I know the On The Road section of Michael's website lists a show for last night (and another today..or tonight -- not sure the time frame). Anyway, just curious if anyone has the setlists, any "reviews" from the evening, etc.

Thanks.

Mil

Mil,

I know someone from Chicago area who was going to Sat.'s show. I'll check in and see if he has any info. Though he's not one to jot down entire setlists.

Steph

Here's the word on last Sat.'s show in Chicago Heights. As I suspected, he didn't write down the complete setlist.--steph

<<In no order whatsoever, and I'm sure not a
complete set list, One way to go, Black River Falls, Here Comes the Rain, Arm Yourself, Cal Sag, Murder on Her Lips, Junky Girl, Wall, 20 Miles, encore: Oh
Baby I and Walk with Thee.

MM obliged a birthday request of Idler, finally agreeing to do it if the drunk birthday girl would sing the words. But she didn't know the words, so the song Happy Birthday was played instead. >>

I tried singing Idler to myself just this morning and failed miserably...

too long a song to remember...

the line that hits me everytime is: Is it all about the future, or is it all about the fear of living with the pain...

I've always liked "as he looked into the troubled oceans of her eyes."


- Marshal

And this one:

'the sky bled of dying dreams...'

I especially like "Believe in the Rain and the Rain will be alright."

I've always been struck by "Is it all about weakness, temptation's curtain tricks or finding someone to blame?"

Steph

Michael favored some of the loyal fans with requests towards the middle of the show. Dustin requested "Arm Yourself" which was one of the most memorable songs of the night. Although hearing "Happy Birthday" twice for Janet was also a highlight for many, I'm sure.

Despite a lot of talking in the audience, Michael of course gave it his all although I think the venue was a bit distracting. The true fans had a truly great night. Next time (if there is a next time) he appears at Oasis One-Sixty, I am sure he'll bring the full band.

Here's the setlist:

One Way to Go
Darkest Night of All (Black River Falls)
October/Here Comes the Rain (cover) For Janet
Hellfire in the Holyland
Grace of God
Spark
Cal-Sag Road Song
Murder on Her Lips
Happy Birthday
The Idler, The Prophet and a Girl Called Rain (this song was never truly performed, just started)
Arm Yourself (prefaced by Bob Dylan song/lyrics)
Junkie Girl
A Wall I Must Climb
20 Miles South of Nowhere

Encore:
Oh, Baby, I
Just a Closer Walk With Thee (spiritual)

I failed to mention that Michael was solo at this show, performing about 75% of the songs on guitar and the remainder on piano. He didn't play harmonica at all.

Does it seem like he's playing less and less harmonica these days?

I love when he plays it...anyone else finding that he's playing the songs that normally have it but without it?

Thanks for the report, Cindy! Much appreciated!

Mil