Brothers Osborne took the stage to a sold out crowd at Terminal 5 in New York City where they poured their heart and soul into a solid 90 minute set. Packed with guitar solos, all of their hits, guitar solos, classic cover songs and a more guitar solos, there was not a moment of the night that lacked in energy.
The Wild Feathers, a group with an undeniable stage presence opened for the duo and set the tone. With each member sharing equal responsibility, they kept us on our toes and engaged throughout their entire performance. While it is clear that each individual has an overwhelming amount of talent, it was the power of all four voices and instruments working together that helped the band in gaining hundreds of new fans.
Between sets I glanced around the venue noticing zero movement. We stayed put. Directing our attention nowhere else but to the stage in anticipation. Lucky for us, the moments that followed were just what we had been waiting for.
Bursting onto the scene, Brothers Osborne wasted no time in giving us “Drank Like Hank” and “Shoot Me Straight”. Just two songs in and the ovation from the crowd was louder than most encores.
Next, they invited us into one of their most personal songs to date, “I Don’t Remember Me (Before You)”, where the shift in their voices proved that they are able to adapt to each story that the song is telling.
Although it houses a little bit more attitude, the same can be said for “Greener Pastures”. With the delivery of each tune, Brothers Osborne allowed us to relate a memory to a melody, giving us the opportunity to put our own meaning behind their words.
The message in “Rum” however, is unanimous. The island vibe instantly transported us from the cold winter to a warmer time. A classic track from the group that we will never get tired of listening to live.
Brothers Osborne spent the previous summer on tour with Dierks Bentley sharing the stage for their current collaboration “Burning Man”. Now out on their own headlining route, the brothers continue to give life to this summer smash.
The already nostalgic “21 Summer” was stripped down to a simpler instrumental, yet the emotions became heightened. This was by far one of the most powerful and memorable performances of the night.
The show started to come to a close with Steve Earle’s “Copperhead Road”, and when the first few measures of “Stay A Little Longer” began shortly after, the crowd erupted. Just when we thought it was over, “It Ain’t My fault” starts and after one verse, the stage has engulfed into yet another, extremely welcomed jam session. They reconvened to sing one final verse and exited the stage.
Brothers Osborne quickly returned for a large encore with no objections from the crowd. “A Couple Wrongs Makin’ It Alright”, “Pushing Up Daisies (Love Alive)” and the country classic “Take Me Home, Country Roads” officially brings their set to an end.
Throughout the night there was a mutual feeling that everyone in the room, both on and off the stage were getting a once in a lifetime musical experience.
One that we all hope to repeat every time Brothers Osborne come to town.
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