• Registered: 2006-05-22
  • Posts: 109

Topic: Mighty Orq / Robin Trower - Jan 26 in Houston

The Mighty Orq and Robin Trower played to a Sold Out audience (958) at the Meridian in Downtown Houston Saturday night.  The Mighty Orq played a Smokin’ 30-minute set as follows:
H.O.
4+1
If U Will
Rainy Day
Sweet In Between (extended Intro)
Bass Amp Smokage
John the Revelator
Sweet In Between
I was glad that the Orqsters finally got to play in front of a big crowd and they made the most of it.  The band was very tight and sounded great – the hundreds of gigs around town really paid off.  The crowd was very enthusiastic and supportive, even cheering them on during the technical difficulties.  Orq and Matt did a great job of sliding into John the Revelator while Westside and the Stage Grizzly Bear put out the fire, removed the amp, and plugged into the PA (I guess).  Folks around me were very impressed with the songs and of course Orq’s guitar work and singing – hopefully, many of them will be back for the CD release party on Feb 22.

Robin Trower came out and blew me away, again.  Here was the setlist:
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 O Sympathy
Encore:
Too Rolling Stoned
Go My Way
Another Time, Another Place
I started out 10 feet from the stage to watch the master at work, but moved back to the middle of the room after a few songs.   The mix got better and I could hear Davey Pattison’s fine singing more clearly.  Glen Letsch was very impressive on Bass and Pete Thompson was solid on Drums.  The crowd was totally into it and erupted when Bridge started up.  Just like last time, my favorite song was Roads to Freedom – just an extremely kick **** tune.  More Suspicious was also memorable.
Not sure how many more times he’ll be able to come back around, but the last 2 visits by Robin Trower have been great.

  • From: Cliftonville Kent England
  • Registered: 2006-07-30
  • Posts: 2,150

Re: Mighty Orq / Robin Trower - Jan 26 in Houston

See The Mighty Orq Open up for Joe at Stage Center in Oklahoma May 12th '07 ..... Great Sound and a Superb Guitar/Vocalist
Will find out what they've got and make a purchase  ( Feb/March ) ... Thanks for reminding ,   

Good Band

................................ Michael

Joe Bonamassa .......  His Greatest 3 Videos ... IMMHO   After Much Deliberation
3rd ...... Mountain Time / Rockpalast       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h01xa6NMsJo
2nd ...... Sloe Gin       /  Vienna            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRASS8O8ZnE           
1st ....... Blues Deluxe / The Borderline    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnl3E_KLxYg
  • From: Wheeling, IL
  • Registered: 2006-12-07
  • Posts: 618

Re: Mighty Orq / Robin Trower - Jan 26 in Houston

Awesome! Thanks for the review and setlist. We're seeing him on Friday and I'm really looking forward to it.

I'm just saying.
  • Registered: 2006-12-28
  • Posts: 3,742

Re: Mighty Orq / Robin Trower - Jan 26 in Houston

Killer Trower set...but my favorite tune is missing..."Alethea"...but I'm not complaining...cant wait for Feb 15th...6 miles from the house...and brother is buying the tickets too!

Dave

  • Registered: 2006-12-28
  • Posts: 3,742

Re: Mighty Orq / Robin Trower - Jan 26 in Houston

I'm in a major bummer...my brother didnt but the tickets...and it's sold out!!...went by the club on the way home from work today....had my mailman uniform on still...the bartenders looks at me "hey mailman your back!...whats up?.... you want some tickets?"....now I already know it's sold out..."yes I would...only need one...I'm coming solo this time...Robin Trower"...she shook her head no.."sold out, your too late"...now I put on the bitter beer face...."Oh come on, be cool.... I'll be quiet, just slide me in...you know Ive spent a boatload of scrilla here over the years"...it didnt work...so I might hang out with the cancer sticks for a song or two...the place is small, and they leave the doors open...maybe I'll go early and see if Robin gives me a back stage pass...lol...theres not really a backstage at this place...oh well

Dave

  • From: Deep in the forest
  • Registered: 2007-02-11
  • Posts: 5,296

Re: Mighty Orq / Robin Trower - Jan 26 in Houston

Sorry Baby...Lesson learned..Don't depend on others! Come to the chat room....Sister Cate

  • From: Benicia, Ca.
  • Registered: 2006-05-08
  • Posts: 5,828

Re: Mighty Orq / Robin Trower - Jan 26 in Houston

Shred, if you're really jonesin' to see Trower here's some other dates. Fat Cats/Modesto 2/12, The Fillmore/SF 2/14, Konocti Harbor Sat. 2/16. According to Trower's website The Boardwalk is the only show that's sold out. Just tryin' to help a brotha' out. TTYL.

                                                                                               Robin the Stratoblaster,

                                                                                               J Dawg

What is success? Is it do yo' own thang, or is it to join the rest?   -Allen Toussaint
  • Registered: 2006-12-28
  • Posts: 3,742

Re: Mighty Orq / Robin Trower - Jan 26 in Houston

ohiodawg13 wrote:

Shred, if you're really jonesin' to see Trower here's some other dates. Fat Cats/Modesto 2/12, The Fillmore/SF 2/14, Konocti Harbor Sat. 2/16. According to Trower's website The Boardwalk is the only show that's sold out. Just tryin' to help a brotha' out. TTYL.

                                                                                               Robin the Stratoblaster,

                                                                                               J Dawg

Yeah I know bout the other shows...just kickin it in Sac town until the wife gets a job...other wise I'd head out to one of the other venues

Dave

  • From: new york
  • Registered: 2006-11-11
  • Posts: 583

Re: Mighty Orq / Robin Trower - Jan 26 in Houston

i'm doing trower at the imac here in new york march 20th  i will be recording the show should be killer saw trower a whole bunch of times and he kicks **** everytime i see him ..............joe