Here’s a review that I missed from the Cleveland Plain Dealer about the Akron and Cleveland double header shows. The last paragraph sums up how I felt at the two shows I made it to:
The later it got, the more the lines blurred between melody and mayhem, between fact and pulp fiction, between reality and neon-illuminated netherworld. In the harsh light of the next day, this dream doubleheader for Waits fans felt like a dream indeed.
Here are some of the concert reviews from the recent Orphans Tour:
Sorry, coming back from vacation always puts you behind. Here’s the set list for the House of Blues show in Cleveland, OH on August 13th:
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August 13th Set List:
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August 11th Set List:
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Sorry, I was out of cell phone range and I couldn’t post anything. In any case, there’s a bunch to post, but I’ll have to stick with the set lists until I get back home. Here’s Chicago’s:
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Press release just sent out from Stuart Ross, Waits’ touring manager:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 8, 2006
TOM WAITS
Intimate nightclub performance
“And there he is at the center of the frame, Tom Waits. Jumping right off the screen and straight into our f***ing laps. This is rock ‘n’ roll baby–the IMAX version.” Harp Magazine
“Even back in the ancient, pre-country days when the holy structure was an actual church, it’s hard to imagine a more passionate sermonizer gracing the boards than Waits…A few songs in, the band left the stage as a piano was wheeled out. With nothing more than 88 keys and a baby blue spotlight, Waits sat down, removed some of the gravel from his voice and turned the auditorium into an intimate nightclub. ‘Tom Traubert Blues’–with its echoes of ‘Waltzing Matilda’–was simply a moving thing of beauty…” The Tennessean
THIS Sunday, August 13 * doors at 11:00 PM
Ages: 21 +
On sale Thursday, August 10 @ noon
All ticket orders are WILL CALL and can only be picked up at the box office on the night of the event at door times (11 PM). There is a two (2) ticket maximum per household, and the guest of ticket purchaser must be present at the time of will-call ticket pickup.
All patrons will be required to present a valid picture ID matching the name given at the time of purchase AND the credit card used for the ticket purchase in order to receive their tickets and gain admittance to the show.
Patron names may not be transferred once the ticket purchase transaction is complete.
Tickets will go on sale Thursday, August 10 at noon via the House of Blues box office, Ticketmaster online (www.ticketmaster.com), or charge by phone at 216-241-5555 in Cleveland, 330-945-9400 in Akron or 330-747-1212 in Youngstown.
The House of Blues box office at 308 Euclid Ave. is open daily at 10:00 AM Monday through Saturday and at 9:00 AM on Sundays.
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I just wanted to add my two cents here and say that the Ryman show was unbelievable. I had really enjoyed Memphis, by this show just blue it away. The band just seemed infused with twice as much energy and everything just seemed to be lined up for a great show. Not to mention, the setting just couldn’t be better. To me, the really stand out performances to me were Tom Traubert’s blues and a highly comedic performance of What’s He Building in There, but really everything was great.
I also just wanted to say how great it was too meet a great many people who’ve I’ve corresponded with over the last few years. It’s always nice to put a face to a name and I hope to see you all again next time we’ve got a tour that I can make it to. Hopefully, it won’t be another seven year wait.
I was out of cell phone range for the last two days, so sorry for the delay in posting this:
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This is a very rough set list from Memphis. You’ll have to forgive me, but I’ve had a bit to drink and am horrible with song titles to begin with. However, the show was great and he played some really unusual songs. So here’s my first pass, let me know what I got wrong and missed:
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Sorry, yesterday was my last day at work before my vacation and my first driving day, so I didn’t get a chance to update the site. Here is the set list for the Ashville, NC show:
By a strange twist of fate, I have ended up with an extra ticket to Saturday’s Nashville show. The ticket is at MF-7 Row U, Seat 14. Unfortunately, this ticket is marked as obstructed view but Ticket Master sold it at full price. However, I’m willing to let it go for less, but I want someone to take this seat. So, the ticket is going for best offer up to face value, I won’t stoop to being a scalper. If you are interested, please email me at nathan@radicalwacko.com with your contact info and offer. I want to get this ticket sold before the end of today so I can coordinate with the purchaser about getting them the ticket. Thanks.
Update: Oh yeah, forgot to say, face value is $76.50.
Update: Ticket is sold. Thanks for the quick responses.
Here’s the current consensus on last night’s set list:
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Second Encore
There are some pictures available out on Flickr and Access Atlanta.
Update 08/04/2006: The song previously listed as Lie To Me, is actually the great Howlin’ Wolf’s Who’s Been Talkin’.
