NYS Music 20​13

Category: Special

  • Orchard Lounge, Mentally Ill and Leila to Tear Up ‘The Den’, Friday October 25th

    Orchard Lounge, DJ Leila and Mentally Ill are all scheduled to perform what will be a fantastic show at The Putnam Den tonight,  October 25th. All three acts played a show earlier in the year at the formerly named Bayou Cafe, now the Hollow, in Albany, NY. With excellent feed back and a large draw, they will once again take stage, this time in Saratoga, NY.
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    Orchard Lounge is known for bringing their fusion of a wide variety of genres together to create unique sets that keep the masses coming back for more. O lounge is the collective of Bethany Lokken and Spencer Lokken who have set themselves apart from the typical club DJs we have all become accustomed to hearing night after night. The duo has toured festival to festival as a fan favorite, opening for major bands such as Sound Tribe Sector 9, The New Deal, The Disco Biscuits and Future Rock.
    Both Dj Leila (Leila Harrison) and Mentally Ill (Jon Santolla) bring high energy, hard hitting sets compiled primarily of Drum and Bass with gritty beats. Both artists run the Drum and Bass Coalition out of Albany and tour extensively on the East Coast festival circuit.

    This is going to be a show you definitely do not want to miss.
    This show is ages: 18+ and doors are at 8 pm, show starts at 9 pm.

  • Hearing Aide: Toad The Wet Sprocket “New Constellation”

    When “All I Want” hit the airwaves in 1992, it railed delightfully against the timbre of the dominate alternate genre. So much so, the band I was in covered it, the song reached the top 5 of Billboard’s “Mainstream” column and into the Top 20 of the “Hot 100”. Pretty nice, as well as the equal success of “Walk On The Ocean”, but for me, that was their flash in my pan, though the songs remain all-time favorites. Fear was their third release, spawned these two gems, and earned the band their first Platinum plate.

    New ConstellationTheir line-up has remained Glen Phillips (vocals, guitar), Todd Nichols (guitar), Dean Dinning (bass) and Randy Guss (drums) and they’ve had their break-ups and reunions, but any band lasting this long surely deserves a listen. New Constellation is the newest offering from TTWS. (By the way, the band name comes from an Eric Idle sketch where he made up a name he thought was so silly, it would never be used.)

    The title track opens almost as expected, they come out of the box and flex their layered vocal harmonies over soft hooks, trying to hang on to their prior strengths while expressing 16 years of personal growth. “California Wasted” pushes the topic forward and looks back at time spent as it flies by. Not even having a chance to correct the mistakes you’ve made or take in what’s right in front of you. Sweet melodic structure has been a signature for TTWS and continues with “The Moment” which speaks directly to living in the now and friendship lost. A nice reflection of maturity, but I always felt they were ahead of their time in the early 90s. “Rare Bird” may be a bit of a tired analogy, but the lilting guitar and the soaring, melancholy reading make it quite convincing, where “I’ll Bet On You” is signature stuff. Cali beautiful, thick harmonies, big guitars that bolster, not overwhelm, it’s up, it’s positive, it’s a single! (or should be)

    “Golden Age” opens like I had been waiting for with some nice finger-picking on top of a subtle pedal-steel line, you can almost picture the three piece drum kit. Fleeting dreams and wants abandoned in search of a goal, very introspective, full of fore-thought. “Get What You Want” picks the pace of the album back up with a little Indie gas and entitlement, sticking around a developing theme of being left for what is perceived as less. It could be right, it could just be bitter, either way it rocks pretty strong on this cut. I’m not sure I’d want to be hanging with these guys while they wrote this, but the best music comes from an open-heart. “Is There Anyone Out There” continues on expressing the difficulty in communication and the nuance of hearing what is said until it’s understood properly. “Life Is Beautiful” takes the next step in healing, acceptance, opening your eyes to what remains and life’s possibilities, like the song title says. While “The Eye” takes a quick dig at becoming jaded and accusing, but I guess we all get a little resentful at some point. Musically it’s thick and tight, fitting for the topic. “Enough” closes out the 11 song early edition I have, there are 15 on the full release. Apt to close the song cycle, it’s bittersweet and heart-broken, yet yearning with positivity. Wanting just to move forward, not wanting to know more, pushing through the pain against physical resistance. “Don’t tell me when I have had enough, I’ll tell me when I’ve had enough”.

    It’s remarkable to me that a band this talented would need a Kickstarter program, but in this case they’ve used it a unique way, to retain their “Indie” status and keep control over their work. Brilliant. “We hit our goal in 20 hours” noted Dean Dinning while speaking to Editor Pete Mason at FarmAid. Glen Phillips shared his thoughts, “It’s been great to get the music out to the people who care the most first and take care of them. It’s exciting to put something out. It’s a totally different world from the last time we did it. We came from an Indie background and we finished our first two records on our own before Columbia hooked up with us, so we’re excited to be back to the Indie roots and a real experienced team behind us.” They immediately re-recorded their early catalog, honing chops and writing “New Constellation” on their own label.

    Their fans can really hang in there with them, this being their first studio album in 16 years, but they’ve satiated their fans with live performances, mini-tours and live music releases. They set their crowdsourcing goal at $50,000, expecting it to take two months, their fans exceeded that in 20 hours! It speaks loudly for the fans as it’s exceeded $200k and is paid back in spades with the product. This one will go right on the iPod and send me reaching into their back-catalog. Very well done.

    Key Tracks: California Wasted, I’ll Bet On You, Life Is Beautiful

    Check out the band through their website and on Facebook or Twitter @ToadWetSprocket.

  • Conspirator and Jeff Bujak Electrify Putnam Den

    Jeff Bujak was the perfect opener for a high energy act such as Conspirator at The Putnam Den on October 17th. He busted out new material from his album User Correction which stays upbeat in true Buj fashion, but has deeper and slower samples intertwined within heavy synth and upbeat drum tempos. Jeff Bujak has a way of pounding on his keys like the phantom of the opera with such passion and involvement that it is difficult to stand still during one of his sets. The crowd seemed to be loving it from start to finish keeping the energy at a constant high before Conspirator took stage.

    Conspirator took to the stage with impressive intensity as the crowd rushed back into the Putnam Den. The set started off slower with the down-tempo, heavy synthed “Velvet Red.” Starting slow and permeating the crowd with its groove, when the “Velvet” bass dropped, the entire venue came alive. Conspirator’s new drummer Torch left absolutely nothing to be desired. He brings a new sound and liveliness to the band and highlights aspects of each song that otherwise would go unnoticed. Watching Torch lay it down on the drums during “Liquid Handcuffs” proved that he was more than capable of keeping up with the rest of the guys in the band. Aaron Magner is more or less the Neil Pert of keyboardists and it is only a matter of time before he’s going to need to be airlifted into a full circle of his various keyboards. The intricacies he brings to each song is unparalleled by any other keyboardist in the electronic music scene. Chris Michetti shined throughout the entire set. Both Michetti and Marc Brownstein were completely in sync throughout each song, and where one took a step back the other took a step forward and the spotlight was equally shared by both.

    The hardest part for Conspirator is trying to shake the concept that they are trying to follow in the Disco Biscuits footsteps. Conspirator is comprised of four very talented musicians that all bring something new and fresh to the table that is new and different from the projects they have been a part of in the past. It is easy to be overly critical as a Biscuits fan of what Conspirator does, but as a true critic one needs to step back and recognize the talent and passion each member of the band brings to such a brilliant collaborative effort of music. Overall, the show was phenomenal and you can definitely tell each member of the band is truly passionate about the music they create.

    After the show Marc Brownstein stepped out from back stage to meet and snap photos with his fans. After a long, hot and tiring set, the last thing most musicians want to do is be swarmed by their adoring fans. It was definitely admirable too see a musician be so humble with his fanbase. At one point during the show, Brownstein mentioned that Saratoga held a special place for him because it was the place he saw his first Grateful Dead concert at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Sharing information like that with a crowd of people who are primarily from the Upstate region is what makes a show like this so personal and awesome. It was definitely an amazing experience to see this many talented musicians on stage together in such a small venue and it is evident that Upstate New York loves Conspirator.

    Setlist: Velvet Red ->Retrograde ->Liquid Handcuffs -> Bella’s Ball -> Up -> So Much More -> Legalize It-> Flash Mob -> Struts -> Fascinate -> Retrograde

    Encore: Oname-wa

  • Gusto’s got somethin’ for you in “Packin Heat”

    I pride myself on being an objective critic.  This admirable characteristic of mine enables me to review metalcore bands and express to you their merits, without personally possessing the urge to run out and buy the CD for myself – just not my thing.  But, my thing is irrelevant to providing you a proper review.  Afterall, I have you in mind with every review and it’s my job – nay, it’s my duty – to assess each CD on every merit and shortcoming. It’s a daunting task, but I do it for you. You are welcome.

    But, sometimes I come across a CD I instantly like, and it makes it impossible for me to remain objective.  Such is the case with Gusto’s “Packin’ Heat.”

    Gusto is a three-piece, garage punk band out of Saratoga Springs, NY that’s just making it out in the world.  In fact, Josh Robin tells UpstateMetal how they all got together, signed a contract and recorded their debut album in one short weekend this past August.  Blessed with either luck, or good karma, Gusto has overcome obstacles the same way in which one would expect with their namesake. Prior to their first show in June, their drummer canceled due to scheduling conflicts. Zach Edwards stepped in on “an hour’s notice” but was unfamiliar with the band’s sound. Regardless, Robin said he “Killed it!” and was immediately signed as their regular drummer.

    The majority of their songs are short and quick paced, with light-hearted lyrics written by Robin. A favorite of mine would be “Gettin Old,” which at a little over four-and-a-half minutes, is the longest song in this ten-song collection. With lines like “Woke this morning and my back was sore/took some drugs for the pain/from a pillcase, not from a bag/I’m getting old,” it’s made me chuckle, as I can somewhat relate.  Of the ten, “Gettin Old” is the most polished.  I’ll admit to being immediately hooked in by the introductory guitar rift from “On and On”.  It’s hard not to bob your head to the beat of this catchy tune.

    Throughout the CD, Robin’s clear vocals is backed evenly and adequately by Edwards’ drums and Jason Brown’s bass (who also double times as the band’s producer).  Which, with Robin predominately on vocals, it makes for a two-piece band! Their collective sound reminds me a little of Blink 182 or Weezer, if only to distinguish them from a different sound, like The Dead Kennedys.  Packin’ Heat is garage punk at it’s most primitive.  The sound is not over-produced in the studio.  The band is not dealing with any heavy political statements, no obscure references to Margaret Thatcher, or stances against clubbing baby seals.  Gusto gives you a fast-paced beat, with easy lyrics on light-hearted subjects.  You turn them on – preferably loud – and get yourself moving.  This is a CD I plan on buying for once. If you have any appreciation for punk, you should find room to slip this one into your collection too.

    Go to www.Gustoband.com for more information.

    You can also buy “Packin Heat” here.

  • Connecting With The Creators of Jungle Boogie: A Chat With Dave Risen From Lock42

    After chatting with one of the creators of Jungle Boogie, Dave Risen, it becomes clear just how much thought and dedication has been put into making this one of the state’s finest and most outrageous Halloween gatherings of the year! The resort party’s theme is based on the endangered wildlife foundations which the event is supporting through its endeavors. Proceeds will be given to the Pantera Foundation which is a wildlife sanctuary for endangered big cats, as well as the SavetheKoala Foundation.

    “After years of being in the business, you begin to notice the connection we all make through music, why not connect for a cause other than ourselves. We have a lot to learn from these animals and we are going to miss our chance if we don’t stop and do something to help them,” said Risen. Jungle Boogie gives people a chance to get dressed up and party in costume for Halloween while resting assure their contribution is going to a good cause and their involvement matters.

    jungle boogieDave Risen and his production company came up with the idea for the event back in April. Through mutual ties and working events, Lock42 was able to team up with Dave Ehmann from Improv Records.  Over time things developed and the event started coming together. They were able to land a brand new venue, the beautiful Roaring Brook Ranch in Lake George to host the event. Jungle Boogie will offer three stages and each stage will show a different genre of music. The idea behind this was to “Bring together a mix of people and scenes in order to create a larger more progressive and forward thinking movement” says Risen.

    The Electronic Stage will house bass heavy dub, drum n bass and techno genres, and will offer beats that flow with the jungle theme nicely. The Boogie Stage will feature live music and jam bands and as for the third stage, it will have its own tricks and treats. Hosted by the Radial Engine Tribe, the Psy Stage is for anyone who is into psy-trance and getting down with the underground DJs. There will also be live painters, performance art, glow body paint and dancers.

    As far as booking goes the promoters were looking for world class talent as well as trying to support local musicians. Dave says he wanted to bring in an older more rooted producer from the UK where drum and bass began and the artists have more history within the genre. He is very pleased to welcome Adam F, who co-founded Breakbeat Kaos, all the way from England to the event. Upstate favorite like Twiddle, Lucid, Aqueous, Formula 5 and the High Peaks Band will be jamming on the Boogie stage all night. These performers were chosen to keep variety in the mix and to support and offer local music to join Jungle Boogie.

    lock 42The “resort style” party suits this event best. This way guests can get a room, safely stay in one place all weekend, and get down until the sun comes up. The resort will be decked out by professionals, VIP passes are available to anyone and there will be an array of vendors featuring home-made crafts and creations as well as healthy organic food options. Music lasts until the sun comes up!

    Buy your tickets here and will see you there!

  • Pale Green Stars “The Honky Tonk Years”

    Syracuse natives Jeff Jones, Brian Coyne and Jeff Tripoli, collectively known as The Pale Green Stars, celebrate the release of their album The Honky Tonk Years this week. The album mixes strains of blues, rock and full-bodied vocals to bring together an offering well suited to its moniker.

    Pale Green StarsObservations of and reflections on life experiences make for songs like “Lazy Man”, which ponders the possibility of getting rich without working, and the literal “Dance Floor’s Empty” in what can only be an attempt to motivate audiences to move.

    True storytellers, the trio set scenes with each of their songs, weaving in context for their lyrical stories. The fast tempo of “Never Took Nothin”, a ditty about love, doing time and getting pulled over brings the listener to the moment those red lights start flashing on the highway. The slow tempo and baritone vocals of “Cold Vicious Man” was quickly reminiscent of The Grinch, slithering around Whoville, up to no good. The Frampton-esque “You Keep on Talking” bemoans an ever nagging significant other whose voice inexplicably sounds like Charlie Brown’s teacher.

    The bands humorous spin on work, life, love and struggles combined with talented musicianship make for an enjoyable album from start to finish. The Pale Green Stars are actively touring in support of The Honky Tonk Years. Find their tourdates on their Facebook page and pick up their album.

    Key Tracks: You Keep on Talking, Long Hard Road, Dance Floor’s Empty

  • Eastbound Jesus Will Join Lucid for A Halloween Costume Party, October 25

    On Friday October 25th Plattsburgh’s Lucid will be accompanied by the Capital Region’s Eastbound Jesus at the Waterhole in Saranac Lake for a costume party to celebrate Halloween. 

    This will be the first performance by Lucid at the Waterhole since their album release of Home is Where We Wanna Grow in June. Lucid has made their mark on the music scene with their unique blend of  blues, jazz, rock, ska and hip-hop. Eastbound Jesus will also bring their fresh sound to the stage with their six-piece acoustic and electric band playing bluegrass, Americana and Northern rock. The event is 21+, $10 at the door and doors will open at 9 pm. The Waterhole is located at 48 Main Street in Saranac Lake, so get your costumes ready for an epic night of music and dancing.

    Follow the Waterhole @SLWaterhole | Waterhole Facebook

  • Umphrey’s McGee 2014 Winter Tour Announced

    Umphrey’s McGee has released their winter tour schedule for 2013 and  2014. The band will be making a stop in Buffalo, New York October 26th at the Town Ballroom and continuing their lengthy tour into 2014. Later in their tour, Umphrey’s McGee will be making a stop at Upstate Concert Hall February 2nd in Clifton Park, New York as well as the F Shed at the Market in Syracuse accompanied by Kung Fu on February 8th, and the Harro East Ballroom in Rochester, New York the following day on February 9th.
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    They will also be playing two nights at the Beacon Theater in New York City on January 17th and 18th.

    This tour celebrates 16 years of touring coast to coast and will be shared with many special guests throughout the tour including, The Werks, Kung Fu, Moon Taxi, and more TBA.

    October
    10.21 State Theatre, State College, PA
    10.23 House of Blues, Cleveland, OH
    10.24 Sherman Theater, East Stroudsburg, PA
    10.25 Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA
    10.26 Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY
    10.30 State Theatre, Kalamazoo, MI
    10.31 The Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI (w/ London Souls)

    November
    11.1 The Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI (w/ Cosby Sweater featuring Joel Cummins)
    11.2 The Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI (w/ Boombox)

    December
    12.16-20 Mayan Holidaze, Puerto Morelos, MEX
    12.28 The Fillmore, Denver, CO
    12.29 The Fillmore, Denver, CO (w/ Joshua Redman + Dumpstaphunk) SOLD OUT
    12.30 Venue TBA, Denver, CO
    12.31 The Fillmore, Denver, CO

    January
    1.17 Beacon Theatre, New York, NY
    1.18 Beacon Theatre, New York, NY
    1.29 Track 29, Chattanooga, TN
    1.30 Tennessee Theater, Knoxville, TN
    1.31 LC Pavilion, Columbus, OH

    February
    2.1 The Fillmore, Detroit, MI (w/ The Werks)
    2.6 Upstate Concert Hall, Albany, NY
    2.7 Lupo’s, Providence, RI (w/ Kung Fu)
    2.8 F Shed at the Market, Syracuse, NY (w/ Kung Fu)
    2.9 Harro East Ballroom, Rochester, NY
    2.13 The NorVa, Norfolk, VA (w/ Moon Taxi)
    2.14 Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Asheville, NC (w/ Moon Taxi)
    2.15 The Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD (w/ Moon Taxi)
    2.16 The Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD

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  • The Future History of Valentine’s will be Written at Quail & Central

    The end is nigh. Valentine’s, the longtime Albany music venue and home to many a metal, moe. and Dr. Jah show, will soon close its doors as the Albany Medical Center expansion clears out the Park South neighborhood, taking with it many memories and a location that was tough to beat, both for up and coming bands and established acts over the past 20 years.

    Nothing will replace Valentine’s, but owner Howard Glassman isn’t throwing in the towel. Sometime in the new few months, Valentine’s will relocate to 335 Central Avenue, most recently occupied by Cagney’s, right next door to Pauly’s Hotel and across Quail Avenue from The Linda, WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio. While the name is still up in the air, Glassman says that after coming up with a name for the new venue, a search of a name revealed a bar in Albany years ago that already had that name, but shares, “We’ll come up with something. It’s 50/50-60/40 that it’s going to be Valentine’s. It’s of a time and a place, I don’t think you can take this here and call it Valentine’s but, you never know. Maybe we’ll open a bigger place and call it Valentine’s.”

    The new venue has about the same width as the current Valentine’s location, but with an Adirondack feel to the room as all the wood interior and surfaces give a North Country cabin feel that fits right in for Capital District live music fans; the bar will look and feel great. The stage will be located in the back of the venue, stretching the width of the room and have installed LED lights and a soundboard built into the end of the bar. While there is a lot of history at this new location (who in Albany didn’t go to Cagney’s when they were in high school/college?) and while some of this history will come from Valentine’s (The PA, Hank Williams and Muhammad Ali are coming along, per Glassman) the rest of the decor will start from scratch. Glassman adds “We’ll probably have some sort of garage sale for some stuff. People have already asked if they can have certain things. Someone already asked for the ‘No Pepper’ sign.” Fans can expect similar capacity and amenities akin to the current Valentine’s, but a big highlight to the new venue is a great amount of free parking on Central, Quail and in The Linda parking lot, which is free after 6pm – a big improvement on the crowded New Scotland/Park South area streets, which fans will quickly appreciate.

    The last couple months at Valentine’s is shaping up to send the venue out with a bang. Many bands are planning to perform, including Subduing Mara, who according to Glassman have been “Putting the feelers out for getting together and coming to play. Can’t Say is doing a gig (December 27th) and The Disenchanted are back together (December 28th). Greg (Bell, of Guthrie/Bell Productions) has Wreckloose, they’re doing a night and the next night he’s got (Peter Prince and) Moonboot Lover and Dr. Jah (and the Love Prophets) and I think he’s putting one more on that bill.” These final shows are expected to be announced for mid-late December and will confirm as soon as the dates are firm.

    Yet there was only a brief moment when Glassman was not considering to open another Valentine’s. “There was a small, small window of a day or two when my wife was like ‘Well now you gotta go get a job’, and I am uniquely unqualified for anything, so I had to go find the place.” The search had been ongoing since December 2012, but “Push came to shove and it was like, ‘Let’s do this’. The staff’s all on board, everybody’s ready to pick up and come on over here.” But the reality of the new venue and what is being left behind is not lost on Glassman. Not by a longshot. Howard’s views on the history of Valentine’s and his vision for the new location, whatever its name, are reassuring and inspiring to current Valentine’s patrons:

    “It’s gonna be a little different, only because it’s going to be our bar. It’s going to be our building. We can do whatever we want and not have to worry about getting kicked out. This is what I do, so this will be around as long as I’m around. I think people need to feel like they have their place. Think about all the bars that have closed. CBGB’s, Maxwell’s, think about when the Palais Royale was still open. It’s not the same (as Valentine’s) but it’s not the same for different reasons. But once we open up, hopefully the first Wednesday when The Deadbeats play, and people come in and they’re like “Ah there’s Grumpy and there’s Chris’, and they settle in, and I think when their ass makes an indentation in the seat, they’ll be cool and say ‘Alright. This is where we’re gonna hang for the next 20 years.’ I think it’s the vibe. It’s totally a vibe thing.”

    Stay tuned to Valentine’s for upcoming acts in the next few months. Stay tuned to on Facebook and Twitter for updates and news throughout Upstate New York.

  • Pearl Jam Electrifies Buffalo With Career Spanning Performance

    Pearl Jam has always been known as an amazing live act going back to when they first started 23 years ago.  On Saturday Oct 12, it was clear that nothing has changed, as they brought the same wild energy to the second night of the Pearl Jam 2013 tour to Buffalo, NY behind the great new album Lightning Bolt.

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    Coming on at 8:20 without an opener, the band started with a great trio of songs. “Pendulum” off the new album, “Low Light” and “Sometimes.” It was the fourth song of the show, “Corduroy”, that really got the building shaking, something that would happen several times throughout the evening.  The band had a great light show that dazzled the crowd the entire night and the first time it was really put into use was during the title track to the new album Lightning Bolt.  The hard rocking tunes continued with “Mind Your Manners” and “Do The Evolution.”  This run of four songs were absolute barn- burners and the crowd ate up every second of it, singing loudly and throwing their hands up in the air.  Pearl Jam fans are some of the most vocal during a show and they showed up in Buffalo loud and clear.

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    The band then got together to discuss the next song and it seemed for once that they were not following a specific setlist, which is very unusual.  The next highlight came during “Sirens”, a new ballad off off Lightning Bolt that shone just as bright in person as it does on the album.  “Comatose” kept the energy high and it seemed Eddie was pleased with how everything was going and proceeded to tell the crowd a story of how the next song “I Got Id” was thought up with Neil Young during the Mirror Ball sessions.  Eddie is a great storyteller and hearing how Neil asked him for a song and all he could muster up was “I got nothing man, I got shit,” to which Neil said “well there you go, song title Ed.” The set ended with two hard rocking numbers, “State of Love and Trust” and “Porch”, two of their oldest songs that were a perfect cap to an amazing set of music.  These two songs got the crowd so riled up that there were some crowd surfers being passed over everyone, something I’m sure the band has not seen since its earlier days.

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    The first encore began with the band sitting down playing semi-acoustically.  When the band does this it is a treat for the fans, for they do it so flawlessly.  Pearl Jam has really embraced their acoustic side over the years and the three song mini-set was perfect.  After they finished “Future Days”, Eddie said “We are going to play to the small city now”, and the whole band went to the back of the stage and played “Elderly Woman Behind the Small Counter in a Small Town.”  This was a rarity for the back of the audience as they were able to see the whole band, playing right to them and not seeing the back of their heads, which they had done for most of the night up until that point.  The rest of the encore was straight rock and roll with “Rats”, “Got Some”, and an absolutely scorching “Rearviewmirror.”  During the song it looked as though Mike McCready was going to blow his guitar up he was playing so fast.

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    Coming back for the second encore, the band dug into Vs. and Ten tracks “Go” and “Alive”, respectively.  Both are tremendous crowd pleasers and a great way to cap an amazing show.  The lights came on, but Eddie and the band weren’t ready to leave and they went into “Baba O’Riley.”  The Who cover was played with tons of energy and smiles could be seen throughout the building.  To end the night they chose the great song “Indifference.”  Even the tune is slower than most, it was a beautiful way to end a very high energy show.  Pearl Jam may be an older band these days, but their energy has not waned a bit.

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    Setlist: Pendulum, Low Light, Sometimes, Corduroy, Lightning Bolt, Mind Your Manners, Do the Evolution, Immortality, My Father’s Son, Even Flow, Swallowed Whole, Sirens, Once, Comatose, I Got Id, Infallible, Present Tense, State of Love and Trust, Porch

    Encore: Off He Goes, Yellow Moon, Future Days, Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town, Rats, Got Some, Rearviewmirror

    Encore 2: Go, Alive, Baba O’Riley, Indifference