OK, I went to this show as the first leg of my summer vacation and it was great because everything got better from there. It was a tremendously bad show for Jon, who stumbled around the stage for the entire hour he was there (though it did get better), constantly getting drinks and turning from the audience. The setlist was pathetically short--as was the show at just over an hour. Richie was not on with all his vocals, but it was ok because he and Hugh and Dave had so much energy. They were definitly fun to watch. But then you'd look at Jon, who looked angry (yes angry) and in need of oxygen.

BUT, it was a 10000 person venue and I bet only 6000 or 7000 showed. Jon was obviously annoyed with the pitiful promotion for this event by the Casino (whos job it is contractually to promote this show)--who only a week or two prior didn't even list it on there Website, and only posted one advertisement in the paper a month beforehand. It was clear that Jon had no intention of 'Having a Nice Day' or going over the Casino's bare-bones minimum 75 minute setlist. And keep in mind that 75 minuted includes about 10 or 15 in much the band made us ooh and ahh for an encore and also the bows at the end.

The staff at the casino was rude to all of the people I was with, with security swarming the stands and kicking everybody out of not only their chairs, but out of the entire venue and lot immediatly after the show ended (I was told I had to wait at my car by security while my friend went to use the portojon) and not allowing any time to talk and laugh.

I will never go to a Casino show again. After hearing the rumors of more diverse shows this tour, I was left uninspired. They edited solos and bridges completely out of songs (Everyday and one or two others).

I am curious what was said about this show on the official BJ board. I was gone for a week and completely forgot about the show because my vacation was so amazing, but then I came back here and was reminded of the wasted 120 dollars I spent on my ticket that I could have used on the West Coast or for school.

Oh and we made a 12 foot long sign that took hours that we couldn't use because that twirp didn't start the show until quarter-to-9 and it was dark.

I must say, however, that I didn't realize how much Jon's voice has improved. After pumping my fists to Have A Nice Day and singing along, I realized how hard that song is to sing. So, I guess that is one positive thing about the show.