To: hix@egroups.com From: Ron Evry Date: 10 Sept 2000 Subject: Dan at the Birchmere Well folks, I just got back from Dan's show at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. It was surprisingly much better than I thought it would be. The new Lickettes were in the groove, singing well, and putting on a well-coordinated act with Dan. The guys in the band were all accomplished musicians, and they swung. They didn't slavishly emulate the old songs, but put their own spin on them, which is fine. Dan was fun to watch, and in good voice. I met the man afterward, and my wife took a picture of us. Meanwhile, here's the song list: Shootin' Straight Chatanooga Choo-Choo Payday Blues Somebody Tell Me the Truth Where's the Money? Strike While It's Hot Wild About My Lovin' Capo On My Brain Hell, I'd Go I Scare Myself (wonderful version -- lots of jammin'...) Instrumental medley: Topsy and Swing 42 The Piano Has Been Drinking The End of a Love Affair I Don't Want Love Encore: Long Comma Viper Milk Shakin Momma Extra Encore: The Buzzard Was their Friend. Great time! Good music! -=-Ron-=-