10/07/2013 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

[SorcererJP]

Originally Posted by The Catdancer

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It was a great show. I arrived at the Ziggo Dome around 17:15h and there were only approx 50 people waiting in line.

Doors opened at 18:15/18:30 and soon I found myself upfront at circa 4m from Stevie's mike-stand. Rock-concerts in The Netherlands are usualy general-admission on the floor.

The venue is quite new and designed for rock-concerts. So the sound quality was supposed to be good.

And it was! I was waiting for the crickets, but it was a short naturefeast this time.

Setlist had no surprises. I loved the long intro's and speeches. Although they were scripted, it had some funny notes. Esp. Stevie's.

I had a year of turmoil behind me and somehow some emotions came out when I saw them playing. And of course I heard my favourite song 'Sisters of the Moon' on several bootlegs, tears welled up when I heard and saw Stevie doing this song live with my own eyes en ears.

Most of the reviewers overhere mark the accoustic version of 'Big Love' as a highlight. But to me it is not the special anymore. I know his trick by now :-)

Loved Gold Dust Woman, So Afraid, Eyes of the World, Not that Funny. Second Hand News is a great opener.

I must be one of he few Die Hard-fans present, because no one in my inmediate surroundings seemed to recognise 'Sad Angel' of 'Without You'.

The 'Without You'- story is quite funny. Word of the day: SpaceFace -)

Stevie was shining and her voice was stunning. Lindsey energetic as ever. Wearing his silksuit jacket again.

In my opinion, Mick has to cut his funny voices and screams out of teh drum solo of World Turning. The drumsolo itself is ok and a nice interlude.

LIndsey's solo's are amazing and Johnny Mac's solid bass cannot be missed. Wow, this men is one of the modest persons I ever watched on a stage.

Somehow I didn't care for 'Say Goodbey' up till now....wow...that harmonies. I might have missed that 4 years ago.

Funny thing was, while standing in line some folks spoke to me and asked me if I was there too 4 years ago...they recognized me :-)

So, wednesday a reprise in Antwerp and in 2,5 weeks Amsterdam again.