First I should say, I've felt like crap the past couple weeks so that had an affect on my enjoyment. I just couldn't get into it. However, the band (Jon aside) sounded fine. Phil has really come into his own. My friend who was with me and is just a casual fan missed Richie's stage presence but agreed, close your eyes and Phil sounds better than Richie.
The set was obviously short, but it was nice to hear Superman and Thick as Thieves sounded great.
Jon was off and on all night. Some songs he sounded fine (Army of One was great), and some he sounded like crap (It's My Life). Some, it didn't matter how he sounded (Prayer) because the crowd was so loud. Wanted, was rockin'. Phil tears that solo apart. I loved Jon giving Phil props for being at the show. His speeches seemed sincere.
Bobby, what can be said? This guy has no business being on tour with this band anymore. He butchered every lead solo he had. He has no stage presence. Then again, neither does Hugh. He is the most un rock n roll performer I have ever seen play in my life. David sounded great on backing vocals. Tico's drums at times sounded like a very loud cow bell. Couldn't figure that one out. BTW, why does he insist on wearing that woman's sparkly shirt?
All in all, it was OK. I liked getting 5 songs from WAN and was pleasantly surprised by how good they all sounded. Any real complaints about the show I have, like I said, would be from me feeling like ass and being half drunk.
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