James Vincent McMorrow- Turner Hall, 3/28/14

In many ways, Milwaukee seems like a second home town for James Vincent McMorrow. Thanks in large part to 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, McMorrow has become somewhat of a household name among Milwaukee music fans and his two records, Early in the Morning, and this year's  Post Tropical have received much local acclaim.  Playing to a capacity crowd at Turner Hall, McMorrow delivered a solid set, showcasing his signature falsetto and sweeping sonic arrangements.  However, the show seemed a little flat.  I'm not sure if it was the lack of banter between tracks, or perhaps the fact that I had last seen McMorrow several years ago at Mad Planet opening for the Rural Alberta Advantage, and the packed Turner Hall Ballroom was too large of a space for him.  At any rate, I seemed in the minority of fans who didn't think the show was superb.  As a songwriter, McMorrow continues to branch out and expand his repertoire.  He certainly has engaged and expanded his fan base here in town.