incredible performance
by Bayliner265 on 2015-05-05Winter Garden Theatre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5Scott is very gifted and still very relevant. New material is very good. Now that I've heard it, have to get it.
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The Waterboys have been led by Scottish singer and guitarist Mike Scott since the 1980s and have evolved through many line-ups, winning a fearsome concert reputation along the way. Indisputably one of the best live bands in the world, the 2025 group features double keyboard players Brother Paul from Memphis and James Hallawell from Cornwall, and is grounded by killer Irish rhythm section Aongus Ralston (bass) and Eamon Ferris (drums). They reconfigure music from all stages of the band's career, from the early "big music" of The Whole Of The Moon and classic album This Is The Sea through the roots-inspired Fisherman's Blues era and the run of in-form records that have poured out since 2015's Nashville-recorded Modern Blues, taking in soul, funk, country-rock and any other kind of music they care to play - and always rooted in Scott's songwriting mastery and a sense of exploration. Waterboys songs feature in the current or recent live sets of The War On Drugs, Bleachers, U2, The Killers, Tom Jones and many other acts but no one plays Waterboys quite like The Waterboys themselves. This year the band is touring their audacious new album on Sun records, Life, Death And Dennis Hopper, a brilliant concept record which tells the story of the maverick American actor and trailblazer. Audiences can expect Waterboys classics, new directions, drama, improvisation and musical fireworks.
Setlists
- 1.Me and Paul (Willie Nelson cover)
- 2.Glastonbury Song
- 3.How Long Will I Love You?
- 4.Medicine Bow
- 5.Fisherman's Blues
- 6.This Is the Sea
- 7.Kansas (Steve Earle video)
- 8.Live in the Moment, Baby
- 9.The Tourist
- 10.Blues for Terry Southern
- 11.Hopper's On Top (Genius)
- 12.Transcendental Peruvian Blues
- 13.Michelle (Always Stay)
- 14.Ten Years Gone
- 15.I Don’t Know How I Made It
- 16.Golf, They Say
- 17.The Passing Of Hopper
- 18.Don't Bang the Drum
- 19.A Girl Called Johnny
- 20.Spirit
- 21.The Pan Within
Encore
- 22.The Whole of the Moon / Everyday People
- 23.Purple Rain (Prince cover)
- 1.Me and Paul (Willie Nelson cover)
- 2.Glastonbury Song
- 3.How Long Will I Love You?
- 4.Medicine Bow
- 5.Fisherman's Blues
- 6.This Is the Sea
- 7.Kansas (Steve Earle video)
- 8.Live in the Moment, Baby
- 9.The Tourist
- 10.Blues for Terry Southern
- 11.Hopper's On Top (Genius)
- 12.Transcendental Peruvian Blues
- 13.Michelle (Always Stay)
- 14.Ten Years Gone
- 15.I Don’t Know How I Made It
- 16.Golf, They Say
- 17.The Passing Of Hopper
- 18.Don't Bang the Drum
- 19.A Girl Called Johnny
- 20.Spirit
- 21.The Pan Within
- 22.The Whole of the Moon / Everyday People
- 23.And a Bang on the Ear
- 1.Me and Paul (Willie Nelson cover)
- 2.Glastonbury Song
- 3.How Long Will I Love You?
- 4.Instrumental bit
- 5.Medicine Bow
- 6.Fisherman's Blues
- 7.This Is the Sea
- 8.Kansas (Steve Earle video)
- 9.Live in the Moment, Baby
- 10.The Tourist
- 11.Blues for Terry Southern
- 12.Hopper's On Top (Genius)
- 13.Transcendental Peruvian Blues
- 14.Michelle (Always Stay)
- 15.Ten Years Gone
- 16.I Don’t Know How I Made It
- 17.Golf, They Say
- 18.The Passing Of Hopper
- 19.Don't Bang the Drum
- 20.A Girl Called Johnny
- 21.Spirit
- 22.The Pan Within
Encore
- 23.The Whole of the Moon / Everyday People
- 24.Isn't It a Pity (George Harrison cover)
- 25.And a Bang on the Ear
- 1.Me and Paul (Willie Nelson cover)
- 2.Glastonbury Song
- 3.How Long Will I Love You?
- 4.Medicine Bow
- 5.Fisherman's Blues
- 6.This Is the Sea
- -Kansas
- 7.Live in the Moment, Baby
- 8.The Tourist
- 9.Blues for Terry Southern
- 10.Hopper's On Top (Genius)
- 11.Transcendental Peruvian Blues
- 12.Michelle (Always Stay)
- 13.Ten Years Gone
- 14.I Don’t Know How I Made It
- 15.Golf, They Say
- 16.Venice, California (Victoria) / The Passing of Hopper
- 17.Don't Bang the Drum
- 18.A Girl Called Johnny
- 19.Spirit
- 20.The Pan Within
Encore
- 21.The Whole of the Moon
- 22.Isn't It a Pity (George Harrison cover)
- 1.Glastonbury Song
- 2.How Long Will I Love You?
- 3.Medicine Bow
- 4.Mister Powers
- 5.Fisherman's Blues
- 6.This Is the Sea
- -Kansas
- 7.Live in the Moment, Baby
- 8.The Tourist
- 9.Blues for Terry Southern
- 10.Hopper's On Top (Genius)
- 11.Transcendental Peruvian Blues
- 12.Michelle (Always Stay)
- 13.Ten Years Gone
- 14.I Don’t Know How I Made It
- 15.Golf, They Say
- 16.Don't Bang the Drum
- 17.A Girl Called Johnny
- 18.Spirit
- 19.The Pan Within
Encore
- 20.The Whole of the Moon
- 21.Isn't It a Pity (George Harrison cover)
The WATERBOYS were brilliant - worth every penny!
by 70sGIRL on 2015-05-05Winter Garden Theatre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5Great entertainment Scotty handled the audience amazingly - many of whom were shouting out for their favorite songs (loudly and some unrelenting). They played most of what I was hoping to hear; except sadly they didn't play "this is the sea" which I would have loved to have heard live. I will definitely go see them again in the hope of that. The new songs were great ... and Scotty and Steve Wickham did a duet as the other band members took a little break - they were breathtakingly good! I prefer their "folk" style and was a little apprehensive about whether I'd enjoy the heavier side of their style but I have to say I loved every minute of The WATERBOYS - just brilliant !
Waterboys were amazing
by Awateringfan on 2013-09-23Queen Elizabeth Theatre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5The band Waterboys were always one of my favs growing up. When I heard they were coming to town I was so excited I got a ticket to see them live. The energy and music of the bands members exceeded my expectations. They were more then incredible. I loved the show. So happy I was able to see them live.
a girl called johnny
by craigie on 2013-09-22Queen Elizabeth Theatre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5Excellent show..a great mix of.old and new....the fellow who fiddles was outstanding
- by Cookietin on 2013-09-20Queen Elizabeth Theatre - TorontoRating: 4 out of 5
A great romp through some of the classics and some of the more esoteric newer material. There might have been a few slightly rusty moments but overall I can't complain. The fact that they played not just one but THREE of my favourite songs of all time more than made up for any musical shortcomings. The (understandably) perfunctory version of Whole of the Moon was eclipsed by the awesomeness that was the Song of the Wander Aengus. Great venue to see them in as well.
Waterboys were spot on. Too bad about the venue.
by feetpowder on 2013-09-20Queen Elizabeth Theatre - TorontoRating: 4 out of 5This was my first time seeing the Waterboys and I was impressed at how tight the band was as will as the vocal performance. There were of course some songs that I wish they would have played. In fact a lot of songs, but I guess they can't please everyone. I think they would have even sounded better in a proper venue. The sound wasn't that great in this theatre, neither was the loud booming lobby music, dirty washrooms and seats with little leg room if you are over 5"10. I wish the Waterboys would have played longer with no opening act. Could have done without the bare-footed hipster douche.
Waterboys Finally!
by Newintown2009 on 2013-09-20Queen Elizabeth Theatre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5Finally got to see this great band whose music has woven through decades of my life, including my wedding video. They did not disappoint including a blend of new and old tunes, high energy, tight band, fantastic!