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More Seger

Mar22
2007 6 Comments Written by Jeff Slater

Here’s a list of all the songs I heard (experienced) at the three Seger shows. Each show I went to had a slightly tweaked set list.

Roll Me Away
Trying to Live My Life Without You
Wreck This Heart
Main Street
Old Time Rock and Roll
Wait for Me
Face the Promise
Sunspot Baby
No Matter Who You Are
Betty Lou
No More
We’ve Got Tonight
Turn the Page
Travelin’ Man
Beautiful Loser
Real Mean Bottle
Simplicity
Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man
Cest La Vie
Satisfied
Nutbush City Limits
Good For Me
Sightseeing
Fire Down Below
Horizontal Bop
Katmandu
Still the Same
Hollywood Nights
Against the Wind
Rock and Roll Never Forgets

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Bob Seger! (again)

Mar19
2007 10 Comments Written by Jeff Slater

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I had the opportunity to see Bob Seger for a third (and last) time on his current tour. This was the 50th and final show of the tour, and it was at Cobo Arena in Detroit – the same place he recorded Live Bullet! back in 1975. This show was also recorded (and filmed).

Let me just say that he saved the best for last. This show was far better than the other two I saw. You’ve probably heard the saying (regarding an athlete), “He left everything on the field” — meaning, of course, that he gave everything he had. Well, it was clear that Seger and the band left everything on the stage. It was absolutely incredible. I have been to a lot of concerts, but I cannot recall one that was better than this.

I went by myself, and had a seat on the main floor – 22 rows from the stage. The crowd was really into it, standing, dancing and singing along for the entire 2 hour and 20 minute show. Being a good Church of Christ boy, I did not dance (as far as you know).

I have been a Bob Seger fan since the late ’70s when I bought Live Bullet! (and occasionally borrowed my sister’s copy of Beautiful Loser), but I had never seen him in concert. Saturday night’s show at Cobo Arena more than made up for that. Read a review of the show Here.

While in Detroit, I also got to go to one of my favorite restaurants.

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Old Time Rock & Roll

Dec23
2006 Leave a Comment Written by Jeff Slater
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Thanks to a good friend who secured the (free) tickets, I had the chance to see Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band for the second time in a month.  And this time, in his (and my) hometown of Detroit.  My wife couldn’t make it this time, so my good friend Rick accompanied me.  It was a great show — probably just a bit better than the Cincinnati show.  Plus, our seats were in a suite — complete with free food and all the amenities.

If Seger comes to your town and you can secure tickets, go to the show.  You won’t be disappointed.

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Rock & Roll Never Forgets

Nov27
2006 6 Comments Written by Jeff Slater

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My wife and I had the opportunity to see Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band in concert last Saturday night in Cincinnati. What a great show! At 61 years old, Seger is still a terrific performer. My wife is not a big fan of concerts, but she really enjoyed this one. The show was better than I expected (and I had high expectations for it), although I would have made a few changes to the set list. I could have done without “Betty Lou’s Getting Out Tonight,” and I wish he would have done “The Fire Inside” and “American Storm.” But I’m not complaining. It was an awesome show! The last encore was fantastic — “Against the Wind” and “Rock & Roll Never Forgets.” Talk about ending on a high note!

I usually chuckle when I hear someone speak of the “greatness” of a relatively new artist. Let’s wait and see. If they are still writing and performing great songs 40 years later, then perhaps we can talk about their “greatness.” By the way, I would highly recommend Seger’s latest CD. I think it’s his best work since the early 80′s.

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