Set List & Footage: Michael Nesmith's final concert with The Monkees in Los Angeles, California

9/17/2016

Please note that this post is being constantly updated with new video footage.

Last night, The Monkees performed to a sold out audience at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, where Michael Nesmith made his stated final concert appearance with the group. Thanks a lot to Sherri Hansen for submitting photographs of the set list:

Here's a couple of videos that feature over a half hour of footage from the show:

The Monkees make their way to the stage at the start of the show:

Large portions of last night's concert were streamed live on The Monkees Tour Facebook page, and it is currently archived there.

20 Comments

Tim at www.DeepDishRadio.com

9/17/2016 13:42:45

I was there!!

readr

9/19/2016 23:43:24

...and I was told you had a good time

Michael

9/17/2016 13:49:59

Well, I guess youtube will have to do as it dissent appear that this was proffessionally documented. Shame,unless I'm wrong.

Monkees Live Almanac

9/17/2016 13:52:17

Hi Michael, Rhino's John Hughes confirmed to Monkees fan Jeff Gehringer last night at the Pantages that the show was not filmed or recorded.

Michael

9/17/2016 13:56:41

Was the stream feed pro shot? I haven't had a chance to view it yet?

Michael

9/17/2016 13:53:43

Okay, I just saw where it was filmed for streaming so hopefully this will get an official release.

Gregg McKenzie

9/17/2016 14:08:47

Rhino's John Hughes confirmed to Monkees fan Jeff Gehringer last night at the Pantages that the show was not filmed or recorded.

WOW !!! I cannot image why this wasn't archived in some capacity unless the three of them couldn't agree on allowing it to be preserved. If this was indeed Nez's last ride with the Micky and Peter, then all of us who have taken this journey with them are being robbed of one of the final pieces of the Monkess' puzzle. This disappoints and angers me and I don't know who is to blame. Shame on SOMEBODY (ies).

Michael

9/17/2016 14:15:15

My thoughts and feelings as well. Maybe the axs live concert will be released even though it features no Mike it was a really good show. Rhino or whoever sure knows how to drop the ball on these sort of things! And the music industry gets all bent out of shape when fans seek out bootlegs!

Rebekah

9/17/2016 14:38:53

A heartfelt thanks to people who documented and shared their vids. What a priceless gift of time, energy and dedication to fans all over the world.

Thank you Mark for this web site. And thank you to The Monkees and their talented team(s) for decades of inimitable music and joy.
Here's to continued peace, harmony and new adventures for the rest of 2016...and beyond.

David

9/18/2016 19:38:52

Yes!

Conor Furlong link

9/17/2016 15:19:01

Judging by the videos on YouTube, this was an absolutely incredible gig.

And if it is true that this really is the LAST time the surviving members of the band will ever play together again, then the fact that the decision was made NOT to record this for DVD/Blu-ray is an absolutely shocking decision.

Chris N.

9/17/2016 16:13:41

Was there any mention during the show that it was his final concert or did they just keep it hush hush? I know Micky and Peter tried to have Nez take a bow by himself.

Monkees Live Almanac

9/17/2016 17:19:27

Chris, from the reports I've been sent there was no mention of it being Michael's final concert with The Monkees.

Sunny Nestork

9/17/2016 22:55:54

AND no final Monkees walk off stage when the show ended! I wish Michael would have toured in each location...meaning: East Coast, Midwest and West Coast. That way fans in all areas could have seen him for the 50th anniversary tour. Oh well, could have, would have, should have, right?

Rebekah

9/17/2016 23:28:00

That vid shot by Gregory Short (2nd frm top, above) does capture the awesome GROUP HUG between the guys when they first take the stage at the very beginning. Pure gold. Well done man ;) Couldn't have been easy standing there behind a phone when the vibes and emotions are running so high.

Rebekah

9/18/2016 14:26:38

Gregory Short's video (2nd frm top) captures the
warm-fuzzy-wuzzy-woolhat-peter's-back Group Hug in the beginning quite beautifully. Did you go "Awwww.."? pure gold.

David

9/18/2016 19:40:50

Nez and the Monkees have never sounded better when playing Sunny Girlfriend and Circle Sky. We are very fortunate fans to have this last great moment when our favorites can still bring it at a high level.

David

9/18/2016 20:06:33

All Monkees fans should appreciate the access to this show. There's videos posted everywhere and a complete audio recording. Technology is our friend. Of course, we all wanted to be there, but we can still feel connected to the show.

Tom Czarnota

9/18/2016 23:54:39

Thank you for sharing all this wonderful material, particularly from the prespective of Australian fans such as myself for whom Los Angeles is a long way to go for a Friday night gig. My impression from the footage is that Mike seemed to get the majority of the adulation which in the past had been received by Davy. I understand that extensive touring may not be conducive to the well being of 70 somethings, but I think the three of them could do one or two showcase gigs a year, all things permitting.

readr

9/19/2016 23:42:10

I'd have to believe Andrew has the soundboard recording, he produced the show, there's no way he didn't get that.

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