Review On The Concert: Edmonton

After a whirlwind two days I realized I don't think I could ever be a groupie. Although two concerts in two nights were fun, I am enjoying being a home sleeping. =) There is part of me that would love to travel to Lethbridge tonight, but I don't think my kid would be very happy about that and as we talking about last night, he is the chain around my neck. =)

So on Wednesday Tammy and I drove and sang our hearts out through some not so hot weather up to Edmonton. http://www2.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gif We got their and headed to West Edmonton Mall, hoping to see the Ladies in an arcade, but not such luck. We got Alexis and went to Earls for dinner and then took the train to the stadium.

The opening act Tomi Swick was quite good and a couple of songs are on the radio, so if you are heading to the concert I would recommend getting there in time to see him. He also does a couple of covers of Graceland and Don't Let Me Down. Our only question was did he perform in his socks? In the end we were pretty sure they were just white, very bendy shoes. Tomi Swick reminded Tammy of Tom Cochrane. A similar voice and hair. Plus his guitarist looks like Hyde for that 70's show. Some of the songs are sweet and some are rock and roll. Again a good opening act, one of the best I've heard in a bit.

Our seats in Edmonton were great even though they were in the 200 section. There was an ailse behind us so we were able to stand and dance the whole time. And we were quite close to the side of the stage. With all our standing and dancing at one point I was waving like a crazy lady at Steve and he gave me a nod. Tammy thinks I'm crazy but Alexis and I know it to be true.

It was a really great concert. The crowd was so into it and they played lots of songs that most people knew. Here's the set list (not in perfect order):

One Week
Old Apartment
Adlib ( about Edmonton and the coldness)
Sound of Your Voice
? ( I think a sweet song from Gordon)
Alternative Girlfriend
Box Set
Who Needs Sleep
Too Little too Late
Never Do Anything
Shopping
Lovers In A Dangerous Time
I'll Be That Girl (acoustic)
For You (acoustic)
Get In Line (acoustic)
Adrift
Angry People
Pinch Me
It's All Been Done
Brian Wilson
Encore One: Easy and Million Dollars (with tomorrow at the End)
Encore Two: Call and Answer

Again it was a great concert. They also did an adlib about the Edmonton Zamboni. They were very into it and Tammy and I were surprised that Steve sang so much as his voice had been bothering him. It was so good to see them perform live again. You can always tell they are having such a great time on stage. The only thing that I was disapointed in was that they didn't play more from the new album. Plus I really wanted to hear Maybe You're Right. But there was always tomorrow, tomorrow, I'll love you tomorrow, you're always a day away!

Man that Steve can sing!

Till the Calgary Post

Jenn