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Mr. Smalls, Millvale, PA ....   Richard Butler of the Furs: Robyn Hitchcock: Psychedelic Furs setlist (according to this source ): Dumb Waiters Heartbeat The Ghost In You So Run Down Heaven No Tears Believe Alice's House Love My Way Angels Don't Cry All of the Law Mr. Jones All That Money Wants House Pretty in Pink(encore break) President Gas Heartbreak Beat

Mr. Smalls, Millvale, PA... Besides an enjoyable show, I was honored to interview the man himself prior to the concert about his latest album, Saturns Patterns, as well as his participation in the Live Aid concert, and more.    

Mr. Smalls, Millvale, PA.... Marking the 6th time I've seen Jonathan live, it was perhaps the 2nd or maybe 3rd best performance. Here's the set list, as I noted it: 1. No One Was Like Vermeer 2. This Romance Will Be Different For Me 3. O Moon, Queen of the Night On Earth 4. I Was the One She Came For 5. Bohemia 6. Dancing in the Lesbian Bar 7. Old World 8. Because Her Beauty is Raw and Wild 8. Let Her Go into the Darkness 9. Keith Richards 10. Here It Is (Leonard Cohen cover) 11. These Bodies That Came to Cavort 12. We'll Be the Noise, We'll Be the Scandal 13. Sa Voix M'Atisse 14. Her Love Is From Somewhere Else 15. ? 16. When We Refuse to Suffer 17. My Baby Love Love Loves Me 18. My Affected Accent 19. You Must Ask the Heart

Mr. Smalls, Millvale, PA..... I had interviewed Martin on the air at WYEP that afternoon as he as touring the country promoting his latest album Seeds , and I was going to be making stage announcements prior to his set at Mr. Smalls, so Martin invited me to hang out backstage with him and his band. Sometimes these sorts of situations can be awkward, but Martin and his band made sure I was included in the conversation and the joking around. When it came time for the show, the band gathered in a circle and Martin asked me, "Mike, do you want to join us in a non-denominational, pre-show prayer?" No one had ever asked me that before backstage at a concert, so of course I said yes. Martin gave a little postivie-thinking type invocation, and then we were off the the stage area, me to introduce them and them to perform. While Sexton did a good show, I didn't really see the opener due to being backstage.     

Mr. Small's, Millvale, PA sorry, I haven't yet written about this show... add your own comments if you were also there!

Mr. Small's, Pittsburgh, PA sorry, I haven't yet written about this show... add your own comments if you were also there!

Mr. Smalls, Millvale, PA sorry, I haven't yet written about this show... add your own comments if you were also there!

Mr. Smalls, Millvale, PA It was the 4th or 5th time I've seen Jonathan, but it was the first time since 1986 that he wasn't performing solo. Drummer Tommy Larkins ably assisted Jonathan, and it was a nice addition to the show. Jonathan likes to dance around during his set, but when he's the only musician, such hijinx kind of brings the music to a screeching halt. A drummer at least keeps the beat going throughout, allowing Jonathan to dance or play sleigh bells or cowbell without losing any forward momentum for the show. post continues.... Highlights include "Vincent Van Gogh," "Egyptian Reggae," "Let Her Go Into the Darkness," "Springtime in New York," "He Gave Us the Wine to Taste." The very incompatible Vic Chesnutt opened the show. Vic's music is so dark and moody, and Jonathan is so childlike and happy, that the pairing couldn't help but be a train wreck. I was late in arriving, so I missed the beginning of Vic...

Mr. Small's, Millvale, PA sorry, Mike has not yet written about this show... add your own comments if you were also there!

Mr. Small's, Millvale, PA sorry, Mike has not yet written about this show... add your own comments if you were also there!