...this is a great, very thoughtful recap, Yak. I appreciate your candor, and I'm sorry you feel like you got a little less than 100% Dave. Though as you said, even when not at his ultimate best, he's still one of the best there is.
I've only seen Ryan opening once, and I've been fortunate enough to see 3 other bands in addition (NTB, GRO, and Crash Kings), and I find myself agreeing with your assessment of Ryan. It could be because I saw him very early in the tour, so I didn't know what to expect just yet. I also know *I* was having an off-night at that show, so that may have lessened my appreciation. But in the end, Ryan has been my least favorite of the opening bands. Not to say I don't like his music, because I do like the EP and Breathe. But I found his live show to be a little more OTT than I personally prefer.
On the setlist, follia mentioned Mystic Lake, and I think you're right, follia. We had TWIK, Lie, and Avalanche at that show, and I'm pretty sure that's the last time Avalanche has been played because Monty has not played it yet, and he started just two shows after Mystic. Hopefully they'll bring it back, because it's a song that should be heard.
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...this is a great, very thoughtful recap, Yak. I appreciate your candor, and I'm sorry you feel like you got a little less than 100% Dave. Though as you said, even when not at his ultimate best, he's still one of the best there is.
I've only seen Ryan opening once, and I've been fortunate enough to see 3 other bands in addition (NTB, GRO, and Crash Kings), and I find myself agreeing with your assessment of Ryan. It could be because I saw him very early in the tour, so I didn't know what to expect just yet. I also know *I* was having an off-night at that show, so that may have lessened my appreciation. But in the end, Ryan has been my least favorite of the opening bands. Not to say I don't like his music, because I do like the EP and Breathe. But I found his live show to be a little more OTT than I personally prefer.
On the setlist, follia mentioned Mystic Lake, and I think you're right, follia. We had TWIK, Lie, and Avalanche at that show, and I'm pretty sure that's the last time Avalanche has been played because Monty has not played it yet, and he started just two shows after Mystic. Hopefully they'll bring it back, because it's a song that should be heard.
--
"Take a minute just to breathe..."
√D; WTFU; Poetic Solace
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