Deb's Mr. Big Thread.....

[S2M]

Ok, Miss Bigot.....are you still breathing?

Did EM wet your panties?

[timstar78]

I can only imagine how good of a time Deb had. It was an excellent concert. Mr. Big played for just about two hours, and sounded fantastic. They played five songs off the new album and threw in a few songs that haven't been played in a while like "Mercliess" and "Road To Ruin."

Pat Torpey was solid as ever behind the kit. Billy and Paul were sick per usual. And Eric Martin sounded great, and the band's harmonies were very good. Lots of interplay on stage and plenty of smiles to go around.

Eric mentioned this was their first show in the States in 15 years, and joked, "What the fuck were we thinking?"

Also, it was a nice surprise to see that the show was sold out.

Here was the set list:

Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy
Take Cover
Green-Tinted Sixties Mind
Undertow
Alive & Kickin'
Merciless
Just Take My Heart
As Far As I Can See
Price You Gotta Pay
Still Ain't Enough For Me
Stranger In My Life
Wild World
Road To Ruin
A Little Too Loose
Rock And Roll Over
Around The World
Addicted To That Rush
To Be With You
Colorado Bulldog
Baba O'Riley
30 Days In The Hole
Shy Boy

Got a few songs on my iPhone:

Undertow

[SunshineTwilight]

I was supposed to be at this show in LA! Had a ticket but couldn't afford the airfare! That's ok, I'll see them next month at the M3 Festival! ;-p

Hope Deb, Cindi & Wendy had fun! Was expecting a concert call but never got one!

Hopefully Cindi got some video and/or pics for the rest of us to drool over!

[Michigan Girl]

I can only imagine how good of a time Deb had. It was an excellent concert.

Sounds great, Tim ...did you get to meet up w/the other MR people?! I'm green, Deb's not gonna
be able to carry her big head around!!

[Indyjoe]

It was PHENOMENAL!!! Just PHENOMENAL!! I have seen Billy play live a few times and Paul live as well. Never have seen Eric. LOVE each of these musicians and been a fan of Mr. Big and could not wait for this show. Was so looking forward to seeing them and finally seeing Billy and Paul on stage together. Man these four guys are just simply meant to play together.

I'm watching/listening to "Timstar1's" YouTube right now! Thanks for that!

Pam - I wanted to call, but John and I were out to the side in front of Billy and there is no way the call would have come through - it would have been just too loud with my cheap phone!

Deb has to catch a flight, she will be in here soon!

[timstar78]

I can only imagine how good of a time Deb had. It was an excellent concert.

Sounds great, Tim ...did you get to meet up w/the other MR people?! I'm green, Deb's not gonna
be able to carry her big head around!!

I didn't....I should have....

It was really a good concert. Here are a couple of more videos:

"To Be With You"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ea-WD-9g4c

"Alive & Kickin'"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taf0aODG ... er&list=UL

"Merciless"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqYy1FKIPkg

"Just Take My Heart"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBNSckF0cbE

[Michigan Girl]

I can only imagine how good of a time Deb had. It was an excellent concert.

Sounds great, Tim ...did you get to meet up w/the other MR people?! I'm green, Deb's not gonna
be able to carry her big head around!!

I didn't....I should have....

It was really a good concert. Here are a couple of more videos:

"To Be With You"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ea-WD-9g4c

"Alive & Kickin'"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taf0aODG ... er&list=UL

"Merciless"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqYy1FKIPkg

"Just Take My Heart"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBNSckF0cbE

You did a terrific job w/your phone ...good sound, steady hand!!
Geezus, they were awesome, GREAT crowd ...there's going to be no living w/Deb!!
Thanks for taking these, tim!

[Andrew]

Smokin set list.

[Deb]

Smokin set list.

Now I am not a Mr Big hater and am actually looking forward to their show here in LA in 2 months.

Get back to me after that show. They will knock your tits off.

All I can say is thank gawd for duct tape!!! Pardon my french, but you weren't kidding, what a FUC~KING A~MAZ~ING SHOW!!

[Deb]

I can only imagine how good of a time Deb had. It was an excellent concert. Mr. Big played for just about two hours, and sounded fantastic. They played five songs off the new album and threw in a few songs that haven't been played in a while like "Mercliess" and "Road To Ruin."

Pat Torpey was solid as ever behind the kit. Billy and Paul were sick per usual. And Eric Martin sounded great, and the band's harmonies were very good. Lots of interplay on stage and plenty of smiles to go around.

Eric mentioned this was their first show in the States in 15 years, and joked, "What the fuck were we thinking?"

Also, it was a nice surprise to see that the show was sold out.

We were front and center, what a great show, Eric sounded amazing (what the hell was I worried about him singing over PG and BS did you hear that killer long rock scream he let lose with I think it was during Price You Gotta Pay, can't remember) gawd he sounded good! And Billy and Paul, simply unreal!! All the new ones sounded great, loved As Far As I Can See and Around The World too. Just about lost it when they started up Merciless! One of my absolute favorites! LOL I've been posting that request everywhere and anywhere. Thanks for the clips. Some pics.....

[Deb]

Ok, Miss Bigot.....are you still breathing?

Barely! It was every damn bit as good as I knew it was going to be!

I was supposed to be at this show in LA! Had a ticket but couldn't afford the airfare! That's ok, I'll see them next month at the M3 Festival! ;-p

Hope Deb, Cindi & Wendy had fun! Was expecting a concert call but never got one!

Hopefully Cindi got some video and/or pics for the rest of us to drool over! ;-)

I couldn't concert call anybody, I was right in front of Eric's mic.......would have been too loud. Besides I was just soaking it all in, what an awesome show! They are going to kick your ass at M3.

And you know Cindi, she got AMAZING vids as usual. She's such a doll, she says......ok which ones do ya want? She knew to try to get Undertow and Take Cover, and could tell from my totally rockin out to Merciless, she got that one! No idea how she got these clips so steady with such a spaz rockin' out beside her.

Merciless ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMvCfrFHCDE

Take Cover ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYNAxd2JE4E

Undertow (with Sinatra intro) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYNhT_P-kZo

Just Take My Heart ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awB486EqFOM

[Deb]

You did a terrific job w/your phone ...good sound, steady hand!!
Geezus, they were awesome, GREAT crowd ...there's going to be no living w/Deb!!
Thanks for taking these, tim!

Got a surprise for you. Got most of Stranger In My Life. GREAT delivery! Video is pretty clear but I simply CAN NOT stand still at an MB show. So you might get dizzy watching it in some spots, but vocally hella good! I'll upload it tomorrow, have to get some sleep. Got Addicted To That Rush (steller ) and Alive and Kickin too.

[Indyjoe]

And you know Cindi, she got AMAZING vids as usual. She's such a doll, she says......ok which ones do ya want? She knew to try to get Undertow and Take Cover, and could tell from my totally rockin out to Merciless, she got that one! No idea how she got these clips so steady with such a spaz standing beside her.

Merciless ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMvCfrFHCDE

Take Cover ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYNAxd2JE4E

Undertow (with Sinatra intro ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYNhT_P-kZo

Just Take My Heart ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awB486EqFOM

Ahh, yes, thanks, Cindi! I didn't even bring in the camera. We just have some really bad cell pics.

The setlist was killer!

Glad you made it home safe, Deb. Come back soon, we miss you already.

[Andrew]

Better looking hair cut for the boy there

[Melissa]

Just Take My Heart ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awB486EqFOM

I'm sure they didn't play MY song but this is awesome too! I heard TBWY yesterday while getting ready to leave Spring Break vacation and thought of you! Glad you had a fantastic time!!

[Michigan Girl]

You did a terrific job w/your phone ...good sound, steady hand!!
Geezus, they were awesome, GREAT crowd ...there's going to be no living w/Deb!!
Thanks for taking these, tim!

Got a surprise for you. Got most of Stranger In My Life. GREAT delivery! Video is pretty clear but I simply CAN NOT stand still at an MB show. So you might get dizzy watching it in some spots, but vocally hella good! I'll upload it tomorrow, have to get some sleep. Got Addicted To That Rush (steller ) and Alive and Kickin too.

#3, #3, #3 ...
you are the bomb~diggity!!

[Rocker Chic]

I was supposed to be at this show in LA! Had a ticket but couldn't afford the airfare! That's ok, I'll see them next month at the M3 Festival! ;-p

I hear ya, Pam! I just had to sell my M3 tickets (they were Center in Row P, too! ) as I can't afford to go. You'll have to report about all things M3 when you get back, OK?

Debbie

[RocknRoll]

Thanks for the pics and vids!! I really wanted to go to this show, Hopefully, they'll have some Midwest dates soon!!

[SF-Dano]

From the Pics --- Does Gilbert actually where those huge headphones on stage during the concert?

[Behshad]

From the Pics --- Does Gilbert actually where those huge headphones on stage during the concert?

Yep he wears those , cause He doesnt like to hear the audience....

[timstar78]

From the Pics --- Does Gilbert actually where those huge headphones on stage during the concert?

Yes, he does. Paul has suffered some major hearing loss and he wears the headphones live to protect what hearing he has left.

[Renegade79]

And you know Cindi, she got AMAZING vids as usual. She's such a doll, she says......ok which ones do ya want? She knew to try to get Undertow and Take Cover, and could tell from my totally rockin out to Merciless, she got that one! No idea how she got these clips so steady with such a spaz standing beside her.

Merciless ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMvCfrFHCDE

Take Cover ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYNAxd2JE4E

Undertow (with Sinatra intro ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYNhT_P-kZo

Just Take My Heart ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awB486EqFOM

Ahh, yes, thanks, Cindi! I didn't even bring in the camera. We just have some really bad cell pics.

The setlist was killer!

Glad you made it home safe, Deb. Come back soon, we miss you already.

I'm glad you liked the videos. There's no guarantee on pictures. I left the good cameras at home, because in the past we haven't been able to get in with them at HOB for the big shows. Of course this time they didn't even check for cameras! The concert was AWESOME! Eric sounded amazing! I did have to keep Deb tied to the ground though! lol She's already planning the trip for the next Mr. Big concert! lol

Pam, sorry my phone was dead by the time the concert started. We'd spent the day on it coordinating meeting up with Wendy, John and Jill for lunch. Then meeting up with Lisa before the show. I barely got Deb and I checked in on FB before it died.

[SF-Dano]

From the Pics --- Does Gilbert actually where those huge headphones on stage during the concert?

Yes, he does. Paul has suffered some major hearing loss and he wears the headphones live to protect what hearing he has left.

I am all for protecting his hearing, but aren't there more modern, smaller, in ear, cooler looking things he could be using that provide the same (if not better) protection.

[Deb]

And you know Cindi, she got AMAZING vids as usual. She's such a doll, she says......ok which ones do ya want? She knew to try to get Undertow and Take Cover, and could tell from my totally rockin out to Merciless, she got that one! No idea how she got these clips so steady with such a spaz standing beside her.

Merciless ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMvCfrFHCDE

Take Cover ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYNAxd2JE4E

Undertow (with Sinatra intro ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYNhT_P-kZo

Just Take My Heart ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awB486EqFOM

Ahh, yes, thanks, Cindi! I didn't even bring in the camera. We just have some really bad cell pics.

The setlist was killer!

Glad you made it home safe, Deb. Come back soon, we miss you already.

Was great to see you guys again too! All around killer night!

Melly, nope they didn't play Nothing But Love. Have an absolutely killer Addicted To That Rush that I'm uploading though........

[Deb]

You did a terrific job w/your phone ...good sound, steady hand!!
Geezus, they were awesome, GREAT crowd ...there's going to be no living w/Deb!!
Thanks for taking these, tim!

Got a surprise for you. Got most of Stranger In My Life. GREAT delivery! Video is pretty clear but I simply CAN NOT stand still at an MB show. So you might get dizzy watching it in some spots, but vocally hella good! I'll upload it tomorrow, have to get some sleep. Got Addicted To That Rush (steller ) and Alive and Kickin too.

#3, #3, #3 ...
you are the bomb~diggity!!

Here ya go....... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-GlJiceb1s 2:25

The photographer would randomly pop up between me and the stage so you will see a big curly head in the way once in a while.

I think Paul really digs this one too, he mentions it alot in interviews. He walked over and gave E a huge high five when he was done.

[Deb]

Addicted To That Rush

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CR69HafX94

PG and BS are amazing! All 4 of them were having a blast, pretty happy campers. Love how the crowd just goes NUTS around the 4:00 mark.

[Michigan Girl]

Thanks so much, Deb ...they sound incredible!!
We may end up with the whole show here!!

[Deb]

Thanks so much, Deb ...they sound incredible!!
We may end up with the whole show here!!

LOL, there is a bunch from other concert goers up on youtube too, so yeah, probably most of the songs are up. Knew you'd like Stranger, very emotive, poured his heart'n soul into that one.

[timstar78]

Thanks so much, Deb ...they sound incredible!!
We may end up with the whole show here!!

LOL, there is a bunch from other concert goers up on youtube too, so yeah, probably most of the songs are up. Knew you'd like Stranger, very emotive, poured his heart'n soul into that one.

I thought the new tracks came off great live, and "Stranger In My Life" in particular. Deb, did you see Paul give Eric a high-five after that one? Thought that was cool, as if to say, "Great job, Eric..."

[Deb]

Thanks so much, Deb ...they sound incredible!!
We may end up with the whole show here!!

LOL, there is a bunch from other concert goers up on youtube too, so yeah, probably most of the songs are up. Knew you'd like Stranger, very emotive, poured his heart'n soul into that one.

I thought the new tracks came off great live, and "Stranger In My Life" in particular. Deb, did you see Paul give Eric a high-five after that one? Thought that was cool, as if to say, "Great job, Eric..."

Yeah, I think that one is pretty vocally taxing live. Got a little chuckle out of the face he made at me around 2:25 tho but stupid me, I cut it off before PG's huge high-five. Not usually one for capturing vids as you can tell. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-GlJiceb1s

Just uploading Alive and Kicking now. Watching these as I uploaded them, you're right there was lots of smiles going 'round I think the guys were having a blast. That 4:00 mark on the Addicted To That Rush clip I posted when the crowd just goes nuts, the guys were just lovin it and soaking it all in. Great to see, well deserved for these 4!