July 10, 2006 Somerset House, London, UK

by Sweetjane96
Although it’s been over a week since this concert we’re still buzzing from it. We arrived at the grounds of the venue about 6 pm and heard (and saw) the band doing their sound check which gave a flavour of what was to come. The gates opened just after 7.30 and we managed to get right at the front leaning on the safety barrier just right of centre stage. The support act were interesting with a lot of ethnic sounds.

Robert and the band arrived on stage around 9.15 and the crowd went berserk but there was no shoving or pushing just pure enthusiasm. Set List (not necessarily in order) Tin Pan Valley, Black Dog, 7 +7 Is, Let the Four Winds Blow, 29 Palms (very different and much slower the original), When the Levee Breaks, The Enchanter, Friends, Four Sticks, Morning Dew, Going to California, Gallows Pole and Whole Lotta Love.

It was clear that Robert and the band were very relaxed and were thoroughly enjoying themselves. The whole band were excellent and the crowd showed their appreciation. Unfortunately I didn’t reach the set list which was thrown off the stage so no souvenirs unlike the Glasgow Barrowlands concert on 29 Oct 2005 when Billy threw his hand towel straight at me (complete with sweat).

The Somerset House gig was pure magic. The setting was great and the people we met were so genuine and really into Robert and his band.