Saw the Musical Box for the 2nd time in 3 nights on Monday evening. I even skipped bowling night to do so, lol. Wish I hadn't gone out 4 nights in a row, there were lots of friends there but I mingled little, was/is quite tired. Was on my home turf, at a new club in town. Looks like they will have some nice shows.
Unlike the theater show, this was at a bar. Really laid out well - floor room and a bar off to the side, a lot of room for everything. Seating upstairs in the back - interesting arrangement. I stood on the 2nd floor and had a railing spot...so neat. I was about 25 feet above the keys and 5 feet back. We were almost on top of them, and right below the speaker. Having the sound rain down was unusual...VERY loud but nice.
The singer was in a lot better form than Saturday. He was awesome on Saturday, but spectacular last night. Must have been because it was the last night for awhile, I can't believe he can talk today the way he belted out the tunes. Fake Tony was so good. It's rare I can see the keys in detail, but being almost on top was enlightening. I was so impressed with the power and precision the band played.
Most of the crowd was overcome with disbelief, which made them not offensive. There were however, the usual aholes who feel that drawing attention to themselves is a birthright. It's OK with me to sing (although the Rush in Rio is at times unlistenable for that reason), and to be a bit mad, but to yell and over-emote is just wrong. Stay home!
Some of the pet peeves:
1) This guy buys his ticket, and hold up others in line (and will call) asking what it's like inside and having a Q and A with the employee. Uh Einstein, take six or seven steps and you'll know!
2) After the first few notes of the Lamb, this lady says "Ooh that's a good tune, glad they're playing it". No explanation here
3) The main goofball on the floor tries in vain three times to touch flesh with the singer, who is singing "Anyway" while lying down. Finally, fake Peter gets up and makes sure he slaps his hand.
4) Three gentlemen talking incessantly during the last two tunes. An yelling "yeah" over and over. Tuned them out the best I could.
Got to see all of the effects being set up...made it cheesy but very neat to see how things were done. We even could see behind the screen.
What a night. One of the top 15 or 20 unforgettable nights of music, it was that good. And being on time and playing straight through with no extended encore returns was just right.