Search - Trashcan Sinatras: Midnight at the Troubadour on DVD

An Absolute Treasure!!!

The Invisible Swordsman | Los Angeles, CA | 05/06/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As a long time Trash Can Sinatras fan I was thrilled when I heard that this was going to be released. I was at the March 16, 2004 show and it was a night I'll not soon forget. True, the production value of this DVD may not be on par with Pink Floyd (mercifully), but simple and direct doesn't necessarily mean poor. In a word, it's all gloriously intimate. The band puts plenty of energy into these live performances and keeps them interesting and engaging. If you want antics or gimmicks, go watch the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Further, I think the audio sounds great, in fact I transferred the soundtrack to CD-R so I could listen to it in the car, on my iPod, etc. The sets are very balanced, lots of new stuff peppered with enough old favorites to keep a smile on your face. Here's the full contents of the DVD:

October 8, 2004 - The Troubadour
1. the sleeping policeman
2. freetime
3. easy read
4. all the dark horses
5. january's little joke
6. it's a miracle
7. twisted and bent
8. got carried away
9. the genius i was
10. i must fly
11. i'm the one who fainted
12. orange fell
13. the main attraction
14. country air
15. i'm immortal
16. weightlifting
17. welcome back
18. the hairy years
19. the safecracker


March 16, 2004 - KCRW Session
1. how can i apply...?
2. interview
3. the safecracker


March 16, 2004 - The Troubadour
1. how can i apply...?
2. funny
3. send for henny
4. leave me alone
5. a coda
6. the best man's fall
7. trouble sleeping
8. hayfever
9. what women do to men
10. obscurity knocks

If you're a fan of Trashcan Sinatras or music of that ilk, you won't regret buying this DVD! And if you're looking to discover some fantastic new music, this is a fine place to start."