10 & 11-Setember-2021*
Real World Studios
Box, England
*Broadcast date. Actual recording date possibly April 2021
John's review of livestreams Whether done purposely or not, I think the fact Van/Exile waited through a year’s worth or trial and error by others, wading into the medium of live-streaming in the new way the pandemic sort of bore or demanded: either streaming for free or profit? and what vehicle/platform would one choose to use to distribute the stream? and of utmost importance what kind of cameras/editing and quality could this vehicle/platform provide as an end result?
Well, 100% we know Van has seemingly hit it out of the park in terms of
A. Quality of performance and video stream
B. Balancing the duration and varied set lists versus the costs he is asking of fans (which I guess, like a promoter, is really up to Nugs in the end, or at least more than partially)
It is an absolute hit imho, and what truly intrigues me the most, for Van, or any other musician that may prefer to ease travel burdens or find new ways of connecting with larger horizons of fans, is the ability to put a few gems of songs (or whatever might be ‘unique and special’) into the practice bin for your band in the lead up, while also being able to do multiple takes in the studio on the day, until you achieve the version you prefer to stream of that particular song etc. Van could mine his entire catalogue over many many of these streams as you could imagine... He could use varied themes for each stream as he has been! No matter, Van himself, I would submit, would be the very first to concur, this medium could never replace the live in-person experience of the performing arts, and of course we as Van fans know this intimately.... but, instead of the live band being required to play every tune Van could call out, that is if he happens to be inspired to call in the moment (which I am certain they are most proficient enough to do already!) Van can now sit back with a cup of tea, flip through the pages of Keep’Er Lit, or his LP collection of all genres, and curate such an amazing experience for his fans, while also beautifully documenting this era, and his continued vast capabilities as a songwriter and musician... BIG big hand for the band and Van. -John Leitão Monahan
Setlist (10-September-2021 Livestream)Send You Back
Celtic New Year
Little Village
Laughing & Clowning
Celtic Excavation/Into The Mystic
How Far From God
Magic Time
Symphony Sid
Talk Is Cheap
Three Chords & The Truth
Moondance
Steal My Heart Away
Did Ye Get Healed?
Crazy Love
Setlist (11-September-2021 Livestream)Send You Back
That's Life
Tore Down a la Rimbaud
It Once Was My Life
Spirit Will Provide
In the Afternoon...Sittin' Pretty
Ballerina
A Few Bars Early
Double Agent
It Hurts Me Too
Thank God for the Blues
Jealously
The Long Con
Big Hand For The Band!
Dave Keary (Guitar, Banjo, Bouzouki, Backing Vocals)
Pete Hurley (Bass)
Richard Dunn (Keyboards)
Colin Griffin (Drums)
Teena Lyle (Percussion)
Chris White (Tenor & Baritone Sax)
Matt Holland (Trumpet & Backing Vocals)
Stuarst McIlroy (Piano)
Dana Masters (Vocals, Tambourine)
