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Posted by lam77s on 10-02-2006 at14:26:

  Portland Show

I was lame and didn't take any photos or record any of the show. My mind was on too many other details.

Anyway, here's what happened:

How was the show??? Stinking amazing.

The venue was perfect--an old historic ballroom--with a great stage, hardwood floors, and a cafe in the basement. Mike said it had the most beautiful bathroom he had ever seen in his entire life. He made me go in and take a look!

There was a full bar with seating in the balcony and there were a number of people camped up there the entire evening.

The Blackstones, the opening band, was great and were warmed by the audience's cheers and applause. They seemed genuinely surprised to have such positive feedback. These guys are in their 20's and long-time Lost Dogs fans. They told me they were excited to open for a band they really liked, that it rarely happens. They were star struck, to be sure, which warmed Mike, Terry, Derri, and Steve's hearts. When we first got there I was walking Mike downstairs to show him where things were and one of the young members of the Blackstones said in awe, "Are you Michael Roe???" I'm sure that made Mike's day.

The Dogs played to an enthusiastic crowd, lots of whooping and hollering, foot stomping and hand clapping. Roe was hot, hot, hot! They played some rousing numbers, though I must confess I did not write down the set list. DRAT!

Highlights:

1. They tried out a song in Roseburg that they had never played before in honor of Gene Eugene, "No Room for Us," and played it again in Portland. What can I say...they had it down...full of emotion.....full of Gene....

2. "Get Me Ready" rocked the house down.

3. "Eleanor, It's Raining Now" - Beautiful. Roe's guitar solos, incredible.

I thought the Lost Dogs played superbly at Cornerstone, but I think they transcended themselves at this show. I personally was captivated, could not wipe that smile off my face. It was over way too soon.

They sold tons of stuff, and it was a pleasure handing them a huge wad of cash and checks afterward.

Passed Terry after the show in the hall downstairs. All I could say was, "Come and Gone." He nodded and smiled.

Linda

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Posted by Audiori J on 10-02-2006 at14:37:

 

Wow, sounds lke a really nice place. The Roxanna, IL shows are in an old theater which works really well. But this place sounds like its along those lines only with luxuries. )

Glad to hear stuff is selling we may end up with a call and have to ship them more stuff.

I really wish I had the extra income and time to travel out to some shows, I would never tire of it.

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Posted by pmac on 10-02-2006 at20:35:

  RE: Portland Show

Thanks for the review - sounds like a great show!

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Posted by deanthefoolish on 10-02-2006 at22:14:

  RE: Portland Show

Sounds like the Roseville show! Thanks for sharing the evening with us.

dean