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moe. ‘Take The Skinheads Bowling’ In Chicago

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moe. set the bar extremely high at Thalia Hall in Chicago last night, where the quintet kicked off a three-night run. After opening with a seamless first set, the band had plenty of surprises in store for the rest of the evening.

Guitarists Al Schnier and Chuck Garvey, drummer Vinnie Amico, percussionist Jim Loughlin and bassist Rob Derhak came out of the gates with the familiar pairing of “Jazz Wank” and “Buster.” However, the band made a jaw-dropping turn from the second verse of “Buster” into “Prestige Worldwide” leaving the door open for the future conclusion of “Buster.” The seamless set continued with “Mar-DeMa” and “Billy Goat” within “Brent Black” as well as the old school run of “Defrost” > “Akimbo.”

Derhak was in the spotlight to start the second set on the beloved classic “Johnny Lineup” and more recent favorite “Blue Jeans Pizza.” The former was last played on July 2, 2017. Next, “Montego” found its way into the end of “Brent Black” before Schnier led a “Downward Facing Dog” that resolved in a cover of Pink Floyd’s “Fearless.” moe. ended the frame with “Deep This Time” and a 25-minute “George.” While “Okayalright” began the encore, it was the “Take The Skinheads Bowling” that turned heads and closed out the evening. moe. dusted off the Camper Van Beethoven cover for the first time since January 26, 2010 and just the fourth time this century. Watch a collection of clips from last night’s show as well as audio:

Full Show Audio Taped by Michael Frasca

Defrost

Take The Skinheads Bowling

Brent Black

Blue Jeans Pizza

Fearless

Setlist (via moe. Facebook)

Set One: Jazz Wank > Buster^ > Prestige Worldwide > Mar-DeMa > Brent Black > Billy Goat > Brent Black > Defrost > Akimbo

Set Two: Johnny Lineup#, Blue Jeans Pizza, Montego > Brent Black, Downward Facing Dog > Fearless > Deep This Time >(nh) George

Encore: Okayalright, Take The Skinheads Bowling##

  • # Last Time Played – 7/02/17
  • ## Last Time Played – 1/26/10