Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt | Folk review

Shepherds Bush Empire, LondonThis was an evening of celebrity ­minimalism in a maverick country style. There was no backing band, and just two (later three) chairs on stage. Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt walked on together, ­carrying acoustic guitars, smartly dressed, with Hiatt even wearing a tie. They may be master songwriters who have broken down the boundaries ­between country, rock and jazz, but they sounded as if they were swapping songs at a party.The format was simple. Hiatt sang a...

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