The latest Roger Hodgson tour is as amazing as the artist himself. The artists Roger has surrounded himself with produce the most amazing orchestra music and they are only a small Rock band.
Roger Hodgson saying Hi to the audience.
His band is an assortment of international artists of extraordinary talents. Aaron Macdonald is a Master of many instruments. Saxophones, keyboards, harmonica, and backing vocals and Kevin Adamson on keyboards and Backing Vocals , Bryan Head on Drums and percussion and Bassist David J. Carpenter also was on backing vocals for Roger. Together the music they played of Roger’s was extraordinary.
Roger’s simple stage arrangement and lighting enhanced the music and the performers. It was not just a concert, it was an event to remember forever.
Roger on the grand piano.
I needed a sensitive, mood enhancing experience and Roger provided it. Everyone can have a different experience at an event like this. Mine was almost spiritual. The Logical Song, Fool’s Overture, Lord is it Mine and the opening song, Take The Long way home are some of those mood songs. How many times I needed a relaxing moment and put on one of my vinyl Supertramp albums. It just sent me to the place I needed to go.
Roger gave me a smile and I felt his true generosity and love for his craft at this moment. This was during the song ‘Give a Little Bit’. We were invited to the stage and I was fortunate to get this great picture. I was so moved by this show. His music is the work of true passion. A Loving, caring and sensitive genius !
Another artist to check off my Bucket list. I was so fortunate to have a ticket available the day before the show. Thank-you to all at The River Rock. You see my disability and go out of your way to assist me. Yes, The setlist was another treasure I will keep and gets added to the museum collection.
The show’s finale. So Long Roger, until next time. Take the long way home.
Roger’s Setlist:
Take The Long Way Home
School
In Jeopardy
Lovers In The Wind
Hide In Your Shell
Puppet Dance
Sister Moonshine
Breakfast In America
Lady
Along Came Mary
The Logical Song
Death And A Zoo
If Everyone Was Listening
Child Of Vision
Lord Is It Mine
C’est le Bon / Quietest Moments ( Don’t leave me Now )
Dreamer
Fool’s Overture
ENCORE
Two Of Us
Give a Little Bit