I want to mention a couple of things before I
start this blog. This concert not only puts 35 Hanson shows under my belt, but
the third week of October marks 12 years as a Hanson fan.
·
This
concert was my first birthday show (Happy 30th Zac) and the farthest I had ever
traveled to see Hanson.
· I
got to the venue about 2pm and was surprised at how short the line was and that
the line didn't start until 9:30pm the day before. But as I was talking to fans
in line, it seemed like they were fans that hadn't seen Hanson in like 10
years. So it wasn't the normal die-hard fans I was use to.
The Show
Opener: Paul McDonald. I love Paul McDonald. I remember back when I
first heard him on the Anthem Tour, I was unsure about him and by the end of a
few shows, I was in love. I have seen Paul a few times outside of Hanson and
once in a friend's living room. He's always entertaining and engaging and his lyrics are moving and deep, especially after his
breakup from Nikki. Hanson and Carrick
joined Paul on staged for the last song "Renegade".
Night 1 was a 27 song setlist, (Setlist
) that began and ended with Happy Birthday. Hanson started the show off acapella
singing "Teach Your Children" . Beautiful.
Other (Hanson) Highlights Included:
Besides the usual mix of 50's and
60's rock and roll with Billy Joel thrown in the mix , there are always a few
songs at every show that surprise me.
Shake a Tail Feather: I hadn't heard this live before and
it was great to see how it had changed from the 98 version from the Live from
Albertane cd.
Chain of Fools: I love Aretha Franklin. Zac's vocal
range is off the charts and downright spine tingling. The bass beat lone was
enough to keep me rocking all night!
Delta Lady: Tay's solo. The surprise of the night.
This was the one song I didn't really know and after hearing this and
"Song for You" on the stream from Chicago, I really need to check out
Leon Russell's catalog.
In A little While/Desire: U2 & Hanson. Enough said. Taylor
knows how to use a tambourine.
The show
ended with bang, Zac belting out " I Believe in a Thing Called Love"
and climbing over the barrier,to touch
fans.
AfterParty:
The party picked up when Paul joined Taylor on stage for Twist and Shout. Taylor at one point pointed to his shoulders and Paul gave Taylor a little shoulder rub.
I hope this
wasn't too long winded. Up next: Hanson in Nola part two & Hanson in Los
Angeles tomorrow.