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Review 1 for Graham Parker

5 / 5

G.P,THe Rumour rock the joint

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Sun, Apr 21, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Thunder and rain;soul shoes. @

Posted 04/23/2013

by mchambone

Last show of the tour and the band was hot. 4 new songs;the rest from their first few albums.great sound,good song selection,excellent show. would love to see them again soon.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Sun, Apr 21, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Thunder and rain;soul shoes. @

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Review 2 for Graham Parker

3 / 5

My favorite songs were missing.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Sun, Apr 21, 2013 @

Setlist: Missing some of his best songs. @

Posted 04/23/2013

by wallo

Location:Warrenton, VA

He and his band were in great form, music very tight. Played with great enthusiasm. But where were my favorite songs? Heat Treatment, That's What They All Say, Backdoor Love, Hotel Chambermaid, where were they? Others asked the same question.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Sun, Apr 21, 2013 @

Setlist: Missing some of his best songs. @

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Review 3 for Graham Parker

5 / 5

GP and the Rumour - awesome!

The Stone Pony @

- Asbury Park @

, NJ @

- Fri, Apr 19, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Fool's Gold - an anthem along the lines of Springsteen's "Promised Land" or U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" @

Posted 04/22/2013

by wdstrick

In my opinion, the most under-appreciated rock band of all time. There was a reason that Springsteen once said that Graham Parker and the Rumour was the only band he would pay to see. GP has written great songs as a solo artist for years, but when he is fronting the Rumour there is magic! Rock, R&B, reggae, the band can do it all and has no weak link -- guitarists Brinsley Schwartz and Martin Belmont are phenomenal and complement instead of playing over each other, Bob Andrews is superb on the keyboards, and Andrew Bodnar and Steve Goulding form one of the truly great rock and roll rhythm sections. The material from the new album is strong and the only complaint is that they have too many great songs to get them all in. For instance, they only played one song from "The Up Escalator", one of my favorite albums. For the GP newcomers, listen to Fool's Gold, Howling Wind, Discovering Japan, Local Girls, Soul Shoes, Watch the Moon Come Down, Long Emotional Ride. And don't stop there!

The Stone Pony @

- Asbury Park @

, NJ @

- Fri, Apr 19, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Fool's Gold - an anthem along the lines of Springsteen's "Promised Land" or U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" @

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Review 4 for Graham Parker

4 / 5

Graham Parker and The Rumour Rocked It!

The Stone Pony @

- Asbury Park @

, NJ @

- Fri, Apr 19, 2013 @

Posted 04/21/2013

by ConnieCool

Location:Bloomfield, NJ

Definitely a fun night with good music. I was disappointed that there was only one set, considering they hadn't reunited in 30 years. Graham was humorous in between songs, putting the crowd in a good mood. They played a wide range of music from different albums.

The Stone Pony @

- Asbury Park @

, NJ @

- Fri, Apr 19, 2013 @

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Review 5 for Graham Parker

5 / 5

The Concert Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Dec 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When GP told the crowd no way for the request of NY Shuffle, they they went right into the song @

Opening act(s): The Figgs, always great backing GP on his solo tours @

Posted 12/31/2012

by JB3x

After 31 years, GP and the Rumour made a triumphant return to NY City in an unusual setting, a former church. performing a total of 21 songs, including 8 or 9 from the new CD, 3 Chords Good. The new songs were much better live than on record. While they don't have the frenetic pace of their 70's shows, they remain one of the most compelling acts you can ever see live. The set list was excellent, but how did they leave out Don't Ask Me Questions, which they performed at many other shows on this tour. They need to return for a 2013 tour, they are one of the greatest bands of all time and they proved it at this show.

The Concert Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Dec 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When GP told the crowd no way for the request of NY Shuffle, they they went right into the song @

Opening act(s): The Figgs, always great backing GP on his solo tours @

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Review 6 for Graham Parker

5 / 5

Graham Parker and Rumour - Tight!

Fitzgerald Theater @

- St Paul @

, MN @

- Wed, Dec 19, 2012 @

Favorite moment: "Don't Ask Me Questions" during encore @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 12/21/2012

by leostone

Location:Minneapolis

Maybe, the best show I've seen in years....maybe ever.

Fitzgerald Theater @

- St Paul @

, MN @

- Wed, Dec 19, 2012 @

Favorite moment: "Don't Ask Me Questions" during encore @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 7 for Graham Parker

5 / 5

Fitzgerald Theater @

- St Paul @

, MN @

- Wed, Dec 19, 2012 @

Posted 12/21/2012

by Anonymous

Location:MSP

Like walking out of a cold, blustery night into a warm, rocking british pub. Parker hasn't lost a step, in fact he seems more enervated and playing even better than ever. It's great music that travels well, even to this tundra.

Fitzgerald Theater @

- St Paul @

, MN @

- Wed, Dec 19, 2012 @

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Review 8 for Graham Parker

4 / 5

Graham did not disappoint

The Fillmore @

- San Francisco @

, CA @

- Sun, Dec 16, 2012 @

Favorite moment: everything from Up Escalator and Squeezing Out Sparks @

Posted 12/20/2012

by Anonymous

Great show. GP still has his voice. They played mostly old faves, and surprising number of really old songs that were not well known. 2 encores. very satisfying. Fillmore still needs to learn how to use a sound board. Sometimes GP gets drowned out or the bass would get louder than everything else.

The Fillmore @

- San Francisco @

, CA @

- Sun, Dec 16, 2012 @

Favorite moment: everything from Up Escalator and Squeezing Out Sparks @

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Review 9 for Graham Parker

5 / 5

worth the wait

The Fillmore @

- San Francisco @

, CA @

- Sun, Dec 16, 2012 @

Opening act(s): No opening act, as it should be. @

Posted 12/18/2012

by gleyshull

Location:Fillmore

It was 36 years since I saw GP & the R at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, in 1976, just after Howling Wind and Heat Treatment. It was one of the best concerts I had (or have) ever seen, and last Sunday at the hallowed Fillmore was another one for the ages. They were incredibly tight and having a good time, and such a deep catalog! I was in a happy daze by the end.

Make another record and keep touring, boys. You blow away most bands out there.

The Fillmore @

- San Francisco @

, CA @

- Sun, Dec 16, 2012 @

Opening act(s): No opening act, as it should be. @

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Review 10 for Graham Parker

4 / 5

GP & The Rumour!

The Fillmore @

- San Francisco @

, CA @

- Sun, Dec 16, 2012 @

Favorite moment: You cant be too strong @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 12/18/2012

by Peterpest

The band were fantastic especially on the squeezing out sparks songs. The new CD is good but not gough great songs to make it a great evening!reat and so many old songs that would have made the show a classic were not played. Still en

The Fillmore @

- San Francisco @

, CA @

- Sun, Dec 16, 2012 @

Favorite moment: You cant be too strong @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 11 for Graham Parker

5 / 5

Graham Parker and the Rumor, Wilbur Theater Boston

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Opening act(s): The opening act The Figs should have stayed home. The highlight of their set was the next to last song, a fairly good cover of the classic Kinks number Victoria. The last song was almost as good, because it was their last song. @

Posted 12/08/2012

by 1942FordGPW

Location:Lexington MA

The Graham Parker show with the original Rumor was great. From opening with White Honey and Hotel Chambermaid to closing with Passion is No ordinary Word,(Hey Lord) Don't ask me questions and Soul Shoes the show was riveting. The band did a number of songs from the latest album (I can't name) and quite a few from Squeezing Out Sparks and Up the Down Escalator. Discovering Japan, Don't Bother with the Local Girls and Stupidfaction were gems.The band was as tight and talented as they were 30 years ago, everything sounded so close to the original studio recording it was great. The only thing that wasn't outstanding, personally I would have liked to hear the scathing shot at Mercury Records, Mercury Poisoning, but you cant have everything.

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

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Review 12 for Graham Parker

5 / 5

Th Event of the Season

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Setlist: 2.Nothin's Gonna Pull Us Apart Play Video
3.Hotel Chambermaid Play Video
4.Coathangers Play Video
5.Get Started, Start A Fire Play Video
6.Old Soul Play Video
7.Stop Cryin' About the Rain Play Video
8.Long Emotional Ride Play Video
9.Live in Shadows Play Video
10.A Lie Gets Halfway 'round the World Play Video
11.Watch the Moon Come Down Play Video
12.Discovering Japan Play Video
13.Nobody Hurts You Play Video
14.Protection Play Video
15.Stupefaction Play Video
16.Local Girls Play Video
Encore:
17.That Moon Was Low Play Video
18.Passion Is No Ordinary Word Play Video
Encore 2:
19.Don't Ask Me Questions Play Video
20.Soul Shoes Play Video @

Opening act(s): The Figgs @

Posted 12/08/2012

by Anonymous

Location:rhode island

It was ecstasy from beginning to end. Graham Parker commanded the stage like nobody else and the Rumour were in fine form---clearly enjoying the moment. They were tremendous.

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Opening act(s): The Figgs @

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Review 13 for Graham Parker

5 / 5

Graham Parker - Smashing

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: when the cocktail waitress appeared @

Posted 12/08/2012

by Mendro

Location:Rhode Island

Always leary of performers performing at our age. After 1st song awesome.

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: when the cocktail waitress appeared @

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Review 14 for Graham Parker

4 / 5

Rumor has it- it was AWESOME!

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Squeezing out Sparks songs @

Opening act(s): The Figgs really surprised me- very tight, nice melodies and rocked for only a 3 piece! @

Posted 12/08/2012

by Video77

Location:Providence, RI

Incredible to see GP & the Rumor live after 30+ years of only hearing LP's, CD's and MP3's! The band was spot on and Graham's voice was impeccable, flawless.
The band was as tight as ever, never missing a beat... the Wilbur theater is a delight to enjoy a concert as well. If you are buying tix, check out the cabaret style seating on the first level- your practically in the artist's lap!

My only craw is trying to understand why almost every great classic band that reunites for a tour, designs setlists that only reflect what the artists feel like playing instead of playing all the most popular tunes from their career- they have to know that although we are ardent true fans, and enjoy their album cuts... the people want to hear their hits! Their best and most popular tunes!
I felt the crowd was somewhat subdued as he rocked with older tunes- then a flurry of 5-6 tunes from the new album- all great- but the second he broke into the songs from his most popular album, Squeezing Out Sparks- the theater immediately became electrified- as did the band- you could see in their body language! The place went wild- until that part of the set ended- and her reverted back to a couple lesser known tunes to the masses. The crowd sat back down and the energy slowly slipped away. We were treated to a fun final encore- but as a former musician... I would have kept the energy cranking with a crescendo of his best tunes right to the end and blew us out of the water, leaving us with not wanting to end. That to me is how to design a set list and a show.

All in all, just to be 20 feet away from the band, and hearing ALMOST all the songs I wanted to hear- it was a real treat and I highly recommend to any dedicated Graham Parker fan, young and OLD! (and boy were there some old folk there- and I'm 54!)

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Squeezing out Sparks songs @

Opening act(s): The Figgs really surprised me- very tight, nice melodies and rocked for only a 3 piece! @

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Review 15 for Graham Parker

5 / 5

Graham Parker reunites with The Rumour

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Opening act(s): The Figgs @

Posted 12/08/2012

by Kimrasta

I have seen Graham Parker many times over the years, both as a solo acoustic act, and with his later backing band, The Figgs. I never thought I'd get to see the original Rumour line-up, however, and was very happy to hear they would be releasing a new album with subsequent tour. The band was tight and Graham was obviously enjoying himself, as he and the Rumour chugged through a set filled both with songs from the new album, and classic Graham Parker & The Rumour tracks from the late 70's and early 80's. If you're a fan of Graham's, do not miss this tour!

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Opening act(s): The Figgs @

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Review 16 for Graham Parker

5 / 5

Graham Parker and the Original Rumour superb!

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Two encores! @

Setlist: Fool's Gold
Nothin's Gonna Pull Us Apart
Hotel Chambermaid
Coathangers
Get Started, Start A Fire
Old Soul
Stop Cryin' About the Rain
Long Emotional Ride
Live in Shadows
A Lie Gets Halfway 'round the World
Watch the Moon Come Down
Discovering Japan
Nobody Hurts You
Protection
Stupefaction
Local Girls
Encore:
That Moon Was Low
Passion Is No Ordinary Word
Encore 2:
Don't Ask Me Questions
Soul Shoes @

Opening act(s): The Figgs, put on a rocking set with great songs and a plenty of rock and roll attitiude. Highly competent three-piece unit.. These guys rock! @

Posted 12/08/2012

by Anonymous

Location:New England

I've been a fan of this extraordinary songwriter since the 1980's, but had never been to a show.

Graham Parker and the Rumour were fabulous! The played a nice mix of songs from the past and from the new album "Three Chords Good," which I bought a couple of weeks ago and highly recommend.

The musicianship was top notch.

A fun-filled night for sure. The whole place was singing along at times, dancing in the aisles, etc. Graham did a nice job of connecting with the audience and he's a real showman!

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Two encores! @

Opening act(s): The Figgs, put on a rocking set with great songs and a plenty of rock and roll attitiude. Highly competent three-piece unit.. These guys rock! @

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Review 17 for Graham Parker

4 / 5

Graham Parker and the Rumour still have it.

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Opening act(s): Figgs were good @

Posted 12/08/2012

by Foxdent

I wished that the combo would have done some more of their older better songs. SOme albums, great ones in my estimation, were skirted. Other than that there were several crowd pleasers . again, a band that is reunited should indulge the crowd

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Opening act(s): Figgs were good @

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Review 18 for Graham Parker

4 / 5

A dream come true!

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The set from "Squeezing Out Spaks" @

Opening act(s): The Figgs, who were great as well. @

Posted 12/08/2012

by WhinyMcGee

Location:New Hampshire

Top 25 Contributor

I never thought I'd get to see Graham Parker perform with The Rumor, having been too young to see them the first time around, so it was quite a treat to see them all together again. I had seen Graham Parker by himself in the past - the difference this time was that he seemed re-energized by performing with the band again as they blasted through hit after hit (including a handful from their most recent album "Three Chords Good" which is, admittedly, a little lackluster, but were much more powerful live. They could have squeezed in a few more of the hits, but that's a minor sticking point. It really was excellent all around.

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The set from "Squeezing Out Spaks" @

Opening act(s): The Figgs, who were great as well. @

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Review 19 for Graham Parker

5 / 5

GP and the Rumour Rock

The Concert Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Dec 1, 2012 @

Opening act(s): The Figgs @

Posted 12/05/2012

by Amden3

Location:Kidderminster

It was worth waiting 31 years for Graham Parker and the Rumour to re unite. They played classics from the 70's, 80's and from the new album. Wow can they rock! If anything they are better than they used to be.
This was the best gig I have ever been to and hope they tour again one day......soon.

The Concert Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Dec 1, 2012 @

Opening act(s): The Figgs @

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Review 20 for Graham Parker

5 / 5

Graham Parker and the rumor

The Concert Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Dec 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: I want you back as the encore. @

Opening act(s): The Friggs @

Posted 12/03/2012

by baby3693

Location:New York

It was great to see GP&R back together. A nice mixture of old and new stuff. I have gone to many concerts but never at this location. It was at the Society for Ethical Culture at 2 West 64th Street. Concert was in an old church.
Sound system was great and I would go back there for a show again. I saw GP&R the week before in Tarrytown and this show was better. Basically the same show but encore songs got changed

The Concert Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Dec 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: I want you back as the encore. @

Opening act(s): The Friggs @

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