The Black Keys et Dan Auerbach

The Black Keys are my favorite band and I am always excited to see Dan and Patrick rock out the entire house. I've seen them in intimate settings like a little bar up to large sold-out arenas, and every time they have put on an amazing and electric show.

They are not known for huge set pieces, typically it's just Dan out with his guitars and Patrick behind his drum set, but lately they've added a keyboardist, bassist, and backing vocals for some of the newer songs, but they only add to the show. The band has been around for quite a few years, but it seems like only recently they have blown up and everyone wants to see them. I like seeing them live because they seem to extend every song a little bit and Dan has a different touch on each guitar solo that just gets everyone into a nice groove.

They have a good mix of slower songs and faster rocking songs from all of their albums at every show, so any fan of the band who has followed from the beginning, to someone who had just heard their songs on commercials, will be able to appreciate and expand their taste for the Black Keys. My favorite songs to see are "Thickfreakness" because it rocks harder than most other songs these days, and is very impressive because it is just two instruments.

Another song that will leave lasting memories is "Everlasting Light". The performance makes it seem like Dan and Pat are just two normal guys who like to rock out, and that's exactly what you get!

Dan Auerbach is one of the most tenacious musicians working today and has now reached legendary status as one of the best and most innovative blues guitarists. He has the ability to weave in the sounds of old timey blues music that are reminiscent of Junior Kimbrough and play this in an immediately catchy format. To see his guitar skills and techniques live is an amazing experience that is sure to have the audience fully engaged. Dan Auerbach’s solo music does not stray too far away from the music he performs with the Black Keys, and if you manage to catch Dan Auerbach on one of his solo tours you are more than likely to see him perform in a much more intimate venue than he would be performing at if he were touring with the Black Keys. His performances are as energetic as ever and his songs are undeniably catchy.
His rendition of blues-rock is also much more innovative and engaging than most blues-rock out there. Most blues music follows a typical 12 bar blues rhythmic pattern and has elements of self-indulgent soloing, but Dan Auerbach plays in a short and sweet kind of style incorporating all the heavy soul that is found in traditional blues recordings. Dan Auerbach also manages to get a crunchy, fuzzy tone to his guitar that adds a real bite to his performance.
On Dan Auerbach’s last tour he played many of his blues-rock tunes from his solo album, 'Keep It Hid,' as well as playing some covers of pop standards from artists like The Animals and Neil Sedaka, which were presented in a dirty blues way. If ever given the chance to see Dan Auerbach live, you should definitely jump on the opportunity to see this legend work his magic.