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Donkey Ridin' - The crowd was incredible. There were lots of people and EVERYONE knew the words. The b'ys started singing and just grinned throughout the evening at the energy and voices of the crowd. Bob was especially smiley and dancey, waltzing, two-stepping, and moonwalking. S�an was a dancing fool, Alan was all over the stage so happy to be there, and Darrell was smiling and doing his funky thing.
Billy Peddle - It was a surprise here but I love it so no complaints - it's just so up!
When I'm Up - Alan just stopped singing for a time and allowed the audience to carry the tune. He was wide-eyed and smiling at the audience participation in the room. Not expecting it from an American crowd, I guess. Of course half the room was Canadian, I think, but we Americans definitely held our own. GBS has arrived with a vengeance in the States! It was a moment to remember - all those voices - a very powerful image.
Everything Shines - the more I hear it, the more I like it
Goin' Up - The kitchen party in DC was just beginning, but we were already soaked with beer from the dancing fools behind us. Bob seemed to have a lot of fun with this one. More about them later (the dancing fools).
Boston & St. John's - the usual dedication and still beautiful. That whistle part gets me every time. Just close your eyes and take it all in. Except for the people who had pushed in front of me and proceeded to exclaim how much they loved the song but talked all the way through it. I think they finally shut up when 3 or 4 people shot them nasty glances.
Paddy Murphy - Drunken girls again.
Consequence Free - Here Alan mentioned about missing Friday's concert in Philly and sitting in his hotel room all evening and saying it really sucked. He said they were watching these VH1 specials on Behind the Music about bands and how they all had the same themes. "There's a pattern to the life of all the bands, there's the good stuff in the beginning, then the drug problems, car crashes and so on, then back to good stuff. We sat around wondering where we were in the life of the band. We decided we could start after the car crashes and problems and just go to the middle of the band's life. But then, of course, there's Bob's Internet problem..." LOL!
Old Black Rum - This was dedicated to Francis Patrick O'Brien who was in the audience and was someone they knew from Newfoundland apparently.
General Taylor - *sigh* Sean just belts this out so nicely
Lukey - A little different intro than I remember. About here I stopped trying to keep notes because it was all I could do to remain upright. The multitude behind us had surged forward and was mostly drunk and dancing. Made for an interesting rest of the evening. Once I decided to forget my manners and push back as hard as I was being pushed, it was better. Kristin, who was watching in the balcony, said it looked touch and go for a while! She was afraid we were going to get crushed!
Feel It Turn - Nice, very nice! Somewhere around here S�an announced it was Tony's birthday - that man has a lot of birthdays each year! In 1999, his birthday was in September as I recall. The audience broke out into a chorus of Happy Birthday which caused the b'ys to laugh.
Hanging Johnny - S�an made a big thing about his brother being in the audience and dedicated the song to him. Before he sang it, he went into this long involved explanation that it was a family song they'd sing at Christmas, like a Christmas Carol. They'd sit around the room and everyone would join in! I had never heard it before and was sucked into this explanation. Boy was I surprised when he started the song! Towards the end of the song, someone behind us dropped and broke a bottle of beer, and S�an says, without missing a beat, "Was that Kevin?"
Beggarman - Alan introduced Darrell "from the remote town of Outer Cove which boasts a great history of Regatta rowers." He then proceeded to talk to him as Darrell was singing, trying to get him to mess up. Alan blew in his ear, snuggled up to Darrell, laid his head on Darrell's shoulder...all the while Darrell is not missing a beat although he was smiling broadly. Alan finally gave up.
Tunez - I like the instrumentals. They all seem to interact more, not tethered to the mikes
I'm A Rover - S�an had to do his own introduction as they were trying to take most of the pressure off Alan so he could sing. S�an was very matter of fact. "This song is about someone who roves, a rover..." He stopped several times during the intro at selected punch lines. It was funny 'cause a lot of people didn't get it! Poor S�an! Actually, he was quite funny, but since his delivery is different than Alan's it wasn't received as well. I liked his toying with the audience, it was a pleasant change. Oh - his philosophical moment of the evening - "I rove, therefore I am."
Fast As I Can - I think here Alan's guitar was out of tune and he directed S�an to entertain us while he tuned up. So S�an pulls a tall tale out of his mind and says, "Once there was a fish monger who lived in Petty Harbour. He wanted his son to be a fish monger, but his son wanted to play guitar in a folk band..." Too funny. Alan also informed us the former girlfriend alluded to in this song was a cop now and mumbled into the mike, "Don't ask how THAT happened." Just Darrell was singing with Alan for most of the song. Extremely nice harmony.
Jack Hinks - While Alan was doing his guitar intro, Bob was counting into the mike. Itseemed like he counted forever before Alan started singing! I was in another world for the rest of the song. I don't know why, but I completely zoned out during Bob's accordion solo and that's not like me at all. I was mesmerized by Darrell at this point for some reason. It seems Darrell's got the magnetism thing going too. Broke away from the power of Darrell in time to watch Bob "waltz" through the rest of the song while he was playing. I have never seen the man so dancey!
Mari Mac - S�an only asked us once what we would say if he said, "Mari Mac's mother's makin' Mary Mac marry me" ? The crowd definitely knew the reply. One comment - whoa! It was fast.
Ordinary Day - my favorite. I love the harmony that Bob does live in concert. Oh, I swore I heard Bob doing more low harmonies tonight than I remember at any other show.

Encore!
Ferryland Sealer - He does this so well in concert. It should be on every setlist. Talk about maximum vertical movement! And S�an's voice is so yummy for this one. Nice raw quality about it.
Excursion 'Round the Bay - another personal favorite.
Aunty Mary - I hope this ends up on the new studio album. This song is my favorite instrumental.

Encore!
Old Brown's Daughter - Introduced as "a song of forbidden love." Now, I ask you. Why would you do this as an encore after singing 23 other songs? Alan almost made all the notes. It sounded like they were fooling around a little with the harmonies, too.
Rant and Roar - THIS WAS GREAT! Having a room with a lot of Newfoundlanders in it definitely lends a nice twist to it. Alan just beamed through the song. He was thrilled to sing it and have the room accompany him. It was a moment to experience. I can't imagine how proud they must have
Jakey's Gin - Alan traded places with Darrell for this one. I just love this one live!