Show 12 & 13 Recap | Hackney Diamonds Tour | Cleveland | Denver | June 15, June 20

[@timolexmusic]

Absolutely agree on Paint It Black having sounded better live with snare hits on every other tom 8th note as delivered by the one & only Mr. Charlie Watts 🙌👑

[@wslvingtsun6768]

I didn't want to be picky, but me and my uncle said it was different not the same. But the other songs were spot on

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Now I feel confident about it now that you've signed off on it! 👍🥁 Glad you see it that way too! your prediction of Steve playing monkey Man came true. What do you think of it?

[@johnryan3913]

@@HangFireStonesPodcast Just from the clips sounds like Ron was on fire 🔥 and Keith as well. Haven't heard it live tho. There's a video of Ron and Keith playing part of MM as a medley (with 'Shirley') in 1974, Ron's solo shows. You tell me how it was!!!

[@timolexmusic]

​@@HangFireStonesPodcast Just re-watched Monkey Man from the Philly June 11th show and I gotta give Steve credit for maintaining Charlie's roughness and attack which is so crucial for that song 🙌 (Try to imagine it without that backbeat *pop*!) Also: Veery cool and original idea to play the ride cymbal bell at a couple of spots, suits the style of the song and era soo well! Still, I prefer Charlie's 2003 version, it's such a stellar combination of hard swing and rough-on-the-edges fills. Steve's fills are just a touch too bubbly and bouncy imho

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

@@timolexmusic quite respectable version Steve's is! Yes Charlie gets the win!

[@cynthydel]

Love Keith ! He has a special spot for me on this tour .. I have really seen him come alive .. but the smile he flashes to the crowd is so very endearing .❤

[@paigeh3856]

Agreed! He is the epidome of cool! Hottest 80 yr old ever!

[@419-12o]

Chicago please: add Midnight Rambler/ cut Miss You

[@BF2021-kf8xz]

Mick’s guitar during Let it Bleed looks familiar. Wasn’t it the one he used back in ‘97 during the MTV 10 Spot show?

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Looks to be 🤘👍

[@cmgosh37]

I was there (Cleveland) too with Lucky Dips and Inverse to you received 500 level seats, and the 2 people AFTER us got PIT tickets!! Those are the breaks. I agree with you on Paint it Black and Happy seemed more “Whino-ish” especially the end of the song. Missed no Midnight but Heartbreaker/Monkey Man was a nice 1-2 punch. Whole Wide World was performed exceptional, I thought. I was a bit disappointed at first to have Miss You in the set but Micks harp, was something I had never heard live!!That was really cool. Missed 2021 because Charlie wasn’t there and only returned in 2024 because of Hackney Diamonds. I wanted to hear new stuff with Steve as part of creative process. Hoped for 4 songs off Hackney but SSOH took a night off from encore. Headed to Chicago for 2 shows and feel confident I’ll get Mess it Up and Rambler one of the two shows and also Sweet Sounds of Heaven at least once. In 2019 at Soldier field the played SEVEN different songs between show #1 and show #2 and anticipate them doing the same type of thing this time around. And BTW, like you did a Power Upgrade to capture the incredible sound you mentioned and Keith was on fire those closing numbers. Thanks for all you do it really appreciated!!

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

We just missed our very lucky dips! Great time had by all though!

[@johnryan3913]

Agree with you on wanting more new stuff, even a few from the post TY period (imagine Too Much Blood, or Thru & Thru, or It Won't Be Long). Ron's always in fine form these days he and KR should be kept up in the mix!

[@cmgosh37]

So…..Had to go with Bite My Head Off!!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I talked about Paint It Black in my MetLife review. I thought it was a cacophonous mess. I didn't care for Jordan's drumming on it at all. The terrible mix didn't help either.

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

I'm sure with a terrible mix it would have been pretty tough to listen to!

[@jimroadhouse4872]

I was at the Denver show it was spectacular mother nature held off on the rain

[@marisavalenzisi4712]

MICK 👑♥️ KEITH 🎸 and RONNIE 🎸 at 80 years old Are still to TOP 🌟 They're Musical Genius 🎼💥 Justin I glad so much this nice recapt 🤗 Agree with You 👌 Thanks ✌️👍👋👋👋👋

[@stevesutherland6232]

I’ll take Midnight Rambler over Miss You which we got in Atlanta, have to confess was a little disappointed that they didn’t do Sweet Sounds of Heaven but great for Denver…looking forward for more your reviews and content …thanks for posting 🎸

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Thanks for watching!

[@rudolfvanooijen]

What a great typical Mick thumbnail for this vid! Thanks for your time and effort to create all this content on this awesome Stones YT channel!

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Great shot isn't it? Classic! Check out jsoxy's IG amazing shots of the guys 🔥📸📸. And thank you so much!

[@Bez1-eb3du]

Great to see Sweet Sounds of Heaven back in the set at Denver👍👍

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Me too 👍

[@lsundal19]

Mick cracked me up in Denver, he made a remark about a funny smell in the air, didn't know if it was Purina cat chow or Lauren Boebert vaping!

[@johnryan3913]

They should never miss Sweet Sounds, its an instant classic! And Keith SHOULD be singing three...Maybe add 'Thru & Thru'...Tell Tim we love his two RS jazz projects!!! With all the Stones on them😍

[@grimmertwin2148]

When the Stones were killing it they always sounded older than years. Now it don't matter. Let it bleed boys. Some people are finally getting it lol

[@johnryan3913]

Older than years! Nice post Grim.

[@mick1967]

I plan to go to Vancouver on Friday. How was the black market so far on this US tour? Are there tickets available? It will be my 38th Stones gig since 1982 and I mostly bought my tickets directly at the venue.

[@paigeh3856]

I agree on the improvement in Keef’s voice. It’s even better from the beginning of this tour to date. Thanks for your podcast. You are the go-to for all of us Stoners!

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Appreciate that! Glad you're here!

[@pmurph5]

2:55 Ron Wood’s art poster set list for Denver 2024 is wrong. It has Wild Horses as the “vote song”. However, the fan-voted song for Denver was “Let It Bleed”. I think he messed it up.

[@raydavies72]

Was in CLEVELAND.... AWESOME Show!

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

🤘

[@weswrzesinski3319]

My Dad and I are bringing some friends for to their first Stones show at Solider Field for Chicago 1 and I don't think any tour recently would be better in opinion to get them that Stones experience. It'll be my fifth show, first show was in 2003 at US Cellular Field in Chicago on the Licks tour I was just about 6 and I'm 27 now so I'm a lifer at this point. My dad has seen em just about every US tour since 64 I think.

[@johnryan3913]

Wow are there many other twenty somethings at the shows this tour?

[@johnryan3913]

I first saw them in 1975 when I was 14 or 15, in between the Faces in March, and November with Jesse Ed Davis as guest guitarist. So Ron Wood 3 different tours!

[@Mcfly85A]

Great video. Even if you don't have great seats,at least you are there.

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

🤘🤘

[@stevescheinost7106]

Chanel was on fire singing Gimmie Shelter in Denver. Impressed with her.

[@matthewlacey5307]

The Stones. More than just a gig.

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

🤘🤘

[@johnryan3913]

A Way of Life (Andrew)

[@jhiramboggs]

I won thousand percent agree with you about painted black. It was thin and non-impactful, and on top of that I think Keith Richards fucked up the synchronization of the riff towards the end. Yeah, the drummer needs to rock that fucking shit a little bit more.

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Indeed! 👍🤘🤘

[@randidesalvo2610]

Wow Justin I love this content.Really appreciate your take on the tour. I am so excited to see them in July at Levi Stadium. I'm so hoping they will include Sweet Sounds of Heaven at that show. I'm so amazed and happy about how well the guys are playing. Keith is still so wonderful and Ronnie just keeps on rocking'. Mick's vocals and physical abilities impress me so much. What a band!!!! I love them. Thank you for keeping us up to date. Be well and happy. Sending love to all The Stones fans!!!!!

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Thanks so much! Hope you have a fantastic time at Levi stadium!

[@masonkanterbury3007]

I don't mind mistakes and variations, only because I KNOW IT'S THEM PLAYING!!!! Too many recordings passing for performances. Rolling Stones sound like a garage band at times and that's fine with me.

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

🤘👍👍

[@nvm9040]

The trio of Mick and Kieth and Ronnie are on a roll right now so how long will it last Paint it black isn’t the same song without Brian or Charlie

[@jw2478]

I saw you at the Cleveland show, just as the gates were opening around 6:25 ( 25 minutes late). We were also in the 500 section, but got on Stub Hub and ended up in 100's. Great show, first time that my sons saw them and the boys were blown away!

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Ha should've said hello!

[@xplaybwoix]

When Mick plays guitar I can never catch how he actually sounds . Didn’t Keith say there are only two guitarists on the stage , and Mick isn’t one of them . lol

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Haha yep Keith did say that. It is strange that the mixer's purposely don't put make up in the mix especially when he has an important guitar part that's crucial to the song.

[@cynthydel]

Saw them in Vegas .. great show . I like the huddle . I gotta admit .. I would like to see more interaction of Keith n mick .. but I guess that just me .. cuz it makes me “ HAPPY”. Rock on boys and thank you for your videos !

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Thanks for watching!

[@federicotietz2929]

If you had good sound in terrible seats, be grateful to Dave Natali. He's mixing in mono.

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

🎧🎧

[@jcanada9405]

Their stamina ia building as the tour goes I guess. Keith playing Moneky man is a good sign for consistent finger work. Looks like they will never play both mess it up and whole wide world in the same set for some reason.

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Yup apparently it's one or the other!

[@rayerscarpensael2300]

For once they write a classic again they should not be allowed to skip Sweet Sounds of Heaven.

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

I'm sure it'll be locked in for the remaining of the tour

[@toms4442]

Thanks for the report. Wish i could have been there, your videos make me feel like I'm 14 again an all that mattered was the Stones. Thanks!❤

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Excellent! 🔥👍

[@wilmabaumann4499]

Danke für diesen informativen, emotionalen Bericht...👏... Dieses Concert scheint laut den Infos im Internet enorm erfolgreich, ja wahnsinnig gut verlaufen zu sein...ich freue mich sehr darüber und wünsche den Stones zu den weiteren, kommenden Concerten alles erdenklich Gute, Glück, Erfolg und Freude dabei...🎶🎵🎼✌

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Thanks so much 👍

[@janiceellery1653]

I'm the first to comment and the Stones are first on my list 😀❤️❤️ Happy is my favorite Keef song

[@paigeh3856]

I was almost in tears because he didn’t do Happy in Orlando. 😢

[@rayerscarpensael2300]

On fire they are.

[@captainkirk70]

Sweet Sounds instead of Tell Me Straight. So sad it's lost its spot. The first stone cold classic since Tattoo You. I'd be happy if they dropped Miss You for it too.

[@captainkirk70]

Not sure why they place Sweet Songs as an encore. I LOVE it there but Mick's adrenaline is at an all time high for the encore and the masses are expecting a high energy Warhorse. I'm sure Mick's perception of wrong tempo on it is just because of its placement and the faces and energy of the crowd. Just a weird place for a new song. Switching You Can't.. with Sweet Sounds' placement would work much better.

[@captainkirk70]

Dude you should do what I do. Never buy advance tickets for a Stones show. Wait until it's closer to showtime outside. Plenty of people trying to get rid of extra tickets for cheap outside. People at that age are usually wealthy and people flake at the last minute they just want to get inside and will take pretty much anything for a ticket. I never fail to get great tickets for cheap. Ever. I haven't paid more than $100 for a show since I learned this trick. Just got to be patient. Then sell your lucky dip for a bit cheaper close to the walk up window. I don't buy advanced tickets for any show. Even if I'm flying in for a show. Seriously, wait until the opener is playing at least. Even better after the opener and the Stones starting. Even if you miss a bit of Start Me Up do you really care if you get great seats? I always get great seats and have only been bummed if I don't wait till I'm outside. Do it every time. Unless you're in LA or something. These smaller cities never sellout.

[@Ptm6569]

I was at the Cleveland show sec 507 the sound was pretty good up there was it sold out I think it was 47k you seem to be pretty knowledgeable about them why are they cutting verses on sympathy have the song is cut out why ?

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Mick hasn't done that third verse in a while. But everything else is pretty much intact

[@Ptm6569]

@@HangFireStonesPodcast I l wonder why it doesn't take that much time up do you know when they shorten it what tour

[@johnr1348]

Are you going to both Chicago concerts?

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Sadly no. Wish I was though!

[@albrechtkonrad5496]

I^m not really convinced with this harmonica-solo on Miss You - you?

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

I'm loving it. It's a great nod to Sugar Blue's performance on the original. Diggin Mick's spin on it

[@albrechtkonrad5496]

@@HangFireStonesPodcast Okay, perhaps you have more background informations - but I have also some early versions of Miss You, without a harmonica solo (?). But it's not the harmonica itself which makes me wonder, for my opinion Mick could play/use the meldody from Miss You for this solo and make a harmonica solo out of it - this I would really appreciate. Miss you is one of my favorite Stonessongs and I love how Mick play the harmonica - do you know what I mean?

[@deand7348]

cant wait for both nights in LA!

[@SuperShawn2020]

Ah - Lucky Dips. I’ve done them 4 times with every result being the upper regions of the stadium. I was actually with Gazza when he retrieved his LD tickets for the 2018 Twickenham show. He was thrilled when he opened the envelope to reveal his Golden Circle tickets. Will you see them in LA? Thanks for the video and your excellent review of the Cleveland show.

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Nope unfortunately won't be able to see them in LA. I'm sure it'll be a great show though!

[@captainkirk70]

Dude you should do what I do. Never buy advance tickets for a Stones show. Wait until it's closer to showtime outside. Plenty of people trying to get rid of extra tickets for cheap outside. People at that age are usually wealthy and people flake at the last minute all the time they just want to get inside and will take pretty much anything for a ticket. I never fail to get great tickets for cheap. Ever. I haven't paid more than $100 for a show since I learned this trick. Just got to be patient. Then sell your lucky dip for a bit cheaper close to the walk up window. I don't buy advanced tickets for any show. Even if I'm flying in for a show. Seriously, wait until the opener is playing at least. Even better after the opener and the Stones are close to starting. Even if you miss a bit of Start Me Up do you really care if you get great seats? I always get great seats and have only been bummed if I don't wait till I'm outside. Do it every time. Unless you're in LA or something. These smaller cities never sellout.

[@stevescheinost7106]

Ronnie Wood was off in Denver

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

How so

[@Agepunk123]

Question: Why does it always sound like Keith is getting booed during the band intros: Its unmistakable. Is this an audio illusion?

[@jamestsmith2873]

Just a guess: people yelling "Keith" can sound like that from a large group.

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Yep it's everyone screaming Keith.

[@jamestsmith2873]

Great job on these recaps. I was a few sections over from you in Cleveland, and the sound was very good even up there, and the vocals were especially loud and clear for a show of that size, imo.

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

@@jamestsmith2873 thank you! Yes it was a great show

[@jhiramboggs]

Can somebody please tell me how to get these lucky dip tickets I went on the website and I did not see the link

[@cmgosh37]

It’s a very limited lottery. Just a handful of tickets per each show which have seating “tiers.” Only sold in pairs, They are available typically right at the very beginning of the ticket sale, in this case December 2023. It might last for 10 minutes tops. I got my top priority shows of Cleveland and the Chicago shows because of location. Tried for a couple of other cities after those three and then pooof, they’re gone! It provides the possibility or “chance” to be in the PIT or other great seating area for merely $50 per seat. Pick up your wrist band and seat assignment at will call, then you go directly into the show. Not for resale.

[@matthewlacey5307]

One wants an almost thuggish JJF. And, like you, would so love a long, long Honky intro a la Love you Live. A great intro on live at Leeds, Roundhay Pk, 1982. Tim Reis. Honorary Stone. That made up for the unlucky dip!

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Very right 👍

[@keeponrollin7922]

Cleveland was amazing show,4th row on aisle..was hoping for 2 encore songs but monkey man and heartbreaker were killer and probably my favorite miss you version in while,mick is unbelievable at 81

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Glad you were there! Yep monkey man was a highlight

[@brookhowell3648]

oh, you didn’t tell me you ran into tim when I spoke to you at the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame it would’ve been fun to say hi to tim a fellow Michigander Other random stones sightings include we talked to Karl Denson inside the arena after the gates opened, standing in the middle of hundreds of people on the concourse, nobody noticed him And I missed steve Jordan at the Ticketmaster window in Denver by minutes anyway, you told me to leave a comment I have my hang fire sticker on my phone. Keep up the good work.

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Great to see you in Cleveland! So cool You got to see Carl. Would be great to see Steve hopefully next time! Thanks for commenting Hope to see you again at a future show!

[@jumpskirt]

Really enjoying your show reviews. Great editing, too!

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@jaxnyder]

Glad you made it to Cleveland! You’re right, the sound was impeccable! Ronnie was on FIRE!! And it was such a beautiful night. Great review, keep up the good work. PS - were you able to go anywhere else in town?

[@cmgosh37]

Ahhh the weather!!! The night WAS as beautiful as you could possibly ever imagine. Perfect, just like the show.

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Absolutely was a beautiful night! Made it to a couple nice walks in the Park Beach areas.. lovely city 🏙️

[@thebasti5301]

once again 10/10 Video. I really liked you takes on the current live version of Jumping Jack Flash. I listened to the Song a lot in the last few weeks, thats why it is soooo cool to hear how you heared it live. Looking forward for the next one. Chicago is gonna be wild, I hope!

[@xplaybwoix]

They are really enjoying that one this time round . ESP Keith

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

Thanks so much! Chicago is going to be awesome Hope you have a great time!

[@deand7348]

agreed on JJF

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

🔥

[@AnthonyBattista_]

Thanks for the recap Justin! Sorry for the lucky dip situation, but you seem to have a great attitude about everything !At the end of the day it’s just great to be in the stadium watching our favorite band. i’m glad you got to move your position, I agree that the sound has been great in certain spots. I’ve been thinking this for a while now since the 2021 tour, but I would be fine with Paint It Black being dropped. I’ve gotten the feeling for years now that the band is just going through the motions with that one and they feel they have an obligation to play it. And where is CYHMK? Still no appearance on this tour ! My last show is LA 1 in a little over two weeks, break since Philly is building up my excitement for that show 😎 This tour has been great so far !! 💥

[@HangFireStonesPodcast]

LA should be a good one Anthony! And you're right I kind of feel that way over painted black too. Kind of going through the motions. Definitely good spot for CYHMK! 🤘👍

[@Onemore59]

SO MUCH PRE RECORDED. LAST TOUR YALL