Even with it being a little rough around the edges, it was a fantastic concert and very aproachable and real. Loved getting to know an old favorite even better!

Some more notes and thoughts…
- Cliff wandered around the sanctuary a little just prior to the concert. I was too far away to try to talk to him, but it seemed like most people there had no idea that was him.

- Derek also did Rich Young Ruler, I beleive.

- Derek’s 12-string Taylor sounded amazingly full with nice overtones.

- The intro to the Dalit Freedom Network plug was funny (stories about falling and poop) leading to an impossible transition to a serious topic.

- Caedmon’s did an amazing rendition of THIS WORLD as a follow-up to the Dalit talk with Cliff saying something to the effect that he didn’t understand or appreciate the song when it was written as much as he does now, after being involved in world missions. I love the end of the song with the overlapping vocals.

- They need to use Danielle more. She has such a great voice.

Caedmon’s set was exactly the same as well, though Andy played New Beginning, Early in the Morning and When Will I Run in that order.

A few notes:
-You could tell there was frustration during the first few songs. The mix was terrible. Didn’t seem like a great venue for a rock concert, but that aside..

-Derek broke a string during Faith my Eyes. While the guitar went horribly out of tune, it was great to hear Josh pick up the slack with the piano, as if nothing had gone wrong, while Derek both tuned and sung at the same time. Impressive.

- Right after Cliff talked about how he completely jacked up This World in Lincoln, Andy forgot the second line to Early in the Morning. While trying to remember, he hummed through it, then quickly sang, “purchase the CD and then you’ll know what that line is…” and continued. Brilliant.

- Great to hear the trash cans again. ‘Nough said.

- I can’t imagine Caedmon’s without Andy now. His electric adds so much to the old songs.

- Speaking of old- “My Calm / Your Storm” GREAT way to open the show. I just wish the mix had been better, you could barely hear Cliff.

- Now the negatives: I may be stoned for saying this, but I would have liked to hear SOMETHING from Long Line of Leavers. I know they abandoned that album years ago, but if you’re going to bring back some oldies but goodies, why not “The Only One” or “What You Want”? Maybe I’m alone here.

-The show was a little long, I must admit. Three hours can be tough on the crowd as well as the band. It was a fantastic concert.

And Chris, please upload the rest of the good ones … :)