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Jimmy Buffett - 2011-04-30 - Kansas City, MO (FM)

Jimmy Buffett

& The Coral Reefer Band

2011-04-30

Welcome to Fin Land Tour

Sprint Center 

Kansas City MO

FM Broadcast

320 Kbps

Artwork Included

00. Intro: Hot Hot Hot

01. The Wino And I Know  

02. Brown Eyed Girl  

03. Off To See The Lizard  

04. Havana Daydreamin’  

05. It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere  

06. Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes  

07. Life Is Just A Tire Swing  

08. Come Monday  

09. Peanut Butter Conspiracy  

10. Son Of A Son Of A Sailor  

11. School Boy Heart  

12. Cheeseburger In Paradise  

13. One Particular Harbour  

14. Use Me 

15. Trying To Reason With Hurricane Season 

16. Jolly Mon Sing  

17. Woman Goin’ Crazy On Caroline Street  

18. Volcano  

19. Bama Breeze  

20. Margaritaville   

21. A Pirate Looks At Forty 

22. Back Where I Come From  

23. Fins  

24. Southern Cross  

Encore: 

25. The Great Filling Station Holdup (with Midnight Rider)  

26. Last Man Standing  

27. Lovely Cruise   

Opening Act: Ilo Ferreira  

01. Home Again  

02. Gather People Together  

03. Let Me Love You  

Jimmy Buffett - 2011-04-30 - Kansas City, MO (FM)

On April 16, 2011, Jimmy Buffett launched his Welcome To Fin Land your in Tampa. Simultaneously, April 16th was officially designated Jimmy Buffett Day in Florida, per a resolution passed in the state house.  This FM broadcast captures Jimmy 2 weeks later in Kansas City on April 30, 2011, a decade ago today.  It was Buffett's first show in Kansas City since 1997!

May's Theme At So Many Roads

For May 2021, our them will be Nothing But Re-Posts!  That's right, every show we bring you in May will have at some point been previously posted on this blog.  We're reviving them all with new links so that in case you missed them the first time, you have another chance at them!

Enjoy the tunz!

Willie Nelson - 2017-04-29 - Indio, CA (Webcast)

Willie Nelson

2017-04-29

Stagecoach Festival

Empire Polo Grounds

Indio CA

Webcast Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Whiskey River

02. Still Is Still Moving To Me

03. Beer For My Horses

04. Good Hearted Woman

05. Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys

06. Time Just Slips Away

07. Crazy

08. Night Life

09. Down Yonder

10. Texas Flood

11. Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground

12. On The Road Again

13. Always On My Mind

14. Shoeshine Man

15. Georgia On My Mind

16. Georgia On A Fast Train

17. Nuagas

18. Jambalaya

19. Hey Good Lookin'

20. Move It On Over

21. Still Not Dead Again

22. It's All Going To Pot

23. Roll Me Up And Smoke Me When I Die

24. Will The Circle Be Unbroken

25. I'll Fly Away

26. Happy Birthday To Me

27. radio outro

Willie Nelson - 2017-04-29 - Indio, CA (Webcast)

Stagecoach Festival is an outdoor country music festival that has been held annually at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. since 2007. The festival is seen as the "country cousin" of Cochella.  This webcast recording captures Willie nelson at the 2017 edition of Stagecoach, on April 29, 2107, 4 years ago today.  PS - happy 88th birthday to Willie, born on this day in 1933!

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Grateful Dead - 1990-04-28 - Las Vegas, NV (SBD)

Grateful Dead

1991-04-28

Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Las Vegas, NV

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

1st Set:

01. Tuning

02. Jack Straw

03. Candyman

04. Wang Dang Doodle

05. Althea

06. Me And My Uncle >

07. Big River

08. Bird Song

2nd Set:

01. Foolish Heart >

02. Saint Of Circumstance >

03. Crazy Fingers >

04. Truckin' >

05. Deal >

06. Drums >

07. Space >

08. The Other One >

09. Wharf Rat >

10. Around And Around >

11. Sunshine Daydream

Encore:

01. Box Of Rain

Grateful Dead - 1990-04-28 - Las Vegas, NV (SBD)

As promised yesterday, here's teh 2nd night the Dead played in Las Vegas in 1991.  This one is a soundboard recording from April 28, 1991, 30 years ago today. By the way - just wondering if Deal in the second set, a rare placement for that tune, is a tribute to the city where gambling reigns supreme. And one last note - as only the Dead could do, the Sunshine Daydream to end set 2 completes the Sugar Magnolia which was played the night before!

Counting Crows - 2002-04-27 - New Orleans LA (SBD)

Counting Crows

2002-04-27

The Shim Sham Club

New Orleans, LA 

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

CD 1:

01. Blues Run The Game *

02. Crossing Muddy Waters *

03. Big Yellow Taxi 

04. Start Again 

05. Have You Seen Me Lately?

06. Four White Stallions

07. Anna Begins 

08. Someday I Will Treat You Good 

09. You Ain't Goin Nowhere 

10. Amie 

11. If I Could Give All My Love

12. Carriage 

13. Mercy 

CD 2:

01. Wiseblood 

02. Rain King

03. I Wanna Be Sedated (Tease) 

04. Return Of The Grevious Angel 

05. Ooh La La 

06. For The Sake Of The Song *

07. Blue Eyes Cryin' In The Rain *

* Adam and Immy

Counting Crows - 2002-04-27 - New Orleans LA (SBD)

In 2002, the Counting Crows released their 4th studio album, entitled Hard Candy. The disc was hailed as the band's best effort since their debut album, and climbed to #5 on the Billboard charts. The album features a hidden track Big Yellow Taxi, a cover of the Joni Mitchell classic. This soundboard recording captures the Counting Crows in New Orleans, doing a set filled with cover tunes, including Big Yellow Taxi, on April 27, 2002, 10 years ago today.

Grateful Dead - 1991-04-27 - Las Vegas, NV (SBD)

Grateful Dead

1991-04-27

Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Las Vegas, NV

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

1st Set:

01. Touch Of Grey

02. Walkin' Blues

03. Friend Of The Devil

04. Mexicali Blues > 

05. Maggie's Farm

06. Loose Lucy

07. Cassidy

08. Might As Well

2nd Set:

01. Jam >

02. Sugar Magnolia >

03. Scarlet Begonias > 

04. Fire On The Mountain

05. Playing In The Band >

06. Uncle John's Band > 

07. Drums > 

08. Space >

09. I Need A Miracle > 

10. Black Peter >

11. One More Saturday Night

Encore:

01. Tuning

02. The Weight

Grateful Dead - 1991-04-27 - Las Vegas, NV (SBD)

As long time readers of this blog know, I've spent numerous posts discussing the Dead's renaissance between 1989 and 1991. The number of official releases from that period is a testament to the caliber of the band's performances in that era, as they include:

• a show from Philadelphia from July 7, 1989
• the Giant Stadium Shows from July 9 and 10, 1989
• The 2 night stand at RFK Stadium from July 12 and 13, 1989
• the famed Warlock shows in Hampton Virginia on October 8 and 9, 1989 
• the Meadowlands NJ concert on October 16, 1989
• the Landover, Maryland show on March 15, 1990 
• the Knickerbocker arena run from March 24 to 26, 1990; 
• 2 (yes 2) box sets from Spring 1990, featuring every show from that tour - the only other tour to be released in its entirety besides Europe 1972
• a show from from Mountain View CA from June 16, 1990
• a show from from Pittsburgh from July 8, 1990
• the Madison Square Garden concerts from September 14 to 20, 1990. 
• a show from Paris from October 27, 1990 
• a show from Washington DC from June, 14, 1991
• the Giants Stadium shows from June 16 and 17, 1991
• a show from Pine Knob from June 20, 1991 
• a show from Madison Square Garden from September 10, 1991, featuring Bradford Marsalis
• a show from Boston Garden on September 25, 1991

Without a doubt, those 3 years marked the last great run of the Dead's incredible career. So with that as backdrop, we'll bring you 2 shows from the Dead's Spring 1991 run, from Las Vegas,  starting with this soundboard recording from April 27, 1991, 2 decades ago today. Download this one then stop back tomorrow for night #2 from Vegas.

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Elton John - 2002-04-26 - Sydney, Australia (SBD)

Elton John

2002-04-26

Journey Through Time Tour

Sydney Entertainment Centre

Sydney, Australia 

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Funeral For A Friend

02. Bennie & The Jets

03. Someone Saved My Life Tonight

04. I'm Still Standing

05. Crocodile Rock

06. Pinball Wizard

07. Take Me To The Pilot

08. Sacrifice

09. I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues > Daniel

10. Rocket Man

11. I Want Love

12. Philadelphia Freedom

13. Blue Eyes

14. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word

15. Levon

16. Original Sin

17. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me

18. Your Song

Elton John - 2002-04-26 - Sydney, Australia (SBD)

In April 2002, Elton John launched his A Journey Through Time Tour, his 11th concert trek through Australia.  He played 11 shows in 5 different cities between April 17 and April 30.  This soundboard recording captures his middle of 3 night in Sydney, on April 26, 2002, 19 years ago today.

Tommy James & Shondells - 2015-04-25 - Morristown NJ (Ex-Vg Aud)

Tommy James 

and The Shondells

2015-04-25

Late Show

MAYO Performing Arts Center

Morristown, NJ USA

Ex/VG Audience Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Introduction  

02. Draggin' The Line  

03. Crystal Blue Persuasion  

04. Say I Am (What I Am)  

05. Gettin' Together > 

06. It's Only Love  

07. Tommy's Intro to the acoustic version of >  

08. I Think We're Alone Now (acoustic)  

09. Ball Of Fire >  

10. Tighter And Tighter    

11. Crimson And Clover  

12. Hanky Panky  

13. I Think We're Alone Now (electric)  

14. Do Something To Me > 

15. Mony Mony >  

16. Feels So Good >  

17. Band Introductions > Mony Mony (reprise)  

Encore:

18. Sweet Cherry Wine  

19. Mirage  

Tommy James & Shondells - 2015-04-25 - Morristown NJ (Ex-Vg Aud)

On January 27, 2018, my wife and I ventured to the MPAC in Morristown NJ for a night of 1960s pop featuring Tommy James & The Shondells.- They delivered all the big hits from Dragging The Line to Crimson & Clover to Hanky Panky to Crystal Blue Persuasion.  They even played my favorite tune, I Think We’re Alone Now, - twice! First, an acoustic version, which Tommy explained was recorded for a crucial scene in a movie being made of his life. Later in the show, the broke out, the electric version we all remember from the radio.  They encored with Mony Mony and Sweet Cherry Wine, during which Tommy took selfies with the crowd! This sometimes excellent, sometimes very good audience recording captures the band 3 years earlier at the same venue, on April 25, 2015, 6 years ago today, playing a very similar show.

Bruce Hornsby - 1998-04-25 - Cupertino, CA (SBD)

Bruce Hornsby
1998-04-25
Benefit Show For Twelveacres
Flint Center
Cupertino, CA
Soundboard Recording
320 kbps
Artwork Included

1st Set:
01. Way It Is
02. How Far Am I From Caanan?
03. I Will Walk With You
04. Country Doctor
05. The Boxer
06. Road Not Taken
07. Wee Small Hours
08. King of the Hill
09. Burn Down the Mission
10. Harbor Lights >
11. Swan Song
12. Valley Road > Wee Small Hours Reprise

2nd Set:
01. Look Out Any Window
02. Night on the Town
03. Mandolin Rain > Brokedown Palace
04. Tupelo Honey
05. Western Skyline > Iko Iko
06. Sad Moon
07. Rainbow's Cadillac >
08. Low Spark of High Heeled Boys >
09. Every Little Kiss
10. Spider Fingers > Wee Small Hours Reprise

Encore:
11. Thanks from Twelveacres
12. Black Muddy River
13. End of the Innocence

Bruce Hornsby - 1998-04-25 - Cupertino, CA (SBD) 

Bruce Hornsby played for over 2 years with the Grateful Dead in the early 1990s, something he never imagined would happen when he was playing covers of their tunes while in college. While the stint with the Dead was short, it was most certainly impactful. Hornby's musicianship challenged Garcia to be at his best each night, and the band's live performances from 1990 to 1991, while maybe not on par with those from 1973, 1974 or 1977, most certainly were their best in a long while. It's probably no coincidence that once Hornsby left the Dead in March 1992, not only did Garci'a's playing slip, but also his health took a turn for the worse, starting him down the path to his death in 1995. This soundboard recording captures Hornsby 3 years after Garcia's passing, on April 25, 1998, 23 years ago today, The show captures the breadth and depth of Hornby’s piano skills and musical repertoire, featuring tunes from his days with the Range, songs from the soon to be released album Spirit Trail, some incredible piano improvisation, tunes from his days with the Dead, and covers of songs from artists ranging from Van Morrison to Traffic to Elton John to Simon & Garfunkel.

Joe Jackson - 2003-04-24 - Cologne, Germany (FM)

Joe Jackson

2003-04-24

Live Music Hall,  

Cologne, Germany

FM broadcast

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. One More Time 

02. Take It Like A Man 

03. Still Alive 

04. On Your Radio 

05. Down To London 

06. Fools In Love 

07. Beat Crazy 

08. Is She Really Going Out With Him 

09. Love At First Light 

10. Any Major Dude Will Tell You 

11. Real Men

12. Little Bit Stupid 

13. Sunday Papers 

14. It's Different For Girls 

15. I`m The Man 

Joe Jackson - 2003-04-24 - Cologne, Germany (FM)

To be blunt, I was less than happy when the Angry Joe Jackson of the late 1970s and early 1980s became Sentimental Joe with the release of songs like Stepping Out. I missed the unhappy, growling punk rocker behind songs such as I’m the Man, One More Time and Is She Really Going Out With Him. In 2003, however, Jackson reunited with Graham Maby, David Houghton and Gary Sanford, his original backing band, for an album entitled Volume 4. While not the success his early albums were, Volume 4 was a welcome return to Jackson’s original rock roots. This FM broadcast captures Jackson on tour on April 24, 2003, 18 years ago today, just about 2 months after the release of Volume 4. Download this one to hear Joe reach back to his glory days “one more time”.

Sheryl Crow - 1999-04-24 - St. Louis, MO (SBD)

Sheryl Crow
1999-04-24
Fox Theatre,
St. Louis, MO
Soundboard Recording
320 kbps
Artwork Included

01. Maybe That's Something
02. A Change Would Do You Good
03. Leaving Las Vegas
04. It Don't Hurt
05. Riverwide
06. If It Makes You Happy
07. Anything But Down
08. My Favorite Mistake
09. Am I Getting Through
10. Everyday Is A Winding Road
11. The Difficult Kind
12. All I Wanna Do
13. There Goes The Neighborhood (edited & fade out)/
14. Strong Enough
15. Mississippi
16. Home

Sheryl Crow - 1999-04-24 - St. Louis, MO (SBD)

In Spring 1999, Sheryl Crow went on in support of her 3rd album, The Globe Sessions, which had been released in September 1998. The critically acclaimed disc climbed to #5 on the charts and won 2 Grammy Awards. This soundboard recording captures her during tha tour in St. Louis on April 24, 1999, 22 years ago today.

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Hootie & The Blowfish - 1995-04-23 - Hamburg (FM)

Hootie & The Blowfish

1995-04-23

Hamburg, Germany

FM Broadcast

192 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Hannah Jane

02. Sorry's Not Enough

03. Let Her Cry

04. I Go Blind

05. Not Even The Trees

06. Old Man & Me

07. I'm Going Home

08. Fine Line

09. Look Away

10. Use Me

11. Running From An Angel

12. Time

13. If Your Going My Way

14. Only Wanna Be With You

15. Hold My Hand

16. Drowning

17. encore break

18. Goodbye

19. Ziggy Stardust

20. Mustang Sally

Hootie & The Blowfish - 1995-04-23 - Hamburg (FM)

Darius Rucker, Dean Felber, Jim Sonefeld, and Mark Bryan all met as freshmen at the University of South Carolina in 1986.  Like probably thousands of college kids across the country, they formed a band, dreaming but probably never expecting, to find fame and fortune. Eight years later in 1994,, when Hootie and the Blowfish released the album Cracked Rear View, could anyone have imagined, including the band, that the album would sell over 16 million copies? That makes it the 15th best selling album in history! Yes, I agree it's almost sacrilegious that Hootie's debut outsold such albums as Abbey Road, Born In The USA, Led Zeppelin II and Dark Side Of The Moon, just to name a few. No one is going to confuse Daruis and his compatriots with Lennon/McCartney when it comes to song writing. But, if everyone can put aside the Hootie backlash just for a few seconds (it's amazing how you can't find anyone who admits they bought the album even though it sold 16 million copies!), folks might recall why they were hooked in the first place. Namely, these guys wrote a host of catchy tunes, Darius has a unique voice, and they sound like the best bar band you ever heard. So, forget your pretensions for a second, and download this FM Broadcast from Hamburg from 26 years ago today, April 23, 1995. Go ahead -- download it. You know you want to and besides, who's going to know if you do!

Waren Zevon - 2000-04-22 - Seattle, WA (SBD)

Warren Zevon
2000-04-22
Moore Theater
Seattle WA
Soundboard Recording
320 kbps
Artwork Included

01. Werewolves Of London
02. Excitable Boy > Banter
03. Seminole Bingo
04. For My Next Trick I'll Need A Volunteer
05. Don't Let Us Get Sick > Banter and  Switches to Guitar
06. Poor Poor Pitiful Me > Banter and Guitar Tuning
07. My Shit's F***ed Up > Banter
08. Porcelain Monkey
09. Detox Mansion > Guitar Solo
10. Lawyers, Guns & Money

Waren Zevon - 2000-04-22 - Seattle, WA (SBD)

On January 25, 2000, Warren Zevon released his 10th studio album, entitled Life'll Kill Ya. The disc barely cracked the Billboard 200 rankings, peaking at #173, while critical success was moderate, with Rolling Stone and Allmusic both giving the album 3.5 star ratings. Several of the album's songs deal with the topic of death.  For example,  My Shit's F***ed Up is a mournful lament about the aging process and the inevitable decay that accompanies it. The title track and Don't Let Us Get Sick also feature death as a theme. Perhaps Warren had a premonition of what was in store - just 2 years later he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, and he passed away from the disease on September 7, 2003. This soundboard recording captures Zevon on tour in support of Life'll Kill Ya in Seattle on April 22. 2000, 21 years ago today.

Jimmy Buffett - 2007-04-21 - Houston, TX (SBD)

Jimmy Buffett
2007-04-21
Bama Breeze Tour
Minute Maid Park   
Houston, TX
Soundboard Recording
256 kbps
Artwork Included
           
01. On the Road Again (Willie Nelson Cover)        
02. Fins        
03. Hey Good Lookin’        
04. Waiting In Vain (Peter Mayer on Vocals)        
05. Son of a Son of a Sailor        
06. It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere (w/Mac)        
07. Come Monday (The Beach Band)        
08. Bama Breeze        
09. Cinco de Mayo in Memphis        
10. Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes        
11. License to Chill        
12. Volcano        
13. One Particular Harbour        
14. Desperation Samba (Halloween in Tijuana)        
15. Ballad of Spider John (Jimmy and Mac)        
16. Piece of Work        
17. Cheeseburger in Paradise        
18. Everybody’s on the Phone        
19. Reggabilly Hill        
20. A Pirate Looks at Forty > Redemption Song        
21. Northeast Texas Women        
22. Brown Eyed Girl        
23. Margaritaville        
           
First Encore:        
24. Southern Cross        
25. Another Saturday Night        
           
Second Encore:        
26. In My Room (Beach Boys Cover)        
27. Tonight I Just Need My Guitar

Jimmy Buffett - 2007-04-21 - Houston, TX (SBD) 

On October 10, 2006, Jimmy Buffett released Take The Weather With You, the 27th studio album of his long, storied career. Clearly the years had not impacted his commercial viability, as the album went to #1 on Billboard's country charts, also reaching #4 on the Billboard 200. In an interesting twist, 10 of the 14 songs on the album were covers. Of the 4 tunes Jimmy wrote or co-wrote, two, Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On and Bahama Breeze, were written about Hurricane Katrina and its impact on the Gulf Coast. This soundboard recording captures Jimmy on April 21, 2007, 9 years ago today, on tour in Atlanta in support of Take The Weather With You. 

The Jayhawks - 2002-04-21 - Seattle WA (SBD)

The Jayhawks 
2002-04-21
Century Ballroom
Seattle WA
Soundboard Recording
320 kbps
Artwork Included

01. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
02. One Man's Problem
03. Nothing Left To Borrow
04. Lost My Driving Wheel
05. What Led Me To This Town
06. Crowded In The Wings
07. Say You'll Be Mine
08. The Man Who Loved Life
09. Interlude
10. Jennifer Save Me
11. Clouds
12. Pretty Little Hairdo
13. Two Hearts
14. Smile
15. Trouble
16. Bottomless Cup
17. Angelyne
18. I'd Run Away
19. Please Don't Ask
20. A Break In The Clouds
21. Settled Down Like Rain
22. Blue Encore
23. Waiting For The Sun
24. Sound Of Lies
25. Rotterdam
26. Until You Came Along
27. Sister Cry

The Jayhawks - 2002-04-21 - Seattle WA (SBD)

Over the last few years I've been listening to WFUV-FM in New York, broadcasting from Fordham University. A non-commercial station, and a National Public Radio affiliate, WFUV boasts the slogan music discovery starts here." In many ways, the station recaptures the days when DJs had freedom to play the music they liked rather than follow a rigid playlist based on what would sell ads! Go here to see the variety of music they play and if you like what you see, you can listen on your PC.. Former WNEW-FM DJ Dennis Elsas handles the afternoon shift at WFUV, and one of his favorite bands is The Jayhawks. Well, thanks to Dennis, they're now one of mine as well. This FM Broadcast captures The Jayhawks in Seattle on April 21, 2002, 19 years ago today.

Graham Parker - 2013-04-20 - Wilmington, DE (SBD)

Graham Parker 

& The Rumour

2013-04-20

World Cafe at The Queen 

Wilmington, DE

Soundboard recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. White Honey

02. Fool's Gold

03. Howlin' Wind

04. Coathangers

05. Thunder And Rain

06. Long Emotional Ride

07. Lady Doctor

08. Get Started, Start A Fire

09. Black Honey

10. Snake Oil Capital Of The World

11. Soul On Ice

12. A Lie Gets Halfway 'round The World

13. Watch the Moon Come Down

14. Discovering Japan

15. Don't Get Excited

16. Protection

17. Stupefaction

18. Local Girls

Encore

19. Don't Ask Me Questions

20. Chain Of Fools

21. Soul Shoes 

Graham Parker - 2013-04-20 - Wilmington, DE (SBD)

In November 2012, Graham Parker reunited with his original band, the Rumour, and released their first album together in 31 years, called Three Chords Good. The title, of course, is a reference to the power pop/new wave/punk era that when Parker and the Rumour began their career. Allmusic noted, however,that despite the disc's title, "Parker is no longer an angry young man, he's a grizzled old curmudgeon with a sentimental streak, a decidedly warmer persona and one that suits the Rumour's revived pub rock." The band also embarked on a tour to promote the album.  This soundboard recording captures Parker and The Rumor in Delaware on April 20, 2013, 8 years ago today.

Joan Osborne - 1996-04-19 - Hartford, CT (SBD)

Joan Osborne 

1996-04-19

Webster Theater

Hartford, Connecticut

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

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01. Pensacola

02. Right Hand Man

03. Spider Web

04. Help Me

05. Man In The Long Black Coat

06. St Teresa

07. Century

08. Hammerhead

09. Mindful Of Worries

10. Ladder

11. One Of Us

Joan Osborne - 1996-04-19 - Hartford, CT (SBD)

In 1995, Joan Osbourne, released her 2nd album and first on a major label, entitled Relish. The disc went to #9 on the Billboard charts, propelled there by the single One Of Us, which climbed all the way to the #4 spot. The song received Grammy nominations in 1996 for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. This soundboard recording captures her on tour in support of Reliosh, in Hartford on April 19, 1996, a quarter century ago today.

One World: Together At Home - 2020-04-18 - Various Locations (Webcast)

One World: Together At Home

Benefit for Covid-19 Healthcare Workers

Featuring Paul McCartney, Elton, John, Stevie Wonder, the Rolling Stones & Sheryl Crow

2020-04-18

Various Locations

Webcast Recording

320 Kbps

Artwork Included

Sheryl Crow

01. I Shall Believe

02. Riding On A Windy Machine

Stevie Wonder

03.  Bill Withers Tribute

Paul McCartney

04. Lady Madonna

Elton John

05. I'm Still Standing

Rolling Stones

06. You Can't Always Get What You Want

One World: Together At Home - 2020-04-18 - Various Locations (Webcast)

A year ago this very day, on April 18, 2020, dozens of musical performers donated their time for a virtual concert, called  to raise money for the World Health Organization and the front line workers fighting COVID-19. Here in the US, we were about a month into the pandemic, in lock down, hoping that the summer would bring an end to the dreaded disease. Unfortunately, the response to the diseas became politicized, leading to over 500,000 deaths by year end. Economic hardships have impacted millions, as have the mental health challenges of isolation and loneliness. Remote working, virtual learning, mask wearing and so much more have become part of our lives.  The onset of 2021, has brought hope, however, as newly developed vaccines are being distributed throughout the nation.  Maybe soon some normalcy will return, and we'll be able to return to some degree, to life before COVID, including attending live shows rather than watching them on a screen.  This webcast recording captures highlights of that very first virtual concert, including performances by Paul McCartney, Elton, John, Stevie Wonder, the Rolling Stones & Sheryl Crow. May the future be brighter for all of us.  Note - just 10 minutes ago, I purchased tickets to see John Hiatt on September 25!  Maybe by fall, the worst will be over and live music will have made its triumphant return!

Paul McCartney - 2009-04-17 - Indio, CA (Ex Aud)

Paul McCartney

2009-04-17

Coachella Music Festival

Indio, CA

Excellent Audience Recording

320 Kbps

Artwork Included

CD 1:

01. Jet

02. Drive My Car

03. Only Mama Knows

04. Flaming Pie

05. Got To Get You Into My Life

06. Let Me Roll It (With A Coda Of Purple Haze)

07. Honey Hush

08. Highway

09. The Long And Winding Road

10. My Love

11. Blackbird

12. Here Today

13. Dance Tonight

14. Calico Skies

15. Mrs. Vanderbilt

16. Eleanor Rigby

17. Sing The Changes

CD 2:

01. Band On The Run

02. Back In The U.S.S.R.

03. Something 

04. I've Got A Feeling

05. Paperback Writer

06. A Day In The Life > Give Peace A Chance

07. Let It Be

08. Live And Let Die

09. Hey Jude

First Encore: 

10. Birthday

11. Can't Buy Me Love

12. Lady Madonna

Second Encore:

13. Yesterday

14. Helter Skelter

15. Get Back

16. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) > The End

Paul McCartney - 2009-04-17 - Indio, CA (Ex Aud)

When the Cochella Music and Arts Festival launched in 1999, the 2 day event hosted about 37,000 concert goers, just slightly more than half the foretasted 70,000 the organizers had hoped to draw.  The festival was then cancelled in 2000, and retained in 2001, but only as a single day event.  Things looked bleak for the future until AEG purchased the original promoters of the festival, providing a strong source of funding in the process. Cochella returned to a 2 day format in 2002 and hasn't looked back. Artists such as Paul MccArtney, Prince, Roger Waters, Jay Z, AC DC, Kayne West, Lada Gaga and Beyonce have headlined the festival in recent years.  In 2007, the festival expanded to 3 days.  In 2012, it grew to encompass back to back 3 day weekends, each featuring the same line of artists.  This excellent audience recording captures McCartney's appearance, a dozen years ago today at that the 2009 Festival, on April 17, 2009.

Elvis Costello - 2002-04-16 - London (FM)

Elvis Costello 
& The Imposters
2002-04-16
Astoria Theatre
London, UK
FM Broadcast
320 kbps
Artwork Included

01. Introduction
02. My Little Blue Window
03. Waiting For The End Of The World
04. 45
05. Spooky Girlfriend
06. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
07. 15 Petals
08. Dust
09. Tart
10. Man Out Of Time
11. When I Was Cruel No. 2
12. I Hope You're Happy Now
13. Tear Off Your Own Head (It's A Doll Revolution)
14. Alibi
15. Band Introduction
16. You Belong To Me
17. Pump It Up
18. Episode Of Blonde
19. Lipstick Vogue
20. I Want You

Elvis Costello - 2002-04-16 - London (FM)

In April 2002, Elvis Costello released his 19th studio album, entitled When I Was Cruel  The disc climbed all the way to #20 on the Billboard album charts. The disc also was the first to showcase Costello's new backing band, The Impostors. This FM broadcast captures Elvis and The Impostors on tour in support of their new alum, in London on April  16, 2002, 19 years ago today.

Re-Post Day: April 15

 As long time followers of So Many Roads know, our blog takes a "this day in history" approach to selecting shows. In other words, if it's January 1, for example, than the show we post took place on January 1, sometime between 1950 and the present day. 

Every now and then, a day rolls by and we don't have a new show associated with that date. Some times we've gotten around that by posting my monthly column on that day. Other times, we've used some other type of informational post. 

Well, in the spirit of trying something new, this time around, since I don't have a new show to post on April, I've re-posted download links for many of the prior shows we posted on that date. Those shows are listed below. All you have to do is search for the show you want - just copy and paste it from the list below into one of the 2 search boxes on the blog - and when you get there, you'll find a new link! 

• Bruce Springsteen - 2009-04-15 - Los Angeles CA (SBD Matrix)
• Counting Crows - 1994-04-15 - Cologne, Germany (SBD)
• Elton John - 2010-04-15 - Hoffman Estates, IL (SBD)
• Jefferson Airplane - 1070-04-15 - San Francisco CA (SBD)
• Phil Lesh - 1999-04-15 - San Francisco, CA (SBD)
• The Byrds - 1970-04-15 - Baltimore, MD (SBD)
• The Guess Who - 1975-04-15 - Winnipeg, Canada (FM)
• The Highwaymen - 1993-04-15 - Battle Creek, MI (SBD)
• Tony Bennett with Elvis Costello - 2008-04-15 - New York, NY (TV SBD)
• U2 - 2001-04-15 - Portland, OR (IEM Aud Matrix)

Enjoy The Tunz!

Tedeschi Trucks Band - 2019-04-14 - Bochum, Germany (FM)

Tedeschi Trucks Band

2019-04-14

Bochum

RuhrCongress, Germany

FM Broadcast

320 kbps

Artwork Included

1st Set:

01. Loving You IS Sweeter

02. Dont’t Let Me Slide

03. It‘s So Heavy

04. Right On Time

05. Down In The Flood (Bob Dylan)

06. Part Of Me

07. Don’t Drift Away

08. Get What You Deserve

2nd Set

01. They Don’t Shine

02. Key To The Highway

03. When Will I Begin

04. Statesboro Blues

05. Signs, High Times

06. Goin' Down Slow

07. Shame >

08. Midnight In Harlem

09. I Want More

Encore

210. audience

211. Let’s Go Get Stoned 

Tedeschi Trucks Band - 2019-04-14 - Bochum, Germany (FM)

For the Tedeschi Trucks Band, 2019 would reflect Dicken's novel, A Tale of two Cities - the best of times, it was the worst of times."  In February, the band released their 4th studio album, Signs, which would go to #28 on the Billboard 200 album chart. The disc would also reach #3 on the rock album, chart, #2 on the folk album charts and climb all the way to #1 on the Blues album chart.  Yet, around the exact same time, long time band member Kofi Burbridge passed away at age of 57, having suffered numerous health issues, including a heart attack the prior year. Ironically, Signs, which has been influenced by the deaths of TTB band mentors Bruce Hampton, Leon Russell, and Butch Truck's, now became a tribute to the band's fallen comrade.  This FM Broadcast captures the band on tour, playing in memory of Kofi, in Germany, on April 14, 2019, 2 years ago today.

Eric Clapton - 1990-04-13 - Hartford, CT (Ex Aud)

Eric Clapton

1990-04-13

Hartford Civic Center

Hartford, CT.

Excellent Audience Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

CD 1:

01. Opening

02. Pretending

03. No Alabis

04. Running on Faith

05. I Shot the Sheriff

06. White Room

07. Can't Find My Way Home

08. Bad Love

09. Before You Accuse Me

10. After Midnight

11. Old Love

CD 2:

01. Tearing Us Apart

02. Wonderful Tonight

03. Band Introduction

04. Cocaine

05. A Remark You Made

06. Layla

07. Crossroads

08. Sunshine of Your Love 

Eric Clapton - 1990-04-13 - Hartford, CT (Ex Aud)

In late 1989, Eric Clapton released Journeyman, his 11th solo album and first disc of new material since August in 1986. The album was also Eric’s first since kicking his addiction to alcohol. The disc rose to #16 on the Billboard album charts, and produced 2 singles, Pretending and Bad Love, which made Billboard’s Top 100. Both singles also climbed to #1 on Billboard's mainstream rock chart. Bad Love garnered Clapton a Grammy for best male Rock Vocal Performance. Journeyman also included such notable tracks as Running On Faith, No Alibis and Before You Accuse Me. Rolling Stone gave the album a 4 star review, calling it his most satisfying disc since 461 Ocean Boulevard. The magazine also noted that the title of the album reflected Clapton’s continued preference to down play his guitar god image, preferring to consider himself a journeyman, but a damn fine one who always finds work! In keeping with the album’s title, EC spent much of 1990 on the road visiting 5 continents.  This excellent audience recording captures EC in Hartford, on April 13, 1990, 31 years ago today.