It was with a couple of caveats. The sound system was not great. Muddy and a persistent echo. First gig I have experienced at Murrayfield with that problem. The seats are small enough for normal sized and we got sat next to the worlds largest and most obnoxious americans. They shouted at us that they were Bruce's biggest fans, had followed him for 35 years round the world and had paid enormous wonga for their seats (as if the rest of us hadn't). They also announced to the world that they were going to parteeeee come what may.Have fun. Should be a good show.
Glad you enjoyed it. It's a shame when you sit next to a t*** at a show, or on a plane, or in a restaurant but unfortunately the world's full of them.It was with a couple of caveats. The sound system was not great. Muddy and a persistent echo. First gig I have experienced at Murrayfield with that problem. The seats are small enough for normal sized and we got sat next to the worlds largest and most obnoxious americans. They shouted at us that they were Bruce's biggest fans, had followed him for 35 years round the world and had paid enormous wonga for their seats (as if the rest of us hadn't). They also announced to the world that they were going to parteeeee come what may.
They proceeded to bounce up and down throwing their 20st+ in all directions, despite the fact that the entire west stand was sitting at this early stage, listening to the music. Didn't last long thankfully as they were told by all to sit the fuck down and shut the fuck up. Scotland has always been very good with international relations. Oh, did I mention that one of the clowns managed to spill a pint of tennants best all over the row in front (and me).
Towards the end they were allowed to partee with the rest of us but I don't think my hips will ever recover from being part of a US/Scottish sandwich.
Bruce was Bruce. Set of 3hours, all the faves, E Street band very good. First time I have seen Clem Clemons son live and he was excellent. I want whatever Bruce is taking - he looks fucking great despite his age.
When you post on the last day, quite often, all has already been said. I don't often (or is it always) agree with Rob, but when I do it can almost be word for word sometimes, and this is one of those.
Without much new to add, for me the stand out part of this worth highlighting is the bass. Just the thing that gets you going. The voice did not put me off at all, and for the best part of it suited it well. A band I've never actively listened to, bar hearing the hits here and there, so it was good from that perspective. And it was a pleasant listen, got into the groove of it. The lyrics occasionally made chuchkle or rsise an eyebrow, and 'rewind' to check I heard right. At the same time, nothing in particular really wowed me. But at no point did I feel it wasn't for me. I would say a 6 sounds right.
ha. well foggy stole Roxy from me ;-)Glad you enjoyed it. It's a shame when you sit next to a t*** at a show, or on a plane, or in a restaurant but unfortunately the world's full of them.
Just had a look at the setlist - it's very good. Loads from Darkness and BITUSA. "Kitty's Back" is the best track on one of his underrated albums.
With the pricing, plus the travel, I decided not to bother this time, although it could well be his last tour. I was in Barcelona when he was there but as we were staying 40 miles up the coast, getting back would have been an issue. Plus my wife and two daughters are not fans so I'd have been on my tod :)
Haven't been to a show for ages but my eldest daughter volunteered to come and see Josh Ritter with me at the RNCM in October, so I'm looking forward to that.
I wonder if you seeing the show may influence your upcoming nomination?