John Douglas at Icehouse (11 Oct 2024)
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John Douglas Setlist
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Last night at the Icehouse, in Minneapolis, John Douglas, of the Trashcan Sinatras continued his acoustic tour.
He released an acoustic solo self-titled CD last year, which included new and old songs… and just as the tour was beginning he released a four-track CD EP Still or Sparkling? and reissued the solo CD on vinyl.
Opening for John was New Jersey’s Lily Vakili from Vakili Band; she is a singer-songwriter who sang of love, places and family.
John’s set was a Trashcan Sinatras fan’s dream. He played a sampling of the best songs he brought to the band; “Weightlifting”, “Leave Me Alone”, “Oranges and Apples” (Syd Barrett tribute) and new songs “Maid O’ The Loch” and “My Favorite Dress”. Each came with a story about the meaning or creative spark that led to the song’s creation. John also included Prefab Sprout’s “We Let The Stars Go” and Tom Wait’s “Johnsburg, Illinois”.
I’ve been a fan going back to 1990, when a tape trading friend from Scotland sent me a tape that included a radio session which included a cover of The Beatles’ “Tomorrow Never Knows”. In this show, John, I believe, has a new confidence in his voice that really shines.
John is in Chicago tonight at the Gman Tavern.
October 12 CHICAGO – GMan Tavern*
October 15 TORONTO – The Monarch*
October 16 CLEVELAND – Beachland Tavern*
October 17 COLUMBUS – Natalie’s Grandview*
October 19 BOSTON – City Winery Boston*
October 20 NEW YORK – Cafe Wha?*
October 21 PHILADELPHIA – City Winery Loft*
He released an acoustic solo self-titled CD last year, which included new and old songs… and just as the tour was beginning he released a four-track CD EP Still or Sparkling? and reissued the solo CD on vinyl.
Opening for John was New Jersey’s Lily Vakili from Vakili Band; she is a singer-songwriter who sang of love, places and family.
John’s set was a Trashcan Sinatras fan’s dream. He played a sampling of the best songs he brought to the band; “Weightlifting”, “Leave Me Alone”, “Oranges and Apples” (Syd Barrett tribute) and new songs “Maid O’ The Loch” and “My Favorite Dress”. Each came with a story about the meaning or creative spark that led to the song’s creation. John also included Prefab Sprout’s “We Let The Stars Go” and Tom Wait’s “Johnsburg, Illinois”.
I’ve been a fan going back to 1990, when a tape trading friend from Scotland sent me a tape that included a radio session which included a cover of The Beatles’ “Tomorrow Never Knows”. In this show, John, I believe, has a new confidence in his voice that really shines.
John is in Chicago tonight at the Gman Tavern.
Remaining tour dates:
* with support from Lauren Calve
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