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Le Bar Bat
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The Photo's are rolling in, so I'm just putting them up. Comments and show reviews will follow
Thanks to Allan, Deb, Margaret, Joyce, Sara, for these Shots
More Photo's to come!!!!!
Comments From Bobby
Over
the past 6 years. " Has it been that long?...I'm leaving!" Who's Next
has performed some memorable shows. What has made the show's so memorable are
the people that attend them.
The people that catch a Who's Next performance seem to be just as passionate
about hearing their beloved WHO song's. As we are to play them.
On October 11th. We performed at La Bar Bat in New York City. The stage was to
small for us. The sound was not very good. What was good was the enthusiasm of
the audience. The audience was generous. Which helped us to plow through some 39
songs. Some of which we'd never played before. 905, Success Story, You Better,
Quiet One, You. These songs we're done in particular, in tribute to that giant
thunderous bass player that has left this earth to soon.
The show was fun. It went by in a flash. Even with us playing over 3 hours. I
thought the boy's did an outstanding job. Billy broke out the Schecter guitar.
At one point, doing so many windmills. I was waiting for his arm to fly off. My
own arm's were tired. I could have used another.
Dave sang his balls off. A lot of songs to be singing! He got parched...ran low
on Canada Dry. Will did a great job. Standing out in particular on the Entwistle
numbers. As for me. Both my arm's cramped up badly. So badly that I could hardly
hold the sticks. Let alone keep a beat. Hit me just around ' Who Are You '.
Stayed with me for the next 5 or so songs. Not fun at all. Other than that, I
just hung out in the back. The rear, the ASS if you will. Pounding away until
Billy tells me to stop.
I'd like to thank you all for coming to see us. It was great to see old friend's
and make some new one's. Your continued support and enthusiasm keeps us going.
A personal, special thanks to IBU profen person! Your Johnny on the spot action
allowed me to finish the show.
If anyone has any questions about what songs you'd most like to hear. You
can contact our web site. Or me personally at bobbyreynolds@rock.com.
Cheer's,
Bobby
Comments From Bill
" Why Should I care...... "
We played here three years ago almost to the exact date. Walking into the Le Bar Bat on Saturday afternoon brought back many memories, some good and some bad. I still don't understand how we fit onto a stage which seems to be the size of my coffee table at home and perform a Who show, but we did.
We worked hard for this one, took on many new songs and at times thought we took on to much. This show was special in so many ways. Meeting new friends and old, playing with other great lads who also do what we do. I know there was talk of competition between tribute bands, and other shit that goes along with that. My whole take on it is that I have total respect for anyone or any band that gets up on stage trying to pull off "The Who." Barry and Chris from The Wholigans were fucking amazing along with Stoney and Clint from the Quads. I consider us all one big family paying tribute to the greatest rock- n- roll band in the world.
My thoughts on the show, fair at best. I couldn't hear anything just a pile of mud. I wasn't enjoying myself until the second set. I must say it was a bit nerve racking to perform in front of such die hard fans. Many of you flew in hundreds and thousands of miles for this weekend. I understand for those who left to see The Kids Are Alright, for the ones who stayed, cheers we all had fun. Performing in front of Dougal and Irish Jack was mind blowing. Having Irish Jack on his knees bowing to us at the end is a memory I will never forget.
I think the best part of the night was hanging afterwards at the Irish Pub drinking like 47 beers and talking shit with everybody. That was the best, I will never forget and I wish we can do it again!!!!
So Why should I care ? well I do care. I care about our Who friends and family. I met a lot of great people who share the same sickness as I do. It's either you get it or you don't....
"We lost a few, but we gained a few, You can't understand what I'm saying can you" P.T
Bill
Thanks Barry & Chris from the Wholigans, and also Clint and Stoney From the Quads
Irish Pub after show party
Lisa Barry & Chris Dave Margaret & Barry Sara & Bill Chris & Bill
Dear
Bobby,
Please forgive the delay in getting back to you. I
have inundated with addresses and the like since
coming back from New York so it is only now that I'm
getting back to you. It was a great pleasure for me to
meet you and indeed see and hear Who's Next, please
tell the boys that as someone who has know the Who for
the past 41 years I was VERY impressed. What a
fantastic show you guys put on, I was proud to know
that a human hurricane called the Who can be so
loyally immitated. Well done and thanks for your great
efforts to maintain the history of the 'only band
that ever mattered'. If you mail me your full postal
address I will mail you on a little surprise you may
not have come across before. Thank you for your kind
comments Bobby and keep up the good work.
with best wishes
Irish Jack
WHO'S NEXT
by Adam Williams
PopMatters Music Critic
The world of cover bands is indeed a confusing one. Sprouting from the seedling of the first Elvis impersonator, poseurs and wannabes stand side by side with talented groups, all paying tribute to their respective musical heroes. Zeppelin, KISS, Floyd, even Bon Jovi imitators exist en masse on the regular club circuit, attracting fans with promises of recreating the real thing. Some acts look the part, others sound the part, some do both, while others do neither. With a litany of contenders and pretenders to sort through, it is rare to encounter an act that has successfully found the perfect balance of style and substance; Who's Next is such a band.
Taking the stage on the second night of Wholapalooza II (a phenomenal weekend gathering of fans, friends and sundry Who aficionados in NYC), Who's Next dazzled with a three-hour set of favorites and forgotten classics. Led by guitarist Bill Canell, the group has crafted an impressive performance blueprint: Play faithful renditions of Who songs while incorporating a video backdrop of vintage concert footage, thereby creating an atmosphere even the most discerning Who purist would smile at. The key to Who's Next' success, aside from expert musicianship, is that the visual aesthetic is not overdone. Of course there are period costumes and clothing, as well as a sizable collection of vintage guitars changed throughout the set. There are plenty of jumps and windmills too, but Canell and Company are setting a tone, rather than trying to actually be the Who.
Saturday's twin set show was comprised of over three dozen songs, running the gambit from early singles and arena behemoths, to healthy doses of material from Tommy and Quadrophenia. From the opening chords of "Can't Explain" through the rousing climax of "Long Live Rock", Le Bar Bat was transformed into Who-Heaven, with an SRO crowd singing and dancing the night away.
Was it a treat to get impeccable renditions of "Pinball Wizard" and "Who Are You"? Absolutely, but it was even better to hear less popular gems like "Water" and "So Sad About Us". Let's not forget the impressive block of material played in honor of the late, great John Entwistle: "Heaven and Hell", "The Real Me", "Success Story", "905", "Trick of the Light", "My Wife", and of course, "Boris the Spider".
What makes Who's Next so special? It's actually quite simple: Who's Next is not merely a cover band, but rather a sophisticated musical celebration done tastefully and with the utmost love and respect. Appealing to both the ear and the eye, the group does a magnificent job of revisiting the expansive Who catalogue, as Wholapalooza celebrants could attest.
But there is one other aspect of Who's Next that sets it apart from other tribute acts: the band's continued support for the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Foundation. Long a favorite charity of Pete Townshend, et al, Nordoff-Robbins receives proceeds from each Who's Next performance. Canell believes it is his way of supporting a worthy cause while continuing to honor the musical legacy of The Who.
Talent and generosity? Who's Next proves that the kids are quite alright.
— 11 November 2003
SO
SAD ABOUT US
BABY
DON’T YOU DO IT
HEAVEN
AND HELL
WATER
OVERTURE
SPARKS
PINBALL
I’M
FREE
SEE ME FEEL ME
Set 2
SUBSTITUTE
MY
WIFE
BABA
YOU
DREAMING
FROM THE WAIST
REAL
ME
5:15
DROWNED
BEHIND
BLUE EYES
WHO
ARE YOU
WON’T GET FOOLED
9:05
YOU
BETTER YOU BET
SEEKER
BARGAIN
PUNK
& GODFATHER
SUMMER
TIME BLUES -THE QUADS W/ Chris From Wholigans
MAGIC
BUS - WHOLIGANS w/ Stoney From Quads
NAKED
EYE
GENERATION
/ SEE ME FEEL ME
LONG
LIVE ROCK - All Star Jam (Everyone)
