The Minglewood Series - Paul Thorn Band / Tab Benoit
- Steve Likens
- Mar 7
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 18
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)
(Tab's face story)
Pimps and Preachers
I Don't Like Half the Folks I Love
Ain't Gonna Beg
(John Prine ice cream story)
Life is Just a Vapor
Ain't Love Strange
Chicken Wing
Mission Temple Fireworks Stand
Encore: 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. "I Hear Thunder," released in 2024, is Tab's most recent album.
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.
Tab's three piece band included New Orleans drummer Terence Higgins (Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Warren Haynes Band, Alan Toussaint, George Porter, Jr.).
After opening with a blistering rendition of Medicine, the set list included 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
© 2026 Steve W. Likens
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