Before I begin sharing about the “muddled mess” of Atlantic City, let me begin by giving props to Torri for capturing most of the Verona show – this boot sounds better than the Atlantic City show that I actually attended. Horrible acoustics last night. At first I though it was my section, but it sounds like it was throughout the arena. Did I say horrible? Ok.. still had a really great time and want to give a shout out to section K – good crowd, I was in the front row and no one minded that I stood during most of the show. I was right above the clusterf*ck of the tee shirt stand. Since there was only one stand, could you get enough help? – you know how we Stevie fans need our overpriced shirts – love love the green crystal visions tee. Very surprised to see that and had to wait in line forever to buy one – but I am a patient man.
Love how she opens with “Fall from Grace” although it took me a few to figure it out – bad sound and I had hope they would do some tweaking, but it never really got resolved. I lost Stevie’s voice many times throughout the show. Love that “Outside the Rain” is back.. I loved the rain falling in the background as they played this one..
“..look at my eyes, touch my face.. think baby is there anyone in this whole wide world.. doubt if anyone in this whole wide world.. think anyone in this whole wide word could ever take my place.. I don’t think so..” verona.08.25.2010
Other fond memories – section K singing along on “Landslide,” the energy of “Stand Back” and the Edge walk.. couldn’t see much but it looks like Stevie was given quite a few gifts – loved the tambourine.. btw.. was there a reason the video screens weren’t working? Or was it in sync with the bad sound and over the top security. Stevie mentioned coming back to AC, and hope she plays the Borgato next time – I don’t think I can see another show at the Taj.. one of the worst venues I have been to.
Finally, the closer – Love Is. Simply beautiful.. my favorite part of last night. Simply gorgeous. Thank you Stevie for playing this one and the demo version. Stellar and then some!
Finally, a big thanks to blackcat for dinner and it was good seeing Torri, Regina, and JohnL (and friend) again. Nice meeting Farrah and Julio. I hope everyone makes it home ok.. I know Torri is still on tour..
"well alrighty then.. into the black deep dark mansions.. where the sorcerers and twilight people live.." verona.08.25.2010