08/09/09 Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA

[rhondda]

my cell service was spotty tonight so i couldn't live tweet the set list - sorry.

start: 7:47
end: 9:50

Lucky
California
Ruins
I Need to Wake Up
Chrome Plated Heart (electric, on amoeba stage)
Shriners Park (with harmonica)
Occassionally
The Weakness in Me (on piano)
No Souvenirs
Come to My Window
Sylvia's Mother (Shell Silverstein cover, on acoustic)
Sleep (on piano)
Must Be Crazy for Me (on electric, on amoeba stage)
I Run for Life
I Want to Come Over
I'm the Only One
Bring Me Some Water (with snippet of "Tequila")

encore: Piece of My Heart

*rhondda*

[toomuchgirl]

Oh, California, hope she keeps that one in!!!

[Giant]

Nice set list. Wow, Sylvia's Mother, that's an oldie. I hope someone got that one.

[ikeepwatchingyou]

OH MY GOD! She did Sylvia's Mother! That is one of my favorite songs by Dr. Hook. I cover that in my shows all the time. That is so awesome. I love her! That setlist really rocked...

[originalangie]

What a beautiful venue, quite the most beautiful setting I have ever seen Melissa in. My God up in the mountains with that red yes red moon simply glorious.

Great show, again a great crowd, Sylvia's Mother, yep Don't worry Dawn got it , Melissa especially enjoyed the crickets that were chirping away in the background.

Great to catch up with MEIN gang Cyndy, Lora, Eliza, and Jim wow a blast from the past.

Lovely night, OK now on to Fresno and the climbing heat, yuk.

[james0479]

MMM...Lucky, California, Must Be Crazy For Me, Sleep.....Such a cool set list. Some of my personal faves were all over that list. Sounds like another awesome show.

[Lora]

What a beautiful venue, quite the most beautiful setting I have ever seen Melissa in. My God up in the mountains with that red yes red moon simply glorious.

Great show, again a great crowd, Sylvia's Mother, yep Don't worry Dawn got it , Melissa especially enjoyed the crickets that were chirping away in the background.

Great to catch up with MEIN gang Cyndy, Lora, Eliza, and Jim wow a blast from the past.

Lovely night, OK now on to Fresno and the climbing heat, yuk.

What a beautiful venue, indeed. And it was especially great seeing everyone. We had such a great time last night! I have been to a zillion concerts from various artists over a few decades but can honestly say MLE is at the top of my list. She makes everyone feel so special and you leave her concerts with a feeling of such happiness.

My favorite parts of the show: When she was hassling the people in the front row who showed up late, the crickets serenading her, the switched versus during "I Want To Come Over" (which she called her stalker song), the "Sylvia's Mother" story, and she played one of my fave songs - "Occasionally." What a lovely night!

[james0479]

Lora....Occassionally is one of my all time faves as well. I'd love to hear some Precious Pain too. LOL But, she can't do the entire catalogue! It sounds like a very very nice show with a nice vibe. Can't wait for the 11th of Sept!!!

[owl]

My favorite parts of the show: When she was hassling the people in the front row who showed up late, the crickets serenading her, the switched versus during "I Want To Come Over" (which she called her stalker song), the "Sylvia's Mother" story, and she played one of my fave songs - "Occasionally." What a lovely night!

now i'm curious...what was the "Sylvia's Mother" story?

[Superfreakin' Sweet]

Excellent...I love these threads...thank you so much to those who share the experience...it's very sweet and kind...Geez I love MLE and her fans.

[kathyb]

My favorite parts of the show: When she was hassling the people in the front row who showed up late, the crickets serenading her, the switched versus during "I Want To Come Over" (which she called her stalker song), the "Sylvia's Mother" story, and she played one of my fave songs - "Occasionally." What a lovely night!

now i'm curious...what was the "Sylvia's Mother" story?

ME TOO OWL.....Can someone share the story?

[ItsAllMagical]

I'm more interested in knowing why people who had front row seats showed up late

HOW DARE THEY

[Lora]

My favorite parts of the show: When she was hassling the people in the front row who showed up late, the crickets serenading her, the switched versus during "I Want To Come Over" (which she called her stalker song), the "Sylvia's Mother" story, and she played one of my fave songs - "Occasionally." What a lovely night!

now i'm curious...what was the "Sylvia's Mother" story?

Melissa explained who wrote the song (Shel Silverstein) and the band who original played it back in the early '70s (Dr Hook & The Medicine Show). She said she totally related to this song in her youth. The song is quite melodramatic and is about the angst of unrequited love and loss. What is really scary is that when she started playing it, I could totally remember the song and the lyrics. I'm old.

[Silent Legacy/Born 2 RN]

My favorite parts of the show: When she was hassling the people in the front row who showed up late, the crickets serenading her, the switched versus during "I Want To Come Over" (which she called her stalker song), the "Sylvia's Mother" story, and she played one of my fave songs - "Occasionally." What a lovely night!

now i'm curious...what was the "Sylvia's Mother" story?

Melissa explained who wrote the song (Shel Silverstein) and the band who original played it back in the early '70s (Dr Hook & The Medicine Show). She said she totally related to this song in her youth. The song is quite melodramatic and is about the angst of unrequited love and loss. What is really scary is that when she started playing it, I could totally remember the song and the lyrics. I'm old.

Oh please... don't talk about being old. YOU are not old. On the other hand, I have not heard of Sylvia's Mother; or maybe I just don't recognize it.

[Kel]

I absolutely LOVED this show. Top of my list I do believe for so many reasons. The view in every single direction was beautiful ... the night was perfect ... the crowd was still and powerful. Myself and Angie were asked by a lovely lady to sit down right at the very beginning ... I shook her hand and said "we gladly will now but I must say we will be standing again soon." Just to be clear and then everyone was standing and it was just right on. I never really remembering experiencing listening to a whole entire song "Shriners Park" were the crowd was so still and you could hear a pin drop ... I am not sure the crickets were even talking at that point. Either it was that or I passed the freak out momentarily because it was off the harmonizzle.

Fun times. Everyone who gets to experience more shows this summer enjoy.

[Kel]

RAIN ... I still am cracking up about the BMSW video. I must have that one on the big screen so I can laugh and laugh and laugh! I will send you the information you need to do that and thank you again for everything. YOU RULE!

[rhondda]

RAIN ... I still am cracking up about the BMSW video. I must have that one on the big screen so I can laugh and laugh and laugh! I will send you the information you need to do that and thank you again for everything. YOU RULE!

ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!

just doing a little recreation of the moment for you, Kel.

yeah, send me the info and i'll upload the videos later today.

*rhondda*

[jintonic2]

Hi all,

We were at this show, did anyone get video of Melissa singing "Slyvia's Mother"? If so would love to se it.

Thanks,

J & D

[Camille]

Hi all,

We were at this show, did anyone get video of Melissa singing "Slyvia's Mother"? If so would love to se it.

Thanks,

J & D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFlmUcvf ... annel_page

[jintonic2]

Thank you Camille. I can see whoever took the videos at the Winery were sitting in setion 12 too. . We got just a bit too hot and claustrophobic so we stood up at the very top of section 12 where we could stand, dance and not be in the way of anyone. I have to admit the photo Nazis at the Winery were running around a lot and going after anyone that had a flash camera. Other then that it was a spetacular night, especially watching the red moon rise as we drove home after the show.

Also to any MLE fans that live in the Bay Area, have you too noticed how the weather heats up when Melissa comes to town? Makes you go "Hmmmm".

[nano]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFlmUcvfk00&feature=channel_page

Holy smoke!
thanks for the link..

[TruthofTheHeart]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFlmUcvfk00&feature=channel_page

WOW

[ItsAllMagical]

My favorite parts of the show: When she was hassling the people in the front row who showed up late, the crickets serenading her, the switched versus during "I Want To Come Over" (which she called her stalker song), the "Sylvia's Mother" story, and she played one of my fave songs - "Occasionally." What a lovely night!

now i'm curious...what was the "Sylvia's Mother" story?

Melissa explained who wrote the song (Shel Silverstein) and the band who original played it back in the early '70s (Dr Hook & The Medicine Show). She said she totally related to this song in her youth. The song is quite melodramatic and is about the angst of unrequited love and loss. What is really scary is that when she started playing it, I could totally remember the song and the lyrics. I'm old.

SHIT....that must mean I am OLD TOO...cause when I watched the clip on youtube, I was surprised that I was singing along as those lyrics were way back, and I mean way back in my head too, as I have not heard that song in god knows how long.

[kathyb]

My favorite parts of the show: When she was hassling the people in the front row who showed up late, the crickets serenading her, the switched versus during "I Want To Come Over" (which she called her stalker song), the "Sylvia's Mother" story, and she played one of my fave songs - "Occasionally." What a lovely night!

now i'm curious...what was the "Sylvia's Mother" story?

Melissa explained who wrote the song (Shel Silverstein) and the band who original played it back in the early '70s (Dr Hook & The Medicine Show). She said she totally related to this song in her youth. The song is quite melodramatic and is about the angst of unrequited love and loss. What is really scary is that when she started playing it, I could totally remember the song and the lyrics. I'm old.

Thanks Lora...LMAO.....At first I was thinking...Sylvia's Mother??? Never heard that one...then I watched the video and like you I remembered every word and found myself singing along...AND THEN I couldn't get the song out of my head for days.

[Superfreakin' Sweet]

My favorite parts of the show: When she was hassling the people in the front row who showed up late, the crickets serenading her, the switched versus during "I Want To Come Over" (which she called her stalker song), the "Sylvia's Mother" story, and she played one of my fave songs - "Occasionally." What a lovely night!

now i'm curious...what was the "Sylvia's Mother" story?

Melissa explained who wrote the song (Shel Silverstein) and the band who original played it back in the early '70s (Dr Hook & The Medicine Show). She said she totally related to this song in her youth. The song is quite melodramatic and is about the angst of unrequited love and loss. What is really scary is that when she started playing it, I could totally remember the song and the lyrics. I'm old.

Ha ha stalker song and yes Lora...and others...we are "old" but in a good way ! Wise...classic...vintage...nothing wrong with that...I'm proud to have made it this long and survived through all that I have so each day alive is a victory. But yes...there are some things that can make us feel old sometimes just as there are things that make "them" feel young I'm sure...it is what it is... It is nice for many of us to celebrate it all together. Her covers during this non-tour tour were really cool for both the young and the old...way cool choices...MLE is so good at uniting people rather than dividing people and that freakin rocks. Oh screw it... Yes...okay fine...we are all old including MLE... Whatever... We have to speak true and be strong about it But it's not the years in your life but the life in your years that counts.
Great covers...great tour...it was all really awesome...L&A '09 really freakin rocked and it was special...so "freakin" special Thank you MEIN...Thank you RAIN...Thank you everyone else who provides and shares and gives and loves and makes the world a better place for all others equally in every way they can...and everyone who walks the talk and lives the words...way to go
Take care ((all)) Grow old along with M. E. for the best is yet to be .

[james0479]

Woohoo, hey supersweet!!!! It's good to see you on the board! lol