Last night, fans gathered at the State Theatre in Portland, Maine, as Mike Gordon took the stage with his band for his first solo tour since 2020. The show was filled with excitement as Gordon treated the audience to an unforgettable night of music including debuts in both sets and other surprises.

Gordon kicked things off with the energetic “Say Something,” instantly captivating the crowd and continued to elevate the experience as it flowed into the debut of “Pure Energy” – both electrified the atmosphere and showcased Gordon’s signature bass prowess. The surprises continued with Gordon’s debuts as he stringed together “Before You Gotta Go,” “Mull,” and “Ooh I Like Your Loving,” each adding a fresh dimension to the performance. The set reached a crescendo with the crowd-pleasing favorites “Crazy Sometimes,” “Jones,” and “Sughn Never Sets.”

After a brief intermission, Gordon and his band returned for an exhilarating second set that raised the energy levels to new heights. The set kicked off with the powerful “Victim,” and Gordon didn’t wait long to get back to sharing new material as he shared the highly anticipated debut of “Connected.” The band continued to impress with the debut of “Circling,” Gordon then surprised fans with his rendition of Hot Chocolate’s “You Sexy Thing,” a delightful interpretation that left the crowd grooving. The set continued to enthrall with “Haywire” and the debut of “Revolution of the Mind.” The set reached its climax with “Back in the Bubble,” leaving the crowd in awe of Gordon’s musical prowess.

As the crowd erupted with applause and cheers, Gordon returned to the stage for an encore that would be etched in the memories of those in attendance. The band delivered a captivating performance of Phish’s beloved “Carini,” delighting fans and concluding the night on a high note.

Mike Gordon
State Theatre – Portland, Maine
June 15, 2023

Set I: Say Something > Pure Energy [1], Before You Gotta Go [2], Mull[2], Ooh I Like Your Loving[2], Crazy Sometimes, Jones, Sughn Never Sets

Set II: Victim, Connected[1], Circling[2], You Sexy Thing[2], Haywire, Revolution of the Mind[1], Back in the Bubble

Enc.: Carini[2]

[1] Debut.
[2] Mike Gordon debut.

This show featured the debuts of Pure Energy, Connected, and Revolution of the Mind and the Mike Gordon debuts of Before You Gotta Go, Mull, Ooh I Like Your Loving, Circling, You Sexy Thing, and Carini.