The Minglewood Series - Paul Thorn Band / Tab Benoit
- Steve Likens
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The One Night Only Tour featuring Paul Thorn and Tab Benoit - February 18, 2026 | Minglewood Hall, Memphis, Tennessee.
PAUL THORN
In his own words, Paul Thorn is "bigger than a cover band, smaller than Elvis" - but they are both from Tupelo, Mississippi.
Set List:
What the Hell is Going On?
Burn Down the Trailer Park
Tough Times Don't Last (Tough People Do)
Pimps and Preachers
I Don't Like Half the Folks I Love
Ain't Love Strange
(John Prine ice cream story)
Life is Just a Vapor
(Uncle's advice on women and heartbreak)
Ain't Gonna Beg
Chicken Wing
Mission Temple Fireworks Stand
Take My Love With You Everywhere You Go
Paul's most recent album, "Life is Just a Vapor," was released in 2025.
TAB BENOIT
Tab is a bluesman from Houma, Louisiana. He's been playing the same Fender Telecaster for most of his career. On stage, he uses no pedals or effects - It's just him, a 1972 Telecaster, and a specifically designed Category 5 amp. "I Hear Thunder," released in 2024, is Tab's most recent album.
Tab's three piece band included New Orleans drummer Terence Higgins (Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Warren Haynes Band, Alan Toussaint, George Porter, Jr.).
Tab opened the set with a blistering rendition of Medicine, and then followed with Fever for the Bayou, Long Lonely Bayou (Tab solo), New Orleans Ladies, Nothing Takes the Place of You, and Night Train, among others.
The encores were Still Gray and I Hear Thunder.
Thanks for stopping by.
~Steve
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