Robin Trower / WI, USA – June 28, 1985 (FM Broadcast Edition)

Here is a definitive soundboard recording capturing Robin Trower during the *Beyond the Mist* era—a time when he had left his longtime label, Chrysalis, and relaunched his career as a trio. This release documents the concert held in Milwaukee on June 28, 1985, featuring a high-quality stereo soundboard recording. The *Beyond the Mist* album, which combined studio and live tracks, was both produced and released in 1985. To understand where this specific concert fits into that timeline, let’s look at his activities from that year: Feb 7–27: US Tour #1 (10 shows); Mar 11–17: US Tour #2 (3 shows); Mar 26 (?): Official *Beyond the Mist* recording; June 14–Aug 3: US Tour #3 (18 shows) ← ★Here★ (Oct: *Beyond the Mist* released); Oct 11–12: US Tour #4 (2 shows); Oct 25–Nov 28: US Tour #5 (17 shows). This FM soundboard recording captures Robin Trower in 1985. While he spent the vast majority of the year touring the US, the live tracks for *Beyond the Mist* were actually recorded at the Marquee Club in the UK. Although the recording date is sometimes cited as “April,” the tour schedule lists March 26. While the exact date remains slightly ambiguous, the Milwaukee concert featured here undeniably took place during the period when *Beyond the Mist* was being recorded but had not yet been released. It was the fifth show of the “US Tour #3” leg. The concert was broadcast live by local station WQFM and has long been a classic source for various bootleg releases; this edition represents the definitive version, mastered from the best available source. The audio is derived directly from the original master cassette recorded during the live broadcast, delivering sound quality that is truly on par with an official release. Not only is there no trace of tape dubbing, but the tape itself must have been stored in exceptional condition, as there is absolutely no sign of age-related degradation. Since this is an unedited broadcast recording, the sound is far more raw and immediate than that of *BEYOND THE MIST*, yet the audio quality itself is in no way inferior. This is the definitive version—a “100% pure, authentic” take on *BEYOND THE MIST*—capturing a scorching performance with sound quality that rivals an official release. You can enjoy a vastly larger repertoire here compared to the seven-track *BEYOND THE MIST*. Let’s break down the setlist for comparison: “Soulful Guitar” tracks (5 songs): Too Rolling Stoned (★) / Day Of The Eagle (★) / Bridge Of Sighs / Lady Love (★) / Little Bit Of Sympathy (★); Others (4 songs + 6 songs): *Beyond The Mist* tracks: Keeping A Secret / Beyond The Mist / The Last Time / The Voice; Other tracks: Into Money (★) / The Ring (★) / Daydream (★) / Rock Me Baby (★) / Time Is Short / Islands (★) (*Note: “★” indicates songs not included on *BEYOND THE MIST*). While the official release featured seven tracks, this recording contains fifteen. With nine of those songs absent from the official release, this is truly the complete version. Even “The Last Time” and “Keeping A Secret”—which appeared as studio recordings on *BEYOND THE MIST*—are presented here in live versions. Perhaps fueled by the excitement of the broadcast, the performance is intensely passionate throughout. The flow, alternating between four new songs and golden classics, feels incredibly fresh, and the classic tracks are supercharged by the high-energy atmosphere of the stage. “Daydream” features a blistering performance that stretches beyond thirteen minutes. It perfectly captures Trower in 1985, returning to his roots with a power trio lineup. While *BEYOND THE MIST* was a hybrid release featuring a mix of seven studio and live tracks, this title offers the complete 15-song full show in pristine, official-quality FM soundboard audio. It reveals the true essence of “Robin Trower in 1985″—a side of the artist not captured on the official album. Experience the sheer pleasure of that signature tone and touch washing over you, delivered with the vibrant clarity of a master transfer from the original source cassette. This is a stereo soundboard recording of the June 28, 1985, Milwaukee concert. Sourced from the original tape of the classic live FM broadcast, this definitive edition allows you to enjoy the full, extensive setlist from the same era as *BEYOND THE MIST*. It is an essential release that lets you hear live versions of “The Last Time” and “Keeping A Secret”—songs that appeared only as studio recordings on official releases—with top-tier, official-grade sound quality. WQFM Rock Stage, Summerfest, Milwaukee, WI, USA 28th June 1985 UPGRADE! 01 -tuning & intro- :46 02 Too Rolling Stoned 6:48 03 Into Money 4:20 04 Keeping A Secret 5:48 05 Day Of The Eagle> 4:23 06 Bridge Of Sighs 11:08 07 The Ring 5:18 08 Beyond The Mist 5:40 09 -song intro- :17 10 Daydream 13:07 11 The Last Time 5:58 12 Rock Me Baby 8:25 13 Lady Love 3:49 14 The Voice 5:23 15 Little Bit Of Sympathy 6:28 -Encore- 16 Time Is Short 5:16 17 Islands 5:10 Robin Trower – guitar Dave Bronze – bass & vocals Martin Clapson – drums STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING