Re: Show d'Thurzday

[mg (Mitch Gart)]

Jedd wrote:

> I have to agree that, compared with most of the Patti shows I've seen
> over the past two years (Irving Plaza, Central Park(s), Moma, Tibet,
> Tienemman Square, Hoboken, Brownies, various songs sung at Lenny's or
> Oliver's shows....etc.), this was definitely my least favorite Patti
> show too. Early in Thursday's show, I was determined to scalp a ticket
> for Halloween at any price, etc., but quite honestly by the end of the
> show I just couldn't be bothered...
> 
> I'd be interested in hearing from people who were there the other nights
> whether she was more...cheerful..then..

It's funny, I was there Tuesday and it was about my *most* favorite show,
but at the same time I can see just what you're saying.  It's like the seeds
of a real bad mood were just starting to sprout on Tuesday.  Patti said
a few cutting things, then smiled and said she didn't really mean it,
or something like that.  You could see a storm coming off in the distance.

Also you've gotta remember how many hours she's been on the stage each 
night, and how tiring that's gotta be.  Most rock musicians are in their
20's or 30's and do an hour or 2 in a show, and then don't have to go 
home and take care of the kids.  Patti doing 3 hours at her age is just
amazing, something like running a marathon 4 nights in a row.

Also the things people in the crowd yell are sometimes pretty lame.

- Mitch