Sundsvall, Sweden. The clock 22:17. Per Gessle and Marie Fredriksson under the deafening roar of the fans came on the scene. They left 13 minutes earlier than scheduled. Was performed 20 songs. The last promo concert in Halmstad August 4 showed that Marie in good shape. However, many had fears for her health.
Marie on stage behaved great. She sparkled and was happy. When the last chord sounded 'Church Of Your Heart' hall was drowned in applause, and there were tears in Marie eyes. Together with Per and Marie were on the scene: Christoffer Lundquist (guitar), Magnus Bengtson (bass), Pelle Alsing (drums), Clarence Ofwerman (keyboards), Malin Ekstrand (background vocals). The concert went very well. There have been some problems with Mary with the words of some songs, someone (perhaps Per) slightly correctly played in 'Sleeping In My Car', a number of minor bugs, which certainly did not spoil holiday fans. "I do not want to call this concert a test, but this kind of test for Marie.
Will she be able to cope '- Per Gessle says:' We have to give this assessment, but it will be later. We all want to continue to do Roxette. In a world of great interest to what we do. Our new album is half written and when it is completed, we would like to travel around the world. " On gig in Sundsvall were performed the same songs as on the promotional gig in Halmstad, with the exception of 'Things Will Never Be the Same'. 'Silver Blue' took first place in the online vote of fans. Were performed two songs from the solo album by Pera. During their execution of Marie was on the scene. '(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone 'was played in honor of the Monkees. Per and Marie are not completely satisfied with the set list, so that the next concert will be more global changes. As the opening act was a band The Baseballs, known for its perepevkoy song 'The Look'.
