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Post by CindyJ on Sept 27, 2017 10:31:46 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Sept 27, 2017 10:32:14 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Sept 27, 2017 10:32:26 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Sept 27, 2017 10:38:37 GMT -8
Let it Go
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Post by CindyJ on Sept 27, 2017 10:46:51 GMT -8
Love Bites
What's up with the video screen at the beginning?
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Post by CindyJ on Sept 27, 2017 10:48:58 GMT -8
BOTH
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2017 12:22:56 GMT -8
Thanks CindyJ ! Having a DL withdrawal day and this definitely helps -- I can never get enough of this song  |
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Post by CindyJ on Sept 28, 2017 6:01:54 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Sept 28, 2017 8:22:01 GMT -8
Show photos by Ton Müller here. Also his video.... |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2017 10:23:51 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Sept 28, 2017 11:09:57 GMT -8
ROA
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Post by CindyJ on Sept 29, 2017 6:42:14 GMT -8
Excerpts from The Who's Backstage Blog by Brian Kehew. Anfiteatro Beira Rio, Porto Alegre, Brazil – September 26, 2017 A night for the history books, for sure. Porto Alegre is down at the southern-most end of Brazil. Most of us were not familiar with the place, yet it is a city surrounded by nearly five million people. As with most cities here, it is a complex mixture of the poor, rich, and working classes. The Who is not as popular here as those who have toured constantly over the years – Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, McCartney, etc. so we know the show will not be one of the larger ones on this leg. But somehow, this show had the possibility of something great. For one, we have Def Leppard on the bill. Originally, I’d heard we were opening for them – which is possible as they are quite popular here (and everywhere) – certainly a headlining act of their own. Such a strong double bill promises a lot for a crowd like this. Secondly, this was to be much smaller than the other shows just before. (Especially that last show in Rio, which was more than twelve times this size.) The event has sold something like 7,000-8,000 tickets. Not a lot of bodies, especially in a huge stadium that holds many times this amount (they use it for all kinds of events, but it’s mainly designed for futbol/soccer. For different-sized concerts (like ours) they move the stage location to work with the audience size. We’re down in a third of the field, so several thousand people stand and fill the field, and about a double number fill the seats up in the stadium bleachers. Def Leppard did a great show – certainly pleased the audience. Many of our crew went out front to watch, which was the place to be. Out in front, the PA system is LOUD and clear. I was quite impressed by their mix – as people say, “they sound like a record” as they have layered guitars and voices with the thick effects of a finished/produced record. They have figured out ways to achieve their complex studio sound in a live setting. Plus – they have a huge video system going all around the stage, too. It looks and sounds great, and I honestly thought we might have some trouble following them. Soon, they were done with their set, and all their gear rolled away to be packed on trucks. Ours rolled out, looking somewhat tiny in comparison, but business as usual, for us. There was even time to go on slightly early, which was good for everyone. The band came out onstage, and suddenly, it all clicked. Def Leppard members were present for the whole of our show, watching from the wings on both sides. Singer Joe Elliot had joined us for a charity event in London a few years ago on Roger’s behalf, so he’s friendly with us already. They all expressed their wonder at this “classic rock” band (from almost 20 years before their own MTV generation) playing as strong and energetically as they had tonight. The Who band were friendly and welcoming to them tonight, before and after the show. We hope to do more with them someday! |
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