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Review 1 for Procol Harum

3 / 5

Yes? More like "Maybe"--Procol Harum, Amazing!!

Gibson Amphitheater @

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, CA @

- 08/16/2012 @

Posted 08/17/2012

by hopeiam

Location:Alta Loma, CA

At the Gibson Amphitheater, Procol Harum played as if they had been plucked from the 70, dusted with a bit of white powder (Gary Brooker's hair used to be darker), but every bit as haunting as ever, their focus on minor key harmony and judicious use of horns even more evocative with the passage of time. I really felt transported. When Conquistador began, Gary Brooker had the crowd held in suspense, and the man’s genius at arrangement is breathtaking. He’s the real deal, even more in touch with his audience than ever. (He joked about England’s performance in the Olympics and remarked on the Gibson’s floor plan, which he had studied. He even does his homework.) Hearing Procol Harum has been the highlight of my summer so far. Had they been the headliner and played longer, I would have given an overall rating of five stars.

The other band, YES, was far less successful in its modern-day incarnation. The original singer, Jon Anderson, has been replaced twice, with this newest guy doing his best to move like a flower child, leaning back to mimic real feeling and rocking from side to side, but he had much energy as a pickle swaying in a jar. He's too young to be paired with the two original members who play quite well but look like his granddads, and his voice is too sweet. Anderson’s tenor had an edge that the new singer lacks. (For goodness’ sakes, get him back, even if it means playing six fewer concerts a year.)

The middle of their set list is a long block of instrumentals with new stuff which may be great, but come on, Yes—people are there to hear songs they love, which is why they love you. Play two or three new ones, not entire movements without throwing a bone at the crowd. We shouldn’t have to beg, nor should you feel diminished musically because your old stuff is still remarkably popular. This material took over the set list, however, and by 11:15 people were leaving, and I did, too; the concert had half an hour to go.

On the way out, I overheard a woman complaining, “It’s not YES any more. The singer makes the band.” Perhaps they should rename themselves “Yes-Revisited” or “Not Quite Yes” or even “Maybe,” because they sound like YES, but “close,” as my rock-and-roll, lead-guitarist husband used to say, only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.

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- 08/16/2012 @

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Review 2 for Procol Harum

5 / 5

Procol Harum Rocks Again!

NTelos Wireless Pavilion @

- Portsmouth @

, VA @

- 08/03/2012 @

Favorite moment: When they walked on stage @

Setlist: Wall Street Blues, As Strong as Sampson, Pandora's Box, An Old English Dream, Homburg, A Salty Dog, Simple Sister, Cerdes, A Whiter Shade of Pale, Conquistador @

Opening act(s): They were opening act @

Posted 08/05/2012

by ptrick1202

Location:Wilmington, NC

This is my second show on the current YES/Procol Harum tour (saw them a couple weeks ago in Raleigh). Procol Harum really rocked. They did a fantastic set of their better known songs and Gary Brooker's vocals were forceful, soulful and stirring. He's absolutely amazing after all these years. The rest of the band were very tight and professional, with special kudos to Geoff Whitehorn (guitarist).

NTelos Wireless Pavilion @

- Portsmouth @

, VA @

- 08/03/2012 @

Favorite moment: When they walked on stage @

Setlist: Wall Street Blues, As Strong as Sampson, Pandora's Box, An Old English Dream, Homburg, A Salty Dog, Simple Sister, Cerdes, A Whiter Shade of Pale, Conquistador @

Opening act(s): They were opening act @

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Review 3 for Procol Harum

5 / 5

Another Excellent Performance by Procol Harum

Raleigh Amphitheater @

- Raleigh @

, NC @

- 07/25/2012 @

Favorite moment: When they walked out and started playing. @

Setlist: Wall Street Blues, As Strong as Sampson, Pandora's Box, Homburg, Good Night Irene (yes, that one; did as audience request), Whiskey Train, Simple Sister, (Outside the Gates Of) Cerdes, A Salty Dog, A Whiter Shade of Pale, Conquistador.... @

Opening act(s): None, they were opening act @

Posted 07/27/2012

by ptrick1202

Location:Wilmington, NC

Ok, so the show was excellent. It was a beautiful summer evening at an outside venue, downtown Raleigh,NC. A nice light summer breeze kept the evening very comfortable. Procol Harum opened the show and played many of their better known (to casual fans) tunes. Their hour plus set included many of their timeless classics (A Salty Dog, Whiskey Train, Conquistador and of course A Whiter Shade of Pale. The band seemed to be in good humor as Gary Brooker would kibbutz between songs w/ the audience. He commented that they haven't played in Raleigh in a very long time, probably before most of you (the audience) was born.

Raleigh Amphitheater @

- Raleigh @

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- 07/25/2012 @

Favorite moment: When they walked out and started playing. @

Opening act(s): None, they were opening act @

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Review 4 for Procol Harum

5 / 5

Procol Harum were great!!!

The Orpheum @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- 11/14/2010 @

Favorite moment: Them playing Whiter Shade of Pale...always love hearing it. @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 01/24/2011

by pskincal

Location:Southern California

Procol Harum was as great in 2010 as they were when they originally were on the top of the charts with Lighter Shade of Pale. I highly recommend their show!!! Brooker had a great sense of humor too.

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- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- 11/14/2010 @

Favorite moment: Them playing Whiter Shade of Pale...always love hearing it. @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 5 for Procol Harum

5 / 5

Procol Harum were amazing

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- Los Angeles @

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- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Posted 11/29/2010

by excellenttinman

Location:Chino Hills, CA

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This is a band that everybody should see. The band is as good as ever.

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Review 6 for Procol Harum

4 / 5

Procol Harum at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens @

- Kennett Square @

, PA @

- Wed, Jun 16, 2010 @

Favorite moment: A Whiter Shade of Pale. @

Setlist: Not Available. @

Opening act(s): Renaissance
Setlist: Prologue, Carpet to the Sun, Things I Don't Understand, The Mystic and the Muse, Running Hard, Encore: Mother Russia @

Posted 11/28/2010

by esantan

Location:Delaware

While I went mainly to see Renaissance and my wife mainly for Procol Harum, I came away enjoying Procol Harum much more. They put on quite a show. Definitely recommended.

Longwood Gardens @

- Kennett Square @

, PA @

- Wed, Jun 16, 2010 @

Favorite moment: A Whiter Shade of Pale. @

Setlist: Not Available. @

Opening act(s): Renaissance
Setlist: Prologue, Carpet to the Sun, Things I Don't Understand, The Mystic and the Muse, Running Hard, Encore: Mother Russia @

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Review 7 for Procol Harum

4 / 5

Gary Brooker's voice is unmistakable

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Introduction to Conquistador and Salty Dog @

Opening act(s): n/a @

Posted 11/22/2010

by dalaoban

Location:Los Angeles

Procul Harum's sound remains distinctive for over forty years. Despite the lineup changes, the quality is the same from when I first saw the act live in the late 1960's. We all have our favorite tunes and my only disappointment was the band did not play mine (Power Failure). However, as much as my wife attended under protest, she conceded that she recognized several songs that took her back in time and she enjoyed the event as well. Gary Brooker is a very talented musician and I am looking forward the group releasing new material.

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- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Introduction to Conquistador and Salty Dog @

Opening act(s): n/a @

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Review 8 for Procol Harum

5 / 5

Procol Harum

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Shine On @

Setlist: Fabulous @

Opening act(s): NONE!- Didn't need or wanted one. @

Posted 11/19/2010

by gutarman

Location:Pasadena, ca

This was one of the best concerts of the year. Though I did not hear them perform my favorite song, they were inspirational, full of energy, and done right great! Will definitely see them again!

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

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- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Shine On @

Setlist: Fabulous @

Opening act(s): NONE!- Didn't need or wanted one. @

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Review 9 for Procol Harum

4 / 5

5 - 1 stars

Snoqualmie Casino-Ballroom @

- Snoqualmie @

, WA @

- Fri, Nov 12, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Start to finish all good. @

Setlist: Perfect @

Opening act(s): n/a @

Posted 11/17/2010

by rippandjane

Location:Woodenville

Great stuff. Very suprised at the show. I was expecting a 2 at best. I would go again with better seats. I must take off one star for the seating, setting and sound. They were a 2-3 at best. Do not close off stage and then seat outside viewing area. Do not start the row on chair 3. Do not sell obstructed view seats w/o a warning.

Snoqualmie Casino-Ballroom @

- Snoqualmie @

, WA @

- Fri, Nov 12, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Start to finish all good. @

Setlist: Perfect @

Opening act(s): n/a @

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Review 10 for Procol Harum

5 / 5

What a Geezer!

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: "Conquistador" always exhilarated me - more so that evening, so live, so close. @

Opening act(s): Short, frenetic intro by Richard Lewis. @

Posted 11/16/2010

by TabbyBadger

Location:Los Angeles

Last time I saw Gary play live was in a school classroom in 1966. He seems to have aged somewhat. My Californian wife thought him cute, so he's obviously worn well, (like me).

But there was no mistaking that voice. It's as powerful as it ever was, perhaps with an edge thanks to living the life... The band was fabulous and delivered that unmistakable sound with skill, style and panache.

Every song was excellent and of course WSOP was teasingly left to be the final song.

Terrific show. I was not disappointed.

Will try to catch him again before we die.

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

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- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: "Conquistador" always exhilarated me - more so that evening, so live, so close. @

Opening act(s): Short, frenetic intro by Richard Lewis. @

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Review 11 for Procol Harum

5 / 5

Procol Harum blew the roof off the joint!!

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: When the show started. @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 11/16/2010

by HotJoe

Location:North Hollywood, CA

I went in with some trepidation regarding Mr. Brooker's ability to make the notes and make them convincingly. I also wondered about the focus and energy of the band. I was blown away! Gary Brooker still has all the vocal and piano chops, no problem. I hadn't seen him perform in over 30 years and I was on my feet, moving with the rest of the crowd as soon as he opened his mouth. The band was tight and rockin'. Most of the crowd was made up of Procol Harum faithful, but I also saw a few 20 somethings moving and yelling with each song. Great set list, covered most of the best known songs and pulled them off beautifully, even without a philharmonic orchestra backing them (although I'd pay big money to see that again). Great evening, great concert. Love the Orpheum Theatre, very intimate and good sound.

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- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: When the show started. @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 12 for Procol Harum

5 / 5

Procol Harum at Orpheum Theatre

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- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 11/16/2010

by ExcelDude

Location:Glendale, CA

It was a great show. Gary Brooker can still bring it.

The Orpheum Theatre is a great place to see a concert.

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- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 13 for Procol Harum

5 / 5

Procol Harum rocked the house!

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Shine On Brightly to Whiter Shade of Pale, first to last. @

Setlist: Perfect set list of old and newer songs all performed to perfection. @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 11/16/2010

by Fejg

Location:OC

Gary Brooker's voice was crystal clear and ebulliant and his keyboard chops were bitingly good. Gary's dry British sense of humor was delightfull as he asked people to put their "shouted out" song requests in the lobby suggestion box, and the band would play it next time they are in town. This band was powerful, tight and elegant and the sound mix was just right for the beautiful Orpheum Theatre venue. The combined effect was most enjoyable. All of the supporting players were virtuosos in their own right and played together flawlessly. Procol Harum' s unique and diversified music and lyrics never sounded better. I hope PH comes back again soon. I put a song request in the suggestion box. LOL

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Shine On Brightly to Whiter Shade of Pale, first to last. @

Setlist: Perfect set list of old and newer songs all performed to perfection. @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 14 for Procol Harum

5 / 5

Procol Harum Shines On

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The Devil Came From Kansas and Shine On Brightly @

Setlist: a very good selection fom many albums @

Opening act(s): Intro by fan Richard Lewis @

Posted 11/16/2010

by SaltyDog1950

Location:Long Beach, Ca.

Procol Harum was alive and well in Los Angeles on Nov, 14th. As a fan since the sixties,
I had not since the band since 1975. It was wonderful and inspiring. This music is very special. Gary Brooker was in fine form and the band was pitch perfect in every way.They
played a lot of the old classics and even some newer material which was very good.An
emotional evening for me to see my old faves, one i will not forget, Hope to be there next
time.

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The Devil Came From Kansas and Shine On Brightly @

Setlist: a very good selection fom many albums @

Opening act(s): Intro by fan Richard Lewis @

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Review 15 for Procol Harum

5 / 5

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Listening to Gary sing with his strong and beautiful voice, great sense of humor in connecting with the audience. @

Setlist: Simple Sister, Whiter Shade Of Pale, Whiskey Train, Wall Street, etc. @

Opening act(s): Didn't need one! @

Posted 11/16/2010

by Gyor

Location:Ventura County Resident

Great expierence to see such a great talent as Gary Booker and his band in a glorious venue like the Orpheium Theater. I've been a fan since the 60's and will always prefer music of that era as opposed to the non-music of today. Long live Gary who has a wonderfully warm sense of compassion and humor. Hope to see him again soon, since song requests were left in the suggestion box!

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Listening to Gary sing with his strong and beautiful voice, great sense of humor in connecting with the audience. @

Setlist: Simple Sister, Whiter Shade Of Pale, Whiskey Train, Wall Street, etc. @

Opening act(s): Didn't need one! @

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Review 16 for Procol Harum

4 / 5

Classic band in vintage setting

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- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Posted 11/16/2010

by Bunpop

Location:Los Angeles

This band plays some absolute rock and roll classics as well as new material that are classical, blues and rock inspired. The theatre is a beautifully restored venue that created a comfortable, convenient; and intimate setting. The sound system could have used a little adjustment as the back up singers were a little too distant. All in all, great band and a good show.

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- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

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Review 17 for Procol Harum

4 / 5

Great show

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- Los Angeles @

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- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Said it was a science fiction song, but wow it was the best song of the entire set and the bass player made it so. @

Posted 11/16/2010

by kccook

Location:Southern California

I'm 54 and this was my 3rd Procol Harum concert. I was spoiled and got to see them back in the day when they played with the LA Philharmonic orchestra at the Hollywood bowl on their "Salty Dog" tour. That was amazing.

This venue was fantastic. The old Orphelm theater in downtown LA which is set up like an old Opra house. Fantastic acustics and I was nearly directly infront of them about 19 rows back on the floor.

Sound level was good except perhaps the organ player was just a tad too loud towards the end of the show and the lead guitar was way too low for the first 3 songs, but perfect after that. To get ultra nit picky I'd say the drummer volume was just a tad too low overall. Still it was very close to perfect for the most part.

The set:
Lots of stuff I was unfamilure with, but some fantastic new songs and songs from 2003 that I was unaware of.

Old favorites included Simple Sister, Whisky Train (first time I ever heard it live), Salty Dog, The Grand Hotel, Whiter Shade of Pale. All great.

Entertainment value:
It came off as them just starting to come together as a band. Often discussing what key they'd be playing in and reminding each other of what song was next. Even had one miss start where the lead vocalist forgot to start playing the piano. He played it off and joked about it and several other subjects inbetween songs and he was very entertaining and gave the crowd a real feeling of closeness and comradery.

Lead vocal:
Much to my shock, he has the exact same range as he always had. Sounded exactly the same as he did in the 70s. His voice never cracked even on the high notes of Simple Sister.

Lead guitar:
For the first 3 songs I thought he was just some hack playing in the back round. After that he was outstanding with several incredible leads some of which took my breath away. I think there was an amp problem with him for those first 3 songs.

Bass player:
Most talented player in the group. Don't know where they dug him up, but he was fricken amazing.

Drummer:
Had a fantastic solo. Suffered from his volume being a little understated imho. Played great though.

Lead vocal piano playing:
Good, not great. Suffered from the lack of Grand Piano I was used to seeing him play. Playing one of those bar room eletronic pianos and the sound suffered a bit from it. Still very good though.

Organ player: Volume was too loud on some of the songs. Probably the least talented of the group, but did well for the most part.

I gave it 4 stars because of the eletronic piano, average organ player and volume combinations of each intrument many of the songs as noted above.

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- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Said it was a science fiction song, but wow it was the best song of the entire set and the bass player made it so. @

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Review 18 for Procol Harum

5 / 5

Procol Harum

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- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Posted 11/16/2010

by ratso

Awsome show... Awsome band. Don't miss these guys next time around !

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Review 19 for Procol Harum

4 / 5

Procol Harum

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- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Opening act(s): n/a @

Posted 11/16/2010

by Cardinator

Location:San Dimas

Nice venue the Orpheum Theatre. Easy access, parking. Very comfy. Terrific show. Started exactly at 7:30 and went 'till 10:00pm with a short intermission in the middle. All the great songs Simple Sister, Conquistador, a Salty Dog, and the finale A Whiter Shade of Pale. Gary Brooker sounded great singing, and was fairly comical between tunes. He directed us to submit song requests into the small box in the lobby and that they'd plan them next time they're in town. He then went on to play a "request" from the last time they were here 15 years ago! Here's a tidbit, they're current organist wrote the theme song for the TV show Dancing with the Stars. Overall lovely event for a Sunday evening.

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Opening act(s): n/a @

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Review 20 for Procol Harum

5 / 5

A Brighter shade of pale.

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Before the show started, Andy hooked us up with much improved seats. It's in our blood. @

Setlist: Listed in review... @

Opening act(s): Thank goodness there was none. @

Posted 11/16/2010

by robtherich1

Location:Los Angeles, Ca

We had great seats. 9th. row center. The sound was great. They played 19 songs this evening, starting with Shine on Brightly which was prefaced by introduction from Richard Lewis (comedian, "curb"). Continuing with Homburg, Toujours L'Amour, Wall Street Blues, As Strong as Samson, Grand Hotel, One Eye on the Future and Simple Sister. Then came a 20 min. intermission. The show continued with: The VIP Room, Kaleidoscope, Strangers in Space, The Devil, Came From Kansas, TV Caesar, Pandora's Box and An Old English Dream. To be honest I was starting to worry because they hadn't played A Salty Dog, which is my favorite. The next song was a fantastic version of Conquistador. Finally, they played my song. A great job I might add. Then,band introduction took place and they left.... But of course came back and did Whiskey Train. Now, you know they would have been attacked if they hadn't performed one more song. Their claim to fame, Whiter Shade of Pale. The crowd went wild. What a show. Gary joked and spoke to the audience quite a bit, which was cool. Gary Brooker is 65. His voice is still amazing. Geoff Whitehorn on guitar is a show on it's own. Dunn, Pegg and Phillips rounded out the band, all in fine form. Another bonus, except for all the I phone and cell phone lights, the crowd was well behaved. It's been over 7 years since they played in L.A. Hopefully it won't be that long before they return. So, to sum it up... On the Rob Report card, overall, I gave it an "A".

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Before the show started, Andy hooked us up with much improved seats. It's in our blood. @

Setlist: Listed in review... @

Opening act(s): Thank goodness there was none. @

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