Robben Ford Discussion

kohar · Member Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 45 Location: detroit

Last month I sent an e-mail, and called WDET radio in Detroit, suggesting they do an interview. Well, they did it, and I MISSED IT! I was in school, (sob,sob)
The concert was AWESOME!!!
Magic Bag, in Ferndale, MI, just outside Detroit, is an old theater, that’s now used for concerts and movies. The doors opened at 8, but when I arrived at 7:30, people were lined up around the block to get in. I was lucky to get a seat, and people kept coming till the place was full. Those who couldn’t find a seat just stood against the wall.
The warm up band started around 8:30, and just about 9:45 Robben came out.
If I can brag a bit, I’ll say that the Detroit music crowd is the most enthusiastic I’ve ever seen. Every guitarist in Detroit musta been there, as there were as many men as any auto cruise I’ve gone to!!!! Everyone was so excited, and every solo was met with loud applause and various other sound effects.
Here’s the list.
Over My Head
Indianola
The Way You Treated Me
Lovin Cup
Cannonball Shuffle
If I could make you love me, I’d really change
Keep on Runnin’
Homework
Help the Poor
It don’t make sense - Can’t Make Peace
Badge
Chevrolet
During Help the Poor, Bob on Sax, Hilary, drums, and Duane, bass did solos.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Robben looked enthusiastic and happy too!
p.s. Elizabeth. Green shirt with diamonds in Chicago. Red (or Plum colored) shirt for Detroit.
He graciously autographed my CD.
Come back SOON!!!!!

elizabeth · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2004 6:38 pm Post subject: Detroit

Wowwwwwwwwwww! Lucky you!

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Muiricane · Member Joined: 25 Feb 2004 Posts: 19 Location: Michigan

I have to agree with everything kohar said. What a great show!!! I haven't heard to the song after Cannonball Shuffle before, is that the name of it? The solos by the band member were all unbelievable and Robben was Robben of course. Hope he comes back to Detroit soon.

jconstant · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 10:14 am Post subject:

Muiricane · Member Joined: 25 Feb 2004 Posts: 19 Location: Michigan

Thanks for the info, when I wrote out the set list that’s what I was guessing it was from the other info I've read in this forum. I'm thinking this song was in a minor key. It was one of the best songs of the night. All of the songs were excellent. I wish he would've done more songs, but no matter how many he did, I would always wanted more anyway. The show was definitely the best I've seen in quite awhile. This is an awesome place to get additional info about Robben.

JackD · Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2004 6:04 pm Post subject: Detroit Show

I agree. the Detroit show was great. It had been way too long since Robben had been to Detroit. Next time, we need to get him in a bigger and better venue.

kohar · Member Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 45 Location: detroit

Detroit Opera House, or even the State theater would be great venues, or Macomb Center for Performing Arts.