![]() ![]() Mellencamp then dives into “Check It Out” and follows up with a story about a young woman he encountered in Portland whose body was often used for sex. Next up is “ Jackie Brown,” a piece about someone fighting to make a difference in the world, despite her circumstances. Tunes like “Paper In Fire,” “Minutes To Memories,” “Small Town” and “Human Wheels” brings back a stir of emotions for those in the crowd as people hoot and holler while singing the songs. Mellencamp launches into a setlist that touches upon his chart-topping hits and deep cuts, delighting his die-hard fans. ![]() The singer-songwriter is backed by a talented band that includes three guitarists, a violinist, and a keyboardist, some of which have been with Mellencamp for decades. John takes the stage opening with the timeless hit “John Cockers.” His raspy, soulful voice fills the theatre and it was clear that he had lost none of the power that made him famous. Soon enough, the clip for “ A Street Car Named Desire” finishes up and the audience is greeted with red siren lights and an old backdrop of a black and white scene. During the film, fans become more anxious, shouting from the crowd, “Come on, John, start the show!” Instead of an opening act, we are greeted with a half an hour film adorned with clips of movies that influenced John as an artist and a musician. The lights dim and the crowd erupts into applause. The man next to me tells me that the last time he saw Mellencamp was at the Toledo Sports Arena in 1983. Sitting on stage are two mannequin-looking figures, their gleaming eyes glaring into the audience as everyone anxiously awaits for the show to start. Tonight, the stage at Shea’s Theater in Buffalo, NY, is set for one of America’s most beloved and enduring rockers, John Mellencamp. ![]()
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