Michael Nesmith Concert Reviews and Ratings

Review 1 for Michael Nesmith

5 / 5

Michael Nesmith is the man!

Somerville Theatre @

- Somerville @

, MA @

- Sat, Apr 13, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When I got to meet him after the show! @

Setlist: Papa Gene's Blues, Propinquity, Joanne, Silver Moon, Grand Ennui, Different Drum, Life, the Unsuspecting Captive, Rio, Casablanca Moonlight, Laugh Kills Lonesome, Rays, Tonite, Thanx for the Ride @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 05/09/2013

by Reginathenydiva

Location:Westbrook Maine

A great concert! The band was top notch and what can be said about Michael Nesmith! A talented singer, songwriter and musician. He wound the songs together with story telling and sang a song from each of his albums. (Although I was disappointed that he didn't add a song from "Tantamount to Treason" in his set.) It was an hour and a half of great music by a great man.

Somerville Theatre @

- Somerville @

, MA @

- Sat, Apr 13, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When I got to meet him after the show! @

Setlist: Papa Gene's Blues, Propinquity, Joanne, Silver Moon, Grand Ennui, Different Drum, Life, the Unsuspecting Captive, Rio, Casablanca Moonlight, Laugh Kills Lonesome, Rays, Tonite, Thanx for the Ride @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 2 for Michael Nesmith

1 / 5

Somerville Theatre @

- Somerville @

, MA @

- Sat, Apr 13, 2013 @

Favorite moment: none @

Setlist: none @

Posted 04/30/2013

by Jess30641

I was expecting him to give some credit to the band that made him who he is, and he did not. Not even a tribute song to davy.
Very unimpressed.

Somerville Theatre @

- Somerville @

, MA @

- Sat, Apr 13, 2013 @

Favorite moment: none @

Setlist: none @

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Review 3 for Michael Nesmith

5 / 5

A great evening with an icon

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The final song, "Thanks for the Ride", and his remarks at the end of the show stand out. But every song was great. @

Posted 04/25/2013

by HJinVA

Location:Alexandria VA

In writing this review I am wondering how many more times Michael Nesmith will be performing. The Birchmere was the last stop on this tour and his remarks at the end of the show seemed like a sincere good-bye to his fans. The show itself contained, it seemed, all of the significant songs that long-time fans have loved over the years. He introduced each song by describing a scene that set the stage for the song(s) to come. It was quite effective and gave a better understanding of him. His voice sounded great and his band was excellent, particularly the keyboard player and the multi-instrumentalist on the guitars & mandolin. While it is true that his songs were not chart-toppers in their day, his contributions to music and, particularly, music video were significant. It is too bad that most people don't know that he is so much more than a former Monkee. If it turns out that he goes back on tour, I highly recommend that you familiarize yourself with his work and, then, go to see him. His work is thoughtful & creative. It might be too subtle for some, but, for those who are willing to invest some thought of their own, the investment will be rewarded.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The final song, "Thanks for the Ride", and his remarks at the end of the show stand out. But every song was great. @

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Review 4 for Michael Nesmith

5 / 5

Papa Nez

Somerville Theatre @

- Somerville @

, MA @

- Sat, Apr 13, 2013 @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 04/23/2013

by Davyjoneslover66

Mike Nesmith made a triumphant return to the stage with this long awaited solo tour. His energy, passion, and the heartfelt nature of the music shined through in his genuine performance. I was lucky enough to see him twice and to also obtain a meet and greet pass for the Somerville show. Meeting him was a great experience, same as watching him perform. When I was talking to him, he made me feel like the only person in the room. A must see!

Somerville Theatre @

- Somerville @

, MA @

- Sat, Apr 13, 2013 @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 5 for Michael Nesmith

5 / 5

Great Show From Nez...

Town Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Apr 16, 2013 @

Posted 04/21/2013

by zonk3907840

Location:NJ

Great Show and a Great Time...Thanks.
Mr.Nesmith Played for 90 Minutes...

Town Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Apr 16, 2013 @

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Review 6 for Michael Nesmith

5 / 5

Cocert

Union County Performing Arts Center @

- Rahway @

, NJ @

- Fri, Apr 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When he and Chris Scruggs jammed together. @

Setlist: Papa Jeans Blues, Propinquity, Joann , Different Drum, etc. @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 04/21/2013

by PinkPuzz

Location:Lansdowne

Mike did a great job of presenting his songs. An amazing show.

Union County Performing Arts Center @

- Rahway @

, NJ @

- Fri, Apr 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When he and Chris Scruggs jammed together. @

Setlist: Papa Jeans Blues, Propinquity, Joann , Different Drum, etc. @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 7 for Michael Nesmith

5 / 5

Michael Nesmith was EPIC!!

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The entire show @

Posted 04/20/2013

by RCHG

What a great show the entire band was outstanding! His voice is out of this world he's still got it! The set-up for most of the songs was great his stories were wonderful. If you have a chance to see him do it...we drove 3 hours to see him and I'd drive 1,000 miles to see him again!!!

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The entire show @

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Review 8 for Michael Nesmith

4 / 5

The Greatest Music Never Heard!

Town Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Apr 16, 2013 @

Favorite moment: After the final encore MN shared a nice thought with the audience: I wish you all peace, love, wisdom, joy & happiness for the rest of your life. @

Setlist: Papa Gene's Blues (only Monkees song of the night), Propinquity (I've Just Begun To Care), Tomorrow and Me, Different Drum, Joanne, Silver Moon, Some of Shelly's Blues, Rio, Casablanca Moonlight, Grand Ennui, Cruisin',Rays, Life The Unsuspecting Captive/Marie's Theme/Lamppost (a medley of songs from his album The Prison & Laugh Kills Lonesome. The encore was Tonite & closed show with Thanx for the Ride. @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 04/20/2013

by nycmusicluver

Location:The Town Hall, New York, NY

Top 50 Contributor

Mike Nesmith was the #1 performer on my bucket list to see that I'd never seen previously. It goes without saying I was beside myself when I finally had the chance to see him perform as part of the Monkees this past December. This show was the first time I ever had seen him solo (Which means I now have seen all four Monkees solo!) .
The audience was one of the best audiences I ever saw at a concert...you could hear a pin drop whenever Papa Nez was talking on stage. Show was much better than I'd have ever thought possible.

Town Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Apr 16, 2013 @

Favorite moment: After the final encore MN shared a nice thought with the audience: I wish you all peace, love, wisdom, joy & happiness for the rest of your life. @

Setlist: Papa Gene's Blues (only Monkees song of the night), Propinquity (I've Just Begun To Care), Tomorrow and Me, Different Drum, Joanne, Silver Moon, Some of Shelly's Blues, Rio, Casablanca Moonlight, Grand Ennui, Cruisin',Rays, Life The Unsuspecting Captive/Marie's Theme/Lamppost (a medley of songs from his album The Prison & Laugh Kills Lonesome. The encore was Tonite & closed show with Thanx for the Ride. @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 9 for Michael Nesmith

5 / 5

Michael Nesmith - An Incredible Evening!

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The entire evening! @

Setlist: Papa Gene's Blues, Propinquity (I've Just Begun To Care), Tomorrow and Me, Different Drum, Joanne, Silver Moon, Some of Shelly's Blues, Rio, Casablanca Moonlight, Grand Ennui, Cruisin', Rays
Life the Unsuspecting Captive/Marie's Theme/Lamppost (Closing Theme from The Prison), Laugh Kills Lonesome, (Encore) Tonite,
Thanx for the Ride @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 04/20/2013

by DBronx

Location:Silver Spring, MD

My wife and I had seen the Monkees reunion tour last December and had an amazing time, but when we learned that Michael Nesmith was doing a small solo tour we just knew we had to be there. It was everything we'd hoped, and more. When he came out at the start of the evening, he was so pleased to see the packed room (which was the case throughout the tour), and seemed genuinely touched by the reception we gave him. Papa Gene's Blues was the only Monkees song he did; the rest were from his solo career. To make the evening more special, he explained that each song was like a mini-movie in his mind when he wrote them, so we were given a full cinematic-literary introduction to each, and that lent so much more to the meaning and intent behind each one. His voice can't reach some of those lovely high notes he used to hit, but he compensated for that by lowering the key on some songs. It was clear he was having a wonderful time, and with this being the last show of the tour I think he might've been giving it just a bit more. And at the "conversation reception" he was charming, attentive and seemed interested in what everyone had to say. The groundrules were that he would sign just one Monkees item per person, but unlimited solo stuff, whether CD, albums, books. So I brought Headquarters -- my original mono Colgems copy from 1967 -- which already had Micky's signature on it from a DragonCon a few years ago. Then I had three solo albums, one of which is a really hard to find live album called "Live at the Palais." He seemed very impressed when I told him I bought it new in NYC when it came out. Then he asked me if I had his other live recording, "Live at the Britt." When I said I had the DVD of that, he smiled. All in all, the guy is a gent, and it was just an absolute pleasure to spend a few minutes to talk to him. Great great night.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The entire evening! @

Setlist: Papa Gene's Blues, Propinquity (I've Just Begun To Care), Tomorrow and Me, Different Drum, Joanne, Silver Moon, Some of Shelly's Blues, Rio, Casablanca Moonlight, Grand Ennui, Cruisin', Rays
Life the Unsuspecting Captive/Marie's Theme/Lamppost (Closing Theme from The Prison), Laugh Kills Lonesome, (Encore) Tonite,
Thanx for the Ride @

Opening act(s): None @

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This is Michael's introduction to Different Drum; fascinating!

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Review 10 for Michael Nesmith

4 / 5

No Monkee Songs, but Storyteller Nez Satisfies

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Posted 04/19/2013

by TrueStorry

Location:Washington DC

Top 1000 Contributor

I wanted to see Michael Nesmith perform because he was in the Monkees once upon a time. Recently I have read his Facebook posts and have been impressed with his writing. This guy is an original thinker and he knows how to put these eccentric thoughts into words. He introduced each song by painting a picture of images to set the scene. He creates the visual, and then sings the song, and it is a unique approach. He played his solo country songs, most of which I had heard for the first time. This was the last stop on his first concert tour in 20 years, so you'll have to catch him next time around. Ex-Wonder Woman Lynda Carter doesn't have to wait; she was sitting a few tables away looking very beautiful.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

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Review 11 for Michael Nesmith

5 / 5

Mike Nesmith

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Papa Gene's Blues. @

Setlist: It's all over the net. @

Opening act(s): None. Didn't need one. It's Nez! @

Posted 04/19/2013

by Zarf

Fantastic. Went 90 minutes without a break! Voice is slightly lower but he was doing mighty well with those yodels!

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Papa Gene's Blues. @

Setlist: It's all over the net. @

Opening act(s): None. Didn't need one. It's Nez! @

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Review 12 for Michael Nesmith

3 / 5

The Legendary MIKE NESMITH !

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Posted 04/19/2013

by JIMsowder

The Legendary MIKE NESMITH has written some of the greatest songs such as The Girl I Knew Somewhere. I saw him at the Birchmere. He had quite a talented band behind him and he is still great on guitar. Although he does put on a great show and we all love him, but his voice is not quite what it used to be. Another problem is his arrangement which includes his use of melody (or lack of). Perhaps he is working around the arrangements to keep him from singing as hard. When he played his best songs, it would take a minute to recognize them because he would work around the melody. But in anyones book, you go for the melody. As much of it as you can. A good example is Different Drum. There is no reason not to sing it like Linda did. That is about the best arrangement you can give the song, so why do it any other way? I do feel that MIKE can try harder. Always your fan MIKE.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

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Review 13 for Michael Nesmith

5 / 5

Great all-around entertainment

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Favorite moment: I greatly enjoyed the spoken "scene" setups Nesmith used to introduce each song. Favorite song: "Some of Shelley's Blues." @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 04/19/2013

by Rcep

Mike Nesmith could easily make lots of money and enjoy lots of adulation by trading more on his time with the Monkees. But that was just a small part of a long and distinguished career in music and movies, and keeping it all in perspective makes for a terrific show.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Favorite moment: I greatly enjoyed the spoken "scene" setups Nesmith used to introduce each song. Favorite song: "Some of Shelley's Blues." @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 14 for Michael Nesmith

5 / 5

The Inimitable Performance of Michael Nesmith

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Every moment was pure pleasure to experience aurially and visually. @

Setlist: Pap Gene's Blues, Joanne, Silver Moon, Propinquity, Rays, Some of Shelly's Blues, Thanx For The Ride, Grand Enui, Different Drum, etc. @

Opening act(s): No opening act. @

Posted 04/19/2013

by Igiv3up

Location:Alexandria, VA

Michael Nesmith did not do a concert last night at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. Instead he captivated the respectful and enthusiastic audience at the sold out venue with a brilliant musical narrative that cleverly wove together romantic stories with songs
that spanned his 50 year career, all of which were compositions he wrote.
Even though some of the material was quite vintage from the 1960s, every
performance sounded fresh and contemporary thanks to the infinitely
talented musicians (both living and dead) he assembled to accompany him on
this 105 minute journey. Yes, one of the musicians passed away several
years ago, but through today's digital magic and because of this guy's
ingenious ability to play pedal steel guitar like no one else ever could,
his spectacular performances were heard perfectly through the speakers on
certain pivotal solos. O. J. Rhodes was given the acknowledgement he earned
as being a part of this band. The living musicians were also incredibly
skillful. The entire experience was transcendental laced with humor and
emotional warmth. Michael's musical poetry is sheer genious. I salute his
awesome aesthetic integrity

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Every moment was pure pleasure to experience aurially and visually. @

Setlist: Pap Gene's Blues, Joanne, Silver Moon, Propinquity, Rays, Some of Shelly's Blues, Thanx For The Ride, Grand Enui, Different Drum, etc. @

Opening act(s): No opening act. @

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Review 15 for Michael Nesmith

4 / 5

Great evening

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Rockin' out on The Grand Ennui (how many rock musicians could give a song a name like that?) @

Setlist: (Not complete or in order): Some of Shelly's Blues, Propinquity, The Grand Ennui, Different Drum, Joanne, Silver Moon, Thanks for the Ride, Papa Gene's Blues, Rays, Rio, Laugh Kills Lonesome @

Opening act(s): None. @

Posted 04/19/2013

by CJGMax

Location:Arlington, VA

It was an unusual but wonderful concert. Michael Nesmith is far from a great singer and his songs (all of the songs he performed are ones he wrote) are generally good but not great (although Different Drum is great as recorded by Linda Ronstadt), but it doesn't really matter. He's a gentle soul who clearly loves telling people his stories and sharing the songs and a bit of his history. Part of what made it unusual was that he introduced every song with a "setting", e.g. this is the 50's, a couple is at a table at a Parisian cafe, they're both looking for different things from the relationship. With many other artists I would've been muttering OK, enough, just do the song. With Mr. Nesmith, it was a big part of his charm that he would take the time and effort to paint this mental picture of each song. Also, there was plenty of music. He has a great, supportive band, with particularly good contributions from the keyboardist and from Chris Scruggs on guitar, lap steel, and mandolin. The musical range was wide, from country rock, sort of soft jazz, rock, and one medley (which he explained was part of a soundtrack for a sci-fi short story he wrote) that sounded like James Taylor accompanied by the Moody Blues or Pink Floyd. Although I gave the show 4 stars, not everyone would love a show like this, and some could have wished for him to rock more, but if approached more as a theater show (for DC area locals, think Arena Stage), with music than a rock concert, you could love it.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Rockin' out on The Grand Ennui (how many rock musicians could give a song a name like that?) @

Setlist: (Not complete or in order): Some of Shelly's Blues, Propinquity, The Grand Ennui, Different Drum, Joanne, Silver Moon, Thanks for the Ride, Papa Gene's Blues, Rays, Rio, Laugh Kills Lonesome @

Opening act(s): None. @

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Review 16 for Michael Nesmith

5 / 5

Michael Nesmith at Birchmere, April 17, 2013

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The Grand Ennui performance. @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 04/19/2013

by Dreshanyfe

Nez was fantastic! He played most of his most well remembered songs, as well as dipping into his archive with songs from "The Prison" and 2006's "Rays." He was funny, the band was great, and it was just a fantastic experience!

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The Grand Ennui performance. @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 17 for Michael Nesmith

4 / 5

Nesmith was exactly as promised

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Posted 04/19/2013

by CaptainA2012

The Michael Nesmith show at the Birchmere was exactly as promised, a reflection on his solo career. He did open with Papa Gene Blues stating that it was one of the first songs he ever wrote and that it made it into a couple of Monkees episodes. That was the first and only reference to the Monkees. The rest of the evening was spent examining his solo efforts and giving the back stories and setting behind his songs. He was in good spirits and shared the stage nicely with his band. A good show and pleasant experience.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

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Review 18 for Michael Nesmith

5 / 5

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Grand Ennui and Tonite @

Setlist: Papa Gene's Blues, Propinquity, Tomorrow and Me, Different Drum, Joanne, Silver Moon, Some of Shelley's Blues, Rio, Casablanca Moonlight, Grand Ennui, Crusin', Rays, Opening Theme, Marie's Theme, Closing Theme, Laugh Kills Lonesome, Tonite, Thanks for the Ride @

Posted 04/19/2013

by Anonymous

Michael hasn't lost a beat and sounds as good as ever.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Grand Ennui and Tonite @

Setlist: Papa Gene's Blues, Propinquity, Tomorrow and Me, Different Drum, Joanne, Silver Moon, Some of Shelley's Blues, Rio, Casablanca Moonlight, Grand Ennui, Crusin', Rays, Opening Theme, Marie's Theme, Closing Theme, Laugh Kills Lonesome, Tonite, Thanks for the Ride @

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Review 19 for Michael Nesmith

3 / 5

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Posted 04/19/2013

by monkeesfan95

Location:DC

The show was OK, really wanted to hear more Monkee songs. Not upbeat like the shows the other band members put on.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

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- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

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Review 20 for Michael Nesmith

5 / 5

pleasure

Town Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Apr 16, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Can 't pick just one... @

Posted 04/18/2013

by dippyhedgerow

Location:NYC

My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed Michael Nesmith's music and his stories preceding the songs. It set a relaxing mood and led to a great evening!!

Town Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Apr 16, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Can 't pick just one... @

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Customer Reviews for Michael Nesmith

Michael Nesmith

Michael Nesmith is the man!

A great evening with an icon

Papa Nez

Great Show From Nez...

Cocert

Michael Nesmith was EPIC!!

The Greatest Music Never Heard!

Michael Nesmith - An Incredible Evening!

No Monkee Songs, but Storyteller Nez Satisfies

Mike Nesmith

The Legendary MIKE NESMITH !

Great all-around entertainment

The Inimitable Performance of Michael Nesmith

Great evening

Michael Nesmith at Birchmere, April 17, 2013

Nesmith was exactly as promised

pleasure