DVD, featuring Jackie Greene (Actor)

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Quite simply, Jackie Greene is one of the most engaging performers out there today. He draws the audience right into the moment with him and then holds them captive. Though nothing equals a live, in your face performance, Broken Hearts, Dusty Roads is the next best thing in casting that spell.

This DVD's musical performances are top notch, displaying immeasurable talent and versatility in both performing and songwriting. It illustrates that Greene is a true artist whether his canvas is at the keyboard, guitar or harmonica, using his voice as an instrument or painting us a lyrical picture.

New songs from the upcoming CD "Sweet Somewhere Bound" entice us while old friends from Greene's first two CD's Rusty Nails and Gone Wonderin are revisited. All of which leave us wanting more.
And although comparisons are made from Bob Dylan to Tom Waits to Stevie Ray Vaughan to a slew of blues, folk, country, and rock talent, Broken Hearts, Dusty Roads will prove to you that Jackie Greene is an original and well within his bounds to show himself in that light.

The interview segments are just as entertaining. What I found most interesting was the candid correlation between the songwriter and his music. It would only make sense that songs possessing such gut level honesty, integrity and complexity would be in direct relation to the artist himself. As in his music, I found Greene to be honest, sincere, displaying great humility and absolutely no pretense. Lighthearted as well as complex and very often humorous. Did I mention endearing? Greene refers to himself as quite possibly being lazy-well,God given talent aside, based on his catalog of music and the mastery of his craft at age 23 I can't imagine there have been too many lazy moments on this mans agenda.

Greene relays during one segment that his objective when performing is to first get the audience attention. Once he has that attention, to say something. At the end, try and blow their mind. Mission accomplished, Mr. Greene.

Watch, listen, see for yourself.

7 of 7 found the following review helpful:

Great DVDMay 13, 2004
By Neil
A truly entertaining video that I've watched over and over. Jackie does a great job on all the songs, showing his mastery of great songs ranging from slow piano ballads to fast blues rock numbers.

I particulary enjoyed hearing his new songs on his upcoming album: Sweet Somewhere Bound, Sad to Say Goodbye, and Don't Mind Me, I'm Only Dying Slow.

This DVD is a great sampling of his ability to play acoustic and electric guitar, piano, and harmonica and also offers some satisfying glimpses into who he is.

If you like Jackie Greene, you'll love this. If you're not familiar with him, I highly recommend it.

1 of 1 found the following review helpful:

Best music dvd I have purchaseMay 03, 2008
By glimmer twin1
I bought this dvd and was blown away by the pure talent and energy. i have recently seen jackie in concert with phil lesh and then with his band. I see 100 concerts a year and have not seen a performer who puts on a better and rock'n concert. The entire crowd was jumping and blown away by this young man. this dvd really shows off the pure talent of jackie. the question is why is he not bigger then some of his more well know peers like Mayer. Jackie is a better all around talent then any of them.

3 of 5 found the following review helpful:

Best DVD I have bought this year.Apr 29, 2004
By Cindi Groesbeck
Jackie Greene: Broken Hearts Dusty Roads is the best DVD I have purchased this year. This DVD would be a great addition to anyone's collection, hurry up and buy it, you are missing out.