Buffalo Tom celebrated the 25th Anniversary of their seminal album Let Me Come Over, by performing it in its entirety at their show at Chicago’s Metro on September 8th.
The 2 ½ hour plus, two set show featured 26 years songs including the two encores. The first encore included The Who’s “The Seeker” with a guest appearance by longtime band friend Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein. Buffalo Tom is a recurring performer at the Hot Stove Cool Music concerts that benefit Epstein's Charity, 'Foundation to Be Named Later'.
Buffalo Tom formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1986. The band includes guitarist Bill Janovitz, bassist Chris Colbourn and drummer Tom Maginnis. Their name is derived from the band Buffalo Springfield and the first name of drummer Maginnis.
Set One
Tree House / I'm Allowed / Summer / Cat vs. Mouse / All Be Gone / Sodajerk / Roman Cars / Fortune Teller / Birdbrain / Wiser / Tangerine
Set 2
Staples / Taillights Fade / Mountains of Your Head / Mineral / Darl / Larry / Velvet Roof / I'm Not There / Stymied / Porchlight / Frozen Lake / Saving Grace / Crutch / The Seeker (The Who cover) (guest guitarist Theo Epstein) / The Bus