Scalzunfield Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Damn can this guy put on a show. This was only my second time seeing him but it was more impressive than the first. He told far less stories but played far more songs. He did, however, manage to tell a story about Tony Bennett stealing $65 from him as well as meeting Slash in a hotel bar with Slash wearing nothing but accessories and "those tight shorts that only seem to be worn by Richard Simmons." He had about a 9-song list he brought on the stage with stuff he wanted to play and then took shout-outs from the audience. There was even a Wilco reference incorporated into one of the songs. During "Talkin' Seattle Grunge Rock Blues" when he's describing his band's epic fall from stardom he ad-libbed a couple lines along the lines of the band moving back to Chicago and lugging Wilco's gear around. Kind of a surprising moment. In no particular order, he played: The Ballad of The KingsmenEasy MoneyAlright GuyTalkin' Seattle Grunge Rock BluesTension (ad-libbed in some Michael Phelps-related humor)DB CooperBeer RunTillamook County JailPlay A Train SongConservative Christian...If Tomorrow Never ComesJust Like Old TimesThe Devil You KnowFortunate Son There are probably a couple others I can't remember the names of or can't remember him playing. The man knows how to keep an audience tuned in and loving every minute. Great show and I'd recommend anyone to see him even if you have absolutely no idea of any song he sings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Damn can this guy put on a show. This was only my second time seeing him but it was more impressive than the first. He told far less stories but played far more songs. He did, however, manage to tell a story about Tony Bennett stealing $65 from him as well as meeting Slash in a hotel bar with Slash wearing nothing but accessories and "those tight shorts that only seem to be worn by Richard Simmons." He had about a 9-song list he brought on the stage with stuff he wanted to play and then took shout-outs from the audience. There was even a Wilco reference incorporated into one of the songs. During "Talkin' Seattle Grunge Rock Blues" when he's describing his band's epic fall from stardom he ad-libbed a couple lines along the lines of the band moving back to Chicago and lugging Wilco's gear around. Kind of a surprising moment. In no particular order, he played: The Ballad of The KingsmenEasy MoneyAlright GuyTalkin' Seattle Grunge Rock BluesTension (ad-libbed in some Michael Phelps-related humor)DB CooperBeer RunTillamook County JailPlay A Train SongConservative Christian...If Tomorrow Never ComesJust Like Old TimesThe Devil You KnowFortunate Son There are probably a couple others I can't remember the names of or can't remember him playing. The man knows how to keep an audience tuned in and loving every minute. Great show and I'd recommend anyone to see him even if you have absolutely no idea of any song he sings. I went too last night. Great show. I was really impressed with the way he wove it all together. I will see him when he comes around again for sure. Great crowd for Todd too. It made me happy to see so many people at a show like that who knew a lot of the material. What was the name of the opening song (slim chance?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalzunfield Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 Honestly I do not remember the title of the opening song, it's one of the ones I was unsure about when making out that list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalzunfield Posted March 8, 2009 Author Share Posted March 8, 2009 http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=523200 Here's a link to the show's recording. It's a matrix so it sounds pretty damn good. The opener was "Slim Chance." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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