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Definitely a fun night with good music. I was disappointed that there was only one set, considering they hadn't reunited in 30 years. Graham was humorous in between songs, putting the crowd in a good mood. They played a wide range of music from different albums.
After 31 years, GP and the Rumour made a triumphant return to NY City in an unusual setting, a former church. performing a total of 21 songs, including 8 or 9 from the new CD, 3 Chords Good. The new songs were much better live than on record. While they don't have the frenetic pace of their 70's shows, they remain one of the most compelling acts you can ever see live. The set list was excellent, but how did they leave out Don't Ask Me Questions, which they performed at many other shows on this tour. They need to return for a 2013 tour, they are one of the greatest bands of all time and they proved it at this show.
Maybe, the best show I've seen in years....maybe ever.
Like walking out of a cold, blustery night into a warm, rocking british pub. Parker hasn't lost a step, in fact he seems more enervated and playing even better than ever. It's great music that travels well, even to this tundra.
Great show. GP still has his voice. They played mostly old faves, and surprising number of really old songs that were not well known. 2 encores. very satisfying. Fillmore still needs to learn how to use a sound board. Sometimes GP gets drowned out or the bass would get louder than everything else.
It was 36 years since I saw GP & the R at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, in 1976, just after Howling Wind and Heat Treatment. It was one of the best concerts I had (or have) ever seen, and last Sunday at the hallowed Fillmore was another one for the ages. They were incredibly tight and having a good time, and such a deep catalog! I was in a happy daze by the end. Make another record and keep touring, boys. You blow away most bands out there.
The band were fantastic especially on the squeezing out sparks songs. The new CD is good but not gough great songs to make it a great evening!reat and so many old songs that would have made the show a classic were not played. Still en
The Graham Parker show with the original Rumor was great. From opening with White Honey and Hotel Chambermaid to closing with Passion is No ordinary Word,(Hey Lord) Don't ask me questions and Soul Shoes the show was riveting. The band did a number of songs from the latest album (I can't name) and quite a few from Squeezing Out Sparks and Up the Down Escalator. Discovering Japan, Don't Bother with the Local Girls and Stupidfaction were gems.The band was as tight and talented as they were 30 years ago, everything sounded so close to the original studio recording it was great. The only thing that wasn't outstanding, personally I would have liked to hear the scathing shot at Mercury Records, Mercury Poisoning, but you cant have everything.
It was ecstasy from beginning to end. Graham Parker commanded the stage like nobody else and the Rumour were in fine form---clearly enjoying the moment. They were tremendous.
Always leary of performers performing at our age. After 1st song awesome.
Incredible to see GP & the Rumor live after 30+ years of only hearing LP's, CD's and MP3's! The band was spot on and Graham's voice was impeccable, flawless. The band was as tight as ever, never missing a beat... the Wilbur theater is a delight to enjoy a concert as well. If you are buying tix, check out the cabaret style seating on the first level- your practically in the artist's lap! My only craw is trying to understand why almost every great classic band that reunites for a tour, designs setlists that only reflect what the artists feel like playing instead of playing all the most popular tunes from their career- they have to know that although we are ardent true fans, and enjoy their album cuts... the people want to hear their hits! Their best and most popular tunes! I felt the crowd was somewhat subdued as he rocked with older tunes- then a flurry of 5-6 tunes from the new album- all great- but the second he broke into the songs from his most popular album, Squeezing Out Sparks- the theater immediately became electrified- as did the band- you could see in their body language! The place went wild- until that part of the set ended- and her reverted back to a couple lesser known tunes to the masses. The crowd sat back down and the energy slowly slipped away. We were treated to a fun final encore- but as a former musician... I would have kept the energy cranking with a crescendo of his best tunes right to the end and blew us out of the water, leaving us with not wanting to end. That to me is how to design a set list and a show. All in all, just to be 20 feet away from the band, and hearing ALMOST all the songs I wanted to hear- it was a real treat and I highly recommend to any dedicated Graham Parker fan, young and OLD! (and boy were there some old folk there- and I'm 54!)
I have seen Graham Parker many times over the years, both as a solo acoustic act, and with his later backing band, The Figgs. I never thought I'd get to see the original Rumour line-up, however, and was very happy to hear they would be releasing a new album with subsequent tour. The band was tight and Graham was obviously enjoying himself, as he and the Rumour chugged through a set filled both with songs from the new album, and classic Graham Parker & The Rumour tracks from the late 70's and early 80's. If you're a fan of Graham's, do not miss this tour!
I've been a fan of this extraordinary songwriter since the 1980's, but had never been to a show. Graham Parker and the Rumour were fabulous! The played a nice mix of songs from the past and from the new album "Three Chords Good," which I bought a couple of weeks ago and highly recommend. The musicianship was top notch. A fun-filled night for sure. The whole place was singing along at times, dancing in the aisles, etc. Graham did a nice job of connecting with the audience and he's a real showman!
I wished that the combo would have done some more of their older better songs. SOme albums, great ones in my estimation, were skirted. Other than that there were several crowd pleasers . again, a band that is reunited should indulge the crowd
I never thought I'd get to see Graham Parker perform with The Rumor, having been too young to see them the first time around, so it was quite a treat to see them all together again. I had seen Graham Parker by himself in the past - the difference this time was that he seemed re-energized by performing with the band again as they blasted through hit after hit (including a handful from their most recent album "Three Chords Good" which is, admittedly, a little lackluster, but were much more powerful live. They could have squeezed in a few more of the hits, but that's a minor sticking point. It really was excellent all around.
It was worth waiting 31 years for Graham Parker and the Rumour to re unite. They played classics from the 70's, 80's and from the new album. Wow can they rock! If anything they are better than they used to be. This was the best gig I have ever been to and hope they tour again one day......soon.
It was great to see GP&R back together. A nice mixture of old and new stuff. I have gone to many concerts but never at this location. It was at the Society for Ethical Culture at 2 West 64th Street. Concert was in an old church. Sound system was great and I would go back there for a show again. I saw GP&R the week before in Tarrytown and this show was better. Basically the same show but encore songs got changed
Great show, venue, could have played more hits, great seats, fun night
The concert was at the NY Society for Ethical Culture. As a performance, GP & The Rumour were great! The band was tight, Parker sang great and they played many of my favorite songs including "Watch The Moon Come Down." They also played several songs from the new album "Three Chords Good." The reason I'm only giving it 4 stars is the venue - hated it. The sound was fairly "cavernous" which took away some of the punch especially where the vocals were concerned. I can only hope that in the future other artists that I like do not play there. Still I would recommend this to a friend with reservations due to the Concert Hall venue.
Tremendous show. It'll be great if he can keep the Rumour on board for a long time; he looked to be having more fun with these guys than he does in his usual solo context (partially because with Schwarz and Belmont around he can occasionally take his guitar off and scoot around like a maniac up there, but mainly because of the obvious camaraderie). They sound tight as hell, and the new songs fit in surprisingly well with the classics. They also picked up a handful of his tunes from the non-Rumour years ("Get Started, Start a Fire" and "I'll Never Play Jacksonville Again"), pleasant surprises both. But what everybody really came to hear is the '70s stuff: "Fools' Gold," "Protection," "Discovering Japan," "Passion Is No Ordinary Word," "Local Girls," etc.; there were plenty of those, and they were exuberant. Of course, if they played everything everybody in that crowd was hoping for, they'd still be playing.
