Got an email today stating that The Police are making one last run through North America this summer before their big reunion tour ends.You may recall that I saw one of the very first shows of the tour in Seattle and wrote a pretty glowing review here. Upon reflection, and upon listening to a bootleg of that very show, I realize I was far too generous.
While I still stand by my contention that their vast re-working of the songs is a good thing, they were pretty rusty when I saw them, and were still obviously working the kinks out of the arrangements.
Well, they will be playing here in Portland on Friday July 11 and I am planning on going, so I can do a bit of a before-and-after observation. They must be smoking now, after being on the road for nine months straight since I saw them.
Pre-sales go on sale Tuesday. The details and full list of shows are here.
Oh, and they are touring this last leg with Elvis Costello, which will be a pretty sweet bonus. I have never seen him live but always thought he was great.
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I know you retracted your glowing review of the Portland show, but I saw them in LA and they were fantastic. Perhaps the real lesson here is don't soil your fond memories with bootlegs. Nevertheless, looking forward to hearing your second end-of-tour impressions.
Huh Huh - "soiled" - huh huh huh
Yeah, "soiled" was a weird word choice. Not sure where I pulled that one from.
No pun intended...
I've seen EC four times in as many different musical settings (with the Imposters, Allen Toussaint & the Crescent City Horns, T-Bone Burnett duo with a guest appearance by Emmylou Harris, and completely solo) and I can confidently say that he never disappoints. The man is a consummate professional, his voice is as strong as ever, he actually speaks to the audience between songs... and the songs! You'll be in for a treat. I saw the Police twice last year, but I might have to see 'em again just for Elvis!
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