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Post by Wolfdog on Nov 6, 2004 11:17:11 GMT -5
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Post by scoOter on Nov 6, 2004 11:53:20 GMT -5
hey, could you post the text? i'm not a "member", so i can't read it.
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Post by Wolfdog on Nov 6, 2004 11:55:56 GMT -5
A tad sloppy Westerberg returns in triumph
BY ROSS RAIHALA
Pioneer Press
CONCERT REVIEW
Eight years away is a long time in rock 'n' roll, but on Friday night at the Pantages Theatre, Paul Westerberg made it feel like eight minutes.
During his first live performance with a band since 1996, Westerberg played with the confident swagger of a seasoned road dog and the gleeful enthusiasm of a teenager brandishing his first guitar.
It was every bit the show fans could wish for, with Westerberg grinning and growling and, oh yes, fluffing plenty of lyrics. Sloppy? You bet. A night that'll be hard to forget? Absolutely.
Over the course of two hours, Westerberg cherry-picked gems from his Replacements years as well as his solo catalog, which now rivals his early days in terms of sheer volume. He even threw in a goofy take on the Partridge Family's "I Think I Love You."
To back him up in front of the sold-out crowd, Westerberg assembled a killer band, with Kevin Bowe on guitar, Jim Boquist (formerly of Son Volt) on bass and, best of all, onetime Prince drummer Michael Bland on skins. With his impeccable timing and muscular beat, the lollipop-sucking Bland gave even the messiest moments that extra kick.
Those in the house to hear Westerberg tear through tunes from the band that made him famous had plenty to talk about after the show: "Alex Chilton," "I'll Be You," "Left of the Dial," "Kiss Me on the Bus," "Can't Hardly Wait," "Little Mascara." He introduced "Achin' To Be" as "Fakin' To Pee" and, during a brief set of acoustic songs, turned in a quietly passionate version of "Sadly Beautiful."
But his solo numbers sounded just as great. "Let the Bad Times Roll," "AAA" and "Crackle and Drag" felt like old friends, and the intensely personal "My Dad" (from Westerberg's latest album, "Folker") packed an emotional punch. Another new one, "As Far as I Know," proved that at 44, this guy might just be getting started.
Friday was the first of three nights for Westerberg at the Pantages. Tonight's show is sold out, and a few tickets remain for Sunday. Snatch 'em up before it's too late.
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Post by scoOter on Nov 6, 2004 12:56:00 GMT -5
thank you. i appreciate it.
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