Don't shoot the bearer of good news, but the DC show was fantastic. Everyone seemed in glum, pissed, or in worried moods before the show, even the stage hand . Peasy was positioned in the wings like a hypertensive football manager. But the night came off close to perfect. Haven't heard them sound this good since the dowloads of the Dec. Liverpool shows. The music was great, Mac's voice was in really good shape - much better than the earlier shows this week. He was in a great mood, and in control, well in control of himself. The sell out crowd was very enthusiastic, which helped the mood. A good number of serious fans down front. There was really a Will appreciation section down front on Will's side showing him some love. No one seemed to piss Mac off in the crowd, or if so he kept mum, and he didn't say or do anything to offend anyone. Everything in good taste. The lights were left on and left up to the lighting guy. Mac looked fit, really good. And he was his old charming self. The banter was kept to a very minimum and was actually funny and an addition to the show. Someone had to actually ask Mac to "tell us one, mac." Near the end of the show, everone seemed pleased it came off so well. The mood was transformed. It was all about the songs last night and it was great.
Will was his gracious gentlemanly self and made time to talk to the fans. His hour of DJing after the show was amazing. Ony his impeccable musical selections could have gotten me up dancing at that late hour. I'm so glad that this was the show I got to see. I don't know what happened with Mac, Will, and Peasy between Wednesday and Friday, but whatever it was got the mess sorted out. Just hope this continues for the New York shows and the rest of the year. Everyone involved deserves the postive results that this approach produces.
And Kelley had an amazing night as well. So taleneted, what a performance! I'm sure a lot of that crowd will be checking out his stuff. His dad attended the show and what a sweet man, chatting to everyone as we waited in line. Great night all around.
Oh - Will suggested that they intend to do some of the Crocs/HUH shows in the US as well. Hope this actually works out!