Pop Break Live: “The Last Summer on Earth Tour” featuring Barenaked Ladies, Five for Fighting and Del Amitri at Pier 17 in New York City on Wednesday July 12, 2023.
Words & Photos by Julie Hoffman
Barenaked Ladies brought their Last Summer on Earth 2023 Tour to Pier 17 in New York City Wednesday night (July 12th). The show was sold out and filled with excited fans eager to dance and sing along with their favorite artists. Pier 17 provided the perfect setting – Concert goers were treated with beautiful summer weather, picturesque views, and absolutely amazing music.
Del Amitri
Del Amitri is a Scottish alternative rock band formed in 1980 best known for their 1995 smash hit “Roll to Me.” The band opened the night and filled the sky of New York with their smooth vibes.
Members: Justin Currie (lead vocals, bass, acoustic guitar), Iain Harvie (guitar, backing vocals, occasional bass), Andy Alston (keyboards, accordion), Ashley Soan (drums, percussion), Kris Dollimore (guitar, backing vocals, occasional bass).
Setlist:
Not Where It’s At
Always the Last to Know
All Hail Blind Love
Driving With the Brakes On
Missing Person
Kiss This Thing Goodbye
Move Away Jimmy Blue
Lonely
Roll to Me
Here and Now
Five for Fighting
Five for Fighting aka John Ondrasik is an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Five for Fighting played everyone’s favorites (including their 2001 anthem, ‘Superman (It’s Not Easy)’) and even helped warmed up the crowds voices (with a mini vocal lesson) for the night. A beautiful Ukraine tribute song, ‘Can One Man Save the World’ was played with moving images from the collaborative performance Five for Fighting played on a trip to Ukraine with the Ukrainian Orchestra.
Setlist:
America Town
Chances
The Riddle
Easy Tonight
NYC Weather Report
Can One Man Save the World
Superman
100 Years
Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen cover)
Barenaked Ladies
Barenaked Ladies is a Canadian rock band formed in 1988. They brought to the stage their signature sounds and humor. Fans were singing along, laughing, dancing and overall just ‘Lovin’ Life’.
Members: Ed Robertson (lead and backing vocals, lead and rhythm guitars), Jim Creeggan (double bass, bass guitar, backing and lead vocals), Tyler Stewart (drums, percussion, backing and lead vocals), Kevin Hearn (keyboards, lead and rhythm guitars, lead and backing vocals)
Setlist:
Matter of Time
It’s All Been Done
The Old Apartment
Ad Lib / Shake it Off
Gonna Walk
Just Wait
Lookin’ Up
Big Back Yard
Pinch Me
Hello City (Acoustic)
Blame It On Me (Acoustic)
The Township of King
Brian Wilson
Loving Life
Odds Are
Big Bang Theory Theme
One Week
If I Had $1,000,000
If You Could Read My Mind / As It Was / Flowers / Take On Me / Climb Ev’ry Mountain / So Long, Farewell
Rock of Ages (Def Leppard cover)
Encore:
Jet Airliner (Paul Pena cover)
