First of all, and I think it's really important to mention stuff like this, I would NOT have been able to see the Mac in Dublin Saturday night if it wasn't for Kathryn (known to all of us fondly as Sahara.), who swapped me a ticket at EXTREME short notice and was just so lovely and accomodating even though I was hella late getting to the 02 (stupid traaaaaaaains!! grr!!). Thanks again Kathryn, you're the epitome of a lady!
Second of all.. Ho.Lee.Schitt.. What a night.
They were absolutely unreal. Exceeded all expectations, especially Stevie who has never sounded so good. GDW was amazing, Storms had me in tears (in a good way of course..
), Silver Springs was spot on-not strained like so many videos I'd seen on youtube from the US leg, just packed with energy but poised and graceful.
The story about her joining Fritz was so cute and she got a HUGE applause for once again mentioning the San Francisco rock era that Fritz was a part of as being the most important in modern day music.
Landslide dedication was perfect, couldn't have been a better dedication in my opinion.
Fair play to John, didn't responde to any nonsense calling all night.. what a rock he is! And the scissors trick was hilarious.
Comment of the evening undoubtedly goes to Mick for the following gem (during the band announcement) "Over there with an array of pianos and keyboards I don't know how he handles them all.. BUT HE HANDLES THE ORGAN VERY WELL!"
(Even if some people didn't get it straight away, it was still genius.
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Oh.. my.. god. Lindsey was quite simply- unbelievable. You see the energy from the videos but until you're standing right underneath him for Big Love, etc.. you don't fully understand just how awesome he is. Great interaction with everyone up the front, really appreciated the crowd, think he got 2 mid show standing ovations: Big Love and ISA..
At one stage, think it might have been Gypsy, he leaned over the crowd right between the two mics and about 20 people were given a sweat shower.
Overall, had the best night ever. Best gig I'v ever been to and I don't see anybody topping it soon.. if ever!
