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Glen Phillips (from Toad the Wet Sprocket & Works Progress Administration) has been doing what he calls “Sofa Sundays” on Stageit.com for a couple months now.  I didn’t know what it was all about until the last one (after it happened).  He sits down in his living room and plays (at least) 30 minutes of music directly to his computer-connected audience.  His shows thus far have cost only $3, and you can pay more (in tips) – but it’s limited to the first 250 people who buy tickets.  You can make requests and also chat with others in “attendance.”  Here’s what he played…

11/27/11 Setlist: ~50 minutes

• Train Wreck
• Nanci [Toad the Wet Sprocket]
• The Next Day
• Back On My Feet
• I Still Love You
• Cry For You [WPA]
• I Will Not Take These Things For Granted [Toad]
• Don’t Need Anything [fast version]
• Thankful
• Rainbow Connection/I’m Going To Go Back There Someday [teasers only]
• End This Now
• Good Intentions [Toad]
• Redemption Song [Bob Marley]
• Windmills

Easily the best $3 plus tip I’ve ever spent for live music.  From here on out, if I’m around, I’m IN.  He mentioned after “Train Wreck” in response to some requests, that he’ll do a show in the near future that’s more request oriented on songs that he doesn’t necessarily know off hand (i.e.- he’ll practice).

Stay tuned… the next Sofa Sunday might even be next week!

The Appropriate Linkage:

• Glen’s Site
• Glen’s Facebook / Twitter
• Toad the Wet Sprocket’s Site / Facebook
• Glen’s Stageit page
• My Prior Related Reviews~
• Toad @ Bend Summer Fest (Bend – July 2011)
• Toad @ Crystal Ballroom (Portland – July 2010)
• W.P.A. @ WOW Hall (Eugene – Sept 2009)
• Glen solo @ WOW Hall (Eugene – Feb 2008)

~Dan – np: Explosions in the Sky – Take Care, Take Care, Take Care