Every Pat Benatar concert is an extraordinary happening. But the performance of March 23,2007 at B.B. King's Blues Club in New York City exceeded all expectations. That night we were breathing a definitely international air. Besides the numerous and affectionate American fans, representatives of several European countries were present: England (Tracy), The Netherlands (Tim), Italy (Daniela and I), and also fans from Dominican Republic (Miguel). Above all the evening was a chance to meet again old friends and to know new people. The spontaneity that characterizes the Pat's fans is without equal and the intimacy that often happens is magic.

Pat and Neil, in front of a so enthusiastic audience at the B.B. King overflowing with fans, sent forth all their energy, opening the concert with a vigorous "All fired Up". The following is the song's list impeccably played by the band (Mick Mahan - Bass, Chris Ralles - Drums, Neil Giraldo - Guitar) and performed by a Pat in perfect form:

1. All Fired Up
2. Shadows of the Night
3. Wide Awake in Dreamland
4. Invincible
5. True Love
6. My Clone Sleeps Alone
7. We Live for Love
8. We Belong
9. Let's Stay Together
10. River of Love
11. Hell is for Children
12. Hit Me with Your Best Shot
13. Heartbreaker
14. Promises in the Dark
15. Love is a Battlefield

I'd like to thank Harold Bottomley (you simply are great), Paula, Robin, the manager John Malta (that twice tolerated me!), Pat and Neil (you are an extraordinary couple), Chris and Mick (for your kindness), and all the friends I met (Mike and Natalie Jones, Danielle Severino and the others).

- Luca Ansaldo


March 26
Flint, MI
The Whiting
Flint Journal Review


Rachel's Rave Review
- By Rachel Phillips

First of all I want so start out saying Pat and Neil rock!!! Pat's voice is so beautiful...never a sour note and I just love the high notes! I sang along to every song. It was wonderful being in front row and hearing what they had to say about each song they played...they cracked some pretty funny jokes well they were at it :) Pat came out on stage at a little after 7:30, dressed in pin-stripe pants and a long back coat, she looked GREAT!!!

The crowd was pretty good although at the very end, on the last song of the encore (Love Is A Battlefield) I stood up and my family did too but the bass player (Mick Mahan) kept having to tell the audience to stand up and boogy...I don't see how you couldn't get that erg just from hearing Pat sing and Neil play his Guitar...I know I did!!!


Set List:

1. All Fired Up
2. Sanctuary
3. Shadows of the Night
4. Wide Awake in Dreamland
5. Invincible
6. True Love
7. We Live for Love
8. We Belong
9. Let's Stay Together
10. River of Love
11. Hell is for Children
12. Hit Me with Your Best Shot
13. Heartbreaker
14. Promises in the Dark
15. Love is a Battlefield

I was fortunate enough to attend Pat's concert on Sunday evening in Wabash, Indiana. The stage was set up the same as it was for her "Polyamnesia" Tour and the "Summerize" Tour will not start until July. Her set list was the same as her mini-tour in March with the exception of "Wide Awake in Dreamland", which was dropped. Her song list was:

1. All Fired Up
2. Shadows of the Night
3. Invincible
4. True Love
5. We Live For Love
6. We Belong
7. Let's Stay Together
8. River of Love
9. Hell is for Children
10. Hit Me With Your Best Shot
11. Heartbreaker
    Encore
12. Promises in the Dark
13. Love is a Battlefield

I just wanted to say that Pat and Neil are magic together! They put on a wonderful show filled with the love of their music. One can tell that they have a life filled with togetherness accentuated with enough humor to make their busy schedule seem effortless to their fans. I'd go to see them again and again. It's great to see musicians who talk to their fans as real people not above them. Pat and Neil, if you're ever in the area, come on over, the place may not look like much, but I can cook you a great meal.

Sheila
Northwest Iowa