Let the music play - new Concert Reviews/Experiences

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It happened a few weeks ago, but I would be remiss if I didn't mention Jeff Tweedy's performance at 1st Ave back on Nov 6th. The place was every bit as packed as it was for the Garbage show I saw last month, even on a Thursday night.

While he was there in 2022 with Golden Smog, this marked the first time he had been at the venue with his solo project band since 2015. Line-up includes his two sons, Spencer on drums and Sammy on synth & some vocals. The rest of the band includes contemporary friends of his kids. All pretty solid, it's not a vanity project

While maybe not as energetic as a Wilco show, I found the evening quite enjoyable. It's in promotion of his wonderful TRIPLE album, Twilight Override.

No Wilco material, but that was fine by me. I wanted as much material from the new album as possible. 17 songs were included. Nothing weak.

The encore was marked by a wonderful tribute to Conrad which I already commented on in his thread. It also set the stage for a couple of big surprise covers.

Each stop they have been featuring a song as a 1 time tour performance that is also a nod to the locale that they are playing. We were treated to a bring down the house Prince cover of "Kiss". Sammy on lead vox. If that wasn't enough, due to the reverence for Minneapolis, we got a bonus. The Replacements, "Androgynous".

A delightful treat.

 

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Pearl Jam N2 at Hard Rock Live got off to a great start just from the shout outs I was getting from wearing my Replacements/Midway T-shirt. It included a photo opportunity with a guy from Jordan, MN sporting the exact same get up.

He asked what song did I want to hear most. I went with my #1 PJ song, Release. Boom. Didn't have to wait long, show opener, played in complete darkness. That was followed by a deep cut, Of the Girl. Next up, my #3 fave, Given to Fly with minimal light so that the band appeared as silhouettes on the screen behind.

There was really no let up with crowd pleasers throughout and an ample amount of Dark Matter material. Jeremy, Elderly Woman, Daughter, Even Flow, Black, Porch, Just Breathe & Betterman were also included in the setlist. Ed also called an audible into Faithful for which I approve.

The evening finished with the NY standard Rockin' in the Free World and Yellow Ledbetter.

Great show. Great night. Great weekend.

I have now determined I am a fan of The Cadillac Margarita.

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As a Fan Club member which helps out with these foundation donations, I approve. Cool story.

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Anyone skipping tonight's Lemonheads show at The Fine Line based on last year's Shame About Ray/Come on Feel stop (same venue), I don't blame you. That was a mess, which is actually about as kind as one can label it. However, you missed out on a dandy of a show.

I threw caution to the wind and made a late game day decision to attend. This was based on how strong the new album is, Love Chant, and the solo Nashville (mostly ) In Store I saw him at in October, which Evan kept his bleep together.

The opening act Erin Rae was a solid singer song writer who also added some backing vocals on Love Chant. She thanked Dando and more importantly his wife for hosting her on this tour. That gave me hope with her around he would be lucid & present.

Indeed he was. It's the most I have seen him smile in the past 10 MPLS shows, COMBINED. The voice also held up for the most part.

We got about half the new album along with some Lemonheads standards in the main set.

The solo/acoustic had some John Prine but then the we got a real treat. He fired off a Replacements double shot, Skyway > If Only You Were Lonely.

The rest of the trio came back on stage for Into Your Arms and ended the night with If I Could Talk.

Thank you Mrs Dando.

 

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Anyone skipping tonight's Lemonheads show at The Fine Line based on last year's Shame About Ray/Come on Feel stop (same venue), I don't blame you. That was a mess, which is actually about as kind as one can label it. However, you missed out on a dandy of a show.

I threw caution to the wind and made a late game day decision to attend. This was based on how strong the new album is, Love Chant, and the solo Nashville (mostly ) In Store I saw him at in October, which Evan kept his bleep together.

The opening act Erin Rae was a solid singer song writer who also added some backing vocals on Love Chant. She thanked Dando and more importantly his wife for hosting her on this tour. That gave me hope with her around he would be lucid & present.

Indeed he was. It's the most I have seen him smile in the past 10 MPLS shows, COMBINED. The voice also held up for the most part.

We got about half the new album along with some Lemonheads standards in the main set.

The solo/acoustic had some John Prine but then the we got a real treat. He fired off a Replacements double shot, Skyway > If Only You Were Lonely.

The rest of the trio came back on stage for Into Your Arms and ended the night with If I Could Talk.

Thank you Mrs Dando.

Post show Pizza Luce.