The show at the Royal Oak Music Theater was held on March 29. It had been a clear sunny day, but the high temperature was only 39 degrees, dropping off rapidly as shadows concealed the front of the venue. There was a lotof anticipation about this show, as it was the first show since Robin became ill in Pittsburgh. There were a handful of diehards waiting in front near the ticket office at 4pm, but the line really didn't  begin to form until nearly 5:30pm for doors at 7:00pm. The marquee out front proudly displayed SOLD OUT  underneath Robins  name, demonstrating the resurgence of Robin's popularity in the U.S.

After a busy final setup by Laurie and the crew, Robin and company (Davey Pattison, Glenn Letsch and Pete Thompson) took the stage around ten minutes past nine. The opening song, Twice Removed, began with a rousing cheer from the crowd. After just a minute or two, Robins sound system went dead.  Robin seemed to respond with good nature, as the tech worked to fix it, while Pete and Glen continued to keep the rhythm going and Davey exhorted the crowd with hand claps. Was only about a minute and Robin resumed the song. From that point on, the performance was flawless! Of particular joy for me were a nostalgicNo Time, the soulful Roads To Freedom, a generous trip across Bridge Of Sighs, theblues-funk-rocking' of Gonna Be More Suspicious, and certainly not the least, the hauntingly beautiful Hannah. I'd seen the Set List posted on this site , but you just can't appreciate what a brilliant set list it is until you've heard it
performed with the precision and talent of these fellows!

TWICE REMOVED FROM YESTERDAY
SHAME THE DEVIL
FOR EARTH BELOW
NO TIME
FOOL AND ME
ROADS TO FREEDOM
ISLANDS
DAY OF THE EAGLE
BRIDGE OF SIGHS
RISE UP LIKE THE SUN
VICTIMS OF THE FURY
GONNA BE MORE SUSPICIOUS
HANNAH
LITTLE BIT OF SYMPATHY
TOO ROLLING STONED / COME TO ME*
ANOTHER TIME, ANOTHER PLACE *

Over ninety minutes and a tremendous showcase of great songs! Robin looked great!! And seemed to be in great spirits, too. In fact, everyone looked great, and performed with great energy. Davey was 'singin' the songs' and keeping the enthusiasm up as no one else can! Glenn did a great job on bass and was a perfect fit for the rhythm section with Pete, who was sporting some long locks since I saw him 18 months ago. Ya gotta love it! (Pete, all I have to say is, I've gotta have more cowbell !!!! :~)
The previously posted set list appears accurate except that during the encore, following Too Rolling Stoned, the band blended into Come To Me!  This was such an inspired choice as they rocked the house down with this one. The last song of the evening,  Another Time/Another Place was beautifully done and, as it turns out, so
appropriate, as I really felt that I'd been transported to just such a place! There are only 5 more dates left this week before they head back to Europe. If the show nearest you isn't already sold out, DON'T MISS THIS SHOW!!!!!

Steve, as you reported, there were three DVD cameras in use at the front as well as a couple of still photographers that were shooting the entire show. I can only hope that this show can be in our Christmas stockings, if not sooner!!! It will be a killer show!

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