Author: Erik J. Heels

Set 1

1. Good Lovin’
2. I fought the law
3. It’s all been done
4. Back in the USSR
5. What’s so funny about peace, love, and understanding
6. Born to be wild
7. Just like heaven
8. Honky Tonk Woman
9. Just what I needed
10. Dirty Water

Set 2

1. Margaritaville
2. Takin’ care of business
3. Sunshine of your love
4. My generation
5. Smoke on the Water
6. Pump it Up
7. Should I stay or should I go
8. The Wall (with kids)
9. Psycho Killer (with Ben Oltsik)

Set 3

1. Twistin’ by the pool
2. What I like about you
3. Smokin’ gun*
4. Summertime Blues
5. Stray cat strut*
6. Tush
7. Really got me
8. Brown sugar
9. 867-5309 (Jenny)
10. Love shack
11. Sultans of swing (with Colin McKinley)
12. Runnin’ Down A Dream

In reserve in case we choose to eliminate a song or play longer:

I wanna be sedated
Really got me
White Room

Set 1

1. Good Lovin’
2. I fought the law
3. It’s all been done
4. Back in the USSR
5. What’s so funny about peace, love, and understanding
6. Born to be wild
7. Honky Tonk Woman
8. Just like heaven
9. Werewolves in London (with Ben Heels)
10. Dirty Water

Set 2

1. Margaritaville
2. Takin’ care of business
3. Sunshine of your love
4. My generation
5. Smoke on the Water
6. Pump it Up
7. Should I stay or should I go
8. The Wall (with kids)
9. Psycho Killer (with Ben Oltsik)
10. Johnny B. Goode (with Colin McKinley)

Set 3

1. Twistin’ by the pool
2. What I like about you
3. Smokin’ gun*
4. Summertime Blues
5. Stray cat strut*
6. Tush
7. Brown sugar
8. 867-5309 (Jenny)
9. Love shack
10. Sultans of swing (with Colin McKinley)
11. Runnin’ Down A Dream

Love Boat or Dream Boats?

1. Good Lovin’ (C) Grateful Dead
2. Back In the U.S.S.R. (A) Paul McCartney
3. Just Like Heaven (A) The Cure
4. Sailing (B) Rod Stewart
5. Honky Tonk Women (G) The Rolling Stones
6. Brown Eyed Girl (G) Van Morrison
7. 867-5309 (Jenny) (F#m) Tommy Tutone
8. Margaritaville (D) Jimmy Buffett
9. Summertime Blues (Remixed Live) (D) The Who
10. Smoke On the Water (G) Deep Purple
11. Love Shack (C) The B-52’s
12. Runnin Down A Dream (E) Tom Petty

From Wendy’s eVite:

“So, the people have spoken! Thanks for the huge voter turnout and we are looking forward to executing our Party Party platform this Saturday night. This bi-partisan event is shaping up to include ALL people; men/women, Actonians/non-Actonians, folks who get their trash collected, and those who bring their goods to the recycling station. We are ONE party!

Early polls indicate that we may have some showers, but either way, all events will be held indoors. The band will be setup in the garage, which we will try to heat if necessary, but dress accordingly i.e. casual, but warm.

Many have asked about the comfort food. Comfort food refers to a variety of familiar, easy foods that have associations with simpler times. Think non-gourmet, 50’s kitchen, ski lodge sort of food. I got the ‘sweet’ if you can get the ‘savory’. FInger foods are great, but I will also have plenty of plates and utensils for larger dishes. If you would rather bring a bottle of champagne instead of food, please do so. Again, with emphasis, your company is our birthday gift.

The MCats are primed for playing and always a blast. We’re hoping for some other, rather special, forms of entertainment as well. See you real soon!”

SET 1

1. Good Lovin’ (C) – Grateful Dead (Jon)
2. It’s all been done (D) – Bare Naked Ladies (Erik)
3. Just what I needed (E) – The Cars (Eamon)
4. Hard to handle (B) – The Black Crowes (Eamon)
5. Feelin’ alright (C) – Joe Cocker (Jon)
6. Honky Tonk women (G) – Rolling Stones (Eamon)
7. Just like heaven (A) – The Cure (Erik)
8. Pump it up (B) – Elvis Costello (Jon)
9. Should I stay or should I.. (D) – The Clash (Eamon)
10. Back in the USSR (A) – Beatles (Eamon)

SET 2

1. What I like about you (E) – The Romantics (Erik)
2. Peace, Love, and Under… (G) – Elvis Costello (Jon)
3. Another brick in the wall (E) – Pink Floyd (Eamon)
4. Sunshine of your love (D) – Cream (Eamon)
5. Learning to fly (B) – Foo Fighters (Erik)
6. Women are smarter (?) – Grateful Dead (Jon)
7. Love stinks (C) – J.Geils Band (Jon)
8. Summertime blues (D) – The Who (Eamon)
9. 867-5309 Jenny (F#m) – Tommy Tutone (Eamon)
10. Running down a dream (E) – Tom Petty (Jon)
11. Born to be wild (E) – Steppenwolf (Eamon)

SET 3

1. I fought the law (D) – The Clash (Eamon)
2. I want to be sedated (E) – The Ramones (Jon)
3. Burning down the house (G) – Talking Heads (Erik)
4. They say it’s your birthday (A) – Beatles (Jon / Josh)
5. White Room (D) – Cream (Eamon)
6. Taking care of business (C) – BTO (Erik)
7. Sweet Caroline (B) – Neil Diamond (Jon)
8. Dirty Water (E) – The Standells (Jon)
9. Love Shack (C) – The B-52’s (Eamon)
10. Psycho Killer (Am) – Talking Heads (Erik)
11. Tush (G) – ZZ Top (Eamon)
12. You really got me (G) – The Kinks (Eamon)

SET 1

1. Good Lovin’ (C) – Grateful Dead (Jon)
2. It’s all been done (D) – Bare Naked Ladies (Erik)
3. Just what I needed (E) – The Cars (Eamon)
4. Hard to handle (B) – The Black Crowes (Eamon)
5. Feelin’ alright (C) – Joe Cocker (Jon)
6. Honky Tonk women (G) – Rolling Stones (Eamon)
7. Just like heaven (A) – The Cure (Erik)
8. Pump it up (B) – Elvis Costello (Jon)
9. Should I stay or should I.. (D) – The Clash (Eamon)
10. Back in the USSR (A) – Beatles (Eamon)

SET 2

1. What I like about you (E) – The Romantics (Erik)
2. Peace, Love, and Under… (G) – Elvis Costello (Jon)
3. Another brick in the wall (E) – Pink Floyd (Eamon)
4. Sunshine of your love (D) – Cream (Eamon)
5. Learning to fly (B) – Foo Fighters (Erik)
6. Women are smarter (?) – Grateful Dead (Jon)
7. Love stinks (C) – J.Geils Band (Jon)
8. Summertime blues (D) – The Who (Eamon)
9. 867-5309 Jenny (F#m) – Tommy Tutone (Eamon)
10. Running down a dream (E) – Tom Petty (Jon)
11. Born to be wild (E) – Steppenwolf (Eamon)

SET 3

1. I fought the law (D) – The Clash (Eamon)
2. I want to be sedated (E) – The Ramones (Jon)
3. Burning down the house (G) – Talking Heads (Erik)
4. They say it’s your birthday (A) – Beatles (Jon / Josh)
5. White Room (D) – Cream (Eamon)
6. Taking care of business (C) – BTO (Erik)
7. Sweet Caroline (B) – Neil Diamond (Jon)
8. Dirty Water (E) – The Standells (Jon)
9. Love Shack (C) – The B-52’s (Eamon)
10. Psycho Killer (Am) – Talking Heads (Erik)
11. Tush (G) – ZZ Top (Eamon)
12. You really got me (G) – The Kinks (Eamon)

SET 1

1. Good Lovin’ (C) – Grateful Dead (Jon)
2. It’s all been done (D) – Bare Naked Ladies (Erik)
3. Just what I needed (E) – The Cars (Eamon)
4. Hard to handle (B) – The Black Crowes (Eamon)
5. Feelin’ alright (C) – Joe Cocker (Jon)
6. Honky Tonk women (G) – Rolling Stones (Eamon)
7. Just like heaven (A) – The Cure (Erik)
8. Pump it up (B) – Elvis Costello (Jon)
9. Should I stay or should I.. (D) – The Clash (Eamon)
10. Back in the USSR (A) – Beatles (Eamon)

SET 2

1. What I like about you (E) – The Romantics (Erik)
2. Peace, Love, and Under… (G) – Elvis Costello (Jon)
3. Another brick in the wall (E) – Pink Floyd (Eamon)
4. Sunshine of your love (D) – Cream (Eamon)
5. Learning to fly (B) – Foo Fighters (Erik)
6. Women are smarter (?) – Grateful Dead (Jon)
7. Love stinks (C) – J.Geils Band (Jon)
8. Summertime blues (D) – The Who (Eamon)
9. 867-5309 Jenny (F#m) – Tommy Tutone (Eamon)
10. Running down a dream (E) – Tom Petty (Jon)
11. Born to be wild (E) – Steppenwolf (Eamon)

SET 3

1. I fought the law (D) – The Clash (Eamon)
2. I want to be sedated (E) – The Ramones (Jon)
3. Burning down the house (G) – Talking Heads (Erik)
4. They say it’s your birthday (A) – Beatles (Jon / Josh)
5. White Room (D) – Cream (Eamon)
6. Taking care of business (C) – BTO (Erik)
7. Sweet Caroline (B) – Neil Diamond (Jon)
8. Dirty Water (E) – The Standells (Jon)
9. Love Shack (C) – The B-52’s (Eamon)
10. Psycho Killer (Am) – Talking Heads (Erik)
11. Tush (G) – ZZ Top (Eamon)
12. You really got me (G) – The Kinks (Eamon)

The MCats put on their best 1960s garb, Jon put on his best guitar face, and Susan Miller took the mic for 1960s night at the MCT Auction. We only broke one fluorescent light. And we raised $2600 for the McCarthy-Towne school. The fact that we had people dancing – at the auction – was a bonus!

Here’s what we played:

Good Lovin’ (C) – Grateful Dead
Down On the Corner (C) – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Surfin’ U.S.A. (recorded in D#, play in A) – The Beach Boys
Back In the U.S.S.R. (A) – Paul McCartney
Honky Tonk Women (G) – The Rolling Stones
Sunshine of Your Love (D) – Cream
Summertime Blues (Remixed Live) (D) – The Who
I’m a Believer (G) – The Monkees
Gimme Some Lovin’ (recorded in G, play in A) – The Spencer Davis Group
Somebody to Love (F#m) – Jefferson Airplane
Piece of My Heart (E) – Janis Joplin
Born To Be Wild (E) – Steppenwolf
White Room (D) – Cream

The rain cleared. The lighting was great. A large crowd was expected. The sound check was perfect. Naturally, we expected the worst. But the block party on Acton’s Madison Lane hosted by the Durand and Meusel families was a blast. The MCats played two sets. A more laid-back daylight set, and a rockin’ night set that got everybody dancing. Thanks to all involved!

Day Set
Werewolves Of London (G) – Warren Zevon
Bad Moon Rising (D) – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Pump It Up (B) – Elvis Costello
Vertigo (E) – U2
Love Stinks (C) – The J. Geils B
There She Goes (G) – The La’s
Psycho Killer (Am) – Talking Heads
I Want Candy (D) – Bow Wow Wow
All Star (recorded in F#, play in G) – Smash Mouth
Middle of the Road (A) – The Pretenders
Should I Stay or Should I Go (D) – The Clash

Night Set
Feelin’ Alright (C) – Joe Cocker
Good Lovin’ (C) – Grateful Dead
I Fought the Law (D) – The Clash
Big Yellow Taxi (E) – Joni Mitchell
What I Like About You (E) – The Romantics
I Wanna Be Sedated (E to F#) – The Ramones
867-5309 (Jenny) (F#m) – Tommy Tutone
Peace, Love and Understanding (G) – Elvis Costello
Man! I Feel Like a Woman! (Bb) – Shania Twain
It’s All Been Done (D) – Barenaked Ladies
Dirty Water (E) – The Standells
Down On the Corner (C) – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Thing Called-Love (A) – Bonnie Raitt
Devil With A Blue Dress On/Good Golly Miss Molly (C) – Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels
Just Like Heaven (A) The Cure
Just What I Needed (E) – The Cars
I’m a Believer (G) – The Monkees
You Really Got Me (G) – The Kinks
Hard to Handle (B) – The Black Crowes
Burning Down The House (G) – Talking Heads
Sweet Caroline (B) – Neil Diamond
Smoke On the Water (G) – Deep Purple
Love Shack (C) – The B-52’s
American Idiot (G#) – Green Day
Tush (G) – ZZ Top