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.
