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    The War On Drugs

    in Someone Else's Song

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    Thanks for posting the analysis. It took me two cups of coffee to finish it (though it seems like he drank two pots of coffee while writing it.) I have not been this fired up for an album release in some time, and I am lucky that I have a long drive later that day. I look forward to cranking it up and having an uninterrupted listen. I just wish that they did not switch the Chicago show from the Riv to the Aragon. Oh, well - more get to see what will be a great show.

    Winterlude 2017

    in Just A Fan

    Posted

    I got Box A for Saturday night as well.  Never sat in the boxes there, should be interesting.  Anyone ever sat there?

    I enjoy the box seats a great deal, but the issue can be standing vs sitting. I like to stand. I will generally do the courteous thing and step to the back. If you are in a booth, you are more like in a Vegas-style seat with table. It can be a hassle to stand. Generally people will stand towards the door area in your little private area.

    Being in this area makes you feel you are away from the hoi polloi and are kind of special.

    The Who

    in Someone Else's Song

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    I saw them twice last spring/summer, and they were excellent. Pete is on fire. One cannot help but see him as the Elder Statesman of Rock. I want to see them again for a final farewell, but I am hesitating simply because of the set list. They are playing similar songs to what I saw on the first leg. They are playing "The Rock" off Quad and "PIctures of Lily" has received some time. I am just not sure I want to drop the $. If you have not seen them recently, you should see them while you can.

    The Who

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    Damn. I hope he gets better soon. I am concerned about this final leg. The ticket sales have not been that strong. I have seen level 300 seats available on Groupon for the Milwaukee and Chicago shows. I went twice on the first half, and though they were great shows, I am hesitant to hitting one more if they don't change up the set list. Regardless, get better, Roger.

    The Who

    in Someone Else's Song

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    Here is the set list from last night's Townshend-Vedder gig (courtesy of The Who board):

    Opening intro from Roger
    Leaving This Town(Simon)
    Forever And A Day(Simon)
    She Asked Me(Simon&Eddie)
    I'm The Answer (Simon&Eddie)
    Red Blue and Grey (Eddie)
    Far Behind (Eddie)
    Stand By Me(Pete&Eddie)
    Corrina Corrina(Bob Dylan cover, Pete&Eddie)
    Drowned(Pete solo)
    I'm One(Pete and band)
    The Kids Are Alright(Full band, Joe Walsh)
    Eminence Front (Full band, Joe Walsh)
    Summertime Blues (Full band, Joan Jett & Joe Walsh)
    I Can't Explain(Full band, Joan Jett &Joe Walsh)
    Behind Blue Eyes (Pete&Eddie)
    Betterman(Full band, Pete&Eddie) - seque into....

    ... Save it For Later (full band)
    Won't Get Fooled Again(Full band, Joan Jett, Joe Walsh, Rick Nielsen & Eddie Vedder)
    My Generation(Full band, Joan Jett, Joe Walsh, Rick Nielsen & Eddie Vedder)

     

    The takeaway: Awesome. It was, without a doubt, a special night. The only issue I (and others) would have is that it was too short - 90 minutes. The atmosphere was electric by the end of "Generation," but they took their bows, said goodnight, and the house lights went on. In truth, it ended too abruptly, wishing for more and hoping it would extend into more songs and rarities. On the other hand, it was a benefit - and one must remember that. If these two ever decide to do a mini-tour, I would not hesitate in checking it out. Ever.

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