The Neighbourhood Portland Concert reviews
An evening with James Taylor
I was more excited to see The Neighbourhood than Bonnie Raitt, a long-time fan of The Neighbourhood. Thankfully, I didn't make that choice even though I briefly considered getting a refund when news broke that Bonnie Raitt would not perform due to surgery. The Neighbourhood exceeded my expectations, and it was one of the best concerts I've seen in years. The Neighbourhood's charm and sincere affinity for NC impressed me the most. The all-star band is superb, and the set list was a great blend of hits and new material. The Neighbourhood voice is still in fine form at age 70. His interactions with the audience were fun, spending most of his twenty-minute intermission signing autographs and shaking hands. I will always be happy that I saw him perform; he is a legend. The person responsible for the soundboard mixing let The Neighbourhood's voice get lost a bit in the music at times, and it was often hard to hear him speaking to the audience between songs. Carly Simon and her collaborations are never mentioned, which is sad. Nevertheless, I would highly recommend this tour.