OBH First Song?

[MMJCOBRA]

The band is very sensitive regarding political matters maybe they play a protest song against Trump being in Mexico at a time were US/Mexico relations are getting more and more tense......
They usually play lots of Cover songs at OBH and they also have started with covers as well so it must not be that they start with one of their songs.

Coming to think of it "Keep on rocking in the free world" would be good choice though......

Trump is going to be in Mexico? And if he was going there, why would they play a song protesting that?

Good one Eric!  Maybe to keep him from reentry?

Are you making your way down to old Mexico Eric?  Have you been to a OBH before? I couldn't remember.

[walterfredo]

The band is very sensitive regarding political matters maybe they play a protest song against Trump being in Mexico at a time were US/Mexico relations are getting more and more tense......
They usually play lots of Cover songs at OBH and they also have started with covers as well so it must not be that they start with one of their songs.

Coming to think of it "Keep on rocking in the free world" would be good choice though......

I agree, and below is my guess.

Another brick in the Wall.

Duh.

Lawyers, Guns and Money

...and this would be amazing too.

[ericm]

The band is very sensitive regarding political matters maybe they play a protest song against Trump being in Mexico at a time were US/Mexico relations are getting more and more tense......
They usually play lots of Cover songs at OBH and they also have started with covers as well so it must not be that they start with one of their songs.

Coming to think of it "Keep on rocking in the free world" would be good choice though......

Trump is going to be in Mexico? And if he was going there, why would they play a song protesting that?

Good one Eric!  Maybe to keep him from reentry?

Are you making your way down to old Mexico Eric?  Have you been to a OBH before? I couldn't remember.

Haha, didn't think of the reentry part and that's as good a reason as any. 

No, I haven't been to an OBH yet and I won't be there this year either but thanks for asking. I try and spend my winter vacations in Florida with my daughter but maybe one of these years I'll get the whole family there.   

Enjoy it, and I'm looking forward to hearing all about it. 

[Bulldog]

Welcome Home.....

Seems appropriate, I think we will get plenty of covers, but guessing an original this year.

[APR]

I predict it's going to be One Big Holiday.  That was my prediction last year too.  It's going to be hard to top Ride Like the Wind. 

[RobRoy286]

Tropics

This. Been thinking it would be a great opener since I first heard it. OBH would be the perfect setting for it.

[bobmono]

Tropics

This. Been thinking it would be a great opener since I first heard it. OBH would be the perfect setting for it.

Agreed.  When I first heard the song I thought it was a perfect opener for the next OBH!

[slappymoe]

"Mexico," James Taylor?

Too obvious?

[alexzbik]

i would love if they opened night 1 with I Will Sing You Songs

[millerjustin]

Prince's Let's Go Crazy

"Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here..."

[sillyboob]

i would love if they opened night 1 with I Will Sing You Songs

They just need to play I Will Sing You Songs.  Seen them 5 times and I've yet to hear it live, and it's the song that got me into MMJ!!

[bhyman]

While I think there will be a political statement throughout the weekend, I think the opener might be 60's cover with political overtones. Maybe something like "Turn, Turn, Turn" from the Byrds (Husker Du style?), or  Buffalo Springfield's "For What It's Worth". I'd be down with either of those.

Although it has been done recently, and is overtly political, check out this video of Pink Floyd "Pigs" by Roger Waters. this would also be a killer opener, but not expecting it.

[Crispy]

Heartbreakin' opener! 

Where's Capn Scotty when we need him?

[millerjustin]

Heartbreakin' opener! 

Where's Capn Scotty when we need him?

THIS  (PC throwback)

[Crispy]

Heartbreakin' opener! 

Where's Capn Scotty when we need him?

THIS  (PC throwback)

Plus the easy T5 pick shoutout to Scotty.

[piton87]

Whens the last time they played Evelyn is not real?

[Crispy]

Whens the last time they played Evelyn is not real?

I just happen to have been working on my database lately...
11/28/2015   Beacon Theater   New York City

The last (known) time they opened with it was:
3/18/2002   Hi-Ho Lounge   New Orleans

[ALady]

Heartbreakin' opener! 

Where's Capn Scotty when we need him?

Gonna back-5 you so hard tomorrow, mister!

[Crispy]

Heartbreakin' opener! 

Where's Capn Scotty when we need him?

Gonna back-5 you so hard tomorrow, mister!

Yeeowwch! How about a hug instead?

[Jtuppy]

"Washington Bullets" - The Clash

I registered just to call my shot.

Safe travels to Mexico all!!