event Willy Porter
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Fri Feb 12
8:30 pm
Willy Porter at Majestic Theatre
On “How To Rob A Bank,” the title track from Willy Porter’s latest, the Milwaukee singer-songwriter sings the bailout blues: “You can’t walk in there brazen with an Uzi like Patty Hearst / I’m gonna secure myself a seat on the board of directors first / That’s how you rob a bank.” Given the cyclical nature of corporate scandals, it’s likely that “How To Rob A Bank”—along with the rest of the album—will remain timely for years to come, which fits with Porter's solid oeuvre of gently sturdy folk tunes. Though a virtuoso on the guitar, Porter is admirably patient with his audience, which explains why he’s so easy to like—and take for granted.
Majestic Theatre 115 King St., Madison, WI
On “How To Rob A Bank,” the title track from Willy Porter’s latest, the Milwaukee singer-songwriter sings the bailout blues: “You can’t walk in there brazen with an Uzi like Patty Hearst / I’m gonna secure myself a seat on the board of directors first / That’s how you rob a bank.” Given the cyclical nature of corporate scandals, it’s likely that “How To Rob A Bank”—along with the rest of the album—will remain timely for years to come, which fits with Porter's solid oeuvre of gently sturdy folk tunes. Though a virtuoso on the guitar, Porter is admirably patient with his audience, which explains why he’s so easy to like—and take for granted.
Updated 05/18/2011
