On March 7, Rod Stewart kicked off his “One Last Time” tour at the Moody Center in Austin, delivering a night full of nostalgia, energy, and pure showmanship. 

 From the moment he stepped on stage with “Tonight I’m Yours (Don’t Hurt Me),” the crowd was on their feet, singing and dancing along.

But before Stewart took over, the legendary Cheap Trick got the party started with their signature mix of catchy hooks and rock ‘n’ roll swagger. Blasting through classics like “Dream Police,” “Surrender,” and “I Want You to Want Me,” they had the audience locked in from the first note. As they wrapped up with “Good Night,” the energy in the arena was electric, setting the perfect stage for the main event.

Stewart’s setlist was a mix of his biggest hits and some personal favorites. “I put songs in here that I wanted to sing… I’ve been doing this for so long, there are certain songs I want to sing,” he told the crowd. One of the most touching moments of the night came when he invited his daughter, Ruby Stewart, on stage for a duet of “Forever Young.” As they performed, you could feel the emotion in the room — it was a powerful reminder of why Stewart’s music has connected with fans for generations.

At 80 years young, Stewart made it clear that despite the tour’s name, he’s not retiring — just scaling back on the massive world tours. But if this does turn out to be one of the last chances to see him on a stage like this, Austin fans got a show to remember.

Setlist
Tonight I’m Yours (Don’t Hurt Me)
Having a Party
Have You Ever Seen the Rain (Creedence Clearwater Revival cover)
Young Turks
Rollin’ and Tumblin’ (Muddy Waters cover)
The First Cut is the Deepest (Cat Stevens cover)
Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright)
Free Fallin’ Ruby Stewart (Tom Petty cover)
Forever Young duet w/Ruby
Maggie Mae
You Wear it Well
I’d Rather Go Blind (Etta James cover)
Da Ya Think I’m Sexy
Downtown Train (Tom Waits cover)
I’m So Excited backup singers (Pointer Sisters cover)
Reason to Believe (Tim Hardin cover)
If You Don’t Know Me By Now (Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes cover)
Mandolin Wind
Have I Told You Lately (Van Morrison cover)
Proud Mary backup singers (Creedence Clearwater Revival cover)
Some Guys Have All the Luck (The Persuaders cover)
It Takes Two (Kim Weston cover)
You’re In My Heart (The Final Acclaim)
Hot Legs (Encore)

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For those who couldn’t make it, here’s a look back at an unforgettable night.

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Cover photo Brian Maass.

Brian Maass is a native Austinite who has a passion for music, travel and sharing his experiences through his camera lens. He lives in Round Rock, Texas, with his wife Dana Kent Maass and their faithful dog Chester.