4/21/02 Review
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Submitted by Mike Zylberlicht
How y'all doing this evening. Last night Dave and the boys put on a mind blowing, ear busting simply amazing show. The band's energy was lifted to another level as they fed off of the super vibe coming from us crazy Montreal DMB fanatics. The setlist had absolutely no letdowns and also offered some awesome surprises. "I Did It" was finally left out of a set and the crowd was entertained by a diverse compilation of 5 Lillywhites, some of the best songs off of Before These Crowded Streets (PIG!! Rapunzel, Crush)and some oldies including DIDO, Ants and Lover Lay Down. Sitting only 7 rows from the band (I LOVE THE WAREHOUSE) makes you appreciate what they give back to the loyal fans. It gives you an idea how much hard work and enthusiasm goes into every show night in and night out...and now on to the show. The Flecktones rocked and it's great that they decided to open the Canadian shows. Granny was a nice surprise.. "LOVE, BABY" and it got the crowd groovin' even harder then they already were from a pretty standard renition of So Much To Say. BEF ---> Bartender also made the night...but wait...the best is yet to come. When Dave broke out the 12 string to play "Grey Street", we all agreed that the night was already well worth it. A sick version of "What You Are" and a cool new stop time part in "Crush" also made the highlights...but man...we did not know what was still to come...TWO STEP TWO STEP TWO STEP...word's can't express...but if you weren't at the show, I'll do, my best, for you and try to explain. the Flecktones came out and for a 23 minute version of Two Step. Each of the Flecktones took their turn soloing and I could not control myself (can you blame me)?? Victor's hands move so fast on that base that you can't help but stand there and stare in awe...like most of DMB was. The encore was nothing short of spectacular either. Dave came on alone at first with a # 40 tease and then broke into "Ain't it funny". The band joined in after that for a Listener Supported sounding #40...increadible. And if that was not enough...Ants was the show closer. I think that set list sorta speaks for itself..don't you?? Does anybody disagree with me when I say that the "Busted Stuff" album will be the best one since UTTAD?? No i didn't think so! Did I mention that the 2 new songs that were played tonight were nuts as well? I'm losing it!..do you c what Dave does to me...I can't even think straight anymore. If you were at the Molson Center last night you know what I am talking about. So after the show a few of us went to a certain MTL hotel where DMB was staying and met Mr. Moore. We spoke for a bit in the bar and he signed my setlist that i got after the show....what a nice guy! We left before Dave got there cause I was starting to feel a little guilty about being out at 2AM when I had a final exam at 2PM the very same day (today). Well worth it for DMB if you ask me! And to the dude who was sitting to the right of me during the show, you missed a sick Ants Marching and i hope you caught your bus back to NYC. It's been real telling y'all about the best of the 8 shows that I've been to. Hope they come back soon...there is no band like em!! We'll see y'all again no doubt.... sticks out to the crowd.
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