Friday’s show was indeed good…very good.
Did I think that it was best ever? I think that the energy in there represented a top 5 show for sure. It was electric most of the night. Just walking in there and seeing the faces and the Theatre was all I needed for it to be a above average show, to say the least.
My experience of the GATH was over the top. The roof was a great place to sit back and catch a breather, a beer and catch up with old friends that came out of the wood work for this show. The walls, the photos, the use of space…the SOUND. Awesome. Instantly a venue that I will make it a point to return to very soon.
Musically…I thought that the band was right on. Personally, I didn’t think it was best ever material from start to finish, but there were moments of glory for sure. There were some rushed moments and maybe a moment of awkwardness as well. I can’t even imagine the gamut of emotions that ran through the guys. Friday night was filled with really exciting moments followed by really excited playing. I’m excited to see what they can do once Matt gets his rig. Once that happens, I think that you’ll hear “best ever material” from start to finish.
My highlights were Lemurs and Bobblehead from the first set, and the whole second set was fire…especially Sleep Now In The Fire. I’m not sure about the Epilogue with Karolyn Troupe. It looked as though she didn’t know what she was singing.