Recorded over two nights this past summer at Chicago's Charter One Pavilion, Rain or Shine almost didn't come to pass. After an amazing first show on June 18th, 2009 the band was facing ominous skies and a challenging weather forecast. The crowds had been kept outside of the venue for their own safety and it seemed likely that the show would need to be postponed or cancelled. Yet when the time came to make the final call, two hours after the original door time, there was no doubt from the band that they were determined to make it happen - Rain or Shine.
The four disc set that makes up Rain or Shine contains 37 tracks and over four hours of music with both electric and acoustic versions of "Shattered" and "That Was a Crazy Game of Poker." Also included are two previously unreleased tracks, "Tonight," the first song the band ever wrote, as well as "Rhythm of your Shoes." As a special bonus, the recording includes a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Fool in the Rain" with Robert Randolph.
In addition to the standard version of the album, there is a limited edition version available that will be sold exclusively at the O.A.R. Online Store. The limited edition package contains a bonus CD of music containing live recordings and sound check clips from various dates on the band's 2009 Summer Tour, signed set lists from each night, a 48 page booklet containing track by track commentary and photographs, plus much more!
When you pre-order either the standard version or the limited edition version of the album you will instantly receive a code to redeem a digital copy of the June 18th acoustic five song set which includes:
"I Feel Home"
"The Wanderer"
"Shattered"
"That Was a Crazy Game of Poker"
"On My Way"
Rain or Shine will be released January 12, 2010 but click HERE to pre-order your copy.
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STANDARD EDITION COVER ART
LIMITED EDITION COVER ART
Track Listing:
NIGHT 1 - DISC 1:
1. About Mr. Brown 6:39
2. Living in the End 4:12
3. Right on Time 6:07
4. So Moved On 7:48
5. Risen 4:05
6. Dinner Last Night 4:40
7. Tonight 4:52
8. Conquering Fools 5:21
9. About an Hour Ago 8:22
NIGHT 1 - DISC 2:
1. I Feel Home 5:57 (Acoustic Set)
2. The Wanderer 4:58 (Acoustic Set)
3. Shattered 4:53 (Acoustic Set)
4. That was a Crazy Game of Poker 9:07 (Acoustic Set)
5. On My Way 5:58 (Acoustic Set'Electric)
6. Black Rock 5:57
7. Lay Down 7:22
8. War Song 7:44
9. This Town 6:27
10. Fool in the Rain* 7:21
11. Love and Memories 5:23
*Featuring Robert Randolph
NIGHT 2 - DISC 3:
1. Revisited 6:33
2. Night Shift 3:53
3. Someone in the Road 3:32
4. Whose Chariot 9:09
5. King of the Thing 4:24
6. On Top The Cage 7:00
7. Here's to You 7:34
8. Untitled 7:53
9. Hey Girl 8:23
NIGHT 2 - DISC 4:
1. What is Mine 5:40
2. Delicate Few 8:51
3. City on Down 5:49
4. Whatever Happened 5:34
5. Get Away 8:40
6. Rhythm of your Shoes 5:44
7. Shattered 5:03
8. That was a Crazy Game of Poker 15:02
















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