Steely Dan EMG Tour

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Yea, thats pretty much the way I saw it. Don't know the jazz tune but I liked the performance by the band w/o D&W. They played at the begining of each set (2) and at the end. Drummer (Carlock) is definitely a keeper but John Harrington on lead was phenom. Guess thats what you get if you have the genes and can work with Becker. Donald was....Donald. Forgot the words on chorus to Josie but didn't bother him and the girls seemed to get a laugh out of it. Actually took his glasses off (never seen that before). I enjoyed the show and like their new stuff alot.

So outrageous.....! :-)

8th row seats. Nice to see the boys up close. Unfortunately hi-jinx of 7th row folks ruined the show somewhat (the guy was eventually thrown out, but too late in the set.) Loved the drummer. Backup singer (white girl) in middle was distracting. I couldn't stop gawking at her. Was she beautiful, or was it the mood?

Sound too loud at our location, the mix hadn't congealed at the distance. Donald mixed hotter than on CDS... I liked that but my wife thought he was more whiney.

Somebody lit a doob down the aisle. Middleaged bald men were seen to hyperventilate wherever they were.

Set list above looks like it. Sure wish any of the major acts would take a little time to actually speak to the audience.

Can't wait for Gaucho SACD.

Caught the last show for this portion of the tour in Syracuse, NY on 8/31.

What amazing musicians, synergy and overall-a class act!

85% of the songs were the same as listed above. They did not play "Do It Again", or "Reelin."

Enchore of "FM" and "My Old School" was a great finale.

Drum solo in Josie was about the best I have ever seen/heard. WB commented "I wish I could do that."

Absolutely fabulous show!!!

and who new that a rock concert was also an art museum...what great video images!

Saw the final full concert in the tour in Concord California Saturday night. This was the tightest group I've ever seen them assemble. Fagen was in great voice and Becker still plays the prettiest and groovingest of gitter licks. Area homeboy Cornelius Bumpus played fantastically was specially honored with all band members donning T-Shirts bearing the likeness of Cornelius.

All of the standards were kick ass. The song off the new album were brilliant, especially Slang Of Ages and EMG. They played a few songs that I had not seen live in previous concerts including Parker's Band, Caves of Altamira, Don't Take Me Alive, Haitian Divorce, and, get this, Daddy Don't Live in That New York City No More (sung by Becker). I was third row center and Becker gave me a nod during the song as I was wearing my NY Yankees hat.

The encore of FM/My Old School ripped the joint asunder.