MicTKO
05-07-2009, 06:11 AM
Ok, gonna try my best to do a decent review here. Myself & my girlfriend travelled over from Ireland on Monday. Been having a great time in Phoenix, would definitely come back again. Tonights show was fantastic. Number 20 for me and i gotta say it is in my top 3. The band was on top form. Jeff really shone, Carter was amazing, Boyd was great also. He seemed to be really into the show tonight. daves voice was really great all night. It didnt crack!
Timmy was there but not too overpowering which was cool. He had some lovely solo's. Stefan was having a ball! And Rashawn was cool but not stand outish tonight! The general atmosphere in the Pavillion was great. Lots of dancing. Only complaint was not being able to smoke! ah well!
Anyway, here goes..
Rye Whiskey - was not expecting this! dave came out and no-one followed. He just went into Rye Whiskey. Best version ive heard him do so far. His voice was very clear and it made this a great unique way to start the show
Tripping Billies - boom, the rest of the band came out and ripped this song up. Boyd was really into this. Crowd loved it.
Spaceman - Interesting placement. really digging this song. Its a got a very laid back vibe and Carter has a class groove going on.
Pantala Naga Pampa -
Rapunzel - Loved it. Jeff was so good on this. The jam at the end, energy heaven!
Crash Into Me - Nice. Went up for a smoke and watched this from the top. Kept the ladies happy!
Seven - Heard the last shows version on Youtube. Didnt know what to make of this song. Tonight it seemed more rehearsed. More together. The band was really into this one. Dave sang the falsettos perfect tonight and they worked. I have a feeling this song will be a beast in shows to come.
Dreaming Tree - amazing. Loved it. Jam at the end was brilliant. Jeff played a lovely Flute solo. then they broke it down and back into the "chcolate Rain" Outro. Daves voice really was spot on tonight.
Funny The Way It Is - I love this song. So i really enjoyed this version. Was great to hear it live. Boyd had an extended solo as did Tim. The crowd loved it too. Heard a lot of peeps singing it!
So Damn Lucky - Some time around this dave started talking about his "Sweat issues" He said its ok when he sweats in Arizona cause its Dry heat and the sweat just disapears into the air. It was quite funny, but obviously in a way only Dave can say it! SDL was great. Standard, but the outro made me miss Roi:leroi .
Everyday - twas good placement for the song and although we could have got pig or Raven, i did enjoy this version. It had a good vibe and worked well tonight. Had to laugh when i heard a girl behind me saying "Wheres the lovely ladies?!!" as it began!
#41 - Epic. Is the only word. Jeff battling Carter. unreal. Great version.
Why I Am - gotta say, I did enjoy this song from the tapes but hearing it live was mind blowing. what a song. It f**kn Rocks. an DMB staple in years to come. No doubt.
Dancing Nancies - Great stuff! Boyd was on fire. The outro was really good. Nice horns going on, and the crowd were Dancing (like Nancies).
Dave commented on a bar up the top of the lawn called "Liquid". He could see it from the stage and said that everytime he forgets he is thirsty he is reminded by the sign on the bar. again it was funny davespeak but i suppose ya had to be there!
Warehouse - Great. they did the Salsa outro. This was one song where Rashawn stood out.
Crush - Again a beast live. The chorus is so uplifting. The outro again was jammed out. Jeff and Timmy had a face off. Good times!
Grey Street - Saw the 12 string come out. The new extended outro is so good. Jeff and Rashanw take half a phrase each then just go crazy at the end. Suprisingly great closer.
__________________
Don’t Drink the Water - Really atmospheric intro by stefan and dave. Daves voice again really stood out. class
All Along The Watchtower - a great finishing song. The crowd loved it, especially a another girl beside me who asked " Is this Warehouse?" "No, they played that 4 songs ago!". Haha! anyway, timmy did Stairway, everyone kinda joined in (I think). I remember Dave&Carter doing a harmony "Ahhhh" 4 times then Jeff and Rashawn kicked in with a cool fill.
A fantastic show and well worth the trip to Phoenix. hitting the road to Vegas tomorrow for the 2 MGM shows. Cant wait. Hope this was ok! Tried to remember everything!
Peace
Timmy was there but not too overpowering which was cool. He had some lovely solo's. Stefan was having a ball! And Rashawn was cool but not stand outish tonight! The general atmosphere in the Pavillion was great. Lots of dancing. Only complaint was not being able to smoke! ah well!
Anyway, here goes..
Rye Whiskey - was not expecting this! dave came out and no-one followed. He just went into Rye Whiskey. Best version ive heard him do so far. His voice was very clear and it made this a great unique way to start the show
Tripping Billies - boom, the rest of the band came out and ripped this song up. Boyd was really into this. Crowd loved it.
Spaceman - Interesting placement. really digging this song. Its a got a very laid back vibe and Carter has a class groove going on.
Pantala Naga Pampa -
Rapunzel - Loved it. Jeff was so good on this. The jam at the end, energy heaven!
Crash Into Me - Nice. Went up for a smoke and watched this from the top. Kept the ladies happy!
Seven - Heard the last shows version on Youtube. Didnt know what to make of this song. Tonight it seemed more rehearsed. More together. The band was really into this one. Dave sang the falsettos perfect tonight and they worked. I have a feeling this song will be a beast in shows to come.
Dreaming Tree - amazing. Loved it. Jam at the end was brilliant. Jeff played a lovely Flute solo. then they broke it down and back into the "chcolate Rain" Outro. Daves voice really was spot on tonight.
Funny The Way It Is - I love this song. So i really enjoyed this version. Was great to hear it live. Boyd had an extended solo as did Tim. The crowd loved it too. Heard a lot of peeps singing it!
So Damn Lucky - Some time around this dave started talking about his "Sweat issues" He said its ok when he sweats in Arizona cause its Dry heat and the sweat just disapears into the air. It was quite funny, but obviously in a way only Dave can say it! SDL was great. Standard, but the outro made me miss Roi:leroi .
Everyday - twas good placement for the song and although we could have got pig or Raven, i did enjoy this version. It had a good vibe and worked well tonight. Had to laugh when i heard a girl behind me saying "Wheres the lovely ladies?!!" as it began!
#41 - Epic. Is the only word. Jeff battling Carter. unreal. Great version.
Why I Am - gotta say, I did enjoy this song from the tapes but hearing it live was mind blowing. what a song. It f**kn Rocks. an DMB staple in years to come. No doubt.
Dancing Nancies - Great stuff! Boyd was on fire. The outro was really good. Nice horns going on, and the crowd were Dancing (like Nancies).
Dave commented on a bar up the top of the lawn called "Liquid". He could see it from the stage and said that everytime he forgets he is thirsty he is reminded by the sign on the bar. again it was funny davespeak but i suppose ya had to be there!
Warehouse - Great. they did the Salsa outro. This was one song where Rashawn stood out.
Crush - Again a beast live. The chorus is so uplifting. The outro again was jammed out. Jeff and Timmy had a face off. Good times!
Grey Street - Saw the 12 string come out. The new extended outro is so good. Jeff and Rashanw take half a phrase each then just go crazy at the end. Suprisingly great closer.
__________________
Don’t Drink the Water - Really atmospheric intro by stefan and dave. Daves voice again really stood out. class
All Along The Watchtower - a great finishing song. The crowd loved it, especially a another girl beside me who asked " Is this Warehouse?" "No, they played that 4 songs ago!". Haha! anyway, timmy did Stairway, everyone kinda joined in (I think). I remember Dave&Carter doing a harmony "Ahhhh" 4 times then Jeff and Rashawn kicked in with a cool fill.
A fantastic show and well worth the trip to Phoenix. hitting the road to Vegas tomorrow for the 2 MGM shows. Cant wait. Hope this was ok! Tried to remember everything!
Peace