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The Official Armadillo Road Report: Best Buy NYC 4/29/11
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George
Posted 2011-05-05 10:49 AM (#27342 - in reply to #27337)
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Thank you Terry
GTSmith
Posted 2011-05-08 3:31 PM (#27379 - in reply to #27299)
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My best friend Tony and I last saw TS on the "Come Out and Play" tour when they visited Rochetser, NY. The show back then was incredible, and has left us wanting more for many years. Unfortunately, our friendship took a 20+ year hiatus aftder a huge argument. But when we reunited at the end of 2009, we immediately began wishing we could see TS again. Realizing that a grand upstate NY tour will never be in the cards (although a Turning Stone show would be a great idea, hint, hint), we decided to make the trek downstate for the Best Buy show. Hands down it was the best concert either of us have ever seen. What a great, well-rounded setlist. The sound from our vantage point (on the left side in the wheelchair area--my friend suffers from Guillen Barre Syndrome) was incredible. And the top-notch staff at Best Buy Theater made for an awesome night. But what I will never forget is the great fans we met; the ones we talked to outside the venue and also met inside the show. It confirmed for me that TS fans are the best SMFs out there!!! So thank you Jay Jay for making your idea a reality. Thank you to the rest of the members of TS for a great show (and for many years of great music). Thank you to the TS road crew, management, etc. for doing it all for free. Thank you to the staff at Best Buy. You're care and consideration for my friend in a wheelchair is unmatched. And thank you to all the fans. You're awesome!!!!

Gary
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Posted 2011-05-08 11:14 PM (#27389 - in reply to #27379)
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Great to see you posting, Gary!
I couldn't agree more-the Best Buy staff did a great job. Funtazia (Dave from the UK) and I enjoyed meeting you as well--Dave was also in that section--he had the blue light-up TS logo shirt. I was very impressed with how efficient and caring the staff were--seems like many of these shows, they put those in wheelchairs in a crappy little section near the back--your section had a great unobstructed view!
funtazia
Posted 2011-05-10 4:13 PM (#27400 - in reply to #27389)
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OK a week has past since I have returned home and finally I have a chance to add my thoughts to this great show.

Firstly I'm going to get some thank you's out of the way - to George - for a my piece of New York chessecake - my introduction to such a wonderful desert will remain with me and adds to so many great memories I have of that trip. To Terry (Armadillo) for being such a great host whilst in USA - your company was a pleasure - as was your great choice of eating places - although my bathroom scales didn't like you much when I added 8lb in just a few days!!!! To David Bonsey at Skinner's Auction's for extending his invition to us to the Saturday evening to The Pinkburst Reception (and then for not throwing us out when we arrived in jeans) and JJ for his interesting, entertaining explanation as to why each piece was so special.

I would also agree with Gary and thank the staff at Best Buy Theatre - it is so unusual to find a venue with such a decent cabbage patch (I hope that doesn't offend anyone - but it is what we UK crips affectionately call the wheelchair area!!) - usually I find myself so far at the back I end up watching the crowd watch the gig, not feeling part of it but last week I felt right in the middle of it all - my only observation would be the lack of option to join the guys in the crush at the front - but after Terry's report of poor sound at the front I'm glad I stayed 'in the patch' and had a great view and great sound. My final thanks goes to all the SMF's I met for making such a memorable trip for me, SMF Cyndi, Brian, MML (Terri), Steve, Captain Howdy, RockyRandal, Mitch, Donna et al (I'm sure I have missed too many people off) and of course our very own webmaster who I had the pleasure of meeting in Boston .

This trip fulfilled my desire of seeing Twisted play in their 'hometown' and proved to be very special. It happened to be my 25th show of the reunion era and my 6th USA show (although the previous 5 had all been Xmas shows). I was in no way disappointed - and although I can recall each and every show and pick out something unique or special from it - NYC will stand out for so many reasons.

The most surprising to me was how surprised the US audience was by the set list. I guess being UK based I have seen them predominately in Europe (6 different European countries) where YCSRnR remains probably their biggest selling album (compered to SH in USA) therefore they do tend to play songs from it - i.e. I Am I'm Me - is probably a given at every UK show but rarely played in US. Therefore I wasn't too shocked to hear 'We're Gonna Make It' - having heard it played in Sweden in 2007 - I also thought I had heard Tear it Loose live before - although checking my notes on returning home I don't think I have. Sin After Sin was a definately highlight for me - both SAS & TIL took me back to 1983 and playing both sides of my 7" & 12" singles non-stop.

As highlighted by so many the 'signing' of The Price was a nice touch - and surprising moving by the Rabi. I admit the introduction of Bernie Williams was lost on me - although it's cool seeing a sports star know all the chords and all the words - clearly he's a fan not just someone seeking a free ticket. It was good seeing Twisted greeted by so many old-school SMF's and each of the guests getting a warm reception - although I was a little surprised and disappointed at the (preceived) disrespect they showed JJ and Dr Foster when they were talking about Uvietis.

So many other memories of the night will stick with me - seeing Dee elbow the photographer when he didn't heed his inital warning, see Danny be carried forward by Animal to accept his 'round of applause' for working for free, seeing the raod crew coming forward to receive their acknowledgement - and Animal torment and bully his tech when ever he runs on stage to rescue Dee's mic stand etc.

I'm now aware this post is starting to reach 'Offical Road Report' length (but not being as entertaining) so I will look to end this soon. As discussed so many times, the only downside of a Twisted show is the 'Twisted hangover' you exoerience afterwards - that empty feeling you have when it is over - not knowing when the next show will be. After NYC I did at least have the excitement of heading up to Boston to experience the auction - an experience that proved to be more then I could have expected. Even after this complete (crazy) trip was over (100 hrs from door-to door in UK) I still have the comfort of seeing Twisted play Donington in June - but what then? As always I fear my last show will be my last ever Twisted show (my first show back in in 1986 nearly was my last, had it not have been for the reunion). My fear was not eased by Dee's comment towards the end of We're Gonna Make it' when he added 'take this with a big pinch of salt' before screaming the line - 'and we're never gonna stop'. With Dee's upcoming commitments (?West End run of Rock of Ages in London next year etc) this may have been my last US show - however it will be one that sticks in my mind forever (as long as I don't get dementia or something equally as awful) and gives me a huge amount of pleasure.

Thanks for reading (if you stuck with it!!)
Dave
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Posted 2011-05-10 6:04 PM (#27404 - in reply to #27400)
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I was wondering when my European correspondent would ...well....correspond!

Glad you got home safe--I really enjoyed hanging out with you as well--sorry about the extra poundage, but that's the price you pay when you travel the Armadillo Way. It's all about rock music....and food. The chinese pastry was divine. they did have my favorite "pineapple bun" also called "crusty top custard bun" I call it delish. Three for $1.20 and they are huge. I ate one in the airport....and two at home!

Yes, I'm regretting not hanging out with you in the cabbage patch (love that) but I just couldn't resist the front rail.
I had some serious post-show letdown this time around....so I'm thrilled they've added more dates.

see you on the road!
SMF Cyndi
Posted 2011-05-11 12:29 AM (#27415 - in reply to #27299)
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This was exceptional, thanks so much for your top of the line details! The air of suspense not remembering what I missed kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. hehehe...brilliant! THANK YOU!
SMF Cyndi
Posted 2011-05-11 12:38 AM (#27416 - in reply to #27400)
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Dave,

It was so great seeing you again. Getting to chat with you in a quiet environment before the show was the best! I deem you a "Road Warrior" yourself making the journey with almost no sleep. Getting around NYC is a challenge for the "footed" person, you did it with ease baby! {even when the donut kings, whoops, I mean COPs were in the way of your safe W/C maneuver down the pavement slope!!! lol..but you took care of that didn't ya??? Priceless!!} You are my hero and I'd like to know your secret? haha..when I travel over-the-pond I am out of commission for 24 hours, truly. I always add an extra day to my trip due to that fact.

Thank you for your fine post and hope to see ya soon.

ƁƖƓ HƲƓZZzzz,
~Cyndi
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