Gilbert's Japanese June 2005 Concerts!

THE ITINERARY
Date - City - Venue

June 2
Okinawa, One Concert Only
June 3/4
Osaka, Blue Note, Two Concerts Each Night
June 6/7
Fukuoka, Blue Note, Two Concerts Each Night
June 8/9
Nagoya, Blue Note, Two Concerts Each Night

Gilbert performed 13 concerts in Japan this past June. Victor Entertainment, said that Gilbert returned to Japan to perform in Okinawa, Fukuoka, Nagoya and Osaka because he could only do the Tokyo concerts last year. He had intended on doing the concerts in these cities as well.

The song list for these Japanese concerts are listed below. Gilbert performed an 18/19-song set. The titles in red were alternates, which the band played at different performances. The band consisted of two new back-up singers (and new to Japan as well): Shelley Blond and Rebecca Thornehill. Gilbert and Mick Parker handled the Keyboards and Julian Webster Greaves played flute, harmonica and sax. Gilbert announced Mick as the Musical Director.

There are three songs to note from these June concerts. Ready Miss Steady has performed in concert various times but remains unreleased. Where Peaceful Waters Flow has not been performed for a number of years. It was one of the highlights from his Glastonbury ’95 Festival appearance. Gilbert told the Japanese audience that the song was his mom’s favorite. Finally, Why, Oh Why, Oh Why is a non-lp song from 1973, which reached Number 6 in the UK. Gilbert returned to the song and added a slight reggae feel. It sounds great! He also told the audience that he only listens to his recordings when he’s choosing material to be play in concert. He mentioned that Fats Domino and his piano-playing style influenced Stick in the Mind. For Miss My Love Today he said it’s a big favorite among fans.

1 It Ain't For Me/Ready Miss Steady
2 Out Of The Question
3 Nothing Rhymed
4 No Matter How I Try
5 It Never Rains But It Pours
6 Make My Day
7 Miss My Love Today
8 Thunder & Lightning/Stick In The Mud
9 Clair
10 What's In A Kiss
11 Forever Wondering
12 Why, Oh Why, Oh Why (reggae version)
13 Water Music
14 Who Was It
15 Marriage Machine
Matrimony
If I Don't Get You (Back Again)
Hold On To What You Got
Where Peaceful Waters Flow
16 Say Goodbye
17 Alone Again (Naturally)
18 Get Down

New Albums in the works

Gilbert told his Japanese fans that he’s almost finished recording a new album, 12 songs so far and that he will record two additional ones in August, and the new album should be released in January or February in Japan.

Arigato Isao