In short, I'm a new fan! Missouri Southern brought GBS to campus as part of the Canada Semester. This was the largest attendance for any themed-semester event I've been to. There was a contingent from Springfield (about 70 miles away) who were long-time fans. This was great, because most of us didn't know the songs, but those in the front rows did and provided energy to get the crowd into the music! I can't believe we got to see this show for free! There is a story posted on a local online newspaper here: http://www.joplinindependent.com/display_article.php/mariwinn1254873342
I wish I had a set list from the show. I bought the newest CD but would like to know which songs I heard...
And as for the previous poster who was disappointed not to meet the band, I will say that Alan made it a point several times during the show to say that tomorrow was their day off, they had "no business obligations," so there was no reason to hold back, etc. He mentioned more than once going out to the pub after the show, and asked if someone in the audience would show them around or meet them there. Apparently it was just stage talk, but he seemed real enough. I certainly believed him, so if all the band members retired to the bus right after the show and didn't even sign autographs or anything, I can imagine people being a bit disillusioned.