THE WHO - Pepsi Center Denver, CO - 02/12/2013

   The Who
February 12, 2013
Pepsi Center
Denver, CO
Audience Recording
Recorded by: Yogilou


Source: MMCM-4 cardioids> Tascam DR-07 @ 24/44.1 (I will put up a 16-44.1 version as well)
Location: Section CCC (floor, right center in front of Pete, 20th row from stage)


Great night with The Who! This recording of the show started out rough, as my seat was right next to a security person. As a result I couldn't check my recording levels until near the end of The Punk and the Godfather, when I realized (as I expected to find) that the recording levels were too high. This resulted in some clipping (particularly during the vocals) during the first 5 songs, but it does get much better after I was able to turn the volume down. I did perform some volume level reduction on the first five songs so they blend well with the rest of the show.I do think the loudness of this show pushed the limits of my microphones though. Be sure to listen to the samples.

Zak Starkey was not on drums again in this show (a real bummer for me, as he helped saved The Who as far as I'm concerned), but Scott Devours did a fantastic job. So don't worry if you are going to see the band in one of the upcoming shows. It sounds like Zak has tendon issues and is done with the tour. Finally, Roger's voice was strong overall, but had moments of struggle. I would love to see them again on this tour, however, and feel fortunate to have been able to see them in Denver.


01 I Am the Sea
02 The Real Me
03 Quadrophenia
04 Cut My Hair
05 The Punk and the Godfather
06 I'm One
07 The Dirty Jobs
08 Helpless Dancer
09 Is It in My Head?
10 I've Had Enough
11 5:15
12 Sea and Sand
13 Drowned
14 Bell Boy
15 Doctor Jimmy
16 The Rock
17 Love, Reign O'er Me
18 Band intros and Pete talking
19 Who Are You
20 Behind Blue Eyes
21 Pinball Wizard
22 Baba O'Riley
23 Won't Get Fooled Again
24 Tea & Theatre

Band Members:

Scott Devours – Drums (Zak Starkey was absent due to tendon issues)
Pino Palladino – bass guitar
Simon Townshend - rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals, mandolin
Frank Steins- Keyboards
John Cory - keyboards
Loren Gold - keyboards, vocals
J. Greg Miller - horns
Reggie Grisham - horns                                                                                                          http://fp.io/e153mcb7/