NYC SHow - Just got back! Lindsey's Special Treat...

[nlsgypsy]

OK, I haven't posted on the LEdge in FOREVER (YEARS!) - but a lot of you may know me from Enchanted. Just got back from Lindsey's show...it was amazing!! I really liked the new spins he put on the old songs (I'm So Afraid, a slower tempo TUSK) THe setlist is the same as the other shows. Totally loved his growling at the end of Holiday Road!!

Ok, so here's where the special treat came in...the encore...he did my favorite song...SAVE ME A PLACE. I have to say I went to the show with the intent of screaming "SAVe Me a Place" until Lindsey gave in (it worked for me at the SOUNDSTAGE taping!! lol). So halfway through it was really quiet and some guy yelled out "Not that Funny" (lindsey laughed) so I figured what the heck...I screamed "Save Me a Place!" And at first, he looked over at the guys and was like "Can we do this? Uh oh - THey are shaking their heads.." and he was laughing. Then, a few songs later, more people start screaming out SMAP (I was elated!!) and he said "We'll do it for the encore..." WHOOOOO!

I have to say, it was well worth the wait. It sounded AMAZING. I have some great video footage of Lindsey trying to teach the band (in like 20 seconds) how to play the song...it was hysterical. I think Neil Heywood has done the song a few times (hee hee) b/c he did a small guitar solo and Lindsey was beaming. I think they were all impressed how it came together so quickly. I'll post it to my Myspace acount or you can email me and i can send it to you ([email protected]).

ANyway, thanks for letting come out of the blue to post about a great show.

Naomi

[mylittledemon]

OK, I haven't posted on the LEdge in FOREVER (YEARS!) - but a lot of you may know me from Enchanted. Just got back from Lindsey's show...it was amazing!! I really liked the new spins he put on the old songs (I'm So Afraid, a slower tempo TUSK) THe setlist is the same as the others except for the encore...he did my favorite song...SAVE ME A PLACE. I have to say I went to the show with the intent of screaming "SAVe Me a Place" until Lindsey gave in. So half way through it was really quiet and some guy yelled out "Not that Funny" so I figured what the heck...I screamed "Save Me a Place!" And at first, he looked over at the guys and was like "Can we do this? THey are shaking their heads.." and laughing. Then a few songs later, more people start screaming out SMAP (I was elated!!) and he said "We'll do it for the encore..." WHOOOOO!

I have to say, it was well worth the wait. It sounded AMAZING. I have some great video footage of Lindsey trying to teach the band (in like 20 seconds) how to play the song...it was hysterical. I think they were all impressed how it came together so quickly. I'll post it to my Myspace acount or you can email me and i can send it to you ([email protected]).

ANyway, thanks for letting come out of the blue to post about a great show.

Naomi


VERY, very cool. Looks like he's doing some off the cuff stuff now that the tour's getting a bit more comfortable. Someone should yell out "Book of Love" or "Walk a Thin Line"!

[Dena]

Naomi,

I did the same thing~ came out of the blue after 3 years to post about Nashville. Only fanatics would sit and listen to all of the details we care so much about!! OMG!! You got SMAP?? Or should I say that you made it happen? Congrats for making that special moment happen :) What I would do to hear that live~WOW

Was Kristin there? Did Lindsey interact with the crowd? He must be loosening up a bit though to spontaneously do a song like that. Glad you had fun! I'm going to email you~ I'd love to see that video footage!

Dena

[nlsgypsy]

They didn't come out as great I as thought...here are a few...

Naomi

[golden braid]

That's so awesome that he did SMAP! I hope he does that at my shows too. :D

[nlsgypsy]

so bummed they came out dark.

[estranged4life]

you pics and review...Glad ya had a great time at the show.

[vanessamess]

Does anyone know what that poem was?

[Oykamu]

It was the poem he always does before Go Insane.

I went to the New York concert too and I was estatic that he played SMAP. I loved the interaction between Brett, Neale, and Lindsey. The bit before SMAP was hilarious, but they were really jamming the second half of the concert and they looked like they were having so much fun. I thought Lindsey interacted with the crowd a lot, but this was the first time I'd seen him live so I don't have much to compare it to. I don't think he signed anything, but there weren't a whole lot of people at the front of the stage either. Our crowd only stood up for Tusk, GYOW, and the three encore songs. That was kind of a bummer. I wanted to rock to SHN.

[estranged4life]

Does anyone know what that poem was?

he has done in the past, it is called "Sardonic World"

[vanessamess]

Thanks. It was my first time seeing him live, so I'd never heard it. Show ruled!

[danax6]

It was the poem he always does before Go Insane.

I went to the New York concert too and I was estatic that he played SMAP. I loved the interaction between Brett, Neale, and Lindsey. The bit before SMAP was hilarious, but they were really jamming the second half of the concert and they looked like they were having so much fun. I thought Lindsey interacted with the crowd a lot, but this was the first time I'd seen him live so I don't have much to compare it to. I don't think he signed anything, but there weren't a whole lot of people at the front of the stage either. Our crowd only stood up for Tusk, GYOW, and the three encore songs. That was kind of a bummer. I wanted to rock to SHN.There was a lot more interaction during this show than there was in Falls Church last night. Last night was pretty bad, we really didn't see the Lindsey that we were used to on the SYW tour. But we got a glimpse of him tonight in NYC, so I was really happy. I got to play his guitar at the end of GYOW, so what more could I ask for, right? Nobody else was playing it, he practically begged me to do it. :lol: SMAP was a great surprise. Someone yelled it out at the beginning of the show and he said he was going to try to do it later, although the rest of the band didn't really seem to agree, at least that's what Lindsey said. But they did it, so that was a very nice surprise. I was sitting up front and frankly I thought the audience sucked. I tried to remain standing after every song, when people would give the 'standing ovation' but once a new song started, everybody sat down again. I need to stand during shows, I hate sitting down. Eventually, Lindsey got people to stand during Tusk by motioning with his arm. People were giving him the love, and they were loud and appreciative, but come on people, you need to stand up and move, not sit there like zombies.

Great show, a lot better than last night. :nod:

[face of glass]

At least they had done SMAP at Soundstage, so it had been rehearsed at some point during this century. :laugh:

Now get them to do Loving Cup and I'll bow to you all in awe. http://www.neworderonline.com/Forums/Images/Smilies/bow.gif

[GardenStateGirlie]

There was a lot more interaction during this show than there was in Falls Church last night. Last night was pretty bad, we really didn't see the Lindsey that we were used to on the SYW tour. But we got a glimpse of him tonight in NYC, so I was really happy. I got to play his guitar at the end of GYOW, so what more could I ask for, right? Nobody else was playing it, he practically begged me to do it. :lol: SMAP was a great surprise. Someone yelled it out at the beginning of the show and he said he was going to try to do it later, although the rest of the band didn't really seem to agree, at least that's what Lindsey said. But they did it, so that was a very nice surprise. I was sitting up front and frankly I thought the audience sucked. I tried to remain standing after every song, when people would give the 'standing ovation' but once a new song started, everybody sat down again. I need to stand during shows, I hate sitting down. Eventually, Lindsey got people to stand during Tusk by motioning with his arm. People were giving him the love, and they were loud and appreciative, but come on people, you need to stand up and move, not sit there like zombies.

Great show, a lot better than last night. :nod:

glad you guys had a good time ;)

[lilith2]

I was sitting up front and frankly I thought the audience sucked. I tried to remain standing after every song, when people would give the 'standing ovation' but once a new song started, everybody sat down again. I need to stand during shows, I hate sitting down. Eventually, Lindsey got people to stand during Tusk by motioning with his arm. People were giving him the love, and they were loud and appreciative, but come on people, you need to stand up and move, not sit there like zombies.

I have no complaints, his performance was great. Since you & others brought it up though, I do have really mixed feelings about sitting through most of the show. To me there were more pros than cons though.

I was in front as well (not the radio winners); and also tried to continue standing, clapping, etc. but it just didn't fly :o .

But there was an intimacy to this show that I was really surprised by that I don't think could have happened if everyone rushed the stage or stood up, etc. I really enjoyed sitting down and taking in the slower acoustic songs without lots of feedback from the audience; NTL, Trouble, NGBA, BL, GI, etc. It seemed to me that a lot of people were mesmerized [self included] and after people sat down you could hear a pin drop...not from boredom but sonic awe. The crowd seemed to hang on every note, vocal, etc. I didn't look behind me too much but I think they gave lindsey some real/honest respect. Maybe he wouldn't have done Save Me A Place if the crowd had been amped up or different in any way? It reminded me of some big rocker shows I've seen elsewhere in the city perform in small clubs w/the same crowd reaction; like Joe's Pub. I felt privileged to be so close in such an intimate setting. Plus he's going back out for a 'rock' show in 2007.

BUT I do agree with you about the urge to stand/dance on a lot of songs like RR, IWY (love this live & the small cheering during the Will, Stella, & LeeLee Bits), WT (still can't believe people sat back down for this I may have been the last one standing down in the front :confused: ), IKINW, Tusk (i simply could not to sit still for this :blob1:)

Maybe a different running order could help this or even it out? Like putting Go Insane & UTS in the first third of the show & SHN & RR in the middle? I don't know...But the performance was fabulous and that might have had to do with LB seeing the crowd sit back and really listen to the work?

In a way the show reminded me of Storytellers or Unplugged. I've seen him rock w/the crowd enough w/FM that this was very special.

Based on the other shows you attended do you think LB was bummed or dissapointed by the crowd? I hope he liked us...

Great show, a lot better than last night. :nod:
This was the only show I saw for UTS do you think the acoustics were superb at Town Hall? I sure did, I was blown away tonight...I'm praying a soundboard appears for this, but even a good AUD recording will probably be outstanding. Were the other shows in bigger venues? Which other shows are you going to?

[WelshWitchPMD]

Lindsey seemed to be on it tonight and he he also seemed to be in a better mood. I will post the rest of my thoughts later and my so-so photos, too.

[Enchantd58]

We were in the front also but over to the side, and it was obvious that the front left side facing the stage folks were more animated...but everyone on our side was enjoying the show immensely, you could tell. I didn't stand too much out of respect for those behind me who wouldn't be able to see. We were directly in front of the speakers and the sound....it was amazing. You really could hear a pin drop during some of the songs, and I second the remark about the acoustics of Town Hall. Excellent. Very small venue, and gave the entire concert a feeling of intimacy. Like sitting in a bar, with padded seats, MUCH better sound, and sober (at least what I could tell) patrons. :laugh:

I got some halfway decent pics - nothing like some that have been posted, but when I figure out how to attach them, I will.

BTW, didn't see Kristin last night, but ran into Taku 3 times on the street! :)

Pattie, it was great meeting you!

Eileen

[goldie]

I was sitting up front and frankly I thought the audience sucked. I tried to remain standing after every song, when people would give the 'standing ovation' but once a new song started, everybody sat down again.

Hey now .... I was trying to rock out, too!! I was bummed that no one would stand as well. I saw you playing his guitar! He was saying something like "c'mon, c'mon!" to you! You did a very nice job, Vanessa! While you were doing that, I got a nice view of his chest hair ... it's getting very grey!!

Lindsey wasn't nearly as interactive as he was on the SYW tour. No handshakes, no autographs last night in NYC. I was sad. I had my BN album all set to thrust at him.

Did you catch him after the show? I had to head out and catch the train so I didn't stick around.

Did you guys see the fight between one of the roadies and the guy who grabbed the setlist off the stage?

[goldie]

glad you guys had a good time ;)

Hey! I was asking Kelly about you last night! I told her to tell you I said hello ... but I'll say it here .... Hello!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :blob2:

[goldie]

BTW, didn't see Kristin last night, but ran into Taku 3 times on the street! :)


I didn't see Kristen either! :(

Taku and his wife walked right past us on the street ... I was thinking to myself ... sheesh that guy looks exactly like Taku ... then Kelly tells me it IS Taku!! He's so cute!!!

[bikerchic]

OK, I haven't posted on the LEdge in FOREVER (YEARS!) - but a lot of you may know me from Enchanted. Just got back from Lindsey's show...it was amazing!! I really liked the new spins he put on the old songs (I'm So Afraid, a slower tempo TUSK) THe setlist is the same as the other shows. Totally loved his growling at the end of Holiday Road!!

Ok, so here's where the special treat came in...the encore...he did my favorite song...SAVE ME A PLACE. I have to say I went to the show with the intent of screaming "SAVe Me a Place" until Lindsey gave in (it worked for me at the SOUNDSTAGE taping!! lol). So halfway through it was really quiet and some guy yelled out "Not that Funny" (lindsey laughed) so I figured what the heck...I screamed "Save Me a Place!" And at first, he looked over at the guys and was like "Can we do this? Uh oh - THey are shaking their heads.." and he was laughing. Then, a few songs later, more people start screaming out SMAP (I was elated!!) and he said "We'll do it for the encore..." WHOOOOO!

I have to say, it was well worth the wait. It sounded AMAZING. I have some great video footage of Lindsey trying to teach the band (in like 20 seconds) how to play the song...it was hysterical. I think Neil Heywood has done the song a few times (hee hee) b/c he did a small guitar solo and Lindsey was beaming. I think they were all impressed how it came together so quickly. I'll post it to my Myspace acount or you can email me and i can send it to you ([email protected]).

ANyway, thanks for letting come out of the blue to post about a great show.

Naomi

That is an awesome story! I can't believe it. (Maybe Lindsey reads this board :laugh: ) This is the kind of concerts I love. Improve baby.

Lindsey, if your reading this, WE LOVE WHEN YOU SURPRISE US WITH RARITIES AND DO IT UNREHEARSED!!!!! :]

[nlsgypsy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqfzSIXqt8I

Here's my video...The audience is having fun with Lindsey as he's trying to teach Neil and Brett the harmonies. For the fleeting rehearsal that it was, the song was absolutely incredible. (That's me laughing on the video, by the way)

Naomi

[strandinthewind]

Could someone embed the youtube video in this thread so I can watch it in this thread? That is the only way this comp. lets me access youtube -- THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kelly]

Hi Goldie! :wavey:

I saw the end of the fight. Outside the venue security were talking about pressing charges against the guy. :eek: He apparently has 50 of them at home and needs one at every show. They were really pissed off that he jumped up on the stage to get it though. Some people do really stupid ****. Its a piece of paper! :confused:

[MacMan]

Here's the rehearsal

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Here's the other vid that was posted

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[bikerchic]

Here's the rehearsal


Just one more reason why I love this man! (Stevie, take note ;) )

Thanks for posting that. That was awesome. So glad that was caught on tape. See Lindsey, the "real" fans love this stuff!

[goldie]

Hi Goldie! :wavey:

I saw the end of the fight. Outside the venue security were talking about pressing charges against the guy. :eek: He apparently has 50 of them at home and needs one at every show. They were really pissed off that he jumped up on the stage to get it though. Some people do really stupid ****. Its a piece of paper! :confused:

Hi Kelly!

It got a little scary there for a minute. But I didn't want to leave until I had secured my BN album (unsigned, sigh) back into my bag. It was good to see you and Vanessa last night. Did you get a glimpse of Lindsey leaving the venue?

Danielle

[goldie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqfzSIXqt8I

Here's my video...The audience is having fun with Lindsey as he's trying to teach Neil and Brett the harmonies. For the fleeting rehearsal that it was, the song was absolutely incredible. (That's me laughing on the video, by the way)

Naomi


Thanks for posting this! I LOVED the little rehearsal! Lindsey was trying to teach the guys the song in 10 seconds....he was teaching it so fast! I remember him saying ... "it like this .. then this ... then this" ... but singing it. I gotta see if I can play this video on this PC I'm on .. (it's not my usual one).

[strandinthewind]

THANKS MACMAN!!!!

Wow --- brilliant is all I can say :nod:

[danax6]

Based on the other shows you attended do you think LB was bummed or dissapointed by the crowd? I hope he liked us...He seemed a lot more relaxed in NYC and even though the Falls Church crowd was loud and loving also, he seemed to appreciate that more in NYC. He was just a lot more distant in Virginia. :shrug:

This was the only show I saw for UTS do you think the acoustics were superb at Town Hall? I sure did, I was blown away tonight...I'm praying a soundboard appears for this, but even a good AUD recording will probably be outstanding. Were the other shows in bigger venues? Which other shows are you going to?I thought some guitar parts sounded a little scratchy, but overall the acoustics were good. I can't really judge since I was sitting in the front row, those are good seats if you want a good view, but usually not if you want good acoustics. FC was a lot smaller than NYC, but at least people stood up in front of the stage and rocked out a little. Not counting the people that were sitting further in the back eating dinner. :rolleyes:

[danax6]

Hey now .... I was trying to rock out, too!! I was bummed that no one would stand as well. I saw you playing his guitar! He was saying something like "c'mon, c'mon!" to you! You did a very nice job, Vanessa! While you were doing that, I got a nice view of his chest hair ... it's getting very grey!!
That was a lot of fun, I can't believe the guys next to me didn't reach out to play it. It was just me, the man and the guitar. ;)

And his chest hair...

[lilith2]

It got a little scary there for a minute. But I didn't want to leave until I had secured my BN album (unsigned, sigh) back into my bag. It was good to see you and Vanessa last night. Did you get a glimpse of Lindsey leaving the venue?

Danielle

Hi, I think I sat 1 seat away from you & at the end of the show felt bad that you didn't get your BN LP signed. I said something llike "maybe you should ask some staff out by the loading area in front" I would have waited with you if you had seemed like you wanted to wait! My seat was Row B #100 Aisle. I had on an ivory shirt & jeans. :wavey:

That guy who took the setlist was still fighting outside w/security and threatening to call the police when I took off!

[lilith2]

He seemed a lot more relaxed in NYC and even though the Falls Church crowd was loud and loving also, he seemed to appreciate that more in NYC. He was just a lot more distant in Virginia. :shrug:

Ok, I'm glad you think this too. I saw you play his guitar, I was jealous. I was in the center and it seemed like he walked right past us over to you...like he picked you out to play before he walked over there!

FC was a lot smaller than NYC, but at least people stood up in front of the stage and rocked out a little. Not counting the people that were sitting further in the back eating dinner. :rolleyes:

I am really glad I didn't see that, people eating dinner, that seems outrageous, and think I might have been irritated if I saw that! :distress:

I think I'm going to the Atlantic City Show too.

[DavidMn]

Excellent. I sure hope he keeps SMAP around until at l;east CLeveland.

[BTFLCHLD]

I am really glad I didn't see that, people eating dinner, that seems outrageous, and think I might have been irritated if I saw that! :distress: quite a number of these venues are serving dinner...one I am going to serves well prior to the show though. It would be my hope the tables are cleared prior to the event...well 'cept for the drinks ;) ... I know I wouldn't want someone near me chomping away while Lindsey is on stage... eh I would stab em with a fork first. :cool:

[Tango]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqfzSIXqt8I

Here's my video...The audience is having fun with Lindsey as he's trying to teach Neil and Brett the harmonies. For the fleeting rehearsal that it was, the song was absolutely incredible. (That's me laughing on the video, by the way)

Naomi

Thank you Naomi, for the video. Between you and Janine, we can totally see the moment. I enjoyed you laughing. Great stuff.

[justcrazylove]

Goldie i think i saw you, i was the guy in the beanie waiting out the front at the beginning.and you had your B/N LP in your bag right?

[goldie]

Hi, I think I sat 1 seat away from you & at the end of the show felt bad that you didn't get your BN LP signed. I said something llike "maybe you should ask some staff out by the loading area in front" I would have waited with you if you had seemed like you wanted to wait! My seat was Row B #100 Aisle. I had on an ivory shirt & jeans. :wavey:

That guy who took the setlist was still fighting outside w/security and threatening to call the police when I took off!

oh hi!! :wavey:

I remember you! Yeah, I just didn't feel like waiting for him this time around ... I got my Rumours album signed on the SYW tour (with 2 hearts drawn from him, too) so it's all good! I had to run to catch the train ....

[goldie]

Goldie i think i saw you, i was the guy in the beanie waiting out the front at the beginning.and you had your B/N LP in your bag right?

Yup! That was probably me ..... you didn't say hello to me?? :(

[goldie]

That was a lot of fun, I can't believe the guys next to me didn't reach out to play it. It was just me, the man and the guitar. ;)

And his chest hair...

lol! You don't know how close I was to jumping the seat and just standing behind the two guys next to you! But I thought it was best to be polite and stay in my seat.... it was killing me, though!

[gldstwmn]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqfzSIXqt8I

Here's my video...The audience is having fun with Lindsey as he's trying to teach Neil and Brett the harmonies. For the fleeting rehearsal that it was, the song was absolutely incredible. (That's me laughing on the video, by the way)

Naomi


Please, please, please tell me a DVD of this show is going to surface. That was awesome. Thank you!

[estranged4life]

Please, please, please tell me a DVD of this show is going to surface. That was awesome. Thank you!

hopefully a few boots will appear sooner than later, this show would be a interesting one to watch.