Chicago, IL, March 24th 2007 Options

[brett]

Stay downtown, enjoy the city, and from downtown take the northbound red line to LAWRENCE, which is a block from the Riviera.

I agree. There's not much out by The Riv as far as hotels or parking.
The Green Mill Lounge is right across the street.
It's a jazz bar that's been in some movies.
Including 'High Fidelity' with John Cusack.

[XtasyOfDreams]

Anyone know who's opening for them?

[busted stuff]

The venue is pretty cool, it's pretty old though, I've been going there for over ten years now, the neighborhood sucks though and there is nothing to do near the venue, it's not really in Chicago that most people are thinking of. I thought the show was actually at the Vic, which would be much better

[LiquidSilver]

OK, Chicagoans, other Midwesterners, and out-of-towners =

See you all at the venue, unless I hear from you all otherwise. I'm bringing a Live newbie from Wisconsin. He better like it or we aint friends no more.

[Laurie]

Only 2 more days! I am coming in from KC and meeting up with a few others from IA and parts of IL, maybe even WI. I am ready to get my LIVE on!

[Maggie]

To those of you going to the shows tonight and tomorrow - hope you have a rocking time! And remember we want reviews and pics!! Can't wait to hear how the boys are doing!

[Mercury46]

Great show, bad crowd.

my one complaint about the show was their choice of opener (Mystery). I like Mystery, but I'd have liked to have gotten off the ground with something like All Over You or Lakini's Juice. Ed sounded right on tonight.

The crowd was lame.. I was in the front of the balcony, and felt like I was one of the few people standing. Even the folks on the floor who were front and center seemed less into it than usual. They finally started to come around for the second encore.....

Pretty heavy on the new stuff.. didn't play anything off of V (i don't think, anyway.. correct me if I'm wrong) The Distance was well-represented. played Rattlesnake, which was cool. someone will post a setlist soon, I'm sure.

[SJN1279]

The crowd was lame.. I was in the front of the balcony, and felt like I was one of the few people standing. Even the folks on the floor who were front and center seemed less into it than usual. They finally started to come around for the second encore.....

Pretty heavy on the new stuff.. didn't play anything off of V (i don't think, anyway.. correct me if I'm wrong) The Distance was well-represented. played Rattlesnake, which was cool. someone will post a setlist soon, I'm sure.

Were most of the hits played in the second encore? Just curious. Thanks for posting the review!

[kace]

You're right, the crowd was totally lame! We stood towards the front and were behind a group who obviously were part of a meet-and-greet (or something) because they had wrist bands on. They just stood there the whole time!! (and the couple who were slow dancing/groping during "Dance with You" needed to be thrown out!)

The band was great, despite the fact that they left us twidling our thumbs between songs. Ed said they forgot their setlist, so kept heading back towards Chad G. to check what was next. Pat and Ed seemed to be in an escpecially goofy mood.

[silentsinger]

(and the couple who were slow dancing/groping during "Dance with You" needed to be thrown out!)

Thanks for the review - but why that?

[brett]

well it just goes to show that everyone has a different perception.
last night was my 16th time seeing Live and I thought it was one of their best shows ever.
without a doubt Live loves Chicago!
being in the balcony doesn't give you a true perspective as being on the floor. there are 3 tiers and from the balcony you can only see the first.
and complaining about a couple in front of you during a song doesn't sum up the whole crowd.
the crowd sang along to songs, went crazy during Lakinis Juice and plenty of others, applauded after songs, and whatever else a good crowd does during a show so I thought I'd put my two cents in about that. And I was down on the left side of the stage by the speakers and could scan the whole crowd and the front of the balcony. maybe somebody else can back me up about the crowd.
and the wristbands are for proving you are 21. the after show passes were purple stickers that were 8 sided and had the bands pic on it along with the date of the show. I know because me and my girlfriend had them.
when somebody posts a setlist and I wake up a little more and my ears stop ringing I'll add a little more or comment to anybodys questions.
it was a great night and the guys in the band thought so too.

This post has been edited by brett: Mar 25 2007, 11:16 am

[SJN1279]

I heard that the band played Voodoo Lady last night, not sure of the entire setlist though. Anyone have it, please post!

[Guest]

Thanks for the review - but why that?

Yah, I guess I shouldn't be dissing them as they were obviously big Live fans, but they were blocking my eyesight of Ed, which was totally anoying. Such a great song.

[kace]

well it just goes to show that everyone has a different perception.
last night was my 16th time seeing Live and I thought it was one of their best shows ever.
without a doubt Live loves Chicago!
being in the balcony doesn't give you a true perspective as being on the floor. there are 3 tiers and from the balcony you can only see the first.
and complaining about a couple in front of you during a song doesn't sum up the whole crowd.
the crowd sang along to songs, went crazy during Lakinis Juice and plenty of others, applauded after songs, and whatever else a good crowd does during a show so I thought I'd put my two cents in about that. And I was down on the left side of the stage by the speakers and could scan the whole crowd and the front of the balcony. maybe somebody else can back me up about the crowd.
and the wristbands are for proving you are 21. the after show passes were purple stickers that were 8 sided and had the bands pic on it along with the date of the show. I know because me and my girlfriend had them.
when somebody posts a setlist and I wake up a little more and my ears stop ringing I'll add a little more or comment to anybodys questions.
it was a great night and the guys in the band thought so too.

Were you they guy in the Dolphin's Cry shirt? Didn't know about the the wristbands as we didn't have them and were easily served. We weren't at the same concert if you don't think some of the people immediately behind you could have grooved a lil' more. I think the group immediately in front of me should have made use of those wrist bands! Don't get me wrong though, I loved the show!

[brett]

Were you they guy in the Dolphin's Cry shirt? Didn't know about the the wristbands as we didn't have them and were easily served. We weren't at the same concert if you don't think some of the people immediately behind you could have grooved a lil' more. I think the group immediately in front of me should have made use of those wrist bands! Don't get me wrong though, I loved the show!

nope Secret Samadhi shirt.
well I just wanted to clarify that the wristbands were for alcohol not meet n' greet.
I spent 99% of the time looking at the band but the other 1% of the time I glanced around everybody seemed to be dancing or singing and having a good time so...
at the meet and greet the band said they love Chicago and the audience and they feed off that energy.
regardless of the delay in between songs, which there was, all they guys were stoked especially Ed and it was obvious in their performance and how they acted and the fact they did two encores.
where the hell are the rest of the Chicago concert goers? maybe using Sunday to recover or do housework.