Wantagh, NY (Jones Beach Ampitheater), August 22, 2018 Options

[ADAD]

Same setlist as usual.

Below is a link to a picture of the crowd from the 2nd row as Live took the stage. I'd say it was 80-85% full or so for the Counting Crows. The guys put on a good show, but it sucks how stuck in their setlist they are. It was also weird being so close to the stage with people who largely didn't care about Live.

Hopefully once the Counting Crows are done they start playing some smaller rooms and showcasing more of their catalog.

https://scontent.fewr1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1...0ec&oe=5BFD8FD8

[mattyeagles]

Same setlist as usual.

Below is a link to a picture of the crowd from the 2nd row as Live took the stage. I'd say it was 80-85% full or so for the Counting Crows. The guys put on a good show, but it sucks how stuck in their setlist they are. It was also weird being so close to the stage with people who largely didn't care about Live.

Hopefully once the Counting Crows are done they start playing some smaller rooms and showcasing more of their catalog.

https://scontent.fewr1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1...0ec&oe=5BFD8FD8

I was at the show last night, please see below some of my observations:
• It’s tough to go on when its still light out for a “night show”, it definitely negatively impacts the energy of the crowd. The stadium was pretty empty when Live went on, but was pretty full by the time they finished
• It seemed like most of the fans were there to see Counting Crows
• Most of the Counting Crows fans were very into the Live set by the end of the set and very enthusiastic
• I thought the band, in general, sounded great. Chat T and Ed specifically
• The set list was the same as it’s been all summer, a few comments on that and ill start with the negatives first: there is no excuse to not mix up the setlist; its even more inexcusable that they spent a bulk of their short set to focus on a less than mediocre honky tonk cover and The Distance; the Distance is a good song but not worthy of an extended version with limited time; The Lakini Juice and then White Discussion back to back was the highlight, they really rocked out and sounded better than they have in a while
• The focus on the harmonica player is just bizarre. Everyone in my group was very confused
• Chat G. injury has to be worse than they are telling the fans. There could not possibly be another reason for having a second drummer
• Ed’s voice sounded great and he wasn’t overly cheesy. The crowd loved him and he’s still got it. He’s obviously not the same person or performer he was in the 90’s but hes trying and I was very impressed. I attended with casual Live fans and they were blown away, probably because they aren’t comparing him to his former self 20+ years ago
• I would consider myself a Counting Crows fan and they were horrible. Adam has completely lost it and came across as very self-important. I left after their first 8 songs
• The overall energy and chemistry of the band was light years ahead of where it was during the BOP and SFBM tours. Beyond the stale setlist, it doesn’t appear that they are just going through the motions
• Summary: I have been to 40+ Live shows between 1997 and today, and they are by far my favorite band and will always be my favorite band. Their first 4 albums are my favorite 4 albums of all time. As I mentioned, this show was much better than their shows were 10 years ago. Live, and Ed specifically, will not magically become the band they were in the 1990’s. The crazy Secret Samadhi Ed or the incredible MTV Unplugged Ed is gone, but that’s OK. He is a middle aged man now but still puts on a hell of a show. I have disagreed with essentially every decision they have made post-reunion but will continue to support them because the concerts make it all worth it. I very much hope they do a smaller venue tour in 2019 with a longer setlist.

[lylebeach]

I was at the show last night, please see below some of my observations:
• It’s tough to go on when its still light out for a “night show”, it definitely negatively impacts the energy of the crowd. The stadium was pretty empty when Live went on, but was pretty full by the time they finished
• It seemed like most of the fans were there to see Counting Crows
• Most of the Counting Crows fans were very into the Live set by the end of the set and very enthusiastic
• I thought the band, in general, sounded great. Chat T and Ed specifically
• The set list was the same as it’s been all summer, a few comments on that and ill start with the negatives first: there is no excuse to not mix up the setlist; its even more inexcusable that they spent a bulk of their short set to focus on a less than mediocre honky tonk cover and The Distance; the Distance is a good song but not worthy of an extended version with limited time; The Lakini Juice and then White Discussion back to back was the highlight, they really rocked out and sounded better than they have in a while
• The focus on the harmonica player is just bizarre. Everyone in my group was very confused
• Chat G. injury has to be worse than they are telling the fans. There could not possibly be another reason for having a second drummer
• Ed’s voice sounded great and he wasn’t overly cheesy. The crowd loved him and he’s still got it. He’s obviously not the same person or performer he was in the 90’s but hes trying and I was very impressed. I attended with casual Live fans and they were blown away, probably because they aren’t comparing him to his former self 20+ years ago
• I would consider myself a Counting Crows fan and they were horrible. Adam has completely lost it and came across as very self-important. I left after their first 8 songs
• The overall energy and chemistry of the band was light years ahead of where it was during the BOP and SFBM tours. Beyond the stale setlist, it doesn’t appear that they are just going through the motions
• Summary: I have been to 40+ Live shows between 1997 and today, and they are by far my favorite band and will always be my favorite band. Their first 4 albums are my favorite 4 albums of all time. As I mentioned, this show was much better than their shows were 10 years ago. Live, and Ed specifically, will not magically become the band they were in the 1990’s. The crazy Secret Samadhi Ed or the incredible MTV Unplugged Ed is gone, but that’s OK. He is a middle aged man now but still puts on a hell of a show. I have disagreed with essentially every decision they have made post-reunion but will continue to support them because the concerts make it all worth it. I very much hope they do a smaller venue tour in 2019 with a longer setlist.

That perfectly sums up the show I went to in Auburn, WA. Like perfectly! I was a little harder on them in my review, but I think it was just because I went into the show with a chip on my shoulder. I was already angry going into the show because of the choices they were/are making.

I'm glad I didnt have to put up with the Blues song or the harmonica player at my show as it was very early on the tour.

The guys do still sound great. It makes me yearn for them to sing their other material! I am still hopeful they play smaller, headlining shows in 2019. Not sure though... because it seems like Pat & Gracey dont like to hang with the rest of the band (pure speculation on my part). Anyone else notice the pic of Ed, Chad T, Zak on Chad T's FB? It just makes me think the other guys are just in it for the paycheck. I could be way off though? I just dont seem to see any pictures behind the scenes that include Pat or Chad G.



The Counting Crows thing seems to be happening at all the shows. Pretty sure this will be the last tour they ever do. I dont smoke weed though, so maybe that's why I don't get it? I took my sister to the show (who also doesnt "partake" but does really like CC, and she was like, "This sucks! Lets get out of here!"

This post has been edited by lylebeach: Aug 23 2018, 2:20 pm

[Gruno]

Not sure though... because it seems like Pat & Gracey dont like to hang with the rest of the band (pure speculation on my part). Anyone else notice the pic of Ed, Chad T, Zak on Chad T's FB? It just makes me think the other guys are just in it for the paycheck. I could be way off though? I just dont seem to see any pictures behind the scenes that include Pat or Chad G.

The families of the band members have been meeting up/traveling with them at certain times on tour. In fact, Pat just posted pics of he and his family enjoying New York.

I was already angry going into the show because of the choices they were/are making.

This brings up another thought, though. Perhaps, some fans are invested in a band and their behind-the-scenes activities and work business too much? We talk a lot about these topics here. Of all the attendees at the concerts, how many care about that minutia? Do they enjoy it more because they have no preconceived thoughts about the band members, setlist, promotion, etc.?

[dangum]

Videos from [Athan Hilaki] - almost the whole show!

Love Lounge

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8a5-ILAOXE

Pain Lies On The Riverside
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVTMAzoMv7Q

Baby What You Want Me To Do
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEbyZgAl0ic

Selling The Drama
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytz4ag_Xb3c

All Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32uKQjg18Ao

The Dolphin's Cry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp0sakf_qTU

The Distance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqcR6KISDb4

I Alone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uOPgLZ2U4Y

Lakini's Juice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uOPgLZ2U4Y

White, Discussion (partial)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFWoO17S-Ws

Heaven
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Of1gHkOy0w

Turn My Head
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spfevE3CPPw

Lightning Crashes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqCoG4Yfzfs

[dangum]

1. All Over You
2. Love Lounge
3. Pain Lies on the Riverside
4. The Dolphin's Cry
5. Selling the Drama
6. Baby What You Want Me to Do (Jimmy Reed cover)
7. The Distance
8. I Alone
9. Lakini's Juice
10. White, Discussion
--Encore--
11. Heaven
12. Turn My Head
13. Lightning Crashes

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/live/2018/no...y-73e8da09.html

[dangum]

A couple vids from [Tomahoe Prod]

Lightning Crashes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8ByZLRadio

I Alone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBUYpGget3c