Ed Harcourt gave a shout-out to DC saying how much better the crowd was than NY. Considering most the crowd talked through his entire set, I could see why.
Webster Hall might be the last place I ever want to see a show. Ive seen some messed up things - but last night James was told they had to end their set at 11pm. Needless to say, our encores disappeared like that - with them only coming out for one song. The crowd never left and kept on cheering, but to no avail, they never returned. I guess this is their new policy. And sadly, my friends and I all wanted to hear 'Born of Frustration' which wasnt even on the setlist.
The set opening in the balcony with 'Sit Down' all stripped down was quite awesome. Tim was very energetic and danced up a storm. He had a ton of women go on the stage for 'Laid' which nearly caused a fight. They did sound really great and the band was having a great time on stage. I wished I had seen them in high school, but this will have to do. And wasnt familiar with their new songs in the least, but most of what I heard was really great. He gave an intro to most the songs and said what they were about.
From friends in DC, it sounds like your show was infinitely better.
I have to say this was one of the worst crowds I had ever seen. Ive never encountered such rude people at a concert. I got slammed into the barricade by this huge chick because her friend was next to me, and she felt that she should just have her own spot next to him. Then she couldnt get on the stage during 'Laid' and nearly crushed a few of us. Audiences can really make or break a show. She then proceeded to tell a bunch of us to 'fuck off' as if it were the worst insult we had ever heard. I did meet one of the SYTYCD choreographers who was really cool.
