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| 1/29/11 | "TODD RUNDGREN'S UTOPIA REUNION" HIGHLINE BALLROOM NYC - FIRST NIGHT | AUDIENCE | N/A |
| Date Added:8/8/2012 Track List:DISC ONE: NEVER NEVER LAND.CRYING IN THE SUNSHINE.LADY FACE.DUST IN THE WIND.UTOPIA THEME.FREAK PARADE.ANOTHER LIFE.THE IKON. HEAVY METAL KIDS.THE WHEEL.DISC TWO: SET ME FREE. DO YA.THE LAST RIDE.FREEDOM FIGHTERS.JUST ONE VICTORY. SONS OF 1984.FRIENDS. Note:Todd Rundgren's Utopia Reunion featuring Moogy Klingman, Ralph Schuckett, John Siegler, Kevin Ellman and Todd Rundgren. A bittersweet gathering with cheers and tears and much applause, this is the first of two sold out Moogy Benefits that started "the reunion". The show starts with Moogy on stage playing solo, then Todd walks out and they perform "Never Never Land" together, and then the band arrives and they perform "Crying in the Sunshine" and "Lady Face". The performance is quite good, considering the few rehearsals and challenging material...,and the setlist is amazing. Kevin Ellman has a groove like no other. Moogy appears to be quite touched and thanks his Utopian Brothers while introducing the encores. This reunion show was extra special for Klingman, who was battling cancer. Special moments abound!~ Weavil |
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| 1/30/11 | "TODD RUNDGREN'S UTOPIA REUNION" HIGHLINE BALLROOM NYC - SECOND NIGHT | PRO WEBCAST (ON 2/2/11) | N/A |
| Date Added:8/8/2012 Track List:DISC ONE:NEVER NEVER LAND.CRYING IN THE SUNSHINE.LADY FACE.DUST IN THE WIND.UTOPIA THEME.FREAK PARADE.ANOTHER LIFE.THE IKON. HEAVY METAL KIDS.DISC TWO:THE WHEEL.SET ME FREE. DO YA.THE LAST RIDE.FREEDOM FIGHTERS.JUST ONE VICTORY. SONS OF 1984.FRIENDS. Note:Todd Rundgren's Utopia Reunion featuring Moogy Klingman, Ralph Schuckett, John Siegler, Kevin Ellman and Todd Rundgren. Ellman and Siegler, one of the best rhythm sections of all-time, kick it up a few notches and Ralph's keyboard work is amazing. All of the songs are executed better than Night 1 but Todd makes a bit of a mess in Freak Parade, resorting to reading a lyrics sheet. It seemed to wake him up a bit, and the rest of the performance is much better. It's fantastic how tight the band are after just a couple of weeks on the road. It's clearly evident just how important Moogy's playing was to the texture and groove of the Utopia sound. The Ikon is INCREDIBLE!~ Weavil |
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| 2/1/11 | JIMMY FALLON SHOW | DUB OF TV BROADCAST | N/A |
| Date Added:8/8/2012 Track List:COULDN'T I JUST TELL YOU. I SAW THE LIGHT. Note:Todd sits in with Fallon's fine houseband, The Roots, to perform I Saw the Light. It was great to see Todd getting some big-time TV exposure on Jimmy "Can't Buy A Laugh" Fallon. It reminded me of the old Letterman days when Todd filled in for Paul. He seemed comfortable and at ease with The Roots, for the most part. Jimmy seemed to catch him off guard during the Philly/Bearsville conversation as Todd was wearing the Cleveland shirt (again) as they kinda talked over each other. The song choices, other than the blatant hits, were surprising. Much like his times with Letterman, partial songs were played going in and out of the commercial breaks. Breathless really floored me the moment the Roots' keysman started it. Todd noodled over the top a bit. Bang The Drum All Day came in out of a commercial. Under The Ice was another unexpected gem and was played as Ice Cube was introduced-he seemed to have no clue the song included his "name". Black Maria led into a commercial...and back into the show. Can We Still Be Friends was met with a strange drum groove and very rough vocal, too much Utopia over the weekend?;) This led into, and out of, commercials. Hello It's Me(ester) was done as Leighton Meester walked onstage. I Went to the Mirror was also played, much to my surprise. This may have been the best of the bunch when seen/heard in its' entirety by those in the studio audience. Despite it's 'over-performedness' in recent years, I Saw the Light was the 'feature song', with a slightly botched middle section/guitar solo. Guitar harmonies were attempted. An Ikon-ish A Jam was also featured. Couldn't I Just tell You was also performed in its entirety but not broadcast in its entirety. ~ Weavil |
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| 3/11 | LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE (TR'S HOUSE KAUAI HIAWAII) FROM THE EPISODE 40 | AUDIO DUB FROM VIDEO - WARREN | N/A |
| Date Added:6/10/2012 Track List:DIDN'T I (BLOW YOUR MIND). I SAW THE LIGHT. EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY. IT WOULDN'T HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCE. BEANIE & THE ROSE TATTOO. THE LAST RIDE. BANG ON THE DRUM ALL DAY. Note:This is one of the finest web shows on the planet and the second time Todd has appeared on “Live From Daryl’s House.” I thought the first performance from Daryl's House with Todd could not be topped but this does exactly that, going above-and-beyond! Daryl Hall takes the 40th webisode of Live From Daryl's House to Kauai, Hawaii, a most magical setting, where he and old Philly pal Todd Rundgren join together live from Todd's house for a rousing seven-song set that included some gems I never would have anticipated. Seeing Daryl so gracious towards Todd and his music was very endearing and both legends bring their A-game. These performances are spectacular and the band is also incredible, but it's really all about these songs being performed live by two of music's best living vocalists. ~ Weavil |
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| 4/1/11 | "TODD/HEALING" SOUTHERN THEATRE COLUMBUS OH | AUDIENCE JON BABCOCK | N/A |
| Date Added:6/10/2012 Track List:CD ONE: HOW ABOUT A LITTLE FANFARE.I THINK YOU KNOW. AN ELPEES WORTH OF TOONS. A DREAM GOES ON FOREVER. DRUNKEN BLUE ROOSTER. THE LAST RIDE. EVERYBODYS GOING TO HEAVEN ~ KING KONG REGGAE. #1 LOWEST COMMON DENOMINATOR. USELESS BEGGING. SIDEWALK CAFE. IZZAT LOVE. HEAVY METAL KIDS. DONT YOU EVER LEARN. CD TWO: HEALER. PULSE. FLESH. GOLDEN GOOSE. COMPASSION. SHINE. TINY DEMONS. HEALING PART I. HEALING PART II. HEALING PART III. TIME HEALS. SONS OF 1984. Note:There are two audience recording sources 'out there' for this one. But JB's version here is incredible. Some great reviews came out of this show too! Here's mega-fan Glen Byryd's take on it: "Friday, April 1, 2011 is a day I shall long remember and cherish. The crowd that assembled in Columbus' nicely restored and wonderfully acoustic, beautiful Southern Theatre mixed and mingled pre-show like the old friends we are; brothers and sisters waiting to join together with cousins Todd, Kas, Jessie, Prairie, Greg and Bobby in this musical experience. The curtain came up in the theatre and the energy began to flow. The Todd set was great, nearly flawless and crackled with light, beauty and artistry. The Last Ride was outstanding and I am more amazed each time I see Bobby Strickland perform. His solo on TLR was so powerful and moving as was TR's lead. Heavy Metal Kids and Everybody Goes to Heaven just jammed hard! Prairie and Kas drove those songs and Todd unleashed the Guitar God on his Fool! Kasim's keyboard work and vocals were excellent and he played his K-bass as well as he's ever; with grace and style that brought joy as he rocked and thundered. The band was tight. Prairie was immaculate and precise. Greg's keyboard and synth work was stellar. Jessie is so freaking' great! Few guitarists are his equal. The Hocking College Vocal Ensemble and George Hertzel were excellent. They were enthusiastic and talented and excited to part of it all. And then there's Todd. TR seemed relaxed and happy as he performed. His voice had been used a good bit over the past few days but he was clear and full of power. His piano work was very good on Don't You Ever Listen and Drunken Blue Rooster. Lord Chancellor's and King Kong Reggae were big fun. The Last Ride was as good as I've ever experienced, moving, soulful and intense. The Healing set was just that. Todd came out and delivered his message of love and healing, reminding us that we are all children of the Great Creator worthy of Love and called to missions of being Peacemakers, Lightworkers and Healers. I was moved to tears and was filled with light and joy several times during the set and am and shall always be grateful to have been part of this. Having been in Akron, this was a wonderful closure and inspiration. Thanks to Doug and Mel and all those who made this happen and to everyone who gives themselves to love and support Todd, his work and his merry band of players. "You can be whole again, be healed again and make your body follow..." Shine you mothers!" |
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| 6/26/11 | INFINITY HALL NORFOLK CT | AUDIENCE | N/A |
| Date Added:8/15/2012 Track List:DISC 1: REAL MAN. LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN. BUFFALO GRASS. KIND-HEARTED WOMAN. DETERMINATION. LUCKY GUY. CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS. ESPRESSO. LOVE IS THE ANSWER. IT WOULDN'T HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCE. LOST HORIZON. FLAW. DISC 2: SOUL BROTHER. I'M SO PROUD/OOH BABY BABY/LA LA MEANS I LOVE YOU. I WANT YOU. HAWKING. I SAW THE LIGHT. COURAGE. DRIVE. COULDN'T I JUST TELL YOU. HELLO IT'S ME. A DREAM GOES ON FOREVER. Note:Very great audience recording! If your looking for a copy of this area in the 2011 touring than this is it! Review by John Heslin: The stage is small, somewhat cramped for the players. From the audience perspective, from left to right, the set up is: Prairie, Jesse, Sultan then Ferenzik. While photos of the Bearsville Theatre from 3 nights earlier showed Prairie and Juan on risers, tonight they are at stage level. Bearsville photos also showed a video screen behind the band; no screen at Infinity. TR's mic is front and center. A mic stand - a somewhat static TR? be still my heart. It's about 8:15, the band takes the stage and as they begin to play Real Man, TR walks on. As much as I like Greg Hawkes, it is great to see Ferenzik back at the keys. His vocals are a welcome addition as well. The band then segues into Love of The Common Man, reminiscent of the 2nd Wind tour. If the great summer day and the warm architecture of the Infinity Hall hasn't put you in a good mood, these two songs surely should have done it. After those two obvious, TR's first rap begins as he explains he is suffering from a summer cold. It's surprising, as his voice is in good form. It is at this point that he praises the Infinity and then goes into a talk about promoting his Johnson CD, which is a song too early. The band informs him of this and he apologizes, blames it on the irregular regime of drugs and the band continues as planned with Buffalo Grass. Next up is the homage to Robert Johnson, one hundred years old plus dead. The song is Kindhearted Woman Blues, after which the Blues - pffft, gone. Now comes the rarity - a song TR explains is one of their least performed songs. In the liner notes to the aforementioned Obvious/Less compilation, Todd writes "Oddly enough, this song has rarely been performed live, mostly because I find it so difficult to play the jangly guitar part and sing simultaneously." Perhaps not much has changed since '95 as the lyrics are a struggle tonight. He gets off track about midway through and from that point, the song is a mix and mangle of verses until three days in the rain finishes it properly. Still a highlight (albeit diminished). Prairie takes a quick break as TR puts his butt down on the stool and they "bring the house down" with Lucky Guy. Another lyrical glitch as verse three comes before verse two tonight. It's less of a glaring glitch than Determination, likely only noticed by anal retentive fans. Prairie returns but the soft sounds continue with a beautiful rendition of Can We Still Be Friends. Things perk up considerably with Espresso. If it weren't for the wood, the stained glass, the comfortable chairs, the great acoustics and the cool air, I'd have thought I was drunk at Toad's Place waiting for a hamster smoothie. At this point, Todd mentioned they have been having trouble counting in the next song. The band teases as they play the false start to Hello It's Me from S/A but instead go right into Love Is The Answer. Another hit, well received. Next up (a song for the scandinavian tourists perhaps) the bossa nova version of It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference. At this point, we are reminded Lost Horizon is not just the bread of a big Gaye sandwich. Lost Horizon exists tonight all by its lonesome and that's a good thing. I've been coughing for four weeks now; if TR has a cold, I sure as hell can't tell. The HiM intro tease begins again, fooling many in the audience but this time, Todd give us Flaw. Never have the words "motherfucker" sounded so sweet. We have come to the Liars portion of the evening as this is followed by Soul Brother. For soul, TR gets back on his feet and he gets his groove on. A short malfunction forces a Ferenzik change of keys and they eventually, naturally, follow Soul Brother with I'm So Proud/Ooh Baby Baby/La La Means medley. At the end of this, Marvin gets his due with the bossa nova version of "I Want You." I don't recall ever hearing the next song as anything but a closer. As far as I'm concerned, it's welcome in any part of any set. The crowd is silent throughout. The band is tight. Todd's voice is strong. The backing vocals are perfect. This is a gem and a great big one. The song is Hawking. I Saw the Light fills the venue with joy. It's a light upbeat tune after the heavy beauty of Hawking. It's a crowd pleaser to be sure. Like the fly batters itself against the window, they once again try to get the countdown right. This time, the tease is so perfect it's as if I'm spinning S/A on the turntable. But, the rug gets pulled again as they play Courage. When I saw Courage on the set list, I reacted with a "meh." I was wrong. A song TR once described as uncharacteristic of the songs off of Arena, it is indeed light and gentle on the palate and it fits in perfectly with the entirety of the set list. The show is coming to a close and Drive rocks out. There was another minor switching of verses in this song, but who cares. Couldn't I Just Tell You includes a subdued TR/Kasim kick schtick and ends the set. Concerned with our need to start the work week in the morning, Todd returns to the stage after only a minute or two and introduces the orchestra. Finally, the teasing is over and with the first song of the encore, he gives the people what they want - with a twist in the middle and was that some swing at the end? Hello It's Me - it may be my favorite version EVAH. And the night at this little gem of a venue ends with the gem that is A Dream Goes On Forever. Great show. Highly recommended. |
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| 6/28/11 | BIRCHMERE MUSIC HALL ALEXANDRIA VA | SOUNDBOARD SOURCE/WEBCAST | N/A |
| Date Added:6/10/2012 Track List:DISK 1:CROWD.REAL MAN.LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN.BUFFALO GRASS.KIND HEARTED WOMAN.DETERMINATION.LUCKY GUY.ESPRESSO.LOVE IS THE ANSWER. IT WOULDN'T HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCE (W/TWIST).LOST HORIZON.DISK 2:FLAW.SOUL BROTHER.I'M SO PROUD.HAWKING.I SAW THE LIGHT.COURAGE.DRIVE. COULDN'T I JUST TELL YOU.HELLO IT'S ME.DREAM GOES ON FOREVER. Note:Notes later |
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| 7/5/11 | YMCA BOULTON CENTER BAY SHORE NY | AUDIENCE | N/A |
| Date Added:6/10/2012 Track List:DISC 1:REAL MAN.LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN.BUFFALO GRASS.KIND HEARTED WOMAN.DETERMINATION.LUCKY GUY.CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS.EXPRESSO.LOVE IS THE ANSWER.WOULDN'T HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCE.LOST HORIZON.FLAW.SOUL BROTHER.MARVEN GAY MEDLEY.HAWKING.DISC 2:I SAW THE LIGHT.COURAGE.DRIVE.COULDN'T I JUST TELL YOU.HELLO IT'S ME.A DREAM GOES ON FOREVER. Note:Notes to be added later~ Warren |
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| 7/6/11 | B.B. KINGS BLUES CLUB NYC | AUDIENCE | N/A |
| Date Added:6/10/2012 Track List:BAND TAKES STAGE.REAL MAN.LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN.BUFFALO GRASS.KIND HEARTED WOMAN.DETERMINATION.LUCKY GUY.CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS.ESPRESSO. LOVE IS THE ANSWER.IT WOULDN'T HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCE.LOST HORIZON.FLAW.SOUL BROTHER.SOUL MEDLEY.HAWKING.I SAW THE LIGHT.COURAGE.COULDN'T I JUST TELL YOU.ENCORE APPLAUSE.BAND INTRO.HELLO IT'S ME.A DREAM GOES ON FOREVER.CROWD. Note:Review by fan Peter Chalverus: "BB King's is certainly doing their part to go green by having the thermostat at an inappropriate setting for a muggy, hot summer night. Todd even commented about it affecting his "coif". They had a video system and the camera, stage right, needing a backfocusing something terrible. The op tried to roll the focus as best he could, but was struggling. The quality of the projectors was akin the old super 8 movies some of us may have watched in our basements as kids. My wife asked me why it kept going from color to black and white. There was no follow spot, so when Todd got on his horse and went to either side of the stage the lighting was poor, at best. The sound system was pretty good, but in the mix Ferenzik's keys were a bit low. We had some choice seats so I don't think it was our positioning. The set list was as listed in previous reviews. Todd still seems to be struggling with a sore throat/cold or something and his voice seemed to be straining most of the night. Particularly when he needed to hit the high notes. Although it did, in my opinion, compliment one of the greatest screams in RnR history especially on the song Drive. But Todd definitely needs to be putting more of the Royal Ginseng Honey into some hot water to try and soothe the vocal cords. Half way into Real Man I'm thinking this is going to be a long night. The schtick of counting into Hello It's Me seemed a bit forced but all did a good job with their acting abilities. Todd was able to make most of his ballads sound sweet with Hawking being a highlight for me. The other highlight of the night was when Kas joined Todd front and center for the leg kicking during Couldn't I Just Tell You. This brought back so many fond memories of some great nights going to Utopia concerts. Both Todd and Kas sported huge smiles as they did this. The other highlight was being able to bring my nephew, who is a music major, to his first Todd show. Another convert! Unfortunately these few bright spots could not overcome the trouble Todd is having with the pipes." |
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| 7/15/11 | CANYON CLUB AGOURA HILLS CA | AUDIENCE | N/A |
| Date Added:8/8/2012 Track List:DISK 1:REAL MAN.LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN.BUFFALO GRASS.KIND HEARTED WOMAN.DETERMINATION.LUCKY GUY.CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS?ESPRESSO.LOVE IS THE ANSWER.IT WOULDN'T HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCE.LOST HORIZON.FLAW.DISK 2:SOUL BROTHER.I'M SO PROUD.OOH,BABY, BABY.LA,LA, MEANS I LOVE YOU.I WANT YOU. HAWKING.I SAW THE LIGHT.COURAGE.DRIVE.COULDN'T I JUST TELL YOU.BAND INTROS.HELLO IT'S ME (3 WAYS).DREAM GOES ON FOREVER. Note:On the eve of Carmageddon, a packed house at the Canyon Club became "Rundgren Heaven" when Todd Rundgren performed a wide variety of his most popular songs. The thing about Rundgren fans is that they are completely dedicated to this multi-talented musician/ songwriter/producer/technological innovator. The audience welcomed him with ears wide open, as Rundgren treated them to hit after hit from his diverse catalog of songs with a brief nods to the blues and a healthy dose of soul. Opening the show with "Real Man," Rundgren strode maniacally across the stage back and forth reaching out to a grateful audience and ensuring that everyone in this intimate venue knew that their dear friend was back. Mixing it up with a variety of material, Rundgren's voice was strong and clear, backed up by a spot on band consisting of alumni players Kasmin Sulton (bass), Jesse Gress (guitar)Prairie Prince (drums, tucked in the corner) and John Frenzik (keyboards). Stand-out songs included Robert Johnson's "Kind Hearted Woman," "Lucky Guy" "Soul Brother" and a medley containing "Ooo Baby, Baby," which had the audience matching the angelic harmonies on stage. Rundgren paced himself well throughout the show, singing a fair number of songs seated on a stool center stage. However, it would have been nice to see him play guitar more. If you are a Todd Rundgren fan, you would not have been disappointed; if you're not a fan, this was an excellent opportunity to be converted. Seriously, I knew I must of been in heaven... because everyone I spoke to kept saying "Todd is God." ~ David Pascal of Agoura Hill Patch |
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| 7/16/11 | COACH HOUSE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA | WEBCAST/SOUNDBOARD SOURCE | N/A |
| Date Added:6/10/2012 Track List:REAL MAN.LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN.BUFFALO GRASS.KIND HEARTED WOMAN.DETERMINATION.LUCKY GUY.CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS.ESPRESSO.LOVE IS THE ANSWER. IT WOULDN'T HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCE.LOST HORIZON.FLAW.SOUL BROTHER.MEDLEY.HAWKING.I SAW THE LIGHT.COURAGE.DRIVE.COULDN'T I JUST TELL YOU.HELLO IT'S ME. A DREAM GOES ON FOREVER. Note:Notes to be added later~ Warren |
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| 7/30/11 | FIELD OF HEAVEN YUZAWA-MACHI NAEBA SKI RESORT NIIGATA JAPAN | AUDIENCE | 79:26 |
| Date Added:8/8/2012 Track List:DISK 1:REAL MAN.LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN.BUFFALO GRASS.KIND-HEARTED WOMAN.DETERMINATION.LUCKY GUY.CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS?ESPRESSO.LOVE IS THE ANSWER.IT WOULDN'T HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCE.LOST HORIZON.FLAW. DISK 2:SOUL BROTHER.I'M SO PROUD.OOH,BABY, BABY.LA,LA, MEANS I LOVE YOU.I WANT YOU. HAWKING.I SAW THE LIGHT.COURAGE.DRIVE.COULDN'T I JUST TELL YOU.BAND INTROS.HELLO IT'S ME (3 WAYS). A DREAM GOES ON FOREVER. Note:This is the best Audience recording of this tour, albeit an abbreviated setlist. The mix is excellent and comes into full focus quite quickly. This "best of the best of tour" show is executed well and Todd's voice is "on", outside of a few 'stretchy' moments, and full of extra energy and emotion at times. The band has these tunes down by now and is tight while harmonies are good to great and present...perhaps a bit too present at times. Albeit a bit sparce due to the setlist , Todd's guitar work is quite stellar, I just wish there was more of it. Prairie has a few issues early on while he gets his kit fine-tuned (but it's not too distracting) and the soundman has some issues with bottom-end feedback during Buffalo Grass but gets it under control for the rest of the show. Like many Japanese recordings, the audience is respectfully quiet, making this an excellent recording Marc Ribot and The Faces were also on the bill. This tour is quite dynamic, volume-wise, and it is captured, and executed, well on this MUST-HAVE recording. ~ Jeff 'Weavil' |
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| 9/8/11 | FRAUNETHAUL CENTER MUSKEGON MI | AUDIENCE | N/A |
| Date Added:6/10/2012 Track List:DISC ONE:CROWD.HOW ABOUT A LITTLE FANFARE.I THINK YOU KNOW.THE SPARK OF LIFE.AN ELPEE'S WORTH OF TOONS.A DREAM GOES ON FOREVER.LORD CHANCELLOR'S NIGHTMARE SONG.DRUNKEN BLUE ROOSTER.DRUNKEN BLUE ROOSTER (REPRISE).THE LAST RIDE.EVERYBODY'S GOING TO HEAVEN ~ KING KONG REGGAE.NUMBER 1 LCD.USELESS BEGGING.SIDEWALK CAFE.IZZAT LOVE.HEAVY METAL KIDS.DON'T YOU EVER LEARN.APPLAUSE ~ CROWD.DISC TWO:CROWD.HEALER.PULSE.FLESH.GOLDEN GOOSE. COMPASSION.SHINE.TINY DEMONS.HEALING PART I.HEALING PART II.HEALING PART III.TIME HEALS.ENCORE APPLAUSE.INTROS AND ALL.SONS OF 1984.CROWD. Note:Notes to be added later~ Warren |
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| 9/24/11 | METROPOLE ORCHESTRA PARADISO AMSTERDAM HOLLAND | FM BROADCAST | N/A |
| Date Added:6/10/2012 Track List:FLAMINGO (ORCHESTRA).PROPERTY.GOD SAID.LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN.PRETENDING TO CARE.HELLO IT'S ME.THE SMELL OF MONEY.WAILING WALL.IF I HAVE TO BE ALONE.I SAW THE LIGHT.CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS.ONAMATOPIA.ONAMATOPIA (FASTER).BAG LADY.WE GOTTA GET YOU A WOMAN.MAMMON.FACIST CHRIST.FLAMINGO (REPRISE). Note:Notes to be added later~ Warren |
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| 11/9/11 | "TODD RUNDGREN'S UTOPIA" CENTER STAGE ATLANTA | AUDIENCE BY WARREN | N/A |
| Date Added:8/8/2012 Track List:DISC ONE:UTOPIA THEME.FREAK PARADE.HEAVY METAL KIDS.ANOTHER LIFE.SOMETHINGS COMING.DO YA.THE SEVEN RAYS.THE WHEEL.DISC TWO:THE IKON.FREEDOM FIGHTERS. JUST ONE VICTORY. Note:I was way too close to front security to relax and record this all like I wanted... or make the necessary adjustments. But I did get much of it. It's not as great as I would have liked it. But it is a good recording. I missed some of the beginning of Ikon. Atlanta loves Todd (always has) so the ambience of the recording is what's so incredible. After the meet & greet, I was front stage left, and right next to 'Ellen' who always does a great job of fan filming. So between the two of us, we got a pretty good document of the show. There were some missed notes, missed lyrics, and Todd seemed to struggle with some high notes (only something that you or I would notice) right away. Kasim filled in for Moogy during the Tour of this part of the country. This recording is a real keeper if I do say so myself...chuckle~ Warren |
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| 11/13/11 | ‘TODD RUNDGREN'S UTOPIA’ THE NYCB THEATRE WESTBURY NY | AUDIENCE (JSWETCH) | 107:00 |
| Date Added:3/12/2013 Track List:UTOPIA THEME. THE FREAK PARADE. HEAVY METAL KIDS. ANOTHER LIFE/SOMETHING'S COMING. THE SEVEN RAYS. DO YA. THE WHEEL. THE IKON (START). THE IKON. FREEDOM FIGHTERS. JUST ONE VICTORY. Note:Fusiony/prog rock Utopia Reunion marred by the illness of Moogy, who was supposed to be here, but was unable to perform and near death. (He passed away on the 16th). Given the complexity of some of this music, it was a pretty major feat to pull this off for a short tour. Sound is good for a venue the size of the theatre. The Theatre is considered a ‘half round’. They have clearly worked out most of the arrangements for this material. Kasim and Jessie are both manning keyboards throughout the show. There were a few bad notes or chords from time to time and only slight transition problems. We have a new found respect for Moogy after these shows. For those who witnessed the January concerts where they tore through this material with little more than a few hours rehearsal, it's clear that his talents were a massive piece of this band and clearly the glue that bound this particular lineup together. Kasim and Jessie are coming along nicely to fill in but Moogy's influence on this material is massive and is sorely missed. The unfortunate part in all this is that the first week of shows are where they have had to work out the kinks because of Moogy's last minute absence. |
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| 11/16/11 | "TODD RUNDGREN'S UTOPIA" BERGEN ARTS ENGLEWOOD NJ AUDIENCE SOURCE~ DAY AFTER MOOGY PASSED | AUDIENCE | N/A |
| Date Added:8/8/2012 Track List:DISC ONE:UTOPIA THEME.FREAK PARADE.HEAVY METAL KIDS.ANOTHER LIFE.SOMETHINGS COMING.DO YA.THE SEVEN RAYS.THE WHEEL.DISC TWO:THE IKON.FREEDOM FIGHTERS 1. FREEDOM FIGHTERS 2.BAND INTROS.JUST ONE VICTORY. Note:Notes to be added later~ Warren |
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| 11/18/11 | "TODD RUNDGREN'S UTOPIA" PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS PEEKSKILL NY | SOUNDBOARD OF WARREN'S PPV TODDCAST | N/A |
| Date Added:8/8/2012 Track List:DISC ONE:UTOPIA THEME.FREAK PARADE.HEAVY METAL KIDS.ANOTHER LIFE.SOMETHINGS COMING.DO YA.THE SEVEN RAYS.THE WHEEL.DISC TWO:THE IKON.FREEDOM FIGHTERS. BAND INTROS.JUST ONE VICTORY. Note:Notes to be added later~ Warren |
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