Eric Clapton concert 9/2/2007

Totally awesome in every way. I've seen EC a number of times and each is getting better.

He played superbly and I thought a very well balanced sharing of leads with Doyle and Derek that no one should whinge about. I've admired Doyle for a number of years starting when he toured here with Long John Baldry, God rest his soul. He was great then and is better still. Derek was brilliant doing his slides solos especially. He was so relaxed up there on stage you knew he had the stuff.

With the songs flying through the night it is hard to spot a favorite although I was moved to hear Wonderful Tonight, and followed by the full version of Layla. Chris Stainton didn't disappoint in the least soloing in Layla.

The ol' prostates were giving a few the loss of some memorable notes from the Masters, let alone distraction to the rest of us.

Whilst I think of it not much has been mentioned of Mia Dyson doing one of the best support acts to come out of Australia. Real pleasure to hear a new talent. Reminiscent of Bonnie Rait who I adore. Will certainly be checking her discography in the next few days.

Of course anybody that put in his two bobs worth has some input to the setlist and I'll only that I would've liked at least one song from Back Home.

As for lows, I thought he could've come out with Cocaine to get the crowd bopping, although as I previously mentioned their Incontinence probably would've given them grief to stand up and cheer. Plus the Encore should've cranked the amps up and give the 2 songs some grit to go out on.

To conclude I would say tonight was his best, and sincerely hope he comes back real soon, maybe to just jam with Doyle playing some raw ol' blues. Oh of course in my backyard purely for me and my mates.

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Roger Waters Concert 7/2/2007

Well what can I say....bloody fantastic. If you missed the show do yourself a favour and get over to Perth for Friday's last show in Oz. You won't regret it one bit.

I've grown up listening to a lot of music and Pink Floyd would be one of the biggest portions of that. Albums that introduced me were Atom Heart Mother, Meddle and DSOTM. So when Roger Waters comes out to Australia there's absolutely no hesitation getting the tickets.

So we got there promptly, me and a couple of good mates, snuffled a souvenir programme for $40 (btw T-Shirt start @ $45).

I advise you to get there in plenty of time as the show starts promptly with a short 20 minute break before DSOTM and encore.

I knew Roger wouldn't do less than his best for a memorable show, and he didn't disappoint anyone, in fact a lot of us had the expectations exceeded well and truly. The song list, the pyrotechnics, the
Subwoofers, the Pig, the Spaceman, the lyrics, the Music.

The set list was as previously disclosed in other reviews so I won't harp anymore except to say that when it comes to the end of the night you always want even one more and ........but still I'm happy.

Brilliant musicians all round especially on Set the Controls I thought.

And to hear a new song from Roger, Leaving Beirut, was a perfect inclusion in the set and everyone felt support for his lyrical sentiments. He's certainly still got those great songwriting skills.

On the lean side I thought Roger could chat some more ad lib rather than stick to the script, and perhaps less of the radio.

But who am I to lessen the show? For 3 hours inside the Adelaide Entertainment Centre with Roger Waters playing solely for me and my mates, what more can you ask for?

Shine on you crazy diamond.....shine on Adelaide again real soon you hear (even if it is a bit far to come)!

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