Graham Parker & The Figgs
World Cafe Live
Philadelphia, PA
Sunday May 2, 2010

Another fine Master AUD recording from Dime member imageman2005

Lineage: Edirol R09-HR, Sony mic ECM-CS10, center of room >WAV > Wire Tap Studio (for tracking) > Flac level 7

"For over 30 years, Graham Parker has been slinging a signature sound across continents and airwaves that has rightly earned him a spot in the pantheon of truly original and influential figures in rock and roll. Since his early days with his band the Rumour (with whom he has two albums in Rolling StoneÕs ÒTop 100 Albums of All TimeÓ), Graham has coupled punkÕs energy with his deeply rooted love of American R&B, country and soul music. HeÕs got a snotty barroom brawlerÕs rasp and sneer, a soulmanÕs swagger and an ear for indelible hooks and pop songcraft."

http://www.bloodshotrecords.com/artist/graham-parker

Not sure how this rock 'n roll icon has been under my radar for the past 30 years but he certainly has been. Thoroughly enjoyed this set and trust me, you will too. Audience noise is intrusive at times but not to the point that it detracts from the overall enjoyment of this recording. Can't argue w/ the enthusiasm in this instance.

**mp3 samples in the comment section**

running time approx. 104 min.

disc 1

01. Intro
02. Chloroform
03. Turn It Into Hate
04. It's My Party (But I Won't Cry)
05. chat
06. England's Latest Clown
07. chat
08. Hole In The World
09. chat
10. Life Gets Better
11. chat
12. Weather Report
13. chat
14. You're Not Where You Think You Are
15. You Hit The Spot
16. chat
17. My Love's Strong
18. Lincoln Continental
19. applause, chat

disc 2

01. Blue Highways
02. chat
03. Bring Me A Heart Again
04. Intro to >
05. More Questions Than Answers (Johnny Nash)
06. Beancounter w/ band intros
07. Local Boys
08. Local Girls > encore applause
09. White Honey
10. Get Started, Start A Fire
11. First Responder
12. Mercury Poisoning > encore applause
13. chat
14. Wooly Bully (Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs)
15. Soul Shoes

Hopefully will get The Figgs opening set upped soon and maybe some cover art as well. Thanks again to imageman2005 for another winning recording.