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Just got back from a long weekend in the UK, so I have some catching up to do here.

Anyone in doubt whether or not to go to one of the other BW UK shows I can advise to go for it. You won't be disappointed. The shows in Gateshead and Glasgow were GREAT  !!

I could write a book about the last 4 days, but that'll take me few days to write it all down here, and I have to do some work now first. But having the opportunity to shake BW's hand during the meet&greets was priceless (as was meeting the band afterwards and the afterparty in a pub in Glasgow), and will not be forgotten. The band and Brian were all in good shape this weekend. The first set consists of the complete Gershwin album. After the break it's hits and other great tracks all the way. And Darian sure nails it doing lead voc's on Darlin'. (and Scotty on Sail On Sailor ain't bad either). And be sure to stay seated for the second encore...

Setlists:

Sept. 10th 2011 - Gateshead

Set 1:
- Gershwin album

Set 2:
1. California Girls 
2. Dance, Dance, Dance 
3. Surfer Girl 
4. Please Let Me Wonder
5. Salt Lake City 
6. Don't Worry Baby (lead Jeff Foskett)
7. Do You Wanna Dance? 
8. Do It Again 
9. Darlin' (lead Darian Sahanaja)
10. The Little Girl I Once Knew
11. I Get Around 
12. Sail On, Sailor (lead Scott Bennett)
13. Pet Sounds 
14. Sloop John B 
15. Wouldn't It Be Nice (lead Jeff Foskett)
16. God Only Knows 
17. Heroes and Villains 
18. Good Vibrations 

Encore:
1. Johnny B. Goode   
2. Help Me, Rhonda 
3. Barbara Ann 
4. Surfin' USA 
5. Fun, Fun, Fun 

Encore 2:
1. All Summer Long 

"Mary Had A Little Lamb" was played in the 2nd set, don't know where exactly. O, and the good ol'e cigarette lighter joke turned up again...


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Sept. 11th 2011 - Glasgow

Set 1:
- Gershwin album

Set 2:
1. California Girls 
2. Dance, Dance, Dance 
3. Surfer Girl 
4. Please Let Me Wonder
5. Salt Lake City 
6. Don't Worry Baby (lead Jeff Foskett)
7. Do You Wanna Dance? 
8. Do It Again 
9. Darlin' (lead Darian Sahanaja)
10. Breakaway 
11. The Little Girl I Once Knew
12. I Get Around 
13. Sail On, Sailor (lead Scott Bennett)
14. Pet Sounds 
15. Sloop John B 
16. Wouldn't It Be Nice (lead Jeff Foskett)
17. God Only Knows  (dedicated to the victims of 9/11 2001)
18. Heroes and Villains 
19. Good Vibrations 

Encore:
1. Johnny B. Goode   
2. Help Me, Rhonda 
3. Barbara Ann 
4. Surfin' USA 
5. Fun, Fun, Fun 

Encore 2:
1. All Summer Long 

Again, "Mary Had A Little Lamb" was played, but I can't remember where exactly (in the 2nd set)

What was the pub in Glasgow?

I wasn't impressed by the mix during the Gershwin show in Gateshead - felt Brian was too shrill.

That was Boteco Intimo, on 62 Trongate.


Hmm, strange, I thought he sounded much more shrill in Glasgow. From where I was seated in Gateshead the sound (and BW's voice) was great.

Hey Big fella, it was great to meet up with you again, come back to the North East whenever you wish, Maybe when Pet Sounds shop opens its doors again.  Short fat Dave.

Hey Dave ! Yes it was great to see you both again (after 7 years... time flies eh?). Our good friend John P. did invite me (and the wife) to give NE England another visit, so who knows?