sentences:  Reviewers of both Chicago shows described the music putting "crowds in[to] an acoustic/orchestral trance" and remarked on the "lush grandeur" and "tenderness" of Johnston's songs.The gigs were "an unforgettable, one of a kind experience" in which "people in the crowd laughed, hugged, kissed and cried… one couple got engaged… the concert left us speechless".In the UK others reflected on Johnston's "incredible live performance" stating that it was "absolutely revealing of her simplicity and ability to connect with her audience in such a deep and meaningful way... [she] wins her audience with her down to earth attitude."