Was anyone at the Cleveland show?

Kayt1234 · #1 04-18-2009, 08:46 AM

Didn't hear anything yet from an concert-goers....just wanted to see if anyone went to the show so we could get an update on it! Maybe people who normally don't post? I'm living vicariously through you all!

WelshWitchPMD · #2 04-18-2009, 09:02 AM

Yep, I was there. Great show but I couldn't see Stevie that well. Here is a video of Go Insane. Tons of drunks and tons of people taking photos and videos. We hopefully should be seeing more. Got to meet some cool Ledgies, too.

BigAl84 · #3 04-18-2009, 10:00 AM

I was there up in the upper deck. Great show but WOW...poor ticket sales. ALL of the nosebleeds were curtained off except for the 3-4 very end sections. There were blocks of seats open in the lower levels as well. What don't people understand about 8:00 PM written on their ticket stub though?? WTF....they were still seating people during gypsy and they started around 8:20.

Great show but all the empty seats were really sobering.....

I don't even know/think if one could call it 70-75% capacity to be honest by the time you take out all those upper deck seats.

Nico · #4 04-18-2009, 10:17 AM

I was there! Unbelievable concert. My ears are still ringing. I am so bad with concert reviews and in-depth analysis, but I'll try something here. For now, THEY ROCKED THE HOUSE will suffice. I was harassed by security at the entrance re: my camera so I had to return it to my car and was actually slightly thrilled that I could just enjoy the show without taking pics.

Highlights for me (in no order): Monday Morning, IKINW, Oh Well, Gold Dust Woman, Stand Back, Storms, ISA, Second Hand News, GYOW and Silver Springs.

-It seemed everyone in the audience was singing along to GYOW
-This man in front/diagonal to me kept shouting "I love You Stevie" and "I Want You Stevie" and "Stevie!!!You're the best" and was totally smashed. It was grating on my nerves because he'd do it at the most random moments, like after a Lindsey solo or during Mick's speech. I mean, really. Then I decided I'd get one up and, after ISA, I screamed "You rock Lindsey: I love you!" and the people in front of me turned around, as if to say that after the song finishes and the man has just done the most amazing guitar solo ever you can't express some gratitude. Good night!

-I didn't really pay that much attention to SnL dynamics, but they did the cutest thing I ever saw when walking out after the encore. They locked arms, back to back, and did this wiggle- but Lindsey's face afterward was precious. He looked like a little boy that just did the funniest thing ever with one of his friends. For that kind of stuff it's worth having a camera...

-They both sounded great. Lindsey's mic was a little loud, so I jumped a little when he came in during Gypsy...

-I think I really don't mind the SYLM. It wasn't totally a delight, but I liked it. World Turning, I've decided, is just a little too tedious for me. But that is my only complaint, really.

-I was very impressed with John McVie because I've always adored his "quiet presence" and he got a VERY loud applause so I'm not the only one. But, really, he does SO much without having to say a word. He's incredible And Mick was a totally cool dude. A little weird, but it's all good. I thought his ending speech was really very kind and conscientious. I've decided I really like him despite his slightly annoying personality. He's a genuine dude and a brilliant drummer. Plus he's developed his own little routine and I have to hand it to him.

- Since I was on LB's side, and he is my dude and all, I have to say he was just so, so, so amazing last night. I was blown away by that ISA solo (once again) and he was just in a really good mood. He was smiling a LOT during Stevie's songs and was really getting into them. Like Stand Back was funny because he was lip syncing the whole time and was throwing out some pretty passionate "stand back" and "I think I need a little sympathy" lines. At the beginning of one of Stevie's songs, can't recall now, she was really into it with the graceful movements/singing and I glanced at LB and at the moment he was pulling up his pants and I had to crack up. When he was doing one of his speeches, Stevie was having a conversation with John...like, "Yeah, we heard this one already..." Anyway, he was just ON all night. Though, at the beginning, obviously, he was more wild, crazy madman and then slightly close to the end he became a little more subdued. I attribute that to being tired as eff. I'm still trying to remember that this is an older man jumping, running, doing extremely long and complex guitar solos, and still managing to sound SO good. He's just...is it possible to love him more than I already did?

-Stevie looked SO LOVELY and her hair is gorgeous. I think her dresses are all really pretty She did such a fantastic job with Gold Dust Woman. Loved the entire performance to death. And Storms (stunning), Silver Springs (beautiful). There were a lot of women, in particular more middle-aged than younger, dressed up sort of like Stevie. This one lady towards the front had a pretty cool boho dress and hairstyle. I think that's cool. I had some "Stevie boots" on to represent. When I was walking in, this guy came up to me and told me he loved them. And this little older man told me they were "fabulous" so it's obvious there were Stevie fans looking out for that type of thing.

-The audience was filled with a lot of drunks, but people were seriously having a great time. Cleveland is my hometown, and I think we're a pretty impressive crowd.

FM was incredible. They sounded wonderful, there was energy to spare, and the crowd was eating it all up.

I met no Ledgies.

I'm sad because that's always fun, but maybe next time. David Mn: where were you?!!?? I was lookin' for you! lol!

WelshWitchPMD · #5 04-18-2009, 10:28 AM

Gold Dust Woman

Nico · #6 04-18-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by WelshWitchPMD

Gold Dust Woman

Thank you Pattie. I really loved that performance.

wheart · #7 04-18-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Nico

I was there! Unbelievable concert. My ears are still ringing. I am so bad with concert reviews and in-depth analysis, but I'll try something here. For now, THEY ROCKED THE HOUSE will suffice. I was harassed by security at the entrance re: my camera so I had to return it to my car and was actually slightly thrilled that I could just enjoy the show without taking pics.

Highlights for me (in no order): Monday Morning, IKINW, Oh Well, Gold Dust Woman, Stand Back, Storms, ISA, Second Hand News, GYOW and Silver Springs.

-It seemed everyone in the audience was singing along to GYOW
-This man in front/diagonal to me kept shouting "I love You Stevie" and "I Want You Stevie" and "Stevie!!!You're the best" and was totally smashed. It was grating on my nerves because he'd do it at the most random moments, like after a Lindsey solo or during Mick's speech. I mean, really. Then I decided I'd get one up and, after ISA, I screamed "You rock Lindsey: I love you!" and the people in front of me turned around, as if to say that after the song finishes and the man has just done the most amazing guitar solo ever you can't express some gratitude. Good night!

-I didn't really pay that much attention to SnL dynamics, but they did the cutest thing I ever saw when walking out after the encore. They locked arms, back to back, and did this wiggle- but Lindsey's face afterward was precious. He looked like a little boy that just did the funniest thing ever with one of his friends. For that kind of stuff it's worth having a camera...

-They both sounded great. Lindsey's mic was a little loud, so I jumped a little when he came in during Gypsy...

-I think I really don't mind the SYLM. It wasn't totally a delight, but I liked it. World Turning, I've decided, is just a little too tedious for me. But that is my only complaint, really.

-I was very impressed with John McVie because I've always adored his "quiet presence" and he got a VERY loud applause so I'm not the only one. But, really, he does SO much without having to say a word. He's incredible And Mick was a totally cool dude. A little weird, but it's all good. I thought his ending speech was really very kind and conscientious. I've decided I really like him despite his slightly annoying personality. He's a genuine dude and a brilliant drummer. Plus he's developed his own little routine and I have to hand it to him.

- Since I was on LB's side, and he is my dude and all, I have to say he was just so, so, so amazing last night. I was blown away by that ISA solo (once again) and he was just in a really good mood. He was smiling a LOT during Stevie's songs and was really getting into them. Like Stand Back was funny because he was lip syncing the whole time and was throwing out some pretty passionate "stand back" and "I think I need a little sympathy" lines. At the beginning of one of Stevie's songs, can't recall now, she was really into it with the graceful movements/singing and I glanced at LB and at the moment he was pulling up his pants and I had to crack up. When he was doing one of his speeched, Stevie was having a conversation with John...like, "Yeah, we heard this one already..." Anyway, he was just ON all night. Though, at the beginning, obviously, he was more wild, crazy madman and then slightly close to the end he became a little more subdued. I attribute that to being tired as eff. I'm still trying to remember that this is an older man jumping, running, doing extremely long and complex guitar solos, and still managing to sound SO good. He's just...is it possible to love him more than I already did?

-Stevie looked SO LOVELY and her hair is gorgeous. I think her dresses are all really pretty She did such a fantastic job with Gold Dust Woman. Loved the entire performance to death. And Storms (stunning), Silver Springs (beautiful). There were a lot of women, in particular more middle-aged than younger, dressed up sort of like Stevie. This one lady towards the front had a pretty cool boho dress and hairstyle. I think that's cool. I had some "Stevie boots" on to represent. When I was walking in, this guy came up to me and told me he loved them. And this little older man told me they were "fabulous" so it's obvious there were Stevie fans looking out for that type of thing.

-The audience was filled with a lot of drunks, but people were seriously having a great time. Cleveland is my hometown, and I think we're a pretty impressive crowd.

FM was incredible. They sounded wonderful, there was energy to spare, and the crowd was eating it all up.

I met no Ledgies.

I'm sad because that's always fun, but maybe next time. David Mn: where were you?!!?? I was lookin' for you! lol!

Cool! Sounds like you had an awesome evening. I know, it seemed like EVERYONE in the audience on Wed. night had a beer in their hand.

Thanks for the review!

bikerchic · #8 04-18-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WelshWitchPMD

Gold Dust Woman

Is that long draaaaaaaagooooooon new? (2:50)

Regina · #9 04-18-2009, 01:28 PM

I didn't have a beer in my hand, for the record;-)

Ah, so they have added the backward wiggle to the show. Ah, well. Now it's rehearsed spontaneity.

It's still cute, though.

Thanks for the review and the great video!

LukeA · #10 04-18-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAl84

I don't even know/think if one could call it 70-75% capacity to be honest by the time you take out all those upper deck seats.

Yet, when the sales results are published in Billboard and are manipulated & represented to be a near-sellout, some will convince themselves it was a success.

michelej1 · #11 04-18-2009, 01:45 PM

Thanks for the clips Pattie. I loved Go Insane.

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Originally Posted by Nico

-I didn't really pay that much attention to SnL dynamics, but they did the cutest thing I ever saw when walking out after the encore. They locked arms, back to back, and did this wiggle- but Lindsey's face afterward was precious. He looked like a little boy that just did the funniest thing ever with one of his friends. For that kind of stuff it's worth having a camera...

-They both sounded great. Lindsey's mic was a little loud, so I jumped a little when he came in during Gypsy...

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Fantastic review! I never noticed, but I do remember a lot of people saying Lindsey was loud and startling on Gypsy during the SYW tour and I would get so tickled about it.

I do want to see their back to back wiggle myself. I don't know if they'll still be doing it by the time they get out west, but I can't wait to catch a clip on video.

I have never really liked World Turning. I came closest to liking it during the UTS tour -- I not only liked the digitalized vocals, but thought it fit in with the UTS theme. But basically, the song does nothing for me. if I don't like a song that Chris and Lindsey sing together, then, there's not a lot of hope for it in any incarnation in my book. I guess if I was musically inclined I'd feel differently about it.

What I don't like about Mick has nothing to do with the gracious man I've seen and heard. It's all about what I've read that he's done. That's what convinces me that he's mercenary and unethical. It's it's probably an unfair assumption, because when you actually SEE the guy, whether he's just talking or performing, he's nothing but courtly, loving, eccentric, colorful and very delightful actually.

Love your question as to whether it was possible to love Lindsey more. That's what I always think to myself. I say, "You had me 28 years ago. The Tusk era was enough. You don't have to do one single extra thing to keep my heart." Yet he always does. Another thing I always say is, "And I'd feel exactly the same way about you, even if you looked like Joe Cocker." Which I mean most sincerely, but . . . he doesn't look like Joe Cocker.

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Michele

DavidMn · #12 04-18-2009, 01:47 PM

I was there and the attendance wasnt very good at all. It filled up as the show went on, but there were definitely seats that were blocked off in the upper level. Oh I'm with Torri right now at a Hampton Inn in Columbus getting ready for the show ! YAY!!!

Josh2003 · #13 04-18-2009, 02:03 PM

I'm sure the fact that they had both a Cleveland and a Columbus show hurt the Cleveland show. It's only about a 2-hr drive. In fact, I was surprised that they scheduled both cities.

I'm interested in how tonight's show will be attended.

alwaysbeen · #14 04-18-2009, 02:06 PM

A possible explanation for the empty seats could be the RTA deciding some time yesterday afternoon to perform rail service on two of the main lines into Tower City. I had tickets in the top level (so I would even have been moved down which makes it worse) and I was stranded halwayf there around 8:30. By the time I got back to the station and the car it was already close to 10. Pointless to drive in and make the last couple songs so I went home miserable and defeated. Glad to hear it was a great show though. Here's hoping Sara and Storms pop up on another tour and I don't get stuck somewhere before hand.

LukeA · #15 04-18-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by alwaysbeen

A possible explanation for the empty seats could be the RTA deciding some time yesterday afternoon to perform rail service on two of the main lines into Tower City. I had tickets in the top level (so I would even have been moved down which makes it worse) and I was stranded halwayf there around 8:30. By the time I got back to the station and the car it was already close to 10. Pointless to drive in and make the last couple songs so I went home miserable and defeated.

Call a cab?