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It was an AWESOME Stones show. Whoo Hoo!

My biggest memory is how friggin' great Mick Jagger is. He was pumped the whole show and sang really well. I was for once not as keyed on the guitars and drawn to Micks singing and performance. The man is amazing. Even Keith was singing great,imo, Before they make me run was great and I don't even like the song! No out of breath barking, cut off notes or off key singing last night, Mick was well prepared and his singing was better than I expected by a long shot.

It was LOUD. Keith's guitar was up front and cutting the whole night. His playing was really good, supported as ever by Ronnie who was alternatively balanced in the mix and out front for certain leads and fills. I can only imagine that the FOH mixer was busy riding the faders to achieve the mix I heard last night.

They weren't tight as could probably be expected. It wasn't like this Vegas Stones people talk about where all the pieces are in their places and predictable and the support musicians are carrying a big load. It was loose, loud, fun, and totally rocking. The songs often felt like they were about to fall on their faces but they roared on with that quality that is pure Stones and the effect was devastating. It was Rock and Roll deluxe, the opposite of what you get at an Eagles or Steely Dan show. . Not sure many of the songs will translate well to perfect recordings, it was far from perfect but that actually made it more accessible, intimate and enjoyable in a a strange way.

Keith and Mick looked like they were having a blast the whole night and it was catchy, you couldn't help but enjoy yourself looking at them. They looked great, healthy and happy. I was thinking this was likely their last tour before the show but judging by what I saw last night, these guys have plenty more to offer. South America and Europe get ready because the Stones are far from calling it quits.

I actually got the feeling they have been listening to us here on IORR! So many critiques that have been expressed here seemed to be totally killed last night. From the tempo on Moonlight Mile, Micks singing, Keith's contributions, Ronnie's soloing, even Chuck's playing all seemed to come together and I couldn't have been happier, smiling to myself about all those complaints I've heard here that were washed away in a single stroke. Would MT have added to the music? Probably so. Was he required to pull off an excellent show? No he wasn't

The set list...yeah I would have loved to hear more SF tunes, I actually think they could have pulled them off to great effect, even with that stadium crowd. people LOVED Moonlight Mile and I can only hope Jagger picked up on it and allows more slow numbers into the set on the rest of the tour. I thought I might be more disappointed with the other warhorses, but they actually sounded fresh, something seemed different about them, not sure if it was the mix or the playing, but I was hearing things that weren't worn out and I was delighted by most of them. I think Bitch would have been better without Gary Clark, Jr. but I was glad they played it. If they would have dropped Miss You and Start Me up and inserted Sway, Dead Flowers and any number of other surprises it would have been perfect. As it was, it was a great rock show and I am quite amazed and grateful to have witnessed it.

This is going to be a great tour, hope everyone gets as good of one as San Diego got last night.

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looking down at the floor, it seemed sort of chaotic--impossibly long lines for merch, booze and bathrooms. you'd think for the money being spent,they might give you a bit more down there.

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looking down at the floor, it seemed sort of chaotic--impossibly long lines for merch, booze and bathrooms. you'd think for the money being spent,they might give you a bit more down there.

Being on the floor SUCKED! It felt like being at Altamont. Seriously. I hope Elite never gets to run an event there again.

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looking down at the floor, it seemed sort of chaotic--impossibly long lines for merch, booze and bathrooms. you'd think for the money being spent,they might give you a bit more down there.

Being on the floor SUCKED! It felt like being at Altamont. Seriously. I hope Elite never gets to run an event there again.

And all those toilets 'in' the main arena - it must have stunk down the front there.......

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Did they say/do anything to pay tribute to Bobby? Was he shown on the screen or something like that?

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The songs often felt like they were about to fall on their faces but they roared on with that quality that is pure Stones and the effect was devastating.
peace

It has always been my opinion that this is exactly why the Stones are so great when they're "on". It's not a "well-rehearsed" "on", but a genuine tuned-in-got-the-feel "on" that is far superior than the "tuned-in on" of any other band. no other band can touch it. Of course, we've all seen it turn into a train wreck, too.

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Street Fighting Man from presstoff2000.

Think he's got more to come.

That is the best version of Street Fighting Man I've heard since MT left.

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looking down at the floor, it seemed sort of chaotic--impossibly long lines for merch, booze and bathrooms. you'd think for the money being spent,they might give you a bit more down there.

Being on the floor SUCKED! It felt like being at Altamont. Seriously. I hope Elite never gets to run an event there again.

And all those toilets 'in' the main arena - it must have stunk down the front there.......

You couldn't smell the urine for the pot smoke.

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looking down at the floor, it seemed sort of chaotic--impossibly long lines for merch, booze and bathrooms. you'd think for the money being spent,they might give you a bit more down there.

Being on the floor SUCKED! It felt like being at Altamont. Seriously. I hope Elite never gets to run an event there again.

And all those toilets 'in' the main arena - it must have stunk down the front there.......

You couldn't smell the urine for the pot smoke.

Funny........><

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looking down at the floor, it seemed sort of chaotic--impossibly long lines for merch, booze and bathrooms. you'd think for the money being spent,they might give you a bit more down there.

Being on the floor SUCKED! It felt like being at Altamont. Seriously. I hope Elite never gets to run an event there again.

And all those toilets 'in' the main arena - it must have stunk down the front there.......

You couldn't smell the urine for the pot smoke.

Funny........><

"felt like being at altamont" - hahaha. Maybe they'll theme a tour like that. The VIP Altamont experience.

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Thanks for a great review, T! From the ten songs or so I heard from the stream, that was my experience as well. Nothing's like being there, though.

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I was surprised that Bobby Keys got no mention, verbally or with pictures.

I was disappointed that they didn't play Rock Me Baby in tribute to BB King. Maybe they'll do that with Buddy Guy in Milwaukee.

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I was surprised that Bobby Keys got no mention, verbally or with pictures.

I was disappointed that they didn't play Rock Me Baby in tribute to BB King. Maybe they'll do that with Buddy Guy in Milwaukee.

It was a really "UP" show. Pretty sure Bobby would have approved. Bobby was missed but Karl did an outstanding job, not only did he give plenty of musical nods to Mr. Keys but his touch was refreshing and welcome, and he was literally beaming the whole night...obviously very happy to be on stage with the Stones.

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I've got a great seat left for the Minneapolis show let me know

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CYHMK was great.

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Street Fighting Man from presstoff2000.

Think he's got more to come.

That is the best version of Street Fighting Man I've heard since MT left.

Up there with the Stripped version

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StonedRambler, if your looking for a excellent seat in Minneapolis on the floor section B row 5 get back with me. I'm not scalping it, probably even cut a deal with ya.