Duke Tumatoe and full band at The Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis.

Typical Duke setlist.

Special shout out to bass player Bill Ritter

DUKE TUMATOE

CODY CANADA and THE DEPARTED SETLIST

Tuesday night shows are challenging for clubs, bands and the fans who support them. The attendance was surprisingly good for this show. It had been almost 4 years ago to the day for The Departed to return to Indianapolis. Although the setlist was heavy on Cross Canadian Ragweed, there were also post Ragweed songs as well. The show got off to a serviceable start, but caught fire about half way into the set.

CODY CANADA and THE DEPARTED SETLIST:
Time to Move On
Leave Me Alone
In Oklahoma
Shut Up and Sing
Final Curtain
Find My Love
Hammer Down
Anywhere But Here
Lonely Girl
Dimebag
Number
Brooklyn Kid
Soul Agent
Rosalita
That's the Way Love Goes
Cry Lonely
Devils Daughter
Alabama
Boys from Oklahoma
17

ENCORE:
Crazy Eddie's Last Hurrah (Reckless Kelly cover)
Mexican Sky
51 Pieces

CODY CANADA and THE DEPARTED

Mark Gasper Presents P.A.K.T. at The Irving Theatre featuring the combined talents of Percy Jones (Brand X), Alex Skolnick (Testament), Kenny Gohowski and Tim Motzer

P.A.K.T. music is improvisational, ethereal, mathematic, cinematic, progressive, not mainstream, something reminescent at times of Pink Floyd pre Dark Side of The Moon. About 80 fans on hand and plenty of room to spread out in the old Irving Theatre. The music wasn't for everyone as it was evident a few people left after about 40 minutes. However for the rest of us, the show was a real workshop of talent.

Alex Skolnick and Tim Motzer both hung around after the show talking with fans.

Thank you Mark Gasper Presents for bringing progressive music to Indianapolis!

38 SPECIAL
w/ The Sedonas

Hard to belive but 38 Special had a ton of hit radio songs. The show is definitely a heritage act, filled with the songs that most fans remember...plus a surprise or two. Such was the case with Jerry Riggs playing Radar Rider from the 1981 animation feature film soundtrack, Heavy Metal.

38 SPECIAL SETLIST
Rockin' Into the Night
Wild-Eyed Southern Boys
Back Where You Belong
The Sound of Your Voice
Back to Paradise
Honky Tonk Dancer
Rough Housin'
Teacher Teacher
You Keep Runnin' Away
Just a Little Love
Second Chance
Like No Other Night
Heart's on Fire
Radar Rider (Riggs cover from HEAVY METAL movie soundtrack)
If I'd Been the One
Fantasy Girl
Good Times (Easybeats cover)
Trooper With an Attitude / Drum Solo
Caught Up in You

Encore:
Chain Lightnin'
Hold On Loosely
Travelin' Band (Creedence Clearwater cover)

38 SPECIAL
THE SEDONAS

Looked like rain and it was true - we got wet for a llittle over one hour during the show and then the rain passed. The first set was definitely the John Mayer show, with mood and guitar work sounding more reminescent of Eric Clapton than Grateful Dead. Set 1 was missing a spark plug until Iko Iko and then it was time for a break.

Second set was much improved with the entire band getting into the groove. They found the spark, the engine turned over and we were off to a great set and set list.

DEAD AND COMPANY First Set
The Music Never Stopped
Next Time You See Me (Junior Parker cover)
Me and My Uncle (John Phillips cover)
Row Jimmy
Dear Mr. Fantasy (Traffic cover)
Hey Jude (Beatles cover)
Cassidy
Iko Iko (Sugar Boy and His Cane Cutters cover)

DEAD AND COMPANY Second Set
Here Comes Sunshine
Viola Lee Blues (Cannon’s Jug Stompers cover)
Looks Like Rain
China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider
Drums
Space
The Wheel
Wharf Rat
Casey Jones

Encore:
Touch of Grey

DEAD AND COMPANY

Another amazing night of music with Courtney Patton, courtesy of the Chris and Kate Thompson. The newly expanded Dynamite Jet Saloon features a large green room directly behind the stage, complete with kegerator, bar, comfy furnishings and Jager Tap Machine.

Courtney returned again this year with a full evening of original songs including favorites like Twisted, Little Black Dress along with trips back in time to early work and selections from her most recent album, Electrostatic. She also tossed in some covers for fun. The first of which was ELO's Telephone Line. The set went on to include Karma Chameleon, Sweet Caroline and others.

COURTNEY PATTON

Overall a teriffic performance and both very good set lists from the Dead and Company Tuesday night in Noblesville, IN. A very hazy but pleasant day, not too hot as has typically been the case in years past. Bob Weir stepped up to the mic a fair share of both sets.

DEAD AND COMPANY First Set
Bertha
Good Lovin' (The Rascals cover)
It Must Have Been the Roses
Big River (Johnny Cash cover)
Dark Star
Next Time You See Me (Junior Parker cover)
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo
Bird Song
Don't Ease Me In (Henry Thomas cover)

DEAD AND COMPANY Second Set
Iko Iko (Sugar Boy and His Cane Cutters cover)
Sugaree
China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider
Uncle John's Band
Drums
Space
Hell in a Bucket
Wharf Rat
Turn On Your Love Light (Bobby “Blue” Bland cover)
Touch of Grey

It must be mentioned the venue management is terrible and has been so for some time. This night however was a showcase on how NOT to handle a concert production. Ruoff and Live Nation demonstrated zero ability to handle and manage a crowd of this size, leaving many ticket holders outside waiting to get through the gate at show time. Foremost in this problem was the fact that the parking lots opened at 12:00 but venue gates did not open until 5:30, allowing only 90 minutes before showtime to handle ticket validation and security for nearly 25,000 fans. Thats just not enough time. In addition, Ruoff utilized a self-scan process for each fan to scan their mobile ticket but the machines were finicky and caused many delays while Ruoff gate employees stood and watched fans trying to figure out the scanners. This same scenario can be witness at your local grocery store when customers attempt to scan an item that isnt programmed in the system. Trash recipticles were overflowing even before showtime and got worse as the evening went on. We paid for an $80 parking upgrade, only to be told at 4:00 that the lots were full and we would have to drive to another lot behind the venue. After protest and showing the upgrade, we were finally granted access to the front lot where it was clear that plenty of parking was indeed still available and the premier parking was far from full. Frankly I have no desire to ever see another show at this venue. They do not care about their fans (customers) and seem only concerned with pleasing their advertisers (investors). I have not been to any other concert venue in North America that is routinely managed so poorly. The day after the show, I received a survey but what seemed like interest in the customer experience quickly turned into a focus on how likely I would be to patronize their advertisers.

DEAD AND COMPANY

After growing up a KISS Fan in Kokomo it seemed destiny that I should attend this show because it is the first time any member of KISS ever performed here. After making the 45 minute drive from Indianapolis, the first stop was The Handle Bar on North Street for some famous Lord Jons tacos and a cold beer. Then on to Foster Park for the show. Decent weather and astrong turn out for the outdoor show.

Ace Frehley took the stage a bit late and played a 75 minute set. His very able band is the same as the past few years consisting of Ryan Spencer Cook, Jeremy Asbrock and Philip Shouse. These are the guys that Gene Simmons hand picked for his solo band several years back and then suggested that Ace fire his then band in favor of hiring these guys. While they are talented, I much better liked the previous band featuring Richie Scarlet, Scott Coogan and Chris Wyse.

Ace still sounds great on guitar, however when he stepped up to the mic to sing he often missed his timing or failed to sing the entire verse. Not in the same way as say Vince NEil who expects the audience to fill in the missing vocal, Ace just seemed lazy. That said after several songs into the set, Ace did manage to get things together and deliver the fan favorites.

ACE FREHLEY SETLIST
Rip It Out (KISS 78 Solo Album)
Ozone (KISS 78 Solo Album)
Speedin Back To My Baby (KISS 78 Solo Album)
Parasite (KISS)
Rock Soldiers
Love Gun (KISS)
Rocket Ride (KISS)
Getaway (KISS)
God of Thunder / New York Groove (KISS)
Shock Me (KISS)
Guitar solo with Day Tripper (Beatles) riff
Cold Gin (KISS)
Deuce (KISS)

NO ENCORE

ACE FREHLEY

First time for BJ Barham to play The Dynamite Jet Saloon in Monticello, IN and what a night of friendship and music it was. Despite threatening rain, the weather held out until the last few songs and the show was moved indoors to the brand new Dynamite Jet Saloon Barna and Dance Hall. BJ also has the distinction of being the very first artist to play indoors here. He even signed the wall.

BJ BARHAM SETLIST
Small Town Hymns
St Marys
Hurricane
Katheryn Belle
Losing Side of Twenty-Five
Lonely Ain't Easy
Wichita Falls
Six Years Come September
Burn Flicker Die
One Day At A Time
Chicamacomico
The First Year
I Hope He Breaks Your Heart (singalong)

BJ BARHAM

Hands down one of the best shows musically in recent memory. So much music and so well performed by both bands and the bringing both bands back to the stage for the final encore. Tremendous musicianship and a great evening for an outdoor show.

TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND SETLIST
I Walk on Guilded Splinters (Dr. John cover)
Do I Look Worried
I Am the Moon
Ain't That Something
Life Is Crazy (Mike Mattison cover)
Playing With My Emotions
Keep On Smilin' (Wet Willie cover)
Circles 'Round the Sun
Dreams (Allman Brothers Band cover)
Little by Little (Junior Wells cover)
Midnight in Harlem
Gravity
Angel From Montgomery (John Prine cover)
Sugaree (Jerry Garcia cover)
Angel From Montgomery outro
Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker) (Rolling Stones cover)
Made Up Mind

Encore:
Rasta Man Chant (traditional cover with Ziggy Marley)
Sing a Simple Song / I Want to Take You Higher (Sly & the Family Stone cover)

ZIGGY MARLEY SETLIST
Rebellion Rises
Be Free
Personal Revolution
Wild and Free
Beach in Hawaii
The Lucky One
Circle of Peace
See Dem Fake Leaders
Justice
Get Up, Stand Up (The Wailers cover)
War (Bob Marley & The Wailers cover
Get Up, Stand Up" outro
We Are the People
Love Is My Religion
Jamming (Bob Marley & The Wailers cover)
Look Who's Dancing

TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND
ZIGGY MARLEY

Another fantastic evening of music at The Dymanite Jet Saloon Summer Concert Series. Although Mike McClure arrived a bot later than expected, he delivered three full sets of music on what turned out to be a really nice evening.

MIKE McCLURE SET ONE:
Dings
In My Ears
Horseshoe
New song from forthcoming Crow & Gazelle release
Driftin’
Blind Man (Tom Skinner cover)
Lay Your Head Down
Dead Flowers (Rolling Stones cover)
If You Want it That Much (Groobies cover)
Out In The Fields
Carmelita (Warren Zevon cover)
World Go Round
A Little Bit of Love (with audience wedding proposal)

SET TWO:
Hell and High Water
In Spite of Ourselves (John Prine cover)
Perfect Night
The Funeral
Tie My Boat
80s Song
Fightin For/Crazy Train
Under The Same Sun - new song from forthcoming Crow & Gazelle release
Yesterday's Road
Hollis OK
The Void
Little Birdie
Just a Train
Carney Man

SET THREE:
Skies Turning Red
Somewhere Tonight
I Won't Back Down (Tom Petty cover)
Into The Mystic (Van Morrison cover)
These Are The Days
Deviants
After The Gold Rush (Neil Young cover)

MIKE McCLURE

Another great evening at the Brown County Music Center this time featuring Boz Scaggs, whose voice still sounds so good.

BOZ SCAGGS SETLIST:
What Can I Say
Jojo
Drowning in the Sea of Love (Joe Simon cover)
The Feeling Is Gone (Bobby “Blue” Bland cover)
Just Got to Know (Jimmy McCracklin cover)
Miss Riddle
Lowdown
Harbor Lights
Georgia
Look What You've Done to Me
Radiator 110
Somebody (Loan Me a Dime) (Fenton Robinson cover)
Lido Shuffle

Encore:
It's Over
You Never Can Tell (Chuck Berry cover)

BOZ SCAGGS

Another incredible night of jazz at the Jazz Kitchen. For a great bargain on live jazz music, buy a ticket/table in the bar. You'll hear th every same music as it happens, enjoy a delicious dinner and cocktail or glass of wine for an incredibly low ticket price! This night featured legendary pianist Bob James and his trio with special guest Andrey Chmut.

I did not get an accurate setlist from this show, but the following is quite close:

BOB JAMES TRIO SETLIST featuring Andrey Chmut
Avalabop
Fell Like Making Love (Eugene McDaniels cover)
Topside
Shadow Dance
Moving Forward
Caravan (Duke Ellington cover)
Mr MAgic (Grover Washington cover)
Westchester Lady
New song debut from new album due in September 2023
Angela (Theme from Taxi)

The last pleasant night expected for at least a week was spent with Jethro Tull on their Seven Decades Tour, which oddly does not feature a lot of familiar radio hits, but rather selections from the seven decades from which Ian Anderson and Tull have been active. Further, it seemed that Anderson was the only original member on stage.

The chosen setlist format for the toru took the listener on a musical journey throughout the Jethro Tull catalog and many if not most fans in attendence probably appreciated the deeper cuts less often performed selections. However fo rthe casual fan, the show lacked recognizable Jethro Tull classics, like Bungle in The Jungle, Crosseyed Mary, Skating Away, etc.

While the music was performed with precision and the sound was good, guitar passages sounded newer with modern guitar electronics - lacking the warmth once known to these songs.

Finally, the tour could have included a support act. With the music business landscape completely changed from the days when Jethero Tull enjoyed greatest success, other bands could really benefit from an opportunity to open the show.

JETHRO TULL SET ONE:
Nothing Is Easy
We Used to Know
Heavy Horses
Sweet Dream
Hunt by Numbers
Holly Herald
Hammer on Hammer
Mine Is the Mountain
Bourrée in E minor (Johann Sebastian Bach cover)

JETHRO TULL SET TWO:
Farm on the Freeway
The Navigators
Pavane in F-Sharp Minor (Gabriel Fauré cover)
The Zealot Gene
Dark Ages
Aqualung

ENCORE:
Locomotive Breath

Former Police guitarist Andy Summers out on a solo tour with a set spanning his career both with the Police and his post Police solo instrumental work. The set contained 5 Police songs, although performed a bit differently and as instrumentals rather than their pop counterparts that we are all familiar with. More interesting to the open minded listener were the post Police songs that explored a variety of musical textures and cultures. In addition, the show was backdropped by a carousel of photographs taken by Summers. These included rare photose from various Police tours as well as many travel photos from aroun dteh world. At 80 years of age, the former policeman delivered a fantastic intimate evening of music and imagery for a very small but lucky audience.

ANDY SUMMERS SETLIST:
True Nature
Metal Dog
The Bones of Twang Zu
The Last Dance of Mr. X
Tea in the Sahara (The Police)
'Round Midnight (Thelonious Monk cover)
Spain
Roxanne (The Police)
Interlude

Video intermission of Andy's travels

Manhã de carnaval (Luiz Bonfá cover)
A Felicidade (Vinicius de Moraes cover)
Triboluminescence
Spirits in the Material World (The Police)
Bring On the Night (The Police)

ENCORE:
Message In A Bottle

Monday night show in Columbus Ohio at the Nationwide Arena, featuring Peter Gabriel. Musically and visually stunning performance. Seats were on the floor adjacent to the soundboard. Band featured long time Gabriel associates, Tony Levin, David Rhodes and Manu Katché along with many other musicians. The setlist included many songs from Peter's forthcoming album, i/o. Final encore Biko was extremely moving.

SET ONE:
Washing of the Water
Growing Up
Panopticom
Four Kinds of Horses
i/o
Digging in the Dirt
Playing for Time
Olive Tree
This Is Home
The Tower That Ate People (Tour debut)
Sledgehammer

SET TWO:
Love Can Heal
Road to Joy
Don't Give Up
The Court
Red Rain
And Still
Big Time
Live and Let Live
Solsbury Hill

ENCORE 1:
In Your Eyes

ENCORE 2:
Biko

Almost exactly thirteen years ago saw the end of Cross Canadian Ragweed. Post Ragweed saw a shaky start to The Departed with a 5 piece band that seemed awkward at best. Cody Canada and the Departed has been a trio now for a several years and this seems to be the right fit.

First time at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville. We sat upstairs with a center view of the stage and the sound was great. Show rocked from start to finish. Covers of Jimmy Buffett and Charlie Robison were appropriate and well received.

CODY CANADA and THE DEPARTED SETLIST:
Miss You
In Oklahoma
Lonely Girl
Hammer Down
Inbetweener
To Find My Love
Anywhere But Here
Constantly
Fightin For
17
(missed one)
This Time Around
Mexican Sky
Soul Agent
Coast of Marsaille (Jimmy Buffett cover)
Wanna Rock N Roll (Ray Wylie Hubbard cover)
New Song
Boys From Oklahoma (Gene Collier cover)
Dimebag

ENCORE:
My Hometown (Charlie Robison cover)
Betty Was Black Willie Was White (Todd Snider cover)
Alabama

CODY CANADA and THE DEPARTED

First time at the Gibson Garage, the destination for guitar lovers who want to experience Gibson guitars and equipment. Gibson Garage features a full stage and sound system with free shows. Today was SATYA who happened to be in town to support Jason Isbell over at Rhyman Auditorium.

SATYA is currently working on a full length album for release in 2024.

SATYA

ROADMASTER alum Michael Read appeared at the Jazz Kitchen for one show. Michael has had a busy career since his Roadmaster days, including stints with Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels, The Turtles with Flo and Eddie, and Henry Lee Summer. He was also a member of Indiana local favorites, The Alligator Brothers and The Doo Band

Tonights show featured the talents of saxophonist Rob Dixon and a full band. While Michael shared many treasures from his songwriting career, Roadmaster fans appreciated hearing songs such as: It Doesn't Mean A Thing, a revised version of Hey World, I Must Be Dreaming and You Come See Me.

MICHAEL READ

Excellent full band show from Wade Bowen at 8 Seconds Saloon on the Indianapolis West Side. Special thanks to our friends, Chris and Kate Thompson, for the tickets.

WADE BOWEN