Tom Rush - Merrimack County

Hometown favorite, Tom Rush talks about his first band and his NH. roots; then performs his song "Merrimack County" at the city auditorium in Concord NH. on April 22, 2009.
There are 4 minutes of introductory remarks before the song begins.

[@donbrinser2291]

Truly one of our great storytellers - and musicians.

[@4orrcountry]

Obviously, Tom's still got it. One of the best of the genre. Ever.

[@jbdmed]

love his humor

[@stevencloutier2000]

It's an acoustic version of a rocking song. Still I was impressed by how full a sound he was able to put out with just the one guitar.

[@FridKid]

i dont know what you were talking about. that was awesome. 5 stars to the house!

[@chei1243]

Tom's still got it!!!!!

[@MrMusicguyma]

Bit of Mark Twain in demeanor and delivery.

[@donbrinser2291]

good point and certainly true

[@burtonkeeble670]

And appearance.

[@burtonkeeble670]

I really enjoy Ton's humor. ;)

[@raymondsoto926]

Song starts just after 4:08. Not that listening to Tom talk ain't fun.

[@clankill3r]

Why on earth is his name rush, it takes more then 4 minutes before he starts

[@skippiperke20000]

OP, can you please make a note that the song doesn't start until just after 4:00? Every time I come back here, I have to search for it again.

[@PaMairi]

Let's see...the vid is over 7 minutes long and he talks for over four minutes trying to be funny. But, this is a nice song and I am glad I found it. Tom Rush needs to stop yakking and just play his music.

[@burtonkeeble670]

the yakking is fun.

[@barbaracronin4164]

Not from Nuhampsha are you, Mairi? How sad for you.

[@crazytrain81]

You obviously don’t understand what it means to be a folk artist from the 1950s and 1960s. They’re storytellers. Half the show is talking. I love it. Adds character. You don’t love it? His albums don’t have talking. Listen to those. Leave the seats at the shows for those of us who enjoy the full experience.