REO
Speedwagon played next. I have really become a fan of this band! They give
100% every night and always put on an amazing show, and they really connect
with the audience. I hated that I couldn't stand and yell as much as usual,
but because of my head cold, my throat was really dry and I was a little more easily
worn out, so I was saving my energy. I still stood when the people around me
stood, but I usually instigate that a little more than I did this time!
I could still sing though!
A very funny thing happened during the second verse of "Can't Fight This
Feeling." Kevin came over to side of the stage where I was, and although
I was sitting, I was up on the edge of my seat and singing along. So he
stopped in front of me and sang the second verse right at me, with me singing
it right back at him! I did flub a couple of words but I got right back on
track. Kevin noticed though - when he finished the verse and went to go
back to the middle of the stage to sing the chorus, he held up his hand
horizontally and teetered it back and forth to say "eh -
so-so!" Sorry Kevin -
I'll study for next time!
They
sang their new song again, and the crowd really seemed to get into it. I
believe the name is "Married Man," and it's terrific! They have cut
Kevin's spoken intro to "Tough Guys" to make room for it, and they
have the "our gang" recorded intro instead. The guys have
a lot of fun on the new song and through the whole set. At one point Kevin's
wireless sound equipment came off of his belt while he was up at the piano,
and he was trying to sing, walk back down the stairs to the main stage, and
reattach it, all at once. Bruce and Dave were on one side of the stage
laughing, getting quite a kick out of it, and Kevin was laughing too. I'm sure
they've all had those moments, and it's nice to see a band comfortable enough
to tease like that. (Yes, he did get it clipped back on and all was well!)