The last of my take on the concert. Again, sixth row center.

- Jon is back to being a frontman. Moves around and looks very happy. One year ago at St Paul he was stuck at his mic stand and was struggling. Not this time at all. There was a little vocal struggle now and then, but he’s going non stop for 2.5 hours.

- He said St Paul was more enthusiastic than New Jersey. I really think he meant it. From my vantage point, no one sat down. Even the nosebleeds stayed on their feet.

- He was surprised to see John Lassman, former WAPP program director in the front row. Jon told the DJ story and did an extra long intro throwback to Runway. If having John Lassman in the front row, who now works in Minneapolis, made Jon ramp up his showmanship then we all benefited. He was on fire and gave it his all. (Not what I saw a year ago from JBJ.) JBJ has his showmanship back.

- The audio on the first two songs sounded rough. After JBJ talked like he was upset into his mike to the techs, the sound improved.

- I’ve said many times. I’m the exact same age as JBJ. I’m damn impressed of the energy he has, that he gives 150%. No he doesn’t sound like he used to, but haven’t we all changed through the years.

- But he did sound good. Getting IBTFY and BOB as encore one was unreal. Second encore of Wanted and LOAP was still the BJ magic.

- JBJ looks fantastic. Yes that’s part of being a rock star. If the way he keeps himself in excellent shape (how many men have even looked that good when they were half his age) and he still has the drive to keep performing, good for him and us. He’s still working his ass off and I appreciate that greatly.

- Being front and center is not like viewing on You Tube at all.


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