I was even further back tonight - row J - this time on the far right (or is it left? Whatever - it was on the former
Dew Drop side). I still stick by last night's statement that even though I still have as much enjoyment, I don't have
the same excitement. But as far as being able to appreciate the beauty of the set, this seat was even better than last
night's. I caught myself several times taking my attention away from the performers just to admire the stage and the
lighting. I even zoomed out to take some photos of what I was seeing overall. It's really beautiful work.
I was right about the crowd being even wilder - or at least, louder. I think that we were probably on our feet for almost
2/3 of the show. (note to Garry: I was standing!) I noticed a few civilians around us, but they all joined in with the
exception of one - and he didn't complain.
I finally got Weekend in New England! And what a fantastic performance it was! Very powerful. Now *that* performance
was strong enough to give me butterflies even back in row J. Still gives me chills when I think about it.
This time instead of Yesterday, Barry sang Old Friend, followed by Forever and a Day. I was too far away to see the
emotion on his face, if there was any - but his body language seemed to indicate that it was very emotional for him.
He did a portion of the Mayflower medley again - same as last night. Except this time he asked for a different jacket
because he said the black leather one was too hot. I have to admit it was warm in the theater - I normally wear long
sleeves and even then I freeze - but I was wearing short sleeves and still warm. Must have been all those love sick fans
generating the heat!
Barry did wear the leather jacket for a brief time. Again, as Kye brought out the new jacket and Barry took the other one
off, there were squeals from the audience. Barry look at Kye and said "I don't want to know!" Everyone laughed again.
Barry obviously loves having the fans there. It's a completely different atmosphere. I do like the more sedate crowds, but
I like seeing Barry when the audience is full of real fans, as well. It's kind of cool to see him so happy - and he truly
appeared happy.
Fan club activites were a blast. Garry's Q&A was hilarious - he should be a stand-up comedian. Found out about a lot of
great projects. I'm going to assume all of this has already been posted elsewhere, so I won't repeat it. Let's just say
we have a lot of look forward to - and I need a raise!
The Mentalist was excellent - he was very entertaining - he did a couple of things that still have me stumped.
And then we got a Q&A with Barry! And he brought almost all of his band with him. It's so enjoyable to see him in that kind
of setting. He seems so relaxed. He played Silver Bells from the new Christmas CD - it started out in more of the
traditional mode, with the exception of all of the different Barry-voices. And then it really turned jazzy in the middle.
He also played It Never Rains in Southern California from the new 70's CD. This is another case of Barry making me like
something I hate - I never liked that song, but I definitely like his version of it.
Again, I'm sure someone else has posted just about everything he said, so I won't go back over it. I do particularly
remember the comment he made about those of us who see the show frequently and how he wondered if we didn't get tired of
seeing the same old thing. The answer, of course, is no - we don't. We aren't just there to hear the music - we're there
to see HIM PERFORM THE MUSIC. And that will never get old. It's never the same - every performance is unique. We'll never
get tired of Barry.
