Review and Photos by Fred Kuhlman
Promoter: Live Nation (https://www.livenation.com/ )
Venue: Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (https://www.facebook.com/TalkingStickResortAmphitheatre/ )
Date: August 21st, 2026
With all of the concerts I have been to, it is really strange for me to go to a show that I have never seen any of the bands. The 2 main bands, Train and Barenaked Ladies began in the late 80s and early 90s. Both band’s style is a rock with some pop.
Train was the headliner of the concert. Their 95-minute set covered a wide range of shows from their entire career. Pat Monahan is the current front man and singer. He is backed up by Jerry Becker on keyboards and rhythm guitar, Hector Maldonada on bass, Matt Musty on drums and lead guitarist Butch Walker.
Pat was amazing. His voice was clear and dynamic. Overall, the band was tight and well oiled. Their performance was flawless.
When they performed a John Mellencamp cover, “Jack & Diane”, they were joined by Matt Nathenson. Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies joined Pat to sing “Meet Virgina / Take Me Home, Country Roads”.
Pat had his son, Rock Monahan come out to perform 2 songs with the band. Rock played both guitar and sang on songs, “Stone In Love” and “Vacation”.
My family listened to Barenaked Ladies from the beginning of their career. It is really strange I have never seen them. I was super impressed by their performance. They played all of their great hits including their mega hit, “Big Bang Theory Theme”.
I was very impressed when they performed “One Week”. It is a very fast vocalization of lyrics. They even put the words on the massive screen behind them. The only issue was the idiot behind me that was attempting to sing along with them and was incredibly horrible.
If you are a Barenaked Ladies fan then you will love their performance. You will get all of the songs that made them popular with you. They are just one of those bands that is just fun to listen to and see.
I really enjoyed finally hearing both Train and Barenaked Ladies. Both bands exceeded my expectations. If you get a chance to see either of these bands, I very highly recommend it. If you can see them together, it is a no brainer.
The concert started with Matt Nathanson. He is a singer song writer that mixes rock with folk music. His performance was good. I can see him performing at different festivals or in small venues. If you are into folk rock music, then you should check out Matt.
Train Social Media sites:
Website: https://www.savemesanfrancisco.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Train/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/train/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/train
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@train
Photos © Fred Kuhlman 2026, All Rights Reserved
Barenaked Ladies Social Media sites:
Website: https://www.barenakedladies.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barenakedladies
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barenakedladiesmusic
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@barenakedladies
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@barenakedladies
Photos © Fred Kuhlman 2026, All Rights Reserved
Matt Nathanson Social Media sites:
Website: https://mattnathanson.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattnathanson
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattnathanson
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattnathanson
TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/mattnathanson
Photos © Fred Kuhlman 2026, All Rights Reserved
Train Setlist:
Jump Around (House of Pain song)
She’s on Fire
50 Ways to Say Goodbye
If It’s Love
AM Gold
Play That Song
Whipping Boy
Jack & Diane (John Mellencamp cover) (with Matt Nathanson)
Calling All Angels
Meet Virginia / Take Me Home, Country Roads (with Ed Robertson)
To Gloria
Mississippi
Marry Me
Stone in Love (Journey cover) (with Rock Monahan)
Save Me, San Francisco
Bruises
Hey, Soul Sister
Vacation (Dirty Heads cover) (with Rock Monahan)
Drive By (With Hey Jude outro)
Drops of Jupiter
Barenaked Ladies Setlist:
Lookin’ Up
The Old Apartment
Barenaked Rap / Once in a Lifetime
Gonna Walk
Falling for the First Time
Big Back Yard
Pinch Me
Brian Wilson
Almost Ready
Big Bang Theory Theme
Jim Creeggan Upright Bass Solo / Mahna Mahna
One Week
If I Had $1000000
Pink Pony Club / TEXAS HOLD ‘EM / The Gambler / HOT TO GO! / Sometimes When We Touch / So Long, Farewell
Highway to Hell / Sometimes When We Touch (Sung by Tyler Stewart, Ed Robertson on drums)
Lovin’ Life
