Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Part 1 soundtrack last year, before picking up an acoustic and inviting Mariah back out on stage to sing a duet with him. "Emphasis," also from their latest Yearbook album followed (a mega, 36-song project), and O'Neal took a seat behind the keyboard for that one. I didn't catch the name of the song they opened with, but "January White," complete with O'Neal strumming an electric ukulele, was next. Also, Matt Nelson, who's been touring with Jars of Clay on cello, was providing some additional string accompaniment. Ryan O'Neal and his band of talented musicians included a drummer, two violinists, and guitar/piano. However, on an acoustic tour with the likes of Jars of Clay, they indeed are a right match.
This is a group I've heard a lot about over the years, and while faith plays a part in their music and personal lives, they haven't been a band who has sought after direct involvement with the Christian music realm. McManus only played about three songs, including “Now That You're Gone,” and soon exited the stage for the next act, indie rock group Sleeping At Last. Still, this tour is a perfect fit for her and she was in good company with Jars and Sleeping At Last. In all honesty, her voice and stage presence were charming, but it's undoubtedly an acquired taste. Her voice sounded remarkably like Lanae Hale at times, who is known for her unique vocal style. Singer/songwriter Mariah McManus opened the night around 7:30pm with just herself and an acoustic guitarist to accompany her. But it does work out if you go there with the intentions of eating dinner at the show), but it also made people rather timid toward the idea of standing up in front of the band and everyone else. It makes for a relaxing dining/entertainment experience (Whoever has a table ticket is expected to spend a minimum of $10 for food or drink, which seems a little pushy after paying thirty dollars for a ticket. Everywhere else, along the sides, were filled with tables and chairs.
Last night, the setup was different yet again the middle floor area directly in front of the stage was clear except for the soundboard in the back. In February of this year, I saw Leigh Nash perform a solo set there and the entire floor was covered with tables and chairs for a much more relaxed and formal setting. Last summer, I saw Needtobreathe as my inaugural experience there and the inside was standing room only with a few tables and chairs on a balcony overlooking the stage area. This is the third show I've seen at the Cafe and, each time, the setup inside has been different. The Musikfest Cafe in the southside of Bethlehem, PA is still a fairly new venue, only having been around for about a year now. For this short fall 2012 run, Jars of Clay recruited the talents of two other indie acts, the renowned Sleeping At Last and singer/songwriter Mariah McManus. Since hitting it big in the mid-90s with their debut album, Jars has been focusing on making intelligent pop rock music while pursuing social justices through their ministry Blood:Water Mission. One band to faithfully make fall tour stops in our neck of the woods is indie pop act Jars of Clay. Not only is autumn my favorite season of the year, but it's also rife with fall tours, making the devout concert-goer a potentially busy (and very happy) person. Jars of Clay, Sleeping At Last, Mariah McManusġ0/10/12, at Musikfest Cafe in Bethlehem, PA
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