Mike Gordon 03/05/11: McDonald Theater

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Mike Gordon 03/05/11: McDonald Theater – Eugene, OR

Mike Gordon 3/5/11

The McDonald Theatre, Eugene, OR

Words by thenaturalstoner

Since this would be my third Mike Gordon show in a few months, you would think I would know what to expect heading into the venue. Problem is the last two Mike shows I saw were like Jekyll and Hyde. I had a blast at the Portland (Aladdin Theatre) show in November, while my expectations for the next night in Seattle fell a bit flat (the Crocodile Cafe sucked that night). So obviously I was hoping for more Portland than Seattle this go around. And I got what I wanted…

Photo Credit: @mike_gordon

The whole show last night was fun. A long first set with tons of jams led to a great 2^nd set and an unexpected Mound encore. Funky Bitch > Andelmans’ Yard was a blast to open set 2 and the whole night was just great. The venue was cool (this is only my 2^nd show in Eugene, first in probably 10 years) and you can’t beat getting Ninkasi beers while watching Gordo jam!!

Videos from Eugene:

Mike Gordon – She Said, She Said

Mike Gordon – The Grid

Mike Gordon – Dig Further Down

I’m still in Eugene for a couple of days so I have to cut this review short. If Mike Gordon is hitting your town this spring, you have no excuse to miss him.

Thanks Mike for a good time in Oregon!!!!

Set One Horizon Line* Middle Of The Road Traveled Too Far Willow Tree Sailin’ Shoes Be Good And You’ll Be Lonely Babylon Baby**	Set Two Funky Bitch Andelmans’ Yard The Grid Cruel World Crumbling Bones Pretend She Said, She Said What Things Seem Dig Further Down Encore Mound^
Show Notes:* included n’goni and kanjira intro, with Craig and Todd ** first time played ^ first time played

thenaturalstoner is a Northwestern United States concert going human being who enjoys documenting his experiences. These are not always limited to the concert stage. thenaturalstoner likes his WSU Cougar football and collection of wet wipes as well (try ‘em out instead of toilet paper sometime!).