cambot Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Just got back from the show. I'm terrible at keeping/remembering setlists, but suffice to say, Nick and his band were 'EFFING FANTASTIC. The Autumn Defense were awesome, too. Just John and Pat, but they had the room under control and played great, with Pat taking a turn behind the keyboard for at least one tune. Nick Lowe played great versions of: (again, not a definitive setlist) I Live on a BattlefieldI Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock & Roll)Lately I've Let Things SlideHas She Got a FriendCruel to be KindWithout LoveRagin' EyesHas She Got a Friend?I Trained Her to Love MeRainingSensitive ManI Read a LotHouse For SaleTower of Strength (What's So Funny About) Peace, Love and UnderstandingAlison Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Just got back from the show. I'm terrible at keeping/remembering setlists, but suffice to say, Nick and his band were 'EFFING FANTASTIC. The Autumn Defense were awesome, too. In case you wanted them, here are the complete setlists (as played) for the show last night: Autumn Defense (duo):The Sun In CaliforniaEverydaySimple ExplanationDon't KnowThe AnswerSpend Your LifeThe Swallows of London TownSentimental Lady [bob Welch]It's Just That Simple Nick Lowe Band:Stoplight Roses (Nick solo acoustic)Heart (Nick solo acoustic)What A Lack Of Love Has DoneRagin' EyesLately I've Let Things SlideHas She Got A Friend?I Trained Her To Love MeI Live On A BattlefieldI Read A LotCruel To Be KindRaining RainingSensitive ManSomebody Cares For MeHouse For SaleTower Of Strength [burt Bacharach and Bob Hilliard; made famous by Gene McDaniels]Without LoveI Knew The Bride When She Used To Rock 'n' Roll---------------------------------------------------When I Write The Book(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understandingnew song-Tokyo BayGo 'Way Hound Dog [Cliff Johnson]---------------------------------------------------Alison [Elvis Costello] (Nick solo acoustic) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ditty Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 In case you wanted them, here are the complete setlists (as played) for the show last night: We always do, thanks Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Meant to add that I read somewhere that Nick's longtime keyboard player, Geraint Watkins (who is great), has been called the Welsh Jerry Lee Lewis. Funny, though, I thought that moniker already belonged to a denizen of these parts...ahem Mr. Dowdall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Meant to add that I read somewhere that Nick's longtime keyboard player, Geraint Watkins (who is great), has been called the Welsh Jerry Lee Lewis. Funny, though, I thought that moniker already belonged to a denizen of these parts...ahem Mr. Dowdall. Whole lot of shaking going on over here indeed. Glad you like Geraint - Cardiff (or very near Cardiff) boy. I think I posted a YouTube link to him doing Only A Rose with Nick a while back (forget which thread exactly). Hope Nick gives him a few minutes in the spotlight on this tour if you are following him around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plumplechook Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Whole lot of shaking going on over here indeed. Glad you like Geraint - Cardiff (or very near Cardiff) boy. I think I posted a YouTube link to him doing Only A Rose with Nick a while back (forget which thread exactly). Hope Nick gives him a few minutes in the spotlight on this tour if you are following him around. Geraint is terrific. Saw Nick and the band at the Sydney Opera House a few weeks ago. Geraint played a great opening solo set and also got the spotlight to play 'Only A Rose' midway through Nick's set. What a voice (obviously a Welsh thing!). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Geraint is terrific. Saw Nick and the band at the Sydney Opera House a few weeks ago. Geraint played a great opening solo set and also got the spotlight to play 'Only A Rose' midway through Nick's set. What a voice (obviously a Welsh thing!). They did "Only A Rose" tonight in Dallas as well, with just Nick and Geraint, as the first song of the encore. They hadn't done it either of the previous two nights, but perhaps because it was the last night of the tour, they added it. And I'm so glad they did. Saw Geraint open for Nick a couple of years back at the Bell House in Brooklyn and he was sublime that evening as well. Have to make a mental note to pick up one of his records. Perhaps a Welsh duet one day, eh Andrew? Really, Nick's whole band is great. Love hearing Johnny Scott's elegant playing on guitar and seeing Bobby Irwin and Matt "Rockin' Reg" Radford keep the rhythm on drums and bass, respectively. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 They did "Only A Rose" tonight in Dallas as well, with just Nick and Geraint, as the first song of the encore. They hadn't done it either of the previous two nights, but perhaps because it was the last night of the tour, they added it. And I'm so glad they did.Maybe Sir Nicholas read this thread - probably one of your avid setlist fans by now ... Saw Geraint open for Nick a couple of years back at the Bell House in Brooklyn and he was sublime that evening as well. Have to make a mental note to pick up one of his records. Perhaps a Welsh duet one day, eh Andrew?Maybe it's alredy happened, along with about 70,000 others ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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