Steely Dan - Birmingham 5 July

Posted by: Ron Brinsdon on 05 July 2007

Went there, saw them, got the t-shirt.

But seriously it was worth every penny (plus some more) and the other venues are in for a great night. I hesitate to put down a set-list as it will spoil the anticipation but it was well thought out and contained one or two surprises - songs which B & F have previously said they were glad not to ever have to play live again. As you would expect, every aspect was so polished and professional and they genuinely appeared to be enjoying performing.

Superb band (total of 12 on stage), timeless songs, memorable night for the NIA.

I hope part of the tour is recorded and/or DVD'd somewhere in the UK.

Have a sunny weekend

Ron
Posted on: 06 July 2007 by Major-Tom
Going to see them tonight in Liverpool. VIP tickets as well so....free bar & buffet Smile
Posted on: 06 July 2007 by Diccus62
Pleased you enjoyed it Ron. What time did it finish?

Regards

Diccus Smile
Posted on: 06 July 2007 by Ron Brinsdon
Hello Diccus,

I think it was about 22.30

Contrary to what I expected (ie. no support with the Dan on stage at 19.30) there was a warm-up act who did about 35 minutes. Not bad as far as supports go but if I were Major-Tom I would stay in the free bar.

I guess SD were on stage for about 90 minutes plus 2 encores.

regards

Ron
Posted on: 06 July 2007 by Ron Brinsdon
SD were not on stage at 19.30

There was a support act who were not prompt at 19.30 and an interval while the stage was arranged.

Ron
Posted on: 06 July 2007 by GarryM
Fantastic evening! I'd not seen them before and I am so pleased I have now. Like Ron, I'll not spoil it for others by mentioninng track names but it was a superb set and apparently quite different to the American set list.

The support band featured a Hammond, drums and guitar and apart from sometimes sounding a bit like the backing band for "Sale of the Century" or a Bingo Hall, they were very good. The drummer was excellent but appeared to be playing a toy kit!
Posted on: 06 July 2007 by Diccus62
quote:
Originally posted by Ron Brinsdon:
Hello Diccus,

I think it was about 22.30

Contrary to what I expected (ie. no support with the Dan on stage at 19.30) there was a warm-up act who did about 35 minutes. Not bad as far as supports go but if I were Major-Tom I would stay in the free bar.

I guess SD were on stage for about 90 minutes plus 2 encores.

regards

Ron


Cheers Ron, just trying to work out Tube times.

Support act sounds wonderfully cheesy, hope it is.........................................



Great cheese covers of Proud Mary, Aualung, Love will Tear us apart, (Don't) Fear the Reaper and many others

Listen to cheese here

Regards

Brie coz the Night Diccus
Posted on: 06 July 2007 by Jet Johnson
...Thanks for the info Gary M .....SD saddoes like myself have seen all the set lists from the USA gigs (at Dandom.com)so it's good news they seem to have altered things for the european dates ......can't wait for my third dose of prime Steely!

..and looking forward to seeing all of those who can make it in the Brook Green Hotel tomorrow!