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Thanks, Tim, for a great description of the show. I had the same 17 songs for my setlist–perhaps, a slightly different order. Glad to meet you at the venue–it’s good to put a face on the names. The amphitheater was all reserved-seat bleachers, plus a restricted quantity of standing-room on the sides. About halfway through the show, a semi-official dance area emerged in the pit area to the stage-right…about 40-50 folks dancing for the remainder of the evening.
The website is www.lowellsummermusic.org
John Mellencamp’s website is now listing his summer tour, with Lucinda announced as opening act for most shows. The site lists 13 shows from July 8-August 2, starting in Philadelphia, ending in Berkeley.
Yes, stoger, I noticed Humphrey’s date moved from Sept. 4 to Aug. 26, similar to Lowell moving from July 18 to July 12. Probably, just some shuffling by the booking agents to adjust for other performers. I chose not to purchase for Humphrey’s–I just find too many negatives with the venue.
It might be just a coincidence, but Lucinda actually performed on Letterman’s show on March 20, 2007. Maybe, the MySpace post is a year late! Actually, for March 20, 2008, TV Guide indicates a Letterman repeat, without Lucinda. And, that show will be delayed in some time zones, because of NCAA Basketball.
Great show to enjoy Thanksgiving! To add to dr oboogie’s list, I believe Lucinda also played “Steal Your Love”. I didn’t maintain a setlist–anyone else have a list? or we’ll wait for the official post.
As G-Man stated, he nailed the content of songs 100% accurately. However, I did manage to read my scribbled notes after 5456 miles, and here is the sequence I noted:
1. Are You Alright?
2. Fruits of My Labor
3. Learning How To Live
4. People Talkin’
5. Steal Your Love (Thank You, Lucinda!)
6. I Lost It
7. Drunken Angel
8. Out of Touch
9. Are You Down?
10. Still I Long For Your Kiss
11. Righteously
12. Come On
13. HoneyBee
14/15. Joy, segued into Riders on the Storm
16. Lake Charles
17. Pineola
18. Sweet Old World
19. Unsuffer MeThe Monday show seemed mellower than Sunday, with a smaller audience allowing room to meander, and to experience different sightlines for different songs. Monday’s audience was also more respectful, with the grateful absence of the annoying character from Sunday, who insisted on shouting requests, while Lucinda was righteously discussing her songs and feelings.
The “Setlists” link on this website displays 17 songs from the ACL taping (September 18). Obviously, only a select portion will fit into the 30-minute slot.
Thanks, Jackstraw, for the review. But, to reassure the ladies in the audience, I am not married, and no kids now or ever–my prostate is in formaldehyde at Cedars Sinai.
Well, it’s been over 24 hours…I flew back to Los Angeles, did the laundry, watched the Rockies beat the Padres, and then logged–on, to read the glowing reviews of Sunday’s show–and alas, there’s no reviews…
OK then, I’ll try my attempt at a review–sorry for the bland engineering format:
An excellent first set (Essence album), a very superb performance, especially “Steal Your Love” and “Broken Butterflies“, which were absolutely brilliant.
Jim Lauderdale sang harmony on “Lonely Girls” and “Steal Your Love”, and returned later for the second set.
Those who attended the show can attest to Lucinda’s emotional introduction to “Bus to Baton Rouge”. Hopefully, the CD conveys her powerful words and message.
Fionn Regan did not repeat his Saturday evening appearance. Instead, the intermission reverted to the quiet format of Los Angeles. Within this format, the first set went from about 8:20 to about 9:45, and the second set from about 10:15 to an organic conclusion at 11:30.
Fionn did eventually appear during the second set, and performed one song with Lucinda’s band.
As mentioned above, Jim Lauderdale returned for the second set, and sang harmony, and his own song.
The most dynamic guest for the second set was Willie Nile, who professed an amazing knack for being unassuming at one moment, and absolutely dominating the stage the next moment.
Approximate playlist for second set:
1. Still I Long For Your Kiss
2. Honey Bee
3. Jailhouse Tears (Jim and Lucinda)
4. Lost In The Lonesome Pines (Jim Lauderdale singing his own song)
5. Fionn Regan with Lucinda’s band; I think Fionn played “Put a Penny in the Slot”.
6. Drunken Angel (Willie Nile joined on-stage)
7. Hard Times in America (Willie Nile leading with vocal and guitar; superb harmony by Lucinda and band)
8. I Wanna Be Sedated (Willie Nile leading a loud, raucous, happy song, joined by Lucinda and band)
9. Unsuffer Me
10. Joy
11. Riders on the Storm
12. For What It’s WorthOff topic: Note that Lucinda’s entire West album is available on Delta Airlines Seatback Audio-Visual on Demand (even in Economy Cattle Class): Just select the Americana collection on the second playlist screen. Also, you can flip over to Country, and listen to the Dixie Chicks “Voice Inside My Head”. Just be careful not to stray too far into the Country selections, or you might get hooked by Miranda Lambert.
I was at the show, but I did not write-down the setlist. To the list above, I can add from memory the following songs: Drunken Angel, Jailhouse Tears, Honey Bee, Ode to Billy Joe, Joy, and Unsuffer Me. I think she played until almost 11:30 PM.
Here is the songlist from Sunday’s second set.
1. Rescue
2. Are You Alright?
3. Mama You Sweet
4. Fancy Funeral
5. Sixteen Tons (with “E” from Eels)
6. “E” singing Railroad Man (according to the Eels website)
7. Are You Down?
8. Honey Bee
9. Joy
10. Riders On the Storm (with Robby Krieger)
11. Unsuffer MeHere is the performance list from Monday’s second set.
(edited per Scone Mason’s report)1. Tears of Joy
2. West
3. Dark Side of Life (from “A Town South of Bakersfield, Volume 2”)
4. Jailhouse Tears (John Doe & Lucinda duet)
5. John Doe: More Fun in the New World, segued into “Revolution #9”
6. the poem “Pity the Nation”, as described by Stellablueee
7. American Dream
8. Greenville (EmmyLou Harris & Lucinda duet)
9. Jackson (from Car Wheels: EmmyLou & Lucinda duet)
10. King of Broken Hearts (Jim Lauderdale’s song–EmmyLou & Jim duet)
11. Red Dirt Girl (EmmyLou solo)
12. Honey Bee
13. John Doe: The Call of the Wrecking Ball
14. Get Right With God (entire ensemble)
