My wife and I even got Beta to wave to us, Highlight for me from this show was Madagascar -Axl nailed it better then any other show I have heard (and I have damn near every boot available from 02 thru this year). No real downers, the band was very tight and was on top of their game. I suppose if you are trying to criticize you could bitch about the show time. Axl apologized and mentioned the weather. I believe him 100% in his sincerity regarding the later then normal start. He also made another EODM crack when bach came on. I believe it was "pidegons of poop" but I can't swear to that. Baz called him Getty Lee, baz was wearing a RUSH t shirt. The crowd seemed to like the new songs, with Better getting the best applause. Not many were singing along, but seemed to enjoy the new music. There was a little boy (8, 10?) in the front row with his dad on Finck's side. Robin made lots of eye contact and I believe gave the boy a pick. I'm sure the kid has a new guitar hero. Tommy seemed to be in a good mood, I believe ROn has lost the dreds. Sorry for rambling I am tired as fuck and wanted to get something out to you all. BTW, Frank is one hell of a plus for these guys. I'll tease you all with one last observation that a bootleg may help. I swear that one of the guitar solos that Fortis and the other guys were "mini-jamming" on was a HELL OF A LOT like the clip we have of "Checkmate (Prostitute?). I'll never say that it was for sure, but I'm a gambler and I know where my money would be.


P.S. Have faith in Axl and the boys, it's easy to see that they are having a good time and that this is all from the heart. If we don't get a new record this year I won't feel like Axl let me down. I hope someone associated with the band reads this, I as a true fan appreciate everything they are doing.......Take care