I was in a total fog when I was there, it was a long day, and I did the storyteller. Justin was just recovering from a cold too, for that show, so it probably didn't sound all that great. My understanding is Justin takes time during the sound check to go around the House (especially in the vintage theatres) and check how the sound is there, and they make adjustments. He has some skills in architectural acoustics apparently. Hopefully they'll take your thoughts to heart, I think they come over here and read sometimes.

I know in the Schnitzer in Portland (they've played there several times in the past 20 years) the sound is always incredible, even from the back of the balcony where I sat once. Those old opera houses have their own peculiar sounds.

I plan to go this year.... it would be nice to have a gathering of local fans, I live in Kitsap.

Justin's been doing pretty good lately with his colds, but yeah it catches up with him. One year I know they had to cancel Boise 'cause his throat went out. I don't know how they ALL do it, approaching 70 as they all are.

I'm afraid I don't pay much attention to the speakers at the rock shows. Pretty much it's a "crank up the amps" and I'm usually close enough to get ear damage so I try to take earplugs. I'm really into close up show! And the music of course. Justin's solo shows were a whole other kettle of fish, I've very much enjoyed seeing those in the past year. Lot more emphasis on the sound quality.

I took an early ferry over (walk on) last time they did the Paramount and sorta wandered Seattle for a couple of hours. It was very depressing in the rain and I don't think I'll go over so early this time. It's a bit of a walk up the hill, but worth it when you don't have to drive all the way around again, or find parking etc.

I try not to reply too much. A friend of mine and I were sorta dominating the place a few months ago, but no one would join in alas. So I plan to be a little more restrained. It seems best. (I can be quite hoggy with bandwidth on newsgroups)

I can't think of any place either Sometimes people meet at the HRC on Pike I guess it is. If you think of any place, please post here, I'll meet you for one. I don't drink anymore but there's always tonic water.

If I get there before they open, will drop by. I'm wearing a red carnation!

You West Coasters have it so good. Give Justin my love.

I feel the same. I'm still sorting out my notes, and I'm headed to Portland tomorrow. I ran into my friend Martha, and I KNOW she lurks here! my contact email is

josiec5150@gmail.com

(anyone can write me, and if it's hate mail, it will be reposted!!!! heheh [evil chuckle])

I was up in the mosh pit with Paul Allan of all people! (In front of Norda) Gordy said he bumped into Paul backstage!!! Mr. Allan is a great philanthropist here in Seattle, and probably is a huge grant person for the theatre, and seemed to be working with security. He's sorta cute up close if he's who I think he is, and was having a ball!!! I'll write up a review soon.

Sorry to miss you Seattleblue.... I tend to get a little weird at Moody concerts..... go into "gypsy" mode and am terribly unreliable for "meeting" people.........

leslee, by all means, I think Justin is accepting cyber thought and love waves from all. Send him a cyber hug. He seemed like he needed some sleep last night, perhaps it was a busy "working" break for him.

You EAST coasters have the luck......... I'm wondering if Justin isn't just doing his next solo show tour (August) back east. It seems like the Sept dates are very slow to come, and certainly not meandering out my way.....