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Lucinda Williams had a very special guest last night during her spectacular London show at Shepherd’s Bush Empire: «Mr. Bruce Springsteen». He came onstage for the last couple songs and played electric guitar in the old delta blues «Disgusted», by Lil’ Son Jackson, and the closing number: an extended, electrifying «Joy», with great guitar solos by Bruce. Lucinda introduced Springsteen several times, and look visibly thrilled.

As her only encore, Lucinda played «West», the title track from her forthcoming album (to be released in February 2007). The whole show was incredible, with a fantastic band and very inspired performances of Lucinda’s best songs.

Tonight’s show at the NEC Arena in Birmingham has featured a nearly identical set list than the previous show in Belgium (except for the first encore: «My City of Ruins» instead of «Fire», and the extra encore of «Froggie Went A-Courtin'»). «Blinded by the Light» opens the show again. Tonight, though, an E Street Band member joined the Seeger Sessions Band: Nils Lofgren, which was up onstage during «Pay Me My Money Down». Nils is currently touring the U.K.

See tonight’s set list.

The third and final leg of the Seeger Sessions Tour started yesterday with a show at the magnificent Kölnarena in Köln, Germany (see photo), which opened with «Atlantic City».

Tonight’s concert in Antwerp, Belgium, started with the tour debut of «Blinded by the Light«, in a set that also has included «Jesus Was An Only Son» and «Fire». This is the final stop in the continent. The tour moves now to the UK & Ireland islands, with shows in Birmingham, London (2), Sheffield, Dublin (3) and a final farewell gig in Belfast on November 21st.

Check complete set lists at the Concerts page.