moe. kicked off a batch of winter tour dates at the State Theatre in Portland, ME, on Friday night with the first of two shows at the venue, and the band had a special setlist surprise in store, crafting a message for President Donald Trump before offering a new original tune during the encore.
Opening up with “Tailspin,” “Ricky Marten,” “Understand,” “meat.” and “Waiting for the Punchline,” moe.’s setlist slowly came together to spell out (using the band’s shorthand for their song titles—see the stage setlist below) “Trump is a lying ass,” with the final word coming from moe.’s nickname for “Bullet,” which closed the second set.
The group wasn’t done with the surprises, though, as they came back for the encore to debut a new song from guitarist Al Schnier, “Screaming & Kicking,” before closing out last night’s show with “Spaz Medicine” (also adding the last two S’s to the evening’s presidential message, which comes after the Commander-in-Chief declared a national emergency to build a border wall between the US and Mexico).
See the full setlist below. moe. return to the State Theatre stage tonight for round two.
moe.
State Theatre, Portland, ME
The band’s stage setlist (with the group’s own nicknames for song titles) spells out Trump Is A Lying Ass using the first letter in each song
Set I: Tailspin > Ricky Marten > Understand, meat., Waiting For The Punchline, It
Set II: Seat Of My Pants > Akimbo, Little Miss Cup Half Empty > Y.O.Y., I Can Never Remember, New Hope For The New Year, George > Bullet
Enc: Screaming & Kicking*, Spaz Medicine
Notes: *Debut, Al original
Source: www.facebook.com/moe.org/
42 Comments comments associated with this post
Panicmose
December 24, 2019 at 1:22 amThe only thing that made me feel animosity towards them was that I was listening (again) to Warts and All 4… after Happy Hour Hero, they’re basically mocking the home crowd, acting like they’re so superior to playing for the them. 😡 That’s uncool… saying crap like ‘HICK MUSIC’ & how they’re ‘CITY FOLK’!! I’ve always liked their MUSIC, NO MATTER THEIR POLITICS… But that was f*ckd up!
caught in a Tailspin again
February 22, 2019 at 3:16 amLol at everyone’s negative reactions. moe. wrote “Tailspin,” criticizing President George W. Bush. The band criticizing a Republican president is nothing new. You may disagree, of course, but moe. has been consistent. There’s no reason now to change your opinion of the band.
Steve
February 18, 2019 at 10:33 pmMoe is now lame. If they had something creative to say, it is was in the past. Hipster dumbasses put thier lack of intelligence on display for all to witness.
jaggerrich
February 18, 2019 at 9:16 pmBigJILM, Lenny, me, Moe rules, and Jerry rocks! I love being a slightly right LIBERTARIAN, …………… mostly a libertarian, somewhere damn close to the 5.0 of the spectrum that’s 1 to 10, but mostly proud of the Libertarian part, . . . have a nice glass of red all ! Salutations xoxo
Lenny Libtardo
February 18, 2019 at 11:54 pmCheers!
BigJilm
February 18, 2019 at 3:42 pmNever did like moe. but Donny Douche can rot in hell along with Greg.
Lenny Libtardo
February 18, 2019 at 2:17 pmDid they dedicate the show to Jussie Smollett ? Leftist have lost thier freakin’ minds.
Moe rules
February 18, 2019 at 1:59 pmGood job and who cares about the hater
Gay Greg
February 18, 2019 at 1:57 pmI am sorry for all this, I am just lying on the single bed in my ‘rented’ unfinished basement contemplating ordering Kentucky Fried Chicken with the last bit of my government check I received from my pal Donny, dreaming of walls, Charlottesville and the collapse of democracy. Even though I put on this xenophobic, and racist face, I have to admit that Tenn Jed and the real Jaggerrich nailed it. Can’t believe i am saying this, but, hey.
Dang Genius
February 18, 2019 at 1:01 pmIt’s interesting how actors, musicians, and other entertainers at some point will often jump to the conclusion that their fan base will appreciate their public political declarations.
I suggest they all read ‘Basic Economics’ by Dr. Thomas Sowell before opining further.
DARN SCHOLAR
February 18, 2019 at 6:58 pmYou nailed it, Dang Genius. Give someone a little money & fame and suddenly they think they’re in a position to tell everyone how to think. Stick to making music and be thankful its your “day job”.
Jerry Garcia
February 18, 2019 at 11:18 amLoved the show. Love Trump, too. I like my country with borders. I support diversity of opinion. I like freedom. Time to let shit go and enjoy life.
moeku
February 17, 2019 at 10:26 pmi am not from the usa and politics aside.
moe. is 100% correct on what they spelled out.
Brian
February 17, 2019 at 1:09 pmI’m a fiscal libertarian that used to believe both parties suck. Now, after two years of continuous selective hysteria by the media and the conservative censorship by big tech, the scales are pointing towards the liberals sucking considerably more.
Its ok to believe borders are a good idea and listen to Gomorrah>New Speedway Boogie>Chilly Water>YEM. Its fine to want to be taxed less and play some Iron Maiden, Kristofferson, Mars Volta or Professor Longhair.
Don’t rely upon Lester Holt and Comedy Central for your news.
Greg
February 17, 2019 at 1:03 pmJim agree with moe is great. Not burning my records or CDs anytime soon. Good to see last night’s acronym was mhpodsdmthmhtwjfmw. I can tolerate almost anything up to punks calling me a cunt or roger waters current shitshow. Voted dem 20 years until they went all berzerk in the last decade. We need a third party, and less politics in music.
me
February 17, 2019 at 12:05 pmDonnies legion of dolts showing up to whine about a setlist with a comment built in… the irony of that stupidity is palatable! Outside of the uber rich class, anyone who supports Trump has allowed themselves to be conned by the greatest snake oil salesman of all time and you can’t even see it! Obama a bad president… proof you have no idea about the country you live in unless, again, you are part of the uber rich class. Socialist? Do yourself a favor and get a good grip on the definition of socialism before making statements which make you look foolish! And, the best for last… comparing the left to Nazi Germany has got to be the all time best example of the pot calling the kettle black… keep building the wall… just like they did in Berlin… not that the far left is much better but certainly nothing compares to the Donnie cult… BRAINWASHED! Thanks moe. for your input without beating people over the head with it… i do agree that during showtime, tje focus should stay on the music not politics
Jim
February 17, 2019 at 11:17 amSad to read this stuff. moe is great
Greg
February 17, 2019 at 10:53 amThe music politics clash was my whole point you moron. Peg Leg Greg WTF is that? Do you think it’s funny my wife got injured? Is reading comprehension not your strongpoint? Peg Leg Pete’s in Pensacola Beach has wonderful seafood but there are better places here. Enjoy your miserable life in whatever northern shithole you live in, boys. 70 degrees here today.
Alec Baldwin
February 17, 2019 at 10:50 amF
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Trumps orange/ black face mask
February 17, 2019 at 10:01 amJaggerbitch an peg leg Greg need to tongue kiss each other’s assholes an make up. Don’t you know politics and religion/music don’t mix well in America anymore. Never did. Get over yourselfs an listen to the music play.
Sad Bad un-Rad
February 17, 2019 at 9:27 amMOE-llenial BLOWERS = NEW BAND MAME
Got the haircuts too, SCARY brain-washing and sucking up to retards is at an all time low hi
Greg
February 17, 2019 at 9:06 amJaggerich, make sure to wear your “resist” shirt and your girlfriend Rosie Palmer’s pink pussy hat so I know who you are. Thanks.
Greg
February 17, 2019 at 8:57 amJaggerich I have a shaved head and my wife has a cane from a car accident, which I will gladly shove up your goddamn ass if you want to go motherfucker. Come on down. By the way who the hell doesn’t know every Dead show from 77 and 73 is great? Got 5-19-74, 4-25-77, and of course 5-8-77 all on vinyl box sets. And every moe album made, even Fat Boy and Fillmore 4-9-16 on vinyl.You can come over and listen to my Yamaha-Klipsch system in our great house 5 minutes from the beach while I give you a ten hour swirly in the bathroom toilet next room over. Might give you a drink of our bong water. You probably prefer mp3s loser.
Tom Jefferson
February 17, 2019 at 8:56 amGreat to learn that Moe is a bunch of whiney socialist liberals… I don’t listen to music to hear this crap… both parties suck
Bill
February 17, 2019 at 8:31 amSetlist
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JAGGERRICH
February 17, 2019 at 12:49 amGreg, you. are. a. CUNT. Donny Trumpy-wumpy is uncouth!!!!! Word to your mother, bitch! I said he’s ORANGE!!! hahahahahahahaha! ROTFLMFAO!!!!!! PLUS HE ONLY HAS $150 MILLION!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! HILARIOUS !!!! UNCOUTH!!!!!!!
Anyhooty-hoo, it’s very important to me that i clear up any confusion the cunty wunty has caused about my true identity. But I worry not since, to quote my own grammar “You’ll all obviously be able to tell which JR’s are who.” FUCK YOU MOTHERFUCKER!!!!! STOP trolling and insulting ME!!! I AM A GOOD POSTER!!!! MOMMY!!!!! Too funny, saw Jerry in the ’90s!!!! Shwing!!!! Sorry but I gotta little 5-inch spiritual stiffy for John Mayer!!!!! Shwing Auditorium on as I write to you sweet friends 2/26/77 sah-weet-assed-creepy-non-entity-that-I-am! Trust me! PLEASE!!!!!! HELP!!!!! THIS IS ALL I HAVE!!!!!
Tenn Jed
February 16, 2019 at 8:52 pmIt is hard to believe that anyone on this site could support Trump (of course you’ll always have the Bible beaters and the ill informed gun fanatics). He does not care about the common person.
I benefited from his tax break for the rich.
I’d give it ALL back as long as his cronies had to give their millions back.
Dinahmoehumm
February 18, 2019 at 7:46 amWe encourage diversity of thought here at jambands.com, as long as it’s the approved diversity of thought, right Tenn Jed? I suggest you re-read “1984” so you can brush up on conformity of thought concepts via Big Brother. And remember, the white zone is for loading and unloading only.
Greg
February 16, 2019 at 7:40 pmJaggerich you need to smoke a big blunt and jam to maybe Silver Sun (love The Wheel though). Hardly anybody actually likes trump but the bashing is getting quite tiresome. Obama was a horrendous “president” that tripled my family’s health insurance but alas no band on earth had the balls to criticize or they would be labeled racist bigots as you obviously constantly do. Love moe but this was a very tired pansy ass move. Whatever I still might go see them at Suwanee. Everybody is entitled to their opinion, but you antifa loving extremist lefties can’t tolerate ANYTHING that is not in lock step with the agenda. much like those folks in Late 1930’s Germany.
Jerry
February 16, 2019 at 7:52 pmSorry about your family GREG, Trump doesn’t care about anybody but himself. Sorry you can’t see that. Your recollection of history is off, turn off Fox news and go to the library and read a book.
BigJilm
February 18, 2019 at 3:36 pmGood one Jerry. Yeah Greg — you’re a dumb ass motherfucker!
jaggerrich
February 16, 2019 at 7:16 pmtruth is truth, creeps.
and lack of decency, integrity, honesty, not-being-a-sociopath, possessing an ounce of dignity, not being a traitor, with megalomaniac tendencies, because you probably owe a cool $BILL to the Russian mob, things like that, yep,……..not trying to be original, though I called it long, long, LONG ago before CNN, and every small “L” liberal et al.
P.S. and yes, America is WELL FUCKING AWARE, the first time I agree with you slothPZ.
Jaggerbitch
February 16, 2019 at 5:52 pmTrump is the enemy. Beware America !
SteveO
February 16, 2019 at 4:20 pmTrump bashing. How original.
LETSGOCAPS
February 16, 2019 at 4:18 pmYay politics! The absolute last thing I want to hear about at a concert.
Did moe. wake up yesterday morning and say “Hey! Let’s piss off half of our fan base tonight”?
Mark Nelson
February 18, 2019 at 1:53 pmHalf? LOL. Maybe 10%.
jaggerrich
February 16, 2019 at 4:08 pmI see the cunt has been here, too. You’ll all obviously be able to tell which JR’s are who. Especially on the Lockin’ Line-up Post(s). One who loves jam band music, and comments here and there, in his own handle name. The other cunt of 100 + made up handle aliases who’s never said a positive thing here, PERIOD. (oh and that includes all individuals of all bands featured here, NOT just trolling and insulting the ‘good’ posters) sad little guy. MOE. is great, btw, and good for them, piss on that utter douche-bag orang-buffoon Donny, the racist bigot criminal. net worth probably about $150 mill, tops. A sad liar in every form, all his life, no dignity, no couth, zero respectability. makes sense the Pittsburgh Zoo slug would only care to post in slight support of him. Too funny, Swing Auditorium on now, 2/26/77 PITB>Wheel>PITB, sah-weet-assed !
JAGGERRICH
February 16, 2019 at 3:47 pmYOU ARE ALL DOUCHES!!!! SORRY BUT, UH,, SHOULD SAY TRUMP IS A LEOPARD CUZ HE’S GOT SPOTS THAT ARE SMARTER THAN ALL OF YOU!!!!! YOU AREOBVIOUSLY TERRORIST SYMPATHIZERS BITCHES!!!!! BRAHAHAHAH LMFAO!!!!!
LoveMyCountry
February 16, 2019 at 2:31 pmThanks boys, always enjoy your music. Now have even more respect for you taking a stand for our country. Genuine patriotism, we’re with you!
Douch
February 16, 2019 at 2:27 pmWhat’s a douch, you stupid douche.
MOE IS A DOUCH
February 16, 2019 at 1:13 pmStick to making better music, douchebags! Nothing notable other than “plane crash”
Your momma is a douch
February 16, 2019 at 1:45 pmLove the new songs ! Keep making great music fellas ! Can’t wait for Moe fuckin Down !!!