Cream - 2005-10-25 - MSG, New York, NY (Ex Aud)

Cream

2005-10-25

2nd Night

Madison Square Garden

New York, NY

Excellent Audience Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

CD 1:

01. I'm So Glad 

02. Spoonful 

03. Outside Woman Blues 

04. Pressed Rat and Warthog 

05. Sleepy Time Time 

06. Tales of Brave Ulysses 

07. N.S.U. 

08. Badge 

09. Politician 

10. Sweet Wine 

11. Rollin' & Tumblin' 

12. Stormy Monday 

CD 2:

01. Deserted Cities of the Heart  

02. Born Under A Bad Sign 

03. We're Going Wrong 

04. Crossroads 

05. Sitting On Top Of The World 

06. White Room 

07. Toad 

Encore  

08. Sunshine of Your Love 

Cream - 2005-10-25 - MSG, New York, NY (Ex Aud)

On January 12, 1993, at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, Cream was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. When Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce took the stage that night, it marked the first time in 25 years that they had played together in front of a live audience. For a few moments, all the tensions and anger that had ripped the band apart were forgotten, as Cream demonstrated why they were part of rock royalty, playing 3 of their classic tunes -- Sunshine of Your Love, Born Under A Bad Sign, and Crossroads. The band had rehearsed for their induction the previous day at the Power Plant Studios in LA. They had been wary about performing, but once they began to rehearse, it was as if they had never been apart. Of course, despite how well the 2 days went, it would be another 12 years before Cream again played together on stage! By the way, for EC, it was the 2nd of his record 3 inductions, the other 2 coming in 1992 as a member of the Yardbirds and then in 2000 as a solo artist.

This excellent audience recording captures Cream during that reunion a dozen years after their induction, on the 2nd of 3 nights at Madison Square Garden, on October 25, 2005, 21 years ago today.  Earlier in the year, they had played 4 nights at the Royal Albert Hall in London on May 2, 3, 5 and 6.  Those 7 shows were the last time thr trio ever played together.

Paul McCartney - 2005-10-01 - MSG, New York, NY (Ex/Vg Aud)

Paul McCartney

2005-10-01

US Tour

Madison Square Garden

New York, NY

EX/VG Audience Recording

320 kbps

Artwork included

CD 1:

01. Introduction

01. Magical Mystery Tour 

02. Flaming Pie 

03. Jet 

04. I'll Get You 

05. Drive My Car 

06. Till There Was You 

07. Let Me Roll It (Foxy Lady jam) 

08. Got to Get You In My Life 

09. Fine Line 

10. Maybe I'm Amazed 

11. The Long And Winding Road 

12. In Spite Of All The Danger 

13. I Will 

14. Jenny Wren 

15. For No One 

16. Fixing a Hole 

17. English Tea 

18. I'll Follow the Sun 

19. Follow Me 

20. Blackbird 

CD 2:

01. Eleanor Rigby 

02. Too Many People 

03. She Came In Through The Bathroom Window 

04. Good Day Sunshine 

05. Band on the Run 

06. Penny Lane 

07. I've Got A Feeling 

08. Back in the USSR 

09. Hey Jude 

10. Live and Let Die 

1st Encore

11. Yesterday 

12. Get Back 

13. Helter Skelter 

2nd Encore

14. Please Please Me 

15. Let it Be

16. Sgt. Pepper's (reprise) > The End

Paul McCartney - 2005-10-01 - MSG, New York, NY (Ex/Vg Aud)

Sir Paul McCartney was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for the first time in 1988 as a member of The Beatles.  He did not show up for that induction as he was in legal disputes with George, Ringo, and John's widow, Yoko, at the time. Macca clearly made peace with everyone by 1994, as that year he inducted John into the Rock Hall as a solo artist. McCartney was then inducted for a 2nd time in 1999 as a solo artist. His daughter Stella wore a T-Shirt emblazoned with the words "About F**king Time" in reference to that fact her dad had to wait 4 years after John to be recognized for his solo work. Paul dedicated the night to his recently deceased wife, Linda. He kicked off the end of night jam with a rousing version of Blue Suede Shoes, paying homage to Carl Perkins in the process, then came back later for a surprise rendition of Let It Be to close the night. 

This sometimes excellent, sometimes very good audience recording captures Paul 6 years after that 2nd induction, at Madison Square Garden on October 1, 2005, 21 years ago today. In September, McCrtney had launched the “US” tour, his 2nd North American tour in 3 years. His 2002 Back in The US tour had been a triumphant return to the stage for Sir Paul, who had been absent from the concert scene for almost 10 years at that time. The US Tour not only continued the momentum from 2002, but also showcased his critically acclaimed album, Chaos and Creation In The Backyard. On that album, McCartney played every instrument himself, much like on his debut album, McCartney back in 1970. In addition, at the suggestion of George Martin, Paul employed Nigel Goodrich as his producer. Goodrich was able to do something few would have dared – namely, challenge Sir Paul to be at his best. According to McCartney, "Nigel refused to allow me to sing songs that he didn't like, which was very cheeky of him”.  Four tunes from the album – Jenny Wren, English Tea, Follow Me, and Fine Line – all were included in the set list. Of course, that still left plenty of room for a host of earlier solo material, several wonderful anecdotes, and 2 dozen Beatles classics. My wife and I were fortunate enough to be at this show, as well as the one the night before!

Van Morrison - 2005-08-05 - Neuhardenberg, Germany (FM)

Van Morrison

2005-08-05

The Park At Castle Neuhardenberg

Neuhardenberg, Germany

FM Broadcast

320 kbps

Artwork Included

FLAC

01. Inarticulate Speech Of The Heart No.2 (instrumental)

02. This Love Of Mine

03. Whinin' Boy Moan

04. Days Like This

05. Fame

06. Evening Train

07. Celtic New Year

08. Moondance

09. Philosopher's Stone

10. Bright Side Of The Road

11. Stop Drinking

12. Magic Time

13. Talk Is Cheap

14. Ain't That Loving You Baby?

15. Real Real Gone

16. Muleskinner Blues

17. Baby Please Don't Go

18. Boogie Chillen

19. Precious Time

20. Help Me

21. Brown Eyed Girl

22. Gloria

Van Morrison - 2005-08-05 - Neuhardenberg, Germany (FM)

I've seen Van Morrison 7 times, across 3 decades - the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s - and each time has been unique. Van changes up the set list from tour to tour, and you never know what mood he'll be in for a concert. For example, his September 1990 show at the Garden State Art's Center was a contemplative, introspective performance. In contrast, his April 1992 concert at the Paramount in New York was an upbeat religious celebration. Then again, his 1989 show at The Beacon Theatre was a bluesy affair, with a guest appearance by John Lee Hooker. With Van, you never quite know what you'll be seeing or hearing, which is part of the fun. 

Today's post captures Van on tour in support of his 31st studio album, Magic Time, which was released on May 17, 2005. The disc debuted at #25 on the US Billboard charts and #3 in the UK. The title track deals with searching the past in order to capture a magic moment almost lost in memory. Many of the other tunes of the disc have the same nostalgic feel to them. For example, 2 tunes from Magic Time evoke memories of songs from the album St. Dominic’s Preview. The Lion This Time harkens back to Listen To The Lion, while Gypsy In My Soul echoes the song Gypsy. This FM broadcast finds Van in Germany on August 5, 2005, 21 years ago today, blending both past and present as he plays tunes from Magic Time as well as a host of earlier classics.

John Hiatt - 2005-06-28 - Vienna, VA (ALD)

John Hiatt 

and the North Mississippi Allstars

2005-06-28

Filene Center Wolf Trap

Vienna, VA 

ALD recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

CD 1:

01. Your Dad Did

02. Cry Love

03. Find You At Last

04. Master Of Disaster

05. Real Fine Love

06. The Tiki Bar Is Open

07. Ain't Ever Goin' Back

08. Love's Not Where We Thought We Left It

09. Is Anybody There?

CD 2:

01. Paper Thin

02. Cold River

03. Memphis In The Meantime

04. Riding With The King

05. Thing Called Love

06. Have A Little Faith In Me

07. Feels Like Rain

08. Slow Turning

John Hiatt - 2005-06-28 - Vienna, VA (ALD)

After not seeing a concert for over 2 years, from July 2019 to August 2021, due to the pandemic, the first show I attended as concert halls re-opneed was John Hiatt on Septrmber 25, 2021 in Morristown. That was 34 years after the first tine I saw Hiatt, in August 1987 at the Pier in New York City. That gap is the 3rd longest time for me betwen seeing an artist live, behind America (38 years bewteen 1978 and 2016) and Pat Benatar (40 years between 1981 and 2021).

This ALD recording captures Mr. Hiatt, backed by the North Mississippi Allstars in Virginia on June 28, 2005, 21 years ago today.  He was on tour in support of his 17th studio album, Master Of Disatser, which had been released just 7 days earlier.

U2 - 2005-04-15 - Phoenix, AZ (IEM Aud Matrix)

U2

2005-04-15 

Glendale Arena

Phoenix, AZ 

IEM Aud Matrix recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Intro

02. City Of Blinding Lights

03. Beautiful Day

04. Vertigo

05. Elevation

06. Gloria

07. The Ocean

08. New Years Day

09. Miracle Drug

10. Sometimes You Can't Make iIt On Your Own

11. Love & Peace Or Else

12. Sunday Bloody Sunday

13. Bullet The Blue Sky

14. Running To Stand Still

15. Bad

16. Pride (In The Name of Love)

17. Where The Streets Have No Name

18. Intriduction to One 

19. One

20. encore break

21. The Fly

22. Mysterious Ways

23. All Because Of You

14. Yahweh

25. 40

U2 - 2005-04-15 - Phoenix, AZ (IEM Aud Matrix)

U2 entered the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame as part of the Class of 2005, alongside Buddy Guy and The Pretenders, just 2 name two other members of the class.  They played 4 songs at the ceremony: Until The End Of The World, Pride (In The Name Of Love), I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, and Vertigo, getting some help from Bruce Springsteen on the third tune.

This IEM Matrix recording captures U2 in Phoenix on April 15, 2005, 21 years ago today and just about a month after their induction.  The band was near the start of their Vertigo tour, which would eventually encompass 5 legs, 131 shows and run until December 2006. 

Gregg Allman - 2005-01-21 - Jim Thorpe, PA (SBD)

Gregg Allman
2005-01-21
Penn's Peak
Jim Thorpe, PA
Soundboard Recording
320 kbps
Artwork Included

01. House Music
02. Whipping Post
03. Demons
04. Rendez-Vous With The Blues
05. Ocean Awash In Gunwale
06. Samson & Delilah
07. Love Is The Poison
08. Slip Away
09. Multi-Coloured Lady
10. Band Intro
11. Faces Without Names
12. Been Hurt Before
13. Just Before The Bullets Fly
14. Queen of Hearts
15. Back To Daytona
16. Melissa
17. Midnight Rider
18. I'm No Angel
19. Crowd

Encores:
20. Statesboro Blues
21. Sweet Feeling

Gregg Allman - 2005-01-21 - Jim Thorpe, PA (SBD)

2000s - #5: In early 2005, Gregg Allman went out on a short solo tour as a warm up for the Allman Brother's band annual March residency at the Beacon Theater in New York. This soundboard (or recording captures him at Penn's Peak on January 21, 2005, 21 years ago today.

Paul McCartney - 2005-11-08 - San Jose, CA (SBD)

Paul McCartney

2005-11-08

US Tour

HP Pavilion

San Jose, CA

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork included

01. Magical Mystery Tour

02. Flaming Pie

03. Jet

04. I'll Get You

05. Drive My Car

06. Till There Was You

07. Let Me Roll It > Foxy Lady jam

08. Got to Get You In My Life

09. Fine Line

10. Maybe I'm Amazed

11. The Long And Winding Road*

12. In Spite Of All The Danger*

13. I Will

14. Jenny Wren

15. For No One

16. Fixing A Hole

17. English Tea

18. I'll Follow the Sun

19. Follow Me

20. Blackbird*

21. Eleanor Rigby

22. Too Many People >

23. She Came In Through The Bathroom Window

24. Good Day Sunshine

25. Band On The Run

26. Penny Lane

27. I've Got A Feeling

28. Back In The U.S.S.R

29. Hey Jude*

30. Live And Let Die*

1st Encore

xx. Yesterday (missing)

31. Get Back

32. Helter Skelter

2nd Encore

33. Please Please Me

34. Let It Be*

35. Sgt. Pepper's* (reprise) > The End*

Soundcheck (Soundboard)

01. Whole Lotta Shaking Going On

02. Friends To Go

03. How Kind Of You

*audience source

Paul McCartney - 2005-11-08 - San Jose, CA (SBD)

2000s - #2: In September 2005, Paul McCartney launched the “US” tour, his 2nd North American tour in 3 years. His 2002 Back in The US tour had been a triumphant return to the stage for Sir Paul, who had been absent from the concert scene for almost 10 years at that time. The US Tour not only continued the momentum from 2002, but also showcased his critically acclaimed album, Chaos and Creation in the Backyard. On that album, McCartney played every instrument himself, much like on his debut album, McCartney back in 1970. In addition, at the suggestion of George Martin, Paul employed Nigel Goodrich as his producer. Goodrich was able to do something few would have dared – namely, challenge Sir Paul to be at his best. According to McCartney, "Nigel refused to allow me to sing songs that he didn't like, which was very cheeky of him”. Four tunes from the album – Jenny Wren, English Tea, Follow Me, and Fine Line – all were included in the set list. Of course, that still left plenty of room for a host of earlier solo material, several wonderful anecdotes, and 2 dozen Beatles classics. This soundboard recording captures Sir Paul in San Jose during that tour, on November 8, 2005, 2 decades ago today.

Rolling Stones - 2005-11-06 - Los Angeles, CA (SBD)

Rolling Stones

2005-11-06

Hollywood Bowl

Los Angeles, CA

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Jumping Jack Flash

02. It's Only Rock'n Roll (But I Like It)

03. Live With Me

04. Tumbling Dice

05. Oh No, Not You Again

06. Back Of My Hand

07. Dead Flowers

08. Midnight Rambler

09. All Down The Line

10. (Night Time Is) The Right Time

11. Band intro

12. Slipping Away

13. Infamy

14. You Got Me Rocking

15. Wild Horses

16. Get Off Of My Cloud

17. Sympathy For The Devil

18. Honky Tonk Women

19. Start Me Up

20. Brown Sugar

21. You Can't Always Get What You Want

22. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction

Rolling Stones - 2005-11-06 - Los Angeles, CA (SBD)

2000s - #1: When the Rolling Stones released A Bigger Bang in September 2005, it was their first studio album in almost 8 years. To support the album, the Stones launched a massive world wide tour, that started at Fenway Park, and included a performance at the Super Bowl in February 2006. The tour continued for another 18 months, covering South America, Asia, several return trips to North America and finally ending in Europe in August 2007, 2 years after it began. The Stones set a record by grossing over $558 million for the 147 shows they performed. It truly was a Bigger Bang, especially for the bucks! This soundboard captures the band early on in the tour, at the Hollywood Bowl, on November 6, 20005, two decades ago today.

Farm Aid - 2005-09-18 - Tinley Park, IL (TV SBD)

Farm Aid

2005-09-18

Farm Aid 

Tweeter Center

Tinley Park, IL

TV SBD Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

Neil Young

01. Neil banter

02. Walkin' To New Orleans   

03. Southern Man            

04. When God Made Me        

05. Old Man                  

06. This Old Guitar          

07. One Of These Days       

08. intros & thank yous

John Mellencamp

01. Love And Happiness

02. Rain On The Scarecrow  

03. Crumblin' Down            

04. Pink Houses

Willie Nelson

01. Whiskey River

02. Still Is Still Moving To Me

03. Beer For My Horses

04. Crazy

05. Night Life

06. Texas Flood

07. The Harder They Come (missing)

08. On The Road Again (missing)

09. Good Hearted Woman (missing)

10. I Saw The Light (missing)

Farm Aid - 2005-09-18 - Tinley Park, IL (TV SBD)

This TV soundboard recording captures highlights from the 20th anniversary Farm Aid concert, held in Tinley Park, IL on September 18, 2005, 2 decades ago today.  Included are performances from all 3 founders - Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, and Neil Young.

Robert Plant - 2005-07-29 - WOMAD Festival, Reading, UK (FM)

Robert Plant 

2005-07-29 

WOMAD Festival

Reading, UK

FM Broadcast 

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Shine It All Around

02. Black Dog

03. Freedom Fries

04. That’s The Way

05. Another Tribe

06. Four Sticks

07. Tin Pan Valley

08. Gallows Pole

09. When The Levee Breaks

10. The Enchanter

11. Whole Lotta Love

Robert Plant - 2005-07-29 - WOMAD Festival, Reading, UK (FM)

Originated in 1982, the WOMAD, or World of Music, Art and Dance, is an international festival celebrating the arts.  The UK edition was first held in Shepton Mallet, then in 1990 moved to Readington, and since 2007 has been held in Charlton Park. Peter Gabriel appeared at the first festival, setting the stgae for having a mjoar rock star headline the event.  This FM broadcast captures Robert Plant at the 2005 edition of WOMAD, on July 29, 2005, 2 decades ago today.

Live 8 - 2005-07-02 - London, UK (FM)

Live 8 - London

featuring Paul McCartney, U2 Elton John, Sting, The Who & Pink Floyd

2005-07-02

Hyde Park

London, England

FM Broadcast

320 Kbps

Artwork Included

Paul McCartney & U2

01. Sgt. Pepper's Lonley Hearts Club Band

U2

01. Beautiful Day > Blackbird

02. Vertigo > Feuer frei!

03. One > Unchained Melody

Elton John

01. The Bitch Is Back

02. Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting

03. Children Of The Revolution

Sting

01. Message In A Bottle

02. Driven To Tears

03. Every Breath You Take

The Who

01. Who Are You

02. Won't Get Fooled Again

Pink Floyd

01. Intro

02. Breathe

03. Money

04. Wish You Were Here

05. Comfortably Numb

06. Outro

Paul McCartney

01. Get Back

02. Drive My Car

03. Helter Skelter

04. The Long And Winding Road > 

05. Hey Jude

Live 8 - 2005-07-02 - London, UK (FM)

Twenty years after Live Aid raised millions to "Feed The World", Bob Geldorf launched another massive series of benefit concerts/festivals designed to "Make Poverty History.  Known as Live 8, these concerts, held in 10 countries simultaneously, were timed right before the start of the G8 economic summit in order to gain the attention of world political leaders. Live 8 played a key role in getting the G8 nations to pledge to double aid too impoverished countries from $25 billion to $50 billion by 2010.  This FM broadcast from July 2, 2005, 2 decades years ago today, captures some of the highlights from the London portion of Live 8 festival, including sets from Paul Mccartney, U2, Elton John, Sting, The Who and Pink Floyd, with Roger Waters rejoining David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Richard Wright for the first time in 24 years.

Elvis Costello - 2005-06-26 - Parkpop, The Hague, Netherlands (FM)

Elvis Costello 

and The Imposters

2005-06-26

Parkpop Festival 

The Hague, Netherlands

FM broadcast

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Needle Time

02. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea

03. Clubland

04. A Good Year For The Roses

05. I Can't Stand Up (For Falling Down)

06. High Fidelity

07. You've Really Got A Hold On Me

08. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding

09. Oliver's Army

10. I Want You

Elvis Costello - 2005-06-26 - Parkpop, The Hague, Netherlands (FM) 

Parkpop was a free music festival that took place annually in the Zuiderpark in The Hague that ran from 1981 to 2022, with the exception of 2020 and 2021, when it was canclled due to the pandemic.  Financial trouble put and end to Parkpop in 2023. This FM broadcast captures Elvis Costello at Parkpop on June 26, 2005, 2 dcades ago today.

Allman Brothers Band - 2005-06-10 - Bonnaroo, Manchester TN (FM)

Allman Brothers Band

2005-06-10

Bonnaroo Music Festival

Manchester, TN

FM Broadcast

192 kbps

Artwork Included

01.  Mountain Jam 

02.  Trouble No More  

03.  Midnight Rider  

04.  The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down 

05.  Good Morning Little Schoolgirl

06.  Revival 

07.  Old Before My Time  

08.  Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad  

09.  Franklin's Tower

10.  Melissa 

11.  Dreams 

12.  Jessica  

13.  Whipping Post  

Allman Brothers Band - 2005-06-10 -  Bonnaroo, Manchester TN (FM)

As mentioned in our Sheryl Crow post, a few days ago, the first Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival was held in 2002.  The festival takes its name from a Creole slang term meaning "a really good time". Early editions of the festival focussed on jam bands, and no better example exists than the 2005 edition. Bob Weir & Ratdog played on Day 3, while Gov't Mule, led by Allman Brothers alumni Warren Haynes, was on the bill on Day 2. Day 1 finished up with the one and only Allman Brothers, whose entire set is captured in this FM Broadcast from June 10, 2005, 2 decades ago today.

Robert Plant - 2005-05-23 - New York, NY (FM)

Robert Plant
& The Strange Sensation
2005-05-23
XM Performance Theatre
New York, NY
Satellite Radio Broadcast
320 Kbps
Artwork Inclided

01. XM Intro            
02. Intro                     
03. No Quarter           
04. Interview A           
05. Shine It All Around
06. Interview B          
07. Tin Pan Valley       
08. Interview C        
09. The Enchanter   
10. Interview D          
11. Whole Lotta Love  
12. XM Artists Credits

Robert Plant - 2005-05-23 - New York, NY (FM)

2000s - #4: In April 2005, a quarter century after Led Zeppelin disbanded, Robert Plant released his eighth solo album, entitled The Might ReArranger.  The disc was also his second with his band Strange Sensation. According to Plant, The Mighty ReArranger is a Fate-like entity that controls the affairs of humanity.  As such, the disc, The album, which contains a blend of world and Western music, explores themes of mysticism and fate. Thee disc went to #22 2 the Billboard and was nominated for two Grammy Awards: Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance for Shine It All Around and Best Hard Rock Performance for Tin Pan Valley.  This FM broadcast captures Plant right after the release of the album, in New York on May 23, 2005, 2 decades ago today.

Black Crowes - 2005-04-30 - Asheville NC (SBD)

Black Crowes
2005-04-30
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Asheville, NC, 
Soundboard Recording
320 kbps
Artwork Included

01. Intro
02. Cursed Diamond
03. Sting Me
04. Can You Feel My Heartbeat Jam
05. Black Moon Creeping
06. Paint An 8
07. Cosmic Friend
08. Ballad In Urgency
09. Wiser Time
10. My Morning Song
11. Descending
12. Young Man, Old Man
13. By Your Side
14. Share The Ride
15. Twice As Hard
16. Encore Break
17. Don't Let Me Down
18. Remedy

Black Crowes - 2005-04-30 - Asheville NC (SBD)

2000s - #6: In 2002, Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes announced that the band was going on hiatus.  He was planning to puruse a solo career while brother Rich also has individual projects in the works. In truth, tensions between the brothers, constant line up changes in recent years, and the lack of sales sucecss of thgeir most recent album, all contributed top thge band's temporary break up.  Three years later, they reformed and went out on the road.  This soundboard recording captures them on that reunion tour, in Asheville on April 30, 2005, 2 decades ago today.

U2 - 2005-12-19 - Portland, OR (IEM Matrix)

U2

2005-12-19

Rose Garden

Portland, Oregon

IEM Audience Matrix

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Wake Up

02. City Of Blinding Lights

03. Vertigo

04. Elevation

05. I Will Follow

06. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For

07. Beautiful Day

08. Original Of The Species

09. Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own

10. Love And Peace or Else

11. Sunday Bloody Sunday

12. Bullet The Blue Sky

13. Miss Sarajevo

14. Pride (In The Name Of Love)

15. Where The Streets Have No Name

16. One Intro

17. One

18. Help

19. Instant Karma

20. Encore Break

21. Until The End of The World

22. Mysterious Ways

23. With Or Without You

24. EncoreBreak & Happy Birthday

25. Yahweh

26. 40

U2 - 2005-12-19 - Portland, OR (IEM Matrix)

In late 2004, U2 released How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, their 11th studio album, and follow up to the incredibly successful disc, All That You Can't Leave Behind, released in 2000. The new release did not disappoint, going to #1 on the charts in 11 countries, including the US and UK, and winning 9 Grammy Awards. The band launched the Vertigo Tour in March 2005 in support of the album. The tour consisted of 5 legs, 131 shows and ran until December 2006. During the tour, U2 alternated between playing indoor arena concerts in North America and outdoor stadium shows in Europe, South America, Asia and Australia. This IEM recording captures the band in Portland on December 19, 2005, 19 years ago today. 

Bruce Springsteen - 2005-08-10 - Portland, OR (IEM Aud Matrix)

Bruce Springsteen

2005-08-10

Rose Garden Theatre of the Clouds,

Portland, OR

IEM Audience Matrix Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

CD !:

01. Intro

02. Soul Driver

03. Reason To Believe

04. Devils & Dust

05. Black Cowboys

06. Long Time Comin'

07. I Wish I Were Blind

08. Frankie

09. Part Man Part Monkey

10. Ain't Got You

11. One Step Up

12. Reno

13. Nothing Man

14. Valentine's Day

15. Lost In The Flood

16. The Rising

17. Darkness On The Edge Of Town

CD 2:

01. Jesus Was An Only Son

02. Two Hearts

03. The Hitter

04. Matamoros Banks

05. Ramrod

06. Wild Billy's Circus Story

07. Bobby Jean

08. The Promised Land

09. Dream Baby Dream

Bruce Springsteen - 2005-08-10 - Portland, OR (IEM Aud Matrix)

In 1969, Bruce Springsteen formed Steel Mill, a band that also included 3 future members of the E-Street Band, Vini Lopez, Danny Federici and Steve Van Zandt. (Note - the band was originally called Child, but when they found out that another local group was also using that name, they changed it to Steel Mill). Steel Mill became quite a popular act on the Jersey Shore, and some sources say they attracted the attention of the Woodstock organizers, who invited them to play the festival. Their manager turned it down, citing they had local club dates that they were contractually committed to.  Who knows, if Bruce and Steel Mill had gone, maybe his legendary encounter with Janis Joplin would have  happened sooner - go here for details!

In any event, this IEM Audience Matrix recording captures Springsteen some 3 dozen years after Woodstock, when he had grown from Jersey Shore legend to rock superstar, in Portland on August 10, 2005, 19 years ago today. Springsteen was on tour in support of his album Devils and Dust, a more somber disc in the vein of his earlier albums Nebraska and The Ghost of Tom Joad. While the tour was originally supposed to have a small band behind Springsteen, he eventually made the decison to make it it a solo acoustic venture in order to get the sound he desired.

2005 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony - 2005-03-14 - New York, NY (TV SBD)

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductions

2005-03-14

Waldorf Astoria Hotel

New York, NY

TV Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

50th Anniversary Of Rock & Roll Jam

01. Bo Diddley - Bo Diddley, Robbie Robertson, Eric Clapton

02. Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On - Jerry Lee Lewis, Robbie Robertson, Eric Clapton

Buddy Guy

01. Damn Right, I've Got The Blues

02. Let Me Love You Baby - with B.B. King & Eric Clapton

Percy Sledge

01. When A Man Loves A Woman

The O'Jays

01. Back Stabbers > For The Love Of Money > Love Train 

The Pretenders

01. My City Was Gone - with Neil Young

02. Precious 

03. Message of Love 

U2

01. Until the End Of The World 

02. Pride (In The Name Of Love)

03. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - with Bruce Springsteen

04. Vertigo 

2005 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony - 2005-03-14 - New York, NY (TV SBD)

The 2005 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductions featured something old and something new.  Jerry Lee Lewis and Bo Diddley commemorated the 50th anniversay of rock & roll with some help from Eric Clapton and the late Robbie Robertson. EC also sat in with Buddy Guy, as the legendary bluesman took his rightful place in the hall after far too long a wait (he'd been eligible since 1993!). U2 and The Pretenders highlighted the inductions, with the former getting some help from Bruce Springsteen and the latter from Neil Young.

This TV soundboard recording captures the musical highlights from that ceremony on March 14, 2005, 19 years.s ago today.  A complete list of inductees is provided below.

Buddy Guy	Eric Clapton and B.B. King	Performer
The O'Jays	Justin Timberlake	Performer
Percy Sledge	Rod Stewart	Performer
The Pretenders	Neil Young	Performer
U2	Bruce Springsteen	Performer
Frank Barsalona	Steve Van Zandt	Lifetime Achievement
Seymour Stein	Ice-T	Lifetime Achievement

Crosby & Nash - 2005-03-04 - Trento, Italy (SBD)

Crosby & Nash

2005-03-04

Auditorium Teatro, 

Trento, Italy

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

CD 1:

01. Military Madness

02. Marrakesh Express

03. Long Time Gone

04. Lay Me Down

05. Immigration Man

06. In My Dreams

07. Southbound Train 

08. Carry Me

09. Jesus In Rio

10. They Want It All

11. Cathedral

12. Deja Vu

CD 2:

01. Live On

02. Guinevere

03. Milky Way Tonight

04. Puppeteer

05. I Used To Be A King

06. Delta

07. Don't Dig Here

08. Wasted On The Way

09. Critical Mass > Wind On The Water

10. Wooden Ships

11. Our House

12. Almost Cut My Hair

13. Teach Your Children

Crosby & Nash - 2005-03-04 - Trento, Italy (SBD)

David Crosby and Graham Nash are both 2 time inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.  Crosby was inducted as a member of CSN and for his time with the Byrds, while Nash also got in as part of CSN, as well as for his work with the Hollies.

This soundboard recoding captures the duo during their 2005 tour on Europe, in Italy on March 4, 2005, 19 years ago tioday.

Sting - 2005-09-24 - Warsaw, Poland (SBD)

Sting

2005-09-24

Sluzewic Horse Racing Rink

Warsaw, Poland

Soundboard Recording

224 kbps

Artwotk Included

CD 1:

01. Message In A Bottle

02. Demolition Man

03. Spirits In The Material World

04. Synchronicity II

05. The Hounds Of Winter

06. If I Ever Lose My Faith In You

07. Driven To Tears

08. Heavy Cloud No Rain

09. Invisible Sun

10. Why Should I Cry For You

11. Fields Of Gold (missing)

CD 2:

01. A Day In The Life

02. The Soul Cages

03. King Of Pain

04. Voices Inside My Head

05. When The World Is Running Down

06. Roxanne

07. Desert Rose

08. Next To You

08. Every Breath You Take

10. Fragile

Sting - 2005-09-24 - Warsaw, Poland (SBD)

In early 2005, Sting released his memoir, entitled Broken Muisc.  Soon after, he launched a tour of the same name, whuch consisted of 2 legs, one that ran from April to September 2005, and the second that went from April to July 2006.  This sounboard recording captures him on the last night of the 2005 leg, in Warsaw on September 24, 2005, 18 years ago today.