Toronto – Night 1

Thanks for posting the setlist & your comments, ripley. Looks like Lu & the band are definitely back on track & in similar form to what we saw in NYC. And, she continues to mix the setlists up as well. Songs we did not hear in New York (off of the top of my head) include, “Sharp Cutting Wings”, “Little Angel, Little Brother”, “Jackson” & “Metal Firecracker”. Sounds like an awesome night.

Tom

P.S. Here is a review from canoe.ca…

Thanks ripley.

@ripley wrote:

I’m going to do my best to remember the set list but the show was fantastic. The band and Lu were in great spirits, the playing was fantastic and the sound was top notch. Not a single restart.

I can attest 100% to the accuracy of Ripley’s set list as I am the proud owner of the original which a stage hand gave me after the show and now is autographed by LU and the band. Also ,Ripley and I were fortunate enough to have our photos taken with Lu by the tour bus. I will try to post these plus a few from the show when I figure out how.
The writer that tntracy referred to was very complete in her description of the event.

I can only add two or three more tidbits.
Got Lu’s anniversary T-shirt from Susannah at the discounted price ( She actually remembered me from “Ra-Cha-Cha” last March)-Lu had not actually seen it before when we were chatting by the bus. On the front, the photo of her looks to be from the 1989 era a la ACL DVD.
The back of the shirt for those who haven’t seen it yet is as follows:

All I need is a full house and rock’n’roll band.

LUCINDA WILLIAMS
The “Honey, where are we going on our honeymoon?”
30th Anniversary Tour

It was a pleasure to meet the driver of the metal firecracker while we waited for Lu to come outside. His name is English.
Also got to meet Tom Overby-a real down to earth person.
He said to me -You must be lwjetta. He got the hint because he talked with Susannah after the show.

The actual show was flawless with virtually no referral to the song lists. Really enjoyed Chet’s harmonica and David’s bass plus their back-up singing.

Congrats, lwj! Well deserved. [insert clapping emoticon…where’s tnt when I need him?]

@LWjetta wrote:

@ripley wrote:

I’m going to do my best to remember the set list but the show was fantastic. The band and Lu were in great spirits, the playing was fantastic and the sound was top notch. Not a single restart.

I can attest 100% to the accuracy of Ripley’s set list as I am the proud owner of the original which a stage hand gave me after the show and now is autographed by LU and the band. Also ,Ripley and I were fortunate enough to have our photos taken with Lu by the tour bus. I will try to post these plus a few from the show when I figure out how.
The writer that tntracy referred to was very complete in her description of the event.

I can only add two or three more tidbits.
Got Lu’s anniversary T-shirt from Susannah at the discounted price ( She actually remembered me from “Ra-Cha-Cha” last March)-Lu had not actually seen it before when we were chatting by the bus. On the front, the photo of her looks to be from the 1989 era a la ACL DVD.
The back of the shirt for those who haven’t seen it yet is as follows:

All I need is a full house and rock’n’roll band.

LUCINDA WILLIAMS
The “Honey, where are we going on our honeymoon?”
30th Anniversary Tour

It was a pleasure to meet the driver of the metal firecracker while we waited for Lu to come outside. His name is English.
Also got to meet Tom Overby-a real down to earth person.
He said to me -You must be lwjetta. He got the hint because he talked with Susannah after the show.

The actual show was flawless with virtually no referral to the song lists. Really enjoyed Chet’s harmonica and David’s bass plus their back-up singing.

Well done, LWjetta and Ripley: an evening you won’t forget.

Either of you make it night two? Setlist?

Bus driver English is a real trooper, yes indeed. First I thought you meant you’d met the co-occupant of the 90’s (or late 80’s) “metal firecracker” vehicle who inspired the song, but he would be in the Bay Area as opposed to Ontario, I suspect. And the quality of the ride has improved I would think, what with a separate bus from band bus, separate still from THE TRUCK.

I must say… on side note, the backup vocals sounded great both nights. Dream setlist. Lu and Buick6… Thank You, for a real good time!

Thanks Ripley for your “techy” expertise on uploading the photos.

@stoger wrote:

Well done, LWjetta and Ripley: an evening you won’t forget.

How long will we have to wait after St. Louis tonight for another opportunity like this?
Any ideas from the friendly forum what’s in store for 2010?

Regards.

lwj