Ok, and that's it for setlist continuity portion of my review! Scroll down to the last review on this page for a very nice and accurate set list, thanks to Vic.

Paul opted to wear a lovely pair of orange plaid...what I can only imagine were some kind of pajamas, with a purple tie around his neck. He was in rare form, appearing relaxed and in a good mood, and the audience was tremendously appreciative and enthusiastic, Paul commented that they were his best back-up singers so far. The show was a little lighter on new material than the previous shows. I hate when reviewers review a show or movie by saying "I wish they did x or y" instead of concentrating on what the person/movie actually did, but I'm going to do it anyway :) "Only Lie Worth Telling" would make a wonderful addition to the set list:  "Call me when your arms are empty/That's the only way it can be/ Call me when you're full of pretty lies " -- oh my, would that be amazing live...ok, just had to get the off my chest.

I hope more will come to me later, right now am just a little tired from getting up at 5am. Oh and he came out in a Twins cap (thanks to Tom for correcting me about that, I know nothing about baseball and originally posted it was a Tigers hat...got the "T" part right anyway) at the end, poor guy, he was just dripping in sweat.

Kathy

And Paul was HOT. A truly amazing show. First time I've seen him live in years - I've been living vicariously off of the a.m.r. weeds - but this show sounded better than any other show I've heard. There was a guy next to me in baseball cap w/ a huge mic attached - I hope he's a weeder 'cause this is a show I absolutely want to have. (ed. note: ME TOO!!!!!!)

In addition to Kathy's notes about what he played, the big highlight for me was Paul singing "Waitress in the Sky". Or should I say Paul PLAYED the song, while the audience sang. Someone shouted out the request, to which Paul replied "OK, but only if YOU GUYS sing!" And we all did. Truly awesome.

Another surprise for me was "I'll be you." I don't think he's performed this at any of the other shows - and this just reminded me of how great that song is... especially live.

But like Kathy mentioned, the truly memorable experience from this show was just how everyone in the audience - even my wife, who doesn't really like PW or the 'mats - was singing along with him and really into it. This was easily the most vocal audience I've ever been a part of. It was a very special night that highlighted the bond that exists between Paul and his fans.

The only downer of the show was the short (2 song) encore and quick departure - no 'thank you' no 'goodbye' - just a quick wave. But I suspect that Paul was about to pass out from the hellish conditions, so I guess I'll forgive the guy!

Scott

Oh come on now it wasn't that huge! It was only slightly larger than my... finger. The recording did come out great btw...I'd like to trade for other recordings from the current tour. Also, if you have photos of this show or others, send them in!

Here's the setlist:

Encore:

Excellent show! Paul looked and sounded great. Afterwards he met with several fans outside his tour bus, and took the time to sign everybody's CDs, posters, and tickets, take pictures with them, etc. I enjoyed this show a lot more than the only other time I saw him, which was a Replacements show in a huge club on the Don't Say a Word tour way back when. Very strange getting home from a concert before 11PM!

Vic.

But on to the show. Paul was incredible! I so enjoyed the stripped down versions of his songs and barely missed the filler of the other instruments. Either he's that good or my head was messing with me (or the heat), but I often felt he was able to play rhythm and lead at the same time! The songs sounded so full. This bare presentation of his songs helped me gain a new appreciation for some of his old stuff that I never really thought of before. "Knocking on Mine", for example, took on new meaning to me even though I had heard hundreds of times before. I loved the slower versions of "Things" and "I Will Dare," as well as the sing-along quality of "First Glimmer" and Waitress in the Sky." Which leads me to my last comment:

I don't know how the rest of you feel, but I have always hated the fact that no one I come across (besides my husband) even knows who Paul is, let alone is actually a fan. Much like the newest stages of true love, I want to shout from the roof tops, to everyone: "Hey, don't you get it? We're able to enjoy true greatness -- poetry, wisdom and art beyond all else." It's frustrating, like living in Northern Michigan and getting a bike for Christmas. But when I go to these shows, it is such a warming, communal experience. Save a few drunk assholes, I look around the room and see all ages, all backgrounds, all types of people with one thing in common: our love for this man and his art. And even though on most days, people in general bug the shit out of me, I feel bonded to these strangers and tolerate most anything because of the connection we share. Paul works miracles, as anyone who knows me knows, if I can get though a night in a crowd and still be tolerant at the end :)

Amy

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