Iron and Wine: Live!

Iron and Wine, which started as Sam Beam’s acoustic folk project, has transformed into a multi-layered 11-piece spectacle. Beam quickly became know for his lush melodies and picture-painting lyrics. Now, ten years later, he still has those beautiful melodies and heartbreaking lyrics, he just has a crack-bad with him. All of his music translated so gorgeously to the stage. His three horn members were all exceptionally talented and played multiple instruments. Their grooving horn lines are what drove the band. Marketa Irglova was one of the two back-up singers at the show. She is from the band, The Swell Season, and also in the wonderful movie, Once. It was an awesome surprise to see her, and listen to her perfect harmonies with Beam. During the set, Iron and Wine played both old and new songs. He revised all his old songs to fit the new band, and it was incredible to hear my old favorites done in new ways. Every song built on itself until it was a sprawling collision of sounds. It was inspiring to watch so many talented musicians play off each other. Through all the instruments and layers of sounds, Sam Beam’s flawless voice still sailed above the music. It was a show that i stood for two hours in awe and almost disbelief, and it was one of those rare perfect moments.