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Watch Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets live from First Avenue

Nick Lowe at First Avenue, recorded on September 13, 2019
Nick Lowe at First Avenue, recorded on September 13, 2019MPR Photo

October 19, 2019

"Saint" Nick Lowe brought his Quality Rock and Roll Revue to First Avenue in Minneapolis on Friday, September 13, 2019. Backed by the mask-wearing surf rock band Los Straitjackets, Lowe delivered 90+ minutes of iconic classics from his catalog as a producer, solo artist and member of Rockpile.

Setlist

So It Goes
Raging Eyes
Without Love
Nick Lowe introduction, dedication to Ian MacLagan
You Inspire Me
Shting-Shtang
Raincoat in the River
Somebody Cares for Me
Tokyo Bay
Kawanga!
Calhoun Surf
Venus
My Heart Will Go On
Medley (Johnny B Goode, Misirlou, etc.)
I Love the Sound of Breakng Glass
Half a Boy and Half a Man
Love Starvation
Lay it On Me, Baby
Blue on Blue
Here Comes That Feeling
Cruel to Be Kind
Heart of the City
I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock 'n' Roll)

ENCORE
Church Key
When I Write The Book
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding

ENCORE
Allison

Credits

Credits:
Audio: Michael DeMark
Video Director Nate Ryan
Camera Operators: Mary Mathis, Peter Ecklund, Kiera Faye, Erik Stromstad
Production Manager: Erik Stromstad

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