Northern Wish Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 (edited) Night One: Hartford CT, 10.02.07Setlist:Radio NowhereThe Ties That BindLonesome DayGypsy BikerMagicReason to BelieveNightShe's the OneLivin' in the FutureThe Promised LandTown Called HeartbreakDarkness on the Edge of TownDarlington CountyDevil's ArcadeThe RisingLast to DieLong Walk HomeBadlands* * *Girls in Their Summer ClothesThundercrackBorn to RunWaitin' on a Sunny DayAmerican Land Review:October 2 / Hartford, CT / Hartford Civic CenterNotes: The official kick-off of the Magic tour comes on Bruce Springsteen Day, as it was declared by Connecticut governor Jodi Rell. Bruce and the E Street Band took the stage at 8:25 and played a two-hour-and-20-minute show, sticking pretty close to the basic set they'd established at last week's warm-up concerts. But in a full arena, as opposed to the few thousand people they played for at the rehearsals, there's a whole different energy level in the room, and Bruce and the band upped their game accordingly. A few rough spots, as to be expected on opening night, and pacing issues remain, but they've been making progress every night, the show just getting better and tighter. The opening barrage is a powerhouse, and there was also a particularly powerful three-pack in the middle of the set: "Reason to Believe" into "Night" into "She's the One." This new arrangement of "Reason" remains the highlight of the show, aside from hearing the new stuff live. No additional songs from Magic other than what had been rehearsed; the only song added to the set tonight was a straightforward "Darkness on the Edge of Town," replacing "Born in the U.S.A." In the encore, not many in the Hartford crowd seemed to recognize "Thundercrack," but "Born to Run" had them going nuts. And so it begins... Edited October 12, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Not a lot of hits, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted October 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 They may not be "hits" per se, but this little list of old gems is pretty impressive:She's The One (born to run)Darlington County (born in the usa)Promised Land (darkness on the edge of town)Badlands (darkness on the edge of town)Born to Run (born to run)Reason to Believe (nebraska)Night (born to run)Ties That Bind (the river)Thundercrack (unreleased until "tracks" fan fav)A bunch of the new album as expected and surprisingly a few tunes hanging around from the underatted "The Rising" album.Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Damn. Looking good to me. I'm eager to hear some more of the new stuff live. It should get some legs over the next few performances. I loved the Today show songs and how all the crazy Bruce-Heads up front knew all the words even though the album hadn't been officially "released" BRUUUUUUUUUCE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Thanks NW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 They may not be "hits" per se, but this little list of old gems is pretty impressive:She's The One (born to run) Darlington County (born in the usa) Promised Land (darkness on the edge of town) Badlands (darkness on the edge of town) Born to Run (born to run) Reason to Believe (nebraska) Night (born to run) Ties That Bind (the river) Thundercrack (unreleased until "tracks" fan fav) A bunch of the new album as expected and surprisingly a few tunes hanging around from the underatted "The Rising" album. Sean I love that he avoided pretty much all of the obvious singles and went with the cool album tracks approach, wish I could have made it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 The new album is so freakin' good Bruce and the band could get up there and play the whole thing start to finish and I'd walk away happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Me too NewRider. This album is fantastic. I also like the fact that Bruce is making comments on a lot of important socio/political issues (as he always has). Did you catch the intro he did to the first song on the Today show? Wow, nice one Bruce. I'd almost like to hear the new album start to finish > set break > anything goes for the rest. Still bummed I didn't see a Seeger Sessions show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 New Block of Tickets Released at CapitalTickets.ca as of noon today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted October 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 And there are tonnes available on kijiji.ca and of course craigslist.com for reasonable prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I've been listening to the Bruce on Sirius channel 10 lately. Good times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted October 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Yeah I heard they brought back the Bruce station. When they dropped it that was one of the factors that played into me dropping Sirius.What are they playing? Is it now more like the Dead channel with live, rare etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I've heard some live stuff. Not sure on the rare factor though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted October 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 October 5 / Philadelphia, PA / Wachovia CenterSetlist:Radio NowhereNo SurrenderLonesome DayGypsy BikerMagicReason to BelieveCandy's RoomShe's the OneLivin' in the FutureThe Promised LandBrilliant DisguiseMy HometownDarlington CountyDevil's ArcadeThe RisingLast to DieLong Walk HomeBadlands* * *Girls in Their Summer ClothesThundercrackBorn to RunWaitin' on a Sunny DayAmerican Land October 6 / Philadelphia, PA / Wachovia CenterSetlist:NightRadio NowhereProve It All NightGypsy BikerMagicReason to BelieveThe Ties That BindShe's the OneLivin' in the FutureThe Promised LandTown Called HeartbreakIncident on 57th StreetCadillac RanchDevil's ArcadeThe RisingLast to DieLong Walk HomeBadlands* * *Girls in Their Summer ClothesThundercrackBorn to RunDancing in the DarkAmerican Land Only three shows into the tour, and Bruce and the band have found that next level. Chalk it up to the locale, to it being the second show of a stand, to their determination to rise up to a challenge, whatever -- Philly 2 was an electric show. That was signified right out of the the gate with "Night," a real shot in the arm as the opener, bumping "Radio Nowhere" to the second slot for the first time. In all there were seven songs not played the previous night, most of which served to elevate this very high-energy show. "Town Called Heartbreak" was suddenly transformed, with a full-band treatment and a particularly happening organ intro. That song went right into a true Philly special, "Incident on 57th Street" -- which they nailed. Odds would have seemed against such a thing this early in a tour.... but hey, it's Magic. (And "incidentally," that'll teach anyone who decided to hit the bathroom during the Patti song.) Next up was the wildest one of the night, a completely spontaneous "Cadillac Ranch." A true audible, Bruce impulsively called for solos left and right, catching Steve in particular off guard, and pushing Soozie to center stage to countrify the song a bit. In the encore, "Dancing in the Dark" was also ramshackle but right, working really, really well as a replacement for "Sunny Day." For all our talk about rehearsals honing the new songs, chops, transitions, pacing, yadda yadda yadda... all those things have to be there, sure, that's the foundation (and you don't think "Incident" sounds that good without practice, right?), but this one demonstrated that what really makes for a powerful show is spontaneity, energy, and a venture or two off the map. Keep keepin' 'em on their toes, Bruce. If Friday was a bit wobbly, they fixed all those wheels for tonight, clearly the best Magic show yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Nice. Thanks for posting those setlists. Seven different songs on the second night?! Wow. Looks like he's mixing it up nice for those multi-night stays, and for people seeing more than one show. Less than a week until the ACC gig Can't wait. Must stay healthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted October 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 October 9 / E. Rutherford, NJ / Continental Airlines Arena Setlist: Radio Nowhere No Surrender Lonesome Day Gypsy Biker Magic Reason to Believe Candy's Room She's the One Livin' in the Future The Promised Land Darkness on the Edge of Town Brilliant Disguise Darlington County Devil's Arcade The Rising Last to Die Long Walk Home Badlands * * * Girls in Their Summer Clothes Thundercrack Born to Run Dancing in the Dark American Land October 10 / E. Rutherford, NJ / Continental Airlines Arena Setlist: Radio Nowhere Night Lonesome Day Gypsy Biker Magic Reason to Believe Adam Raised a Cain She's the One Livin' in the Future Cynthia The Promised Land Town Called Heartbreak Incident on 57th Street Your Own Worst Enemy You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch) Devil's Arcade The Rising Last to Die Long Walk Home Badlands * * * Girls in Their Summer Clothes Thundercrack Born to Run Dancing in the Dark American Land Springsteen was a man on a mission tonight -- very on, very pumped, and putting on a "this is how it's done" kind of show at the Meadowlands. This one hit all generations of fans, stretching out to 25 songs, with no less than four tour premieres. Not the kind of show Jersey often gets, frankly. But for this last scheduled stop in his home state -- which found Bruce repeating, "let me hear from my homies!" -- he was clearly determined to deliver. Anyone with VH1 got to see that opening three-fer, a delicious "Night" sandwich... but the big surprises came after the cameras were off. The tour debut of "Adam Raised a Cain" was shit hot and rocking, to quote a favorite old bootleg title; "Cynthia," an audible (and only the second time the E Street Band has done this one live), kicked ass, too. The live debut of "Your Own Worst Enemy" came with a few false starts, Danny starting things off at first, then a change of guitars... Bruce said it was a "debate society" up there. Once they got this "never before attempted" Magic song going, though, it was a success. (Well, to us, anyway. Bruce said afterwards, "That's close!") Strangely, there was a bigger response for this one than for tonight's "Incident on 57th Street." But the Jersey crowd has its own sensibilities: based on the cheers for the items on his list of what makes America great, Bruce remarked, "Ah, the Bill of Rights is under Max's hot dogs, that's not good!" The fourth tour premiere, "You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch)," featured some fiery guitar solos, and a particularly fine performance from the Big Man: "Hey you! Get out the car!" In the encore, "Thundercrack" was dedicated to "our good friend Lenny Kaye," the dean of garage rock, Patti Smith Group guitarist, and curator of the original Nuggets. Kaye was in the pit tonight, and as he said to a friend as "American Land" wrapped up the show: "...and a great time was had by all." Looks like they are starting to hit their stride just in time! Woo Hoo Look out Ottawa, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Dang! No Jersey Girl in Jersey?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted October 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 I know what a great cover eh?He hasn't played that in a few years if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted October 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 I know what a great cover eh?He hasn't played that in a few years if I remember correctly.Last played on the last night of the 12 night stand in Jersey on 8.31.2003 during the Rising tour, and only four times since the Born in the USA tour.There is a killer version on the 3cd Live 75-85 Box Set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Yeah I LOVE that live version! Dang, I wish he played it more often but then that probably wouldn't make it as special when he does bust it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Atlantic City? - that's a fave.I like how "my hometown" snuck in there... another great by the boss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 MOnday is just around the corner ... can't wait to party with the Boss again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 adam raised a cain in that last show, hope we get that. i can't wait to rock out!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted October 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Bruce Springsteen and The E Street BandOct 6, 2007 Philadelphia, PAhttp://ickmusic.com/index.php/2007/10/07/ickmusic-live-the-boss-in-philly-saturday-night/Sounds pretty good too, check out the direct link for a wicked Thundercrack for a quick listen before you download..........WOO FUCKING HOO I AM SO FUCKING PUMPED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 just got this email...sounds kinda intense!Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOn Sunday, Oct. 14, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band will be visiting Scotiabank Place in Ottawa. For this event there will be a separate general admission (GA) line that will queue along the Gate 3 south walkway near the YMCA entrance to Scotiabank Place. The line will be indicated by signs stating “GA ticket holders line.†The GA line will enter Scotiabank Place through the Gate 3 entrance along with the accessibility-needs patrons.The details of the general admission policy for this concert are as follows:- GA ticket holders may begin arriving to receive numbered wristbands at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 14. (Please do not attempt to line up earlier)- On Oct. 14, sequentially numbered wristbands will be distributed beginning at 2 p.m. at the Gate 3 entrance. Wristbands will be distributed until 5 p.m. One wristband per patron and the patron must also be in possession of a valid GA ticket. Wristbands will be issued and affixed to the patron’s wrist only after the patron's ticket has been verified. The wristband must remain on the GA ticket holder’s wrist at all times. Any GA ticket holder found with a tampered wristband will have that wristband confiscated, and the GA ticket holder will lose his/her sequential place in the line.- Anyone who receives a numbered wristband between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. has a chance to be first in line to enter the pit area, but a wristband does not guarantee a place in the pit area. No wristbands will be distributed after 5 p.m.- A starting number will be drawn randomly at 5:15 p.m. by a fan; this will be announced and displayed on a placard at the Gate 3 entrance. The fan holding the wristband that matches the starting number drawn will be first in line (i.e. Nos. 1 to 100 were issued and No. 10 was drawn, the line would start with 10, then 11, 12, 13 through 100 then from No. 1 to 9). When the starting number is announced, the line will shift accordingly. The purpose of the random number distribution is to insure that all fans have the same chance of being first in line, eliminating the need to camp out. This policy also helps to insure customer safety and provides for an effective means of crowd control.- At 5:30 p.m., all fans with GA tickets and a wristband should begin lining up in numerical order, beginning with the announced drawn number. The line will then be escorted into the GA pit area in front of the stage approximately 10 minutes before the rest of the patrons are allowed to enter the venue.- A wristband and a GA ticket are required to enter the GA pit area in front of the stage. No wristbands will be issued at the GA pit entrance on the floor within the venue.Please be advised that no patron, fan or club-run list will be honoured by tour personnel, security or building personnel.The above procedures will be implemented and supervised by touring personnel.Access to the GA pit area will be subject to a maximum capacity as determined by the tour security, a Scotiabank Place representative and fire code regulations. Please take note that Scotiabank Place policy strictly precludes the following from entering the facility:- Cameras of any kind- Backpacks/large bags/brief cases- Outside food and beverage- Bottles or cans- Audio or video recording devices- Laser pointers- Intoxicated patronsThese guidelines are subject to change by the facility.Capital Tickets Customer Service1000 Palladium Drive, Kanata, ONK2V 1A5613-599-FANScustomerservice@capitaltickets.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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