Lyle Lovett & His Large Band

No one writes songs like Lyle Lovett. Finely wrought and full of wit, wisdom and Texas-sized storytelling, the veteran singer/songwriter's catalog is rife with characters and concepts that loom large on the American landscape. When Lovett brings his Large Band to the Center for the first time, fans can expect to hear selections from "It's Not Big It's Large," Lovett's most recent album, in addition to concert favorites.
In concert, Lyle Lovett and his Large Band are able to present a musical breadth that very few artists can deliver. Their performances have been called "richly textured" and "wonderfully vibrant" by the Washington Post and "big time entertainment in all respects" by the Arizona Republic.
The Large Band is a formidable musical collective. It's a swinging Texas big band one minute; a sweaty-turn-on-a-dime R&B unit the next; an uptown jazz orchestra the one after that; and then a righteous, Sunday-go-to-meetin' gospel outfit. Subtract a few players for a minute and the Large Band becomes a small one, perfectly suited for subtly enhancing the most intimate and understated songs from Lovett's deep catalog. In short, they're ready for anything.