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Missing Persons: Back For More (February 2003)
by Cyndi Glass

Missing Persons is back in a big way, and that was made clear to fans at three shows this month in Southern California. Quite fittingly, as this was where Dale and Warren began Missing Persons back in 1979, their new version of Missing Persons made a bold statement with spontaneous performances and solid musicianship to rival the `80s lineup. Cohesive and tight, this band seems capable of handling anything, including total improvisation and a lack of rehearsal time.

Fans were enthusiastic -- even long-time fans were quick to praise Joe Travers for his no-holds-barred drum attack. Ronnie brought in that delightful `80s keyboard sound that always was a signature of the MP sound, while Wes provided a solid foundation on the bass from his new position up front with Dale and Warren. Dale sparkled with enthusiasm and energy as she performed, and Warren kept everyone together as he played, sometimes commanding the band with just a look as he ripped his way through these songs that are so close to his heart.

The website meet & greets gave Warren an opportunity to meet with fans before the Saturday night Anaheim HOB show in Anaheim and after the Sunday night Sunset HOB show. Wes graciously agreed to drop in and talk to fans as well on both nights, with Joe making an appearance at the aftershow meet & greet on Sunday night.

If you saw any or all of these shows and would like to write something about them for this site or have photos, please email.

Longer article/review
Click here for a detail-filled story of the 2003 shows.

Photos
click here - OR - 77 photos in two downloadable zip files: Tom's Photos * Cinamon & Lisa's Photos

Video
View the Access Hollywood Nov. 2002 performance of "Destination Unknown" at Ron Poster's site.

Setlists
HOB Anaheim, Sat 2/15, stage time 8:45 PM
Mental Hopscotch, Noticeable One, Words, Here & Now, None of Your Business, US Drag, Windows, Face To Face, I Like Boys, Walking In LA, No Way Out / ENCORE: Destination Unknown, Action Reaction

Nike Run Hit Wonder Race Finish Line, Hollywood High School football field, Sun 2/16, 9:30 AM (this one may not be in order)
Mental Hopscotch, Words, I Like Boys, None of Your Business, Destination Unknown, Here & Now, Walking in L.A.

HOB Hollywood, Sun 2/16 stage time 10 PM
Mental Hopscotch, Noticeable One, Words, Here & Now, None of Your Business, Dark and Dangerous Guy (partial), US Drag, Windows, Face to Face, I Like Boys, Throw Money, No Way Out, Walking In LA / ENCORE: Destination Unknown, Action Reaction

Missing Persons Website *