I know Mike's review has generated some differing opinions, but he nailed my 
thoughts exactly.

I'm a big Shoes fan, bought every LP since Black Vinyl (still have the 
original LP on BV Records), so that puts me back 25 years or so.  Living in 
the Chicago area, I've seen them live numerous times over the years.

Were they ever a "good" live band?  No.  Were they ever as bad as I 
witnessed Saturday night?  No.  I have no doubts they could deliver another 
killer LP if they wanted, but maybe the concept of live performances should 
be re-thought.  I guarantee you, nobody became a Shoes fan Saturday night.  
Despite that, I still love them....

I thought Joe Giddings did a great job, given the fact that probably half 
the crowd was talking over his playing.  Same w/ CVS.  I thought King Radio 
was a winner, but they enjoyed probably the largest crowd of the night 
(roughly 10pm slot).  From my balcony vantage point, it was obvious the 
crowd thinned considerably midway through the Shoes set.

The Shazam, well they rocked of course.  I left early, as they were still 
going at 1am and I had a 2 hour drive home.

All in all, congratulations Bruce (&David) on Not Lame night.

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