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Neil Diamond at ‘The Palace of Auburn Hills’, Michigan by Detroit Dave Dudek Once in a great while we get to review artists that have personally changed modern music with their contributions. On Tour was recently invited to review one of the greatest showmen of all time and a living legend, Neil Diamond. At an impressive 64 years young, his 2-hour stage show was upbeat, energetic and had an almost sold out show dancing in their seats. His stage presence demanded respect and his show was of legendary proportion. Dressed in black pants and a black sequined shirt, Neil danced around the 360-degree stage playing the crowd as only a superstar can. The evening started with a dramatic entrance as the band rose from under the stage and Neil appeared above. ‘Crunchy Granola Suite’ opened the show. Spanning songs from over a 40-year career, Neil performed songs from his only starring movie role, ‘The Jazz Singer’, and also played songs from his Grammy winning and Golden Globe winning musical score ‘Jonathan Livingstone Seagull’. With a catalog of hit songs, two hours only touched the surface of contributions that Neil Diamond has produced. Many popular songs were not included in the set, but every song played was a great classic and enjoyed by all. Thank you to Neil and his management team for inviting us to the show. Rock on! Neil Diamond Set List 8/5/2005 ‘The Palace of Auburn Hills’, Michigan Crunchy Granola Suite Desiree’ Remember Beautiful Noise Longfellow Cherry, Cherry Play Me Love On The Rocks America Forever In Blue Jeans You Don’t Bring Me Flowers Wake Up The Band Signs Be Lonely Looking Sky Skybird Holly Holy Sweet Caroline I’m A Believer Glory Road And The Grass Won’t Pay No Mind Look Out Here Comes Tomorrow Shilo Red, Red Wine Soolaimon I Am, I Said Encore Cracklin’ Rose Brother Love Detroit Dave's corner : Tom Petty Review 7-20-05 DTE Music Center show Review June 30, 2005 by "Detroit" Dave Dudek Tom Petty Review 7-20-05 DTE Music Center By "Detroit" Dave Dudek Tom Petty Review 7-20-05 DTE Music Center A sold out show of all ages flocked to Clarkston, MI to witness Tom Petty and his Heartbreaker band take a time capsule back to the 80’s. Not a single person was disappointed. The DTE venue has to be the finest place to attend a concert. The beautiful landscaping surrounding the outdoor stage and pavilion is second to none. The acoustics of this marvelous venue once known as Pine Knob (a.k.a. - ‘The Knob’) shine above all other venues. Tom Petty took the stage following a bluesy, rocking set from the reunited Robinson Brothers and their Black Crowes. The night was all Petty. No big stage show, just a band and their music. The generation gap was filled for that moment when adults and children alike were singing in unison to the timeless Tom Petty songs. It was awe-inspiring. Tom Petty pranced around stage rousing the screaming fans and pleasing all with hit after hit. Petty started the show with a flawlessly tight sounding “Listen to her Heart”. Then the fragrant aroma of the 70’s was very evident as he broke into “You Don’t Know How It Feels”. Every song was a masterpiece perfected by a veteran musician. Rain was threatening the lawn seat fans, but no person was interested in anything but the music. The sound was pure, the stage show, modest, the songs, classic, and the night unforgettable. We would like to thank Tom Petty and his management group for inviting ‘On Tour’ to the show. Rock On!! Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are: Tom Petty – Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals Mike Campbell – Guitar Behmont Tench – Keyboards Steve Ferrone – Drums Ron Blair – Bass Scott Thurston – Guitar, Back Up Vocals, Harmonica 7-20-05 Detroit Set List Listen To Her Heart You Don’t Know How It Feels Breakdown Don’t Do Me Like That Free Fallin’ I Won’t Back Down Mary Jane I’m Cryin’ Band Intro Handle With Care Crawlin’ Back To You Wildflowers Melinda Learnin’ To Fly Don’t Come Around Here Refugee Runnin’ Down A Dream Encore: You Wreck Me American Girl