by Rick Lowe
We enjoyed a brief vacation in Vancouver, BC, Canada recently to visit our children (son and daughter-in-law) there and we had the opportunity to see Roger Hodgson live, and we were simply blown away.
Backed by Aaron Macdonald – Saxophones, Harmonica, Keyboards, Backing vocals, Bryan Head – Drums, Kevin Adamson – Keyboards, Backing vocals, and David J Carpenter – Bass, Backing vocals, the music was absolutely incredible.
They played for over two hours and Roger Hodgson seems so personable it was like we were in his living room.
The set list, that varies for each show, included: Take the Long Way Home, School, In Jeopardy, Lovers in the Wind, Hide in Your Shell, Easy Does It / Sister Moonshine, Breakfast in America, London, Lady, C’est le Bon, A Soapbox Opera, The Logical Song, Death and a Zoo, Lord is it Mine, Child of Vision, Fool’s Overture, It’s Raining Again, and Dreamer. The encore included Two of Us and Give a little Bit.
An unforgettable performance. The wind instruments and drumming were exceptional in my view.
Please visit Roger's web site here… and please buy some of his material. I don't think he's ever written a bad song.
Hope you enjoy London from his 1987 release Hai Hai.
Now in North America, have the opportunity to attend one of the moments they will remember throughout their lives.
Roger connects with his audience dramatically, creating happiness and positive side of life.
Return to your music and songs to memorable moments of your life, your youth, and enjoy the voice of the band Supertramp, the sound of the greatest successes of this group, composed and written by Roger, and the musical quality offered by its staging with his large repertoire.
A unique moment, and probably want to see him once again, and again…..
“Roger Hodgson, the essence of your harmony”.
I can only say at least once in That Their life has to Attend a live concert by Roger Hodgson. It is a unique experience, where ‘unify all your best feelings of your heart and your soul.
Roger connects with his audience in an extraordinary manner, creating a magical relationship that few artists achieve the level of today in his live concerts.
Here are other examples of the best of their repertoire available on iTunes.
Now we can enjoy His last great work in iTunes “Live Classics”, the songs Were Recorded In Different Countries of Their live shows, Brazil, Norway, Venezuela, France and Germany. Great Successes That we enjoy in your new Tour 2012 “Breakfast in America”, Which will visit Different country clubs worldwide, do not miss it!
The soul and spirit of Supertramp live, to offer the magic of the original sound of Their songs..
Roger Hodgson returns to the stage with all the force of historical music and energy of all the historical heart. A treat for the senses, enjoy one of the geniuses in the history universal of music.
You can see video examples of songs that Roger shows offer for its live, in their official youtube MrRogerHodgson, and the official´s pages in Facebook, twitter and the web…
http://www.rogerhodgson.com/documents/tour.html
I also saw Roger’s shows in Vancouver and I am still thinking about them. I had tickets for the first night and before the show was over I had purchased tickets for the second night. Seeing him once is not enough. I have never been to a show where there is such warmth and intimacy. You are absolutely right that he makes his audience feel as if they are getting their own private concert. The man is sheer talent and what a voice he has. I could have listened to him for hours more. Each and every song was fantastic. Everyone should see Roger in concert. I promise, you too will be planning for the next time that you will be able to see him. See his facebook page for all tour details – http://www.facebook.com/RogerHodgsonOfficial.
I agree Rick– Roger’s shows are always exceptional & every one leaves a deep mark on me. He still has a strong passion for his music, his distinct voice sounds surprisingly fresher than when he first recorded the songs! From the moment he first steps onto the stage, Roger pulls you in and takes you on a long & wild musical journey. He is so warm and open with the audience, speaking to you like a close friend, not like a luxe rock superstar as we would all expect him to be! Did you know he’s coming back to Canada in November with an orchestra? I’m not missing out on that show! 🙂
Rick, you should check out Roger’s official Facebook page to be part of his fan family & find out about new tour dates before everyone else 🙂
http://www.facebook.com/RogerHodgsonOfficial