The Rolling Stones play their first night at the Philadelphia Wells Fargo Center tonight, with special guests Brad Paisley and Mick Taylor!
This will be the last show I can follow before I head out to California on business. I hope everyone has a great time!! :keithpunky

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Here is the song vote for tonite:

http://www.rollingstones.com/2013/06/16/philly-song-vote-what-do-you-want-the-stones-to-play-at-the-wells-fargo-center/

Dead Flowers *
If You Can't Rock Me
No Expectations *
Street Fighting Man
You Got Me Rocking

Who is going tonite???

* Possibilities for a Brad Paisley  duet IMO

============================================

Showtime 9:02pm

1) GOMC
2) IORR
3) PIB
4) GS

Philly trivia...last song debut in Philly...Rain Fall Down...10/10/2005

5) Wild Horses
6) Dead Flowers w/ Brad Paisley (Fan Vote...see rmk above)
7) ER
8) D&G
9) OMS

Tour Trivia...last time D&G and OMS were played back to back : BOS 6/14/2013

10) HTW
+++++++ Band Introductions+++++++

11) YGTS (Keith jokes about who is older...Philly or him - it's Philly's Birthday or something like that today)
12) BTMMR

13) Midnight Rambler w/ MT
14) MY...more like we Miss You Mick Taylor
15) SM
16) TD
      === They are short one song by tour history...a surprise ahead, perhaps??===
17) BS
18) SFTD

============================
Will they come out for an encore??????
============================

19) YCAGWYW (...ain't it da truth?) w/ The Crossing Choir
20) JJF  (last chance guys to do something special...and the survey says...: )

21) Satisfaction

SURPRISE!!! We played one less song than usual!!!

Good Night folks...get home safe...

Gonna miss you for Philly #2 and my painful absents in DC will be unbearable :-( :-(...so sorry I won't be meeting all of you there in my hometown!!

I'll be there!

Steel Wheels wrote on Jun 18^th, 2013 at 10:02am:

I'll be there!

Will you be dressed?

What am I getting dressed for??? HAHA!

rumour has it they will play Down in the Hole.

They were due to arrive at the arena at 11AM.

What's going on??

Rehearsals I guess.  I just checked out the Wells Fargo Center's Twitter feed. They have a pic of the stage going together.

Where are the updates from "The Gang".
Damn it, it's game day!

I'll arrive in Philly in 45 minutes.
I promise updates, with help from LJ. 

Thank you SV...

Steel Wheels wrote on Jun 18^th, 2013 at 11:55am:

They were due to arrive at the arena at 11AM.

Hell, there's more to puttin' on a show than just showing up & play!  :wtf1

I could go for a cheese steak.

I'll be in touch with the beautiful Lady Jane via text tonight for reports from inside the show.

I still can't post pics here. I have two from yesterday outside the Wells Fargo Center.

I predict an incredible show.

When I hear Keef hit the first riff, I will be in heaven. I'm going to hear him riff out on some open G rockers. YES!

I'll be on the outside looking in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Some Guy wrote on Jun 18^th, 2013 at 12:23pm:

I could go for a cheese steak.

I COULD TOO, BUT I DONT WANNA SHIT LIQUID TONIGHT!

This just in from The Glimmer Twins:

"If the rain doesn't let up tonight's show will be in the Victory Beer Hall at Xfinity Live"

Show at 6.

I WISH IT WAS 1989 OR 2002.I WOULD ALREADY BE DRINKING IN THE PARKING LOT.

" rumour has it they will play Down in the Hole. "


Me Arse   ....................

Rumour has it the band is going to play " Winter "  &  " Angie "   .


http://a3.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/97/e9137cab1a0343eca122603a00320813/l.jpg !!!!!!


" Hit Me Ronnie !!!!!  "


'kins ™

PERKS- Pats or Genos?

PATS..
BUT THEN IVE NEVER HAD GENO'S

PERKS, I can't quote or post pictures. I can't believe we changed boards mid tour?

Some Guy wrote on Jun 18^th, 2013 at 1:35pm:

PERKS, I can't quote or post pictures. I can't believe we changed boards mid tour?

You post pictures the same way you did before.

Use img, link and /img

And the quote button is on the top right of your post:
Alert Moderator, Mark & Quote, Quote.

LJ, I have been turned into the new jb.

Some Guy wrote on Jun 18^th, 2013 at 1:42pm:

LJ, I have been turned into the new jb.

Why do you think I'm so good at explaining things.
Been helping him for years!!! :nooslajaleisk

Ok everyone...I'm getting ready to head out and see what the evening will bring. LJ - I'll be in touch! The last time I saw this band I was with you and Mary in Atlantic City.

Remember how awesome that evening was?

Where's Nanky and dem?

Steel Wheels wrote on Jun 18^th, 2013 at 1:56pm:

Ok everyone...I'm getting ready to head out and see what the evening will bring. LJ - I'll be in touch! The last time I saw this band I was with you and Mary in Atlantic City. Remember how awesome that evening was?

I remember.
Don't think I didn't think about that walking into the United Center. :(

SV has found the Beer Hall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Atta girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bernie is the "Keith" of the Glimmer Twins. A great guy and a hell of a guitar player. Not too hard on the eyes either. He has been following Mary's story on FB and asked if he could wear a button in her honor during their performance tonight. SV has delivered the button. Gold Rings on Both of you.

Joey wrote on Jun 18^th, 2013 at 2:41pm:

" I can't believe we changed boards mid tour ? " My thoughts EXACTLY Some Guy

Joey, other boards are questioning our leadership.

Here we go:

RO'ers are starting to find each other!!

SV and Nanky
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/LadyJane1/Friends/20130618_161026_resized.jpg

Nankpickle is baked.

Where's PERKS?

SweetVirginia's travel agent is doing well.

Just got home...finding 36 pre-show posts was a VERY nice surprise considering the last few shows.

So...we have our spies on the inside...SV...Nanky...Bitch...TomL?...Steel Wheels...Bill Perks...others??? Some Guy...can't tell your status...

Lady Jane manning the texts for up to the minute commentary...

Yours Truly on the Twitter feed/FM Setlist/blog reports monitoring and info updates on the first page...along with my very unappreciated comments and sarcasm...

and to the person who EMAILED me to complain about the setlist threads I start...and why I should feel like the "Stones in Toronto, Boston, Philly, DC" threads should be sufficient......my reply:

WTF???

Next time tell me your RO name so I can tell you directly what an ass you are...

Nanky and the Missus

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any special guest announced yet?.....Taylor Swift has been accounted for so no risk there.

TomL, Blinded, Nanky.

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I never knew Bernanky was a Stones fan...interesting

That last photo has "I'll not be in to the office tomorrow" written all over it.

"Some Guy...can't tell your status..."

“financially dissatisfied, sexually satisfied, philosophically trying.”

SV and Bitch

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/LadyJane1/2013-06-18173009_resized.png

THEY ARE RO'ERS AMONGST ABOUT 250 SHIDOOBEES!!! THIS IS HEADER MATERIAL

gimmekeef wrote on Jun 18^th, 2013 at 5:14pm:

any special guest announced yet?.....Taylor Swift has been accounted for so no risk there.

See first post...

Brad Paisley was announced a few days ago...some country star that falls in love with lesbians...but who hasn't, right?

I've done a little homework and Paisley is supposedly one of THE best guitarist on the Country scene. I think we are going to be pleasantly surprised.

you'll get Brad Paisley and like it.

Steel Wheels random tix has him in the last row of the arena, but he says the view is great!!!

Bernie of the Glimmer Twins paying homage to our Mary. Thank you so much Bernie.

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LadyJane wrote on Jun 18^th, 2013 at 6:05pm:

Steel Wheels random tix has him in the last row of the arena, but he says the view is great!!!

Best view of what?  The rafters and catwalks???

I have no doubt he will enjoy the show more ways  than 95% of the audience...

Clearly Nanky has completely gone over the edge of sanity.
Mindy, jaggergirl and Shidoobee's ExiledInMedina

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TomL and SV

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Per text from SW, "Pic people look like bankers. Real fans are in the upper decks".

Nanky and Tom..they are well done for sure!!! :willya :willya

It's less than 30 minutes to show time at Philly 1.

For those about to rock, we salute you!!

Philly 2 and DC are in my sights. 2 days and counting.

Rick

Ronny: We are heading to the stage...HELLO PHILLY!!!

Me: I am hoping for a few end of tour surprises...GL guys!!!

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Steel Wheels???

Priceless pictures!! Thanks LadyJane and SweetVirgunia

Blinded!! She's so cool, we attended the second show in Buenos Aires back in February 2006, she, tatters and friends joined the Rocks Off hispanic community there, not just the pre and post parties but a beggars banquet

Please someone there say hi to Blinded

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Jun 18^th, 2013 at 8:21pm:

Priceless pictures!! Thanks LadyJane and SweetVirgunia Blinded!! She's so cool, we attended the second show in Buenos Aires back in February 2006, she, tatters and friends joined the Rocks Off hispanic community there, not just the pre and post parties but a beggars banquet Please someone there say hi to Blinded

Of course Voo.
I will see MaryEllen next weekend.
She is a TRUE fan and has become a good friend of mine.
She ALWAYS speaks well of you and says you are one crazy bastardo!!

Paint It, Black; Gimme Shelter; Wild Flowers; Dead Horses... rather a life & death vibe. Thank gawd for Rescu'.

WaiteringOnAFiend wrote on Jun 18^th, 2013 at 8:43pm:

Paint It, Black; Gimme Shelter; Wild Flowers; Dead Horses... rather a life & death vibe. Thank gawd for Rescu'.

Did you see what he did?!?  OMG...LOL...TFF...

It seems...the real party, once again, was/will be at the pre/post show gatherings...Still wish i could be there though...

One ditty shamefully excised tonight? Could have done with a banging-like-an-outside-dunny-door-in-a-gale tune between Wild Hearses and Deaf Flowers, shirley?

I can't wait to hear Dead Flowers with Paisley. Should sound great.

They are on cruise control and it kinda sucks at this point.  It's a stale evening minus the guests, worse when it's a shitty guest, and I found myself waiting around for Mick Taylor all evening rather than enjoying the war horse parade. 

Nothing about this tour was well thought out.  The prices are too high, people really DO want to see Mick Taylor and he's stowed away for most of the show, and we have ER, MY, and the 2 new turds taking up setlist spots. 

Bummer...

wiseblood wrote on Jun 18^th, 2013 at 10:06pm:

They are on cruise control and it kinda sucks at this point.  It's a stale evening minus the guests, worse when it's a shitty guest, and I found myself waiting around for Mick Taylor all evening rather than enjoying the war horse parade.  Nothing about this tour was well thought out.  The prices are too high, people really DO want to see Mick Taylor and he's stowed away for most of the show, and we have ER, MY, and the 2 new turds taking up setlist spots.  Bummer...

YEP! Except for the part of ER...IMO...all you say is true...I still post the setlist as if there is a glimmer of hope for a real surprise...I could just post the whole damn thing after Keith's set...go to bed and know I was right...it is like you are paying hard earned cash to see what might happen for songs 5-7...and to see if CYHMK might break out from the closet.

I would have loved to see the SMU spot as a rotating 80s-90s-00s spot (minus ABB stuff)...they could even do that for the "2 new turds"...ce la vie

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Just a theory, Wiseb', but maybe it's the presence of MT that, to a fair degree - and being secretly sentimental sausages - has made them explore/home in on/concentrate quite a lot on the 1969-ish/post-Brian song-vibe. Maybe if Bill W had been in tow they would have sprung more '70s and '80s stuff. Anyway... we can all quibble. I'm still waiting for 'Hey Negrita', 'Might As Well Read Proust', 'High Wire' and 'Too Much Blud' (and 'Rice Krispies' for good measure).

Paranoid Android wrote on Jun 18^th, 2013 at 10:26pm:

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So, basically, it's the LA 1 setlist with two whole tunes missing (The Last Time and Factory Girl), and the guest played on Dead Flowers instead of Respectable. Oh, and Keith's set in Philly swapped YGTS for Happy.

I hope Philly 2 is a little more creative...

Paranoid Android wrote on Jun 18^th, 2013 at 8:45pm:

WaiteringOnAFiend wrote on Jun 18th, 2013 at 8:43pm: Paint It, Black; Gimme Shelter; Wild Flowers; Dead Horses... rather a life & death vibe. Thank gawd for Rescu'. Did you see what he did?!?  OMG...LOL...TFF... ...

That bastard is too clever by half. We are not worthy........He really should take his talents to IORR. :interestingstuffronnie

Shattered Stone wrote on Jun 18^th, 2013 at 10:42pm:

So, basically, it's the LA 1 setlist with two whole tunes missing (The Last Time and Factory Girl), and the guest played on Dead Flowers instead of Respectable. Oh, and Keith's set in Philly swapped YGTS for Happy. I hope Philly 2 is a little more creative...

I thought it was basically the Vegas setlist with a bit of Anaheim and San Jose mixed in, myself...and the guest , a quasi-country singer, just happen to sing on the clever audience pick, a quasi-country tune just like the  Vegas vote

Bloomin' aida, SweetieCharmedLife... you got it infamy?

Purgatory is it? Hard labour (and Mr Big) for me?

All regards and goo' night, darlin'.

I wonder if they will be down to 20 songs by tour's end :nanker

It's utter bollocks that Mick Taylor hasn't played on Dead Flowers but this sounded pretty good and some great guitar by Brad Paisley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NacPFgkFQ2Y

LadyJane wrote on Jun 18^th, 2013 at 6:06pm:

Bernie of the Glimmer Twins paying homage to our Mary. Thank you so much Bernie. http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/LadyJane1/3e772ca6-dfa2-4c37-a84b-ea9aa1109dd4.jpg

What a nice gesture. She'd get a huge kick out of that!

Paranoid Android wrote on Jun 18^th, 2013 at 9:56am:

The Rolling Stones play their first night at the Philadelphia Wells Fargo Center tonight, with special guests Brad Paisley and Mick Taylor! This will be the last show I can follow before I head out to California on business. I hope everyone has a great time!! :keithpunky http://media-cache-ak2.pinimg.com/550x/51/b5/c4/51b5c4d301012e898c5c3b181d610f19.jpg Here is the song vote for tonite: http://www.rollingstones.com/2013/06/16/philly-song-vote-what-do-you-want-the-stones-to-play-at-the-wells-fargo-center/ Dead Flowers * If You Can't Rock Me No Expectations * Street Fighting Man You Got Me Rocking Who is going tonite??? * Possibilities for a Brad Paisley  duet IMO ============================================ Showtime 9:02pm 1) GOMC 2) IORR 3) PIB 4) GS Philly trivia...last song debut in Philly...Rain Fall Down...10/10/2005 5) Wild Horses 6) Dead Flowers w/ Brad Paisley (Fan Vote...see rmk above) 7) ER 8) D&G 9) OMS Tour Trivia...last time D&G and OMS were played back to back : BOS 6/14/2013 10) HTW +++++++ Band Introductions+++++++ 11) YGTS (Keith jokes about who is older...Philly or him - it's Philly's Birthday or something like that today) 12) BTMMR 13) Midnight Rambler w/ MT 14) MY...more like we Miss You Mick Taylor 15) SM 16) TD       === They are short one song by tour history...a surprise ahead, perhaps??=== 17) BS 18) SFTD ============================ Will they come out for an encore?????? ============================ 19) YCAGWYW (...ain't it da truth?) w/ The Crossing Choir 20) JJF  (last chance guys to do something special...and the survey says...: ) 21) Satisfaction SURPRISE!!! We played one less song than usual!!! Good Night folks...get home safe... Gonna miss you for Philly #2 and my painful absents in DC will be unbearable :-( :-(...so sorry I won't be meeting all of you there in my hometown!!

Many thanks for doing this. I laughed out loud at the 'Tour Trivia' comment.

Trimming the non-warhorse fat off the setlist for the upcoming festival shows it seems. The only real variables for the recent shows have been the three songs that follow Gimme Shelter. Now that's down to two songs. When they start reducing the number of songs they perform, its always the non warhorse section in the first half that gets chopped.

We'll probably be down to about 19 by Hyde Park.

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I hope you'd a great night with them! Good traclist. but the encores are always the usually.  Now the songs look always to be almost the same of every show. I still got my doubts, honestly on the 2 'new songs'  .. Maybe I'd never lsiten to them well. Giving them another chance.
Then are they going in Ca?  Such great to can see them again on stage. Whether I can't be there, well is the same. Just hope you whose went at the gig had enjoyed it.  :waka-jawaka

OK, SO I'VE BEEN THE BIGGEST NITPICKING CRITIC OF THIS BAND AND I'D LIKE TO STATE THE FOLLOWING.
THEY BLEW DOORS OFF LAST NIGHT.
I GOT LUCKY AS HELL TO GET $85 SECTION 114 TICKETS.
18TH SHOW AND IVE NEVER HAD BETTER SEATS.
CROWD WAS GREAT ALL NIGHT.
GOT TO MEET STEEL WHEELS,BITCH, & SWEET VIRGINIA AND GET A MARY BUTTON.
THE SHOW WAS LONG ENOUGH.
I'VE GOT TO GO REST.
GOTTA DO IT AGAIN FRIDAY.

Going to withhold playing "Monday morning Quarterback" until I hear from
SV, Steel Wheels, Nanky, Perks and TomL.

Looking at the setlist overall, I'm still sitting pretty with Chicago II under my belt.

BILL PERKS wrote on Jun 19^th, 2013 at 5:30am:

OK, SO I'VE BEEN THE BIGGEST NITPICKING CRITIC OF THIS BAND AND I'D LIKE TO STATE THE FOLLOWING. THEY BLEW DOORS OFF LAST NIGHT. I GOT LUCKY AS HELL TO GET $85 SECTION 114 TICKETS. 18TH SHOW AND IVE NEVER HAD BETTER SEATS. CROWD WAS GREAT ALL NIGHT. GOT TO MEET STEEL WHEELS,BITCH, & SWEET VIRGINIA AND GET A MARY BUTTON. THE SHOW WAS LONG ENOUGH. I'VE GOT TO GO REST. GOTTA DO IT AGAIN FRIDAY.

I rest my case!!!!!!!!! :nicetits

WaiteringOnAFiend wrote on Jun 18^th, 2013 at 10:32pm:

Just a theory, Wiseb', but maybe it's the presence of MT that, to a fair degree - and being secretly sentimental sausages - has made them explore/home in on/concentrate quite a lot on the 1969-ish/post-Brian song-vibe. Maybe if Bill W had been in tow they would have sprung more '70s and '80s stuff. Anyway... we can all quibble. I'm still waiting for 'Hey Negrita', 'Might As Well Read Proust', 'High Wire' and 'Too Much Blud' (and 'Rice Krispies' for good measure).

You're really sitting around waiting for those?  We can't even get songs off more popular albums/singles.  Don't hold your breath - with these guys your face will REALLY turn blue.

And my other nitpicky thing about these guys is this:  I walked out of Boston 2 having thought for the entire evening that I'm happy my ticket didn't cost me more than $100.  I would have felt super ripped off.  I can't believe people paid a ton of money to see this show.  They still haven't beaten (in this post 1989/modern era) the Licks tour setlists. 

The war horses march on...

My question for you wiseblood.

Why did you bother going to another show when you didn't care for Boston??

You are certainly entitled to your opinion, but the show I saw in Chicago on 05/31 was WELL WORTH the 600.00 price of admission.

Yeah, I'm with LJ here; the war horses might sound tired from a distance.  But that is NOT the case in person.  This band is still kicking Major Ass!

I had a great time meeting fellow Rocks Off members before going inside the venue to witness the greatest musical act of all time. We really are the best board with the best fans. Everyone was super nice and I couldn't have asked for a better pre-concert gathering.

The MIGHTY ROLLING STONES burned the house down to the ground with blistering Fender and Gibson firepower, Mick was 4 times the showman he usually is, and Charlie Watts POUNDED the hell out of that drum kit.

It was the finest musical performance I have ever seen, and my nosebleed tickets turned out to be the best seats in the house as I was able to dance dance dance the entire night.

The Stones proved yet again that they are the best. The title is theirs and there will never be a threat to the crown.

Notes about the show: Mick's guitar had problems during Doom and Gloom. Brad's vintage Telecaster sounded sweet! Mr. Jones' bass playing is superb. People moved away from my section when I started to dance. Oh well!

I'm with Perks. The nitpicking—and, oh, I'm a nitpicker—only makes sense when you're staring at a computer screen. ... The drive from D.C. took me four freakin' hours, but I made it in time, rendezvoused with the great Left Shoe Shuffle, and self-upgraded:) our lotto tickets to the 111 section.

Great show. Paisley was a highlight. Believe it.

Home by 2:30. Wiped.

I love war horses live, I can't imagine how frustated will be to me to attend a show without SFTD!!!

Review and pictures at http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inthemix/Rolling-Stones-Setlist-.html

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Yep, everyone is entitled to their opinion, even if it is wrong. 

I don't even know how many shows I have been to but last night's was amazing.

Early on Mick asked how everyone was doing, and he mumbled something like "I'm doing pretty well myself tonight"  and he REALLY was.  He put on a show like I have never seen from him --he was full of piss and vinegar and was really into the Philly crowd (which was exceptionally into this show and very interactive).  It was contagious - the whole band got into it.  At one point, I believe during Sympathy, Mick came down the left side of that tongue and I really don't think his feet touched the stage -- he was floating!   

A couple of days ago someone said Mick looked tuckered out.
Well, he got some rest -- holy shit that guy is just absolutely amazing.  Stunning.

If anyone got tired, I thought that Keith looked tired by the end.  But his playing was dead-on -- aside from a few guitar issues here and there, his sound was full, crisp and clean, contrary to what others had said about Keith's tone.  Sounded good to hear our hero just cranking because for me, the hook that got me in the first place was that Keith guitar.

Most improved player is Ronnie Wood.  Thank god he got his shit in a pile since ABB, because his playing has really filled out their sound.  Played the B-bender a lot last night and it sounded fucking great.  Gotta get me one of those -- they look like fun.

Charlie - really!  That fucker can sure make some noise!  During Sympathy and Start Me Up, Jesus I am shocked he didn't bust through those drums.

Mick Taylor -- naturally could have seen more of him, but just seeing him was amazing.  He is having the time of his life -- you can just see it.  Howe can he not miss that!

Paisley was great and Dead Flowers got a nice extra guitar solo from him.  It was delightful.  Nice to see a guest in proper attire too (the Stones shirt, not the cowboy hat (goober))!

I won't give a song-by-song.  The setlist was shorter and not particularly creative, but seriously it really did not matter.  After a 7-year hiatus, it is great to be sore, hoarse, and 3 pounds lighter than I was yesterday.

Was great seeing everyone and nice meeting a few new folk.
SV - nice to finally meet you -- cannot wait to see your pics.

I saw so many faces, I cannot even remember y'all.  See many of you in DC!

The rain kinda screwed the pre-party plans up, and somehow we got separated from the rest of the RO crew which is unfortunate.  I did get to Xfinity, but it was so packed and I ended up outside by the firepit.  Ran into Dawn -- she's so sweet!

And when I say rain.  Wow....just as I was coming into Philly, the skies opened up and it poured for a solid 20 minutes.  Traffic was at a near stand-still.  I got off exit 17 and it was flooded.  Thank god I had the 4-wheel - they closed it down right behind me.   

Saw Moongoddess back at the hotel just as I was getting to ready leave.  Sorry it was such a short chat, but thank you for the kind words and prayers -- your thinking of me was touching.

Worth all the bucks I paid, and truly one of the best shows I have ever seen.

Thanks Nanky!

One thing I forgot to mention -- the Mary pins.

I donned mine at the hotel bar and throughout the night at the hotel, XFinity and the show, I had a bunch of people ask me about it!

When I explained it, one woman was just blown away at how great she must have been to have her friends make pins and all wear them for the tour.

All I said was "you have no idea"

Eric said:

"That last photo has "I'll not be in to the office tomorrow" written all over it."

You know it man.
Sitting at the dinning room table wondering when the hearing comes back!

Sorry - another thing -- I feel like Columbo...

At the end of Satisfaction, Charlie decided he wasn't done.
He sat there and tapped out a little rock and roll, and Mick Taylor....who also wasn't done, just started jamming.  Keith and Ronnie came back over to join but it was just a quick little improv (the missing song maybe?) -- cool as hell -- I got the feeling this was not a normal occurence?

Brad Paisley is the real deal...best guest so far...they probably should've had him rip HTW as well.

Good job Stones.

Did Keith ignore Brad?

A stage full of Telecasters and the world is watching...

THEY WERE HAVING A BLAST LAST NIGHT.
THE PLACE WAS PACKED AND RAUCOUS AND THEY FED OFF IT.
RONNIE'S PLAYING HAS GIVEN THE BAND SUCH A KICK IN THE ASS.
KEITH IS BETTER,BUT HE SHOULD JUST STOP TRYING TO TO DO SOLO'S.
THEY ARENT DONE AFTER ENGLAND SHOWS.
NOT WHEN THEY CAN PLAY THIS WELL.

Couldn't agree more.

They would be foolish to stop -- obviously they cannot play with the vim and vigor of...well...50-year olds. 

But their playing is really as solid as ever.
And if Keith stood still to play a solo, it would probably sound better...but he loves just walking around and taking in the crowd.  Can't say as I blame him -- that tongue stage really allows the band to connect with the audience.

During Start Me Up, Ronnie was running around the thing like a kid who just stole liquor!  He was really on last night.

Steel Wheels wrote on Jun 19^th, 2013 at 7:11am:

People moved away from my section when I started to dance.

Well, if you weren't wearing pants....... :blankfriggingstare1

nankerphelge wrote on Jun 19^th, 2013 at 9:14am:

One thing I forgot to mention -- the Mary pins. I donned mine at the hotel bar and throughout the night at the hotel, XFinity and the show, I had a bunch of people ask me about it! When I explained it, one woman was just blown away at how great she must have been to have her friends make pins and all wear them for the tour. All I said was "you have no idea"

Thanks to EVERYONE for wearing them.
Thanks to SV and Fabio for making them happen.

All throughout her struggle, "we" often used "the next Tour" when her will to fight was running out. "Hang on Mary; the Stones aren't done. You can't give up".

So nice to see that image in so many photos.

Gold Rings on Ya!!!

Add possibly THE best recording of the whole tour and you got a great show...even if you were shorted one song!:)

http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=454558

Seriously! 

We all have our dream set lists, and at this point, I have heard so many songs, I rarely hear any new ones.

And it is easy to get caught up on that and miss the impact of the show as a whole. 

Questions like how did the show fit together, was there a good tightness between the band, and energy between the band and crowd. 

When it clicks, it is noticeable and last night it was just amazing how well it clicked!!!  In fact, the more I think about it, the more I realize the show had a real twangy feel for much of the night -- and it held together nicely.  Wild Horses, Dead Flowers -- worked in nicely with other twang ass shit like You Got the Silver and even Walk Before They Make Me Run with Ronnie on the B-Bender.  Really a fun show.

Thats a fair point. The setlists are underwhelming but then again most people are only going to be able to see one show anyway and they do seem to be playing at a level thats better than most of us expected and certainly well above what they offered on most of the last tour.

There's very little creativity anymore and theyre artistically pretty much done - but thats been the reality for some time now, so expectations tend to get lowered - but from an entertainment perspective pretty much anyone who has gone to these shows has come away glowing about the quality of the performance. 

GAZZA, I WENT TO THE SHOW LAST NITE WITH A IORR POSTER FROM BELFAST.
LIKE YOU, HE'S ALSO A SPRINGSTEEN FREAK.
WTF IS IT WITH SPRINGSTEEN AND BELFAST ?

Nanky! 

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.  Now I'm jonesing big time to see them on Friday. 

Yes, seven years is a very long time.

MRD8, thanks for the link.

"Emotional Rescue"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV5tGDOReyg

Pretty great to hear a rough and tough Philly guy singing along!

Not sure why I get giddy when Mick and Ronnie get all chummy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGyNsTz-9gA

Nice Mick/Keith moment at 2:31

Justin wrote on Jun 19^th, 2013 at 12:28pm:

"Emotional Rescue" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV5tGDOReyg Pretty great to hear a rough and tough Philly guy singing along!

FAVORITE MOMENT IN 18 SHOWS OVER 24 YEARS.
PERKS WAS IN FALSETTO HEAVEN.

BILL PERKS wrote on Jun 19^th, 2013 at 12:47pm:

Justin wrote on Jun 19th, 2013 at 12:28pm: "Emotional Rescue" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV5tGDOReyg Pretty great to hear a rough and tough Philly guy singing along! FAVORITE MOMENT IN 18 SHOWS OVER 24 YEARS. PERKS WAS IN FALSETTO HEAVEN.

We did it, PERKS!

BILL PERKS wrote on Jun 19^th, 2013 at 11:57am:

GAZZA, I WENT TO THE SHOW LAST NITE WITH A IORR POSTER FROM BELFAST. LIKE YOU, HE'S ALSO A SPRINGSTEEN FREAK. WTF IS IT WITH SPRINGSTEEN AND BELFAST ?

You sure it wasnt me? I thought I was the only one there from here!

Some Guy wrote on Jun 19^th, 2013 at 12:48pm:

BILL PERKS wrote on Jun 19th, 2013 at 12:47pm: Justin wrote on Jun 19th, 2013 at 12:28pm: "Emotional Rescue" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV5tGDOReyg Pretty great to hear a rough and tough Philly guy singing along! FAVORITE MOMENT IN 18 SHOWS OVER 24 YEARS. PERKS WAS IN FALSETTO HEAVEN. We did it, PERKS!

WORD.

LOL...check out the over-excited  'nothin' I can do!' yelp from the guy in the crowd at 0:36. I just know that's Perks.

Good version of 'Dead Flowers' with Brad Paisley, that one.

In fairness its a song they always play very well but that was one of the better guest appearances.

I spent 24 hours in Philly. What a blast.
This was the most energized I have seen Mick on this tour.j


Some Keef Pics

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20Philly%206-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-84_zps06f19767.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20Philly%206-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-76_zpsce632b67.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20Philly%206-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-75_zps4175fe2f.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20Philly%206-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-169_zps320b0651.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20Philly%206-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-167_zps2464d21d.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20Philly%206-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-167_zps2464d21d.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20Philly%206-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-131_zps7f6e35c7.jpg

And some knucleheads behind me:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20Philly%206-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-54_zpsce7fda61.jpg

And some fun Ronnie pics

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20Philly%206-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-161_zps3645e717.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20Philly%206-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-160_zps71e88139.jpg


http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20Philly%206-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-89_zps7cb8023c.jpg

The Micks:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20Philly%206-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-86_zps16b06f35.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20Philly%206-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-65_zpsadfbe575.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20Philly%206-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-57_zps798d618f.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20Philly%206-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-10_zpse014badd.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20Philly%206-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-162_zps0a5e62e4.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20Philly%206-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-109_zpsc672197a.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20Philly%206-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-91_zpsf8132ed1.jpg

Some header worthy shots there, SV---great as usual!!

I KNEW MY SEATS WERE GOOD WHEN PIERRE ROBERT FROM WMMMR WAS IN THE ROW IN FRONT OF ME.

Great pics!!

Where all the black people at?

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20Philly%206-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-54_zpsce7fda61.jpg

Look at all the white people here tonight!

GORGEOUS SHOTS SV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amazing shots, SV!!!!

About two riffs into the show I knew I was in for the ride of my life. I have no complaints about the set list, the length of the show or anything else. My seats turned out to be fantastic since there was nobody behind me.

Great pics SV! What a night!!!

Some Guy wrote on Jun 19^th, 2013 at 4:48pm:

Where all the black people at? http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/RollingStonesPhilly6-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-54_zpsce7fda61.jpg Look at all the white people here tonight!

On stage.

THERE WERE TWO COLOREDS IN MY ROW.
HAVIN A BLAST.

BILL PERKS wrote on Jun 19^th, 2013 at 7:07pm:

THERE WERE TWO COLOREDS IN MY ROW. HAVIN A BLAST.

dude that is not the proper nomenclature.

Now that I'm finally recovered from last Nights show i have a few thoughts.

1) I know it's been said before but the Stones really are playing fantastic together. It's amazing what this band is capable of when they actually  play their guitars!

2)I think Doom and Gloom is the better of the new tracks from a studio standpoint.  However "One More Shot" is better live. Keith had a huge smile during the " I love I love I love I love it" parts.

3) Fans like to complain about the setlists but look at some of the other tours. How many different songs have they played on this tour? The 69 tour was pretty much the same show throughout the tour. How many different song have they played on this tour? I heard at least 3 songs that I never heard lie. The point is so long as they place different songs at different show.

4) While we don't like to have a warhorse packed show they certainly get the crowd into it. 

Did I mention I love the Stones?

Some Guy wrote on Jun 19^th, 2013 at 4:48pm:

Where all the black people at? http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/RollingStonesPhilly6-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-54_zpsce7fda61.jpg Look at all the white people here tonight!

[quote author=526E6C645E467478010 link=1371567414/118#118 date=1371678512]Where all the black people at?


.. on the stage -


Ian

Ian Billen wrote on Jun 20^th, 2013 at 2:00am:

Some Guy wrote on Jun 19th, 2013 at 4:48pm: Where all the black people at? http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/RollingStonesPhilly6-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-54_zpsce7fda61.jpg Look at all the white people here tonight! [quote author=526E6C645E467478010 link=1371567414/118#118 date=1371678512]Where all the black people at? .. on the stage - Ian

and the ones who aren't on stage are outside selling the bootleg T-shirts.

Bluzdude wrote on Jun 20^th, 2013 at 2:13am:

Ian Billen wrote on Jun 20th, 2013 at 2:00am: Some Guy wrote on Jun 19th, 2013 at 4:48pm: Where all the black people at? http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/RollingStonesPhilly6-18-13/Stones-6-18-13-Philly-54_zpsce7fda61.jpg Look at all the white people here tonight! [quote author=526E6C645E467478010 link=1371567414/118#118 date=1371678512]Where all the black people at? .. on the stage - Ian and the ones who aren't on stage are outside selling the bootleg T-shirts.

This is my favorite SV shot.
Simply stunning.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/LadyJane1/Stones/992861_10151528118874895_620117023_n.jpg

It's a beauty.

Paint It Black

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ5p5bniccM


Wild Horses

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT3SXrpwic8


Dead Flowers with Brad Paisley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l3iIe71_6A


Start Me Up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrK5SXyPsLI


Tumbling Dice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7jw5iCrEQ8


Satisfaction with Final Bows

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inu_vF7QroY

I love that little improv at the end of Satisfaction.

nankerphelge wrote on Jun 20^th, 2013 at 7:04am:

I love that little improv at the end of Satisfaction.

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!
My entire body is a goosebump.
That's it. I am now shot for the day!!!

Wow SV!  Very, very nice.  You are doing an incredible job with the photos.

I'm sure a few of these shots are getting some fence sitters to buy tickets and head to the arena.

Well done, especially the "knuckleheads" in full Stones jones.

Honest to Allah, they could play SMU 22 times in a row, and I would still be in hog heaven. IF/When they come to Oz. And if/when I can fucking afford it!

"especially the "knuckleheads" in full Stones jones"

Yeah there were a couple in my row....

Special guest for Philly #2 is going to be Aaron Neville.

A little soul on Friday it appears?

Shine a Light?

Oooh, oooh my SACK....

"  ............... would still be in hog heaven.  "


Speaking of " Hog "    ................ How is everybody doing ?  Are your " Hogs " hanging out now that the Stones' tour is in full ' Swing '  :)

HogFather ! ©

Great video Ellen, what happened to the Youtube videos being on here to see instead of going to Youtube??? I'll be glad when we get back to normal again!

Heart Of Stone wrote on Jun 20^th, 2013 at 10:13am:

Great video Ellen, what happened to the Youtube videos being on here to see instead of going to Youtube??? I'll be glad when we get back to normal again!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inu_vF7QroYJust use the youtube button voodooo setup and that works..

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/RocksOffSign2013Philly_zpsf998835e.jpg

Is it just me or is the sound on the official video MUCH improved from past videos?  It actually sounds mixed and to my ears, sounds fantastic:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KzyaA9Put6U

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Jun 20^th, 2013 at 10:50am:

Heart Of Stone wrote on Jun 20th, 2013 at 10:13am: Great video Ellen, what happened to the Youtube videos being on here to see instead of going to Youtube??? I'll be glad when we get back to normal again! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inu_vF7QroYJust use the youtube button voodooo setup and that works..

My seats were side of stage so I got to see Charlie a lot better than from the front angle.

What Youtube button? Where is it?

Bitch wrote on Jun 20^th, 2013 at 1:01pm:

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Jun 20th, 2013 at 10:50am: Heart Of Stone wrote on Jun 20th, 2013 at 10:13am: Great video Ellen, what happened to the Youtube videos being on here to see instead of going to Youtube??? I'll be glad when we get back to normal again! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inu_vF7QroYJust use the youtube button voodooo setup and that works.. My seats were side of stage so I got to see Charlie a lot better than from the front angle. What Youtube button? Where is it?

In the reply box. Look at the boxes on top. It will either say media or youtube. It's the 5th box from the left. If you use that. The thumbnail and video will appear on here.

Bitch wrote on Jun 20^th, 2013 at 6:58am:

Paint It Black http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ5p5bniccM Wild Horses http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT3SXrpwic8 Dead Flowers with Brad Paisley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l3iIe71_6A Start Me Up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrK5SXyPsLI Tumbling Dice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7jw5iCrEQ8 Satisfaction with Final Bows http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inu_vF7QroY

Dear Bicth, remember now you can post YouTube videos showing the screen, you're just a click away... once you post the link of the video just use the "YouTube" button above http://rocksoff.org/aamessageboard/Templates/Forum/default/media.gif

For example, these are your videos

Paint It Black

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ5p5bniccM

Wild Horses

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT3SXrpwic8

Dead Flowers with Brad Paisley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l3iIe71_6A

Start Me Up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrK5SXyPsLI


Tumbling Dice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7jw5iCrEQ8

Satisfaction with Final Bows

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inu_vF7QroY

By the way-- your videos are great, Bitch

OK for tonight's show I will take videos of the other songs that I didn't get so far and I will use the Youtube button! Hope I get decent seats tonight!

Bitch wrote on Jun 21^st, 2013 at 8:37am:

OK for tonight's show I will take videos of the other songs that I didn't get so far and I will use the Youtube button! Hope I get decent seats tonight!

Good luck and have fun Ellen. :keithpunky :willya