Just got back from Rock City and I am still deaf! Pardon?

Well, what can I say? We want more! It was lovely to see the Eve's again and they really looked like they were enjoying themselves, especially Julianne and Marty.

They basically did the same set as the Astoria but replaced 'WKOF' with 'Flowers In Our Hair' which went down a storm! Perhaps the best crowd reaction in my opinion! (I think Julianne was surprised at just how well it went down!!) What was good was just how well they were received, though the crowd kinda quietened down for the Ultraviolet/Are You Lonely songs. I think there were general problems with the PA at Rock City because Phased sounded really crap, though the last time I heard it there back in 1992 it was perfect. It was the first song though, and it soon got better after that. After hearing the set list for the Astoria I was wishing it wasn't going to be the same, yet it virtually was so I was a bit disappointed mainly because there are a few songs that I don't really like and of course the exclusion of 'In The Meadow' and absolutely nothing off 'SAOS' (what about Tuesday's Child, Only One Reason, Road To Your Soul, and even December - all good live and it would have been nice to have included at least one!).

Anyway, Strange Way came up and I absolutely hate this song.... BUT it sounded FANTASTIC live!!! What a difference! I think what really swung it was Marty's playing! Exquisite! Still can't believe at just how much guitar swapping he was doing.... 3 or 4 in all! He really put a lot into 'Freeze' as well though I don't think most of the crowd knew that song, or 'Outshine The Sun'.

So, I hope they decide to tour on their own right.... and I am sure everyone would be a lot happier with a very much longer set list (and some songs from SAOS!!). Judging by the reaction, I can't see them having any problems selling tickets!

Incidently.... what a brilliant Mission gig too! This was my fourth time and it was possibly the best.... though again the PA didn't sound right on a few songs (I think Wayne was even annoyed at one point).

On the whole, great to see them back and if they were headlining then I am sure the PA would be better too! So, when's the next tour??

Be Seeing You

Jason

Oakham Rutland