Soul Kingdom played at the American Legion in Orleans on April 5, 2014, to a very receptive audience. There was a ceremony first, sort of a birthday celebration for the building. There were Legionnaires from throughout the county, and I spoke with George Frisbee from North Troy for quite a while before we started. Three NCUHS teachers showed up late in the 2nd set, and seemed to enjoy it.The audience was VERY receptive. The dance floor was full most of the evening, and the people sitting at tables were into the music, too. I personally played WAYYYY better than our first gig. I felt more relaxed and confident, and I think that it really helped. This is despite not being able to practice for several days, and being quite tired - April 5 was the last day of the Northeast Music Festival. Ron was headed to Washington DC the next day, so his head wasn't in it, and he wasn't happy with his playing. Someone still played Hard to Handle in the wrong key, but it was kinda my fault - I screwed around between songs and was playing a B - never again! I've been Working went very well, although Jungle Boogie wasn't quite as strong as the first gig. Lowrider went better, and Feelin Alright or I'm a Man (?) contained an awesome jam. We did have a few ending issues, and I did miss the little runs I'm supposed to play before the bridges in Soul Man, but this was a great gig by a great band. Looking forward to the next one!
Set 1:
1. Soulfinger (intro)
2. The Letter
3. In the Midnight Hour
4. Higher and Higher
5. Black is Black
6. She Caught the Katy
7. I Got You (I Feel Good)
8. Colour My World
9. Got to Get You Into My Life
10. Walking the Dog
11. Midnight Confessions
12. Hard to Handle
13. Sweet Home Chicago
Set 2:
1. The Chicken
2. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
3. Knock on Wood
4. I Wish
5. Hold On! (I’m Coming)
6. Vehicle
7. Couldn’t Get It Right
8. I Can’t Quit Her
9. Sir Duke
10. Soul Man
11. Into the Mystic
Set 3:
1. I’ve Been Working
2. Lowrider
2. Jungle Boogie
3. Brick House
4. Feelin Alright
5. September
6. I’m a Man
7. Band Intro/Soulfinger (outro)
Extras: Uptight, Let’s Stay Together, I Got a Woman (w/o trumpet?)
