yeah, I've been let down at live shows as well. I will usually give the Artist a pass, much like you(perhaps an off night). I might watch for him to play locally and see what I thinkI bought one of his albums based solely on hearing it in a record shop. Good tunes. The record got a lot of play at my house. Caught him live at a local venue and it was a big let down. Band was weak and loose...Charlie was pitchy as hell. Big disappointment I'm sorry to say. Maybe they were just having an off night?