Mpls show kicked ass!

[hammeredinmn]

:)This show was well worth the wait! OMFG! A bunch of us got up into the pit and totally rocked out!

We arrived about 7pm and the show started a little after 8. Made our way to the pit (after sucking up to the security!) So glad I didn't pay the $400 a ticket!

The boys came out to a cheering crowd! Marty was in fine form as usual-- no white pants ladies. I don't know the complete set list but I am sure it will be posted soon. I was so excited they played "Rain on My Brain" and of course my favorite "Eyes..". Marty was all over the stage and ran upstairs to hang off the balconey! The MN fans were so shocked but totally got into it!

At the end of the set the INXS guys came out to "sweep up" during "Trees" and the boys totally played into it. Andrew Farris had a video camera and was all over the stage-- that's got to be some great tape! Billy proceeded to moon the camera- it was a full moon and what a grand moon it was! It was exciting to see the boys in full fun mode!

We were waiting outside in the lobby to meet the band when I spotted Dino coming in with a beer. No one else saw him so I went over and talked with him for a while! He was cool as he signed my L'Strange Cd and said " Hey I don't even have this one". I was surprised to learn he remembered me from the last concert I was at-- Charlotte. I tried to worm tour info out of him but he just said "soon...we will make an announcement soon." I explained that they are like herion and I can't wait that long for my next fix-- he laughed and said he liked that comparison.

About 20 minutes later all the guys came out. Marty was first and he looked up at me and said "Hey I've seen you before!" I told him I've seen them 5 times and he was like "Give me a hug!" Any time.......

Unfortunetly the guys were heading out to Chicago so I wished them safe travels and lots of rest.

What a tour! If they didn't win over new fans with this one those people must be dead!

ROCK ON HAMMERHEADS!

[rockfan]

Hey Hammeredinmn -

I stood in line with you at the M&G in Charlotte. What a great time you had last night. This is becoming quite a habit for you ;D. Thanks for sharing and maybe I will see you at another show soon.

[soveryspecial]

hey hammeredinmn,

Thanks for this great post! I am glad you had such an awesome time. WOW, mooning and everything now THAT"s a concert . I love reading these reviews ...its like actually seeing them and being there again. Thanks for sharing.

[chk]

we need to see that footage! GREAT REVIEW thanks so much!

[angel]

great review, sounds like it was really rockin there!!! I can't wait for the next "fix" either!!

[forestanswers]

AWESOME! I knew they would make the last show extra special. That's so cool about the video during Trees by Andrew. Glad to hear INXS wanted to have something to remember LH by. I'm confused about the "sweeping up" though. Care to elaborate?

[ktbrandy]

Hey hammeredinmn! It was really great meeting you last night. Any time you want to road trip (or fly) to Chicago let me know.... The show did rock last night - I got to go in the pit after getting some special treatment from security too! It helped that I had my son with me I think. We had a great time. I am going to get my pics now so hopefully I will have some for Cindy & Amy to post. I will also write my review in a little bit.

[penny74]

Thanks for the recap! I'm glad you got to talk to the guys and it sounds like it was an awesome show. I'm confused about the 'sweeping up' thing too. What exactly happened? INXS was on stage when LHs were performing?

And if I may say: Wooooooooooooohooooooooooooooo on the boys heading to Chicago. Ahem.

[chitowngirl]

penny74 said:

Thanks for the recap! I'm glad you got to talk to the guys and it sounds like it was an awesome show. I'm confused about the 'sweeping up' thing too. What exactly happened? INXS was on stage when LHs were performing?

And if I may say: Wooooooooooooohooooooooooooooo on the boys heading to Chicago. Ahem.

Um, I second that.

[hammeredinmn]

"Sweeping up" they literally were out with brooms sweeping the stage while Marty was singing- I think Trees. I think the reference was that the boys were bringing down the house!!! They were so right! The guys played it up for the camera-- can't wait to see that footage!

And the full moon was brilliant!

[suzy]

Thanks for the review!

[lioness]

Sounds like a fantastic time. Hope the guys get some good rest at home, so they can come out swinging again real soon!

[Hoot]

Sounds like a great time! Thanks for the review!

[radioclash]

WOW - sounds like a dream - what an experience!

[domino]

Sounds like I missed a great show. Those guys went all out. Dang! Oh well. Chicago, here I come!

[wendy]

I agree- - The Mpls show totally rocked! We got there early and met a few others from the MC.org site. We had 2nd row pit seats, but found out from security that if they wrote "pit" on the ticket, others could come down, as well. They started right on time with the Ultrasound Intro, then went into "Straight as an Arrow." I was up against the stage all night, and it was so cool. My husband was behind me and used a roll of film during the show. The pictures are being developed now, so I hope to get them to Cindy & Amy tonight for posting. (Not sure exactly how to do this, but I will read the site and figure it out).

Billy was playing right in front of me most of the night. He came over a few times and "bowed" his guitar down at me and winked with a smile. It was soooo awesome! It was awesome when Marty ran to the balcony and hung down by his knees! They interacted so well with everyone in the audience.

At one point, Dino came over and bent down for me to strum his bass guitar. I was so excited that I could barely stand. Not quite understanding why he did this, I reached out and grabbed a hold of it. My husband then yelled to me to "strum it," which he and I both did. I know, I'm a dork, but this was my first time seeing them, and I was just blown away by their performance. It was ten times better than I expected.

It was very cool when Kirk and Andy from INXS came out in janitor suits to "sweep up" during the set. The band seemed thrilled by their surprise appearance, and INXS was in the wings, then on stage filming part of the concert.

After the show, a roadie gave me a copy of the set list. I put it aside, watched INXS. They were good, but it was hard to hear the vocals over the instruments. JD totally licked his microphone stand from top to bottom, which made me a bit queasy. He then knocked knuckles with my husband (not sure of the significance of that either).

Anyway, after the show, we got in line in the lobby for autographs. I had my cd insert, the set list and a picture of Marty in white pants. Ted told me only one item, so I shoved the other two at my husband and said they were his. I kept the set list. Marty signed it, and all I could think to say was "thanks." (Again, I'm a nerd). Tom was next and handed Marty the picture. Marty said to him, "Ah, the white pants picture." Tom could have died, but it was very funny. I'm sure Marty figured out that it was not Tom's idea to get that autographed. Marty had to find a gold pen to sign on the white pants, as his silver pen would not have shown up well. The other guys were very nice. I touched their hands, just a little with my finger. I was pretty giddy, and they all took my hand in turn and I told them how awesome the show was.

Following the show, we went out by the bus and waited for the guys to show up. Marty was coming down the street with two men I did not recognize. I yelled his name and he came over by Tom and I. Tom told him, "Can I take a picture of you with my wife? She drove 400 miles to see you." Marty put his arm around me, and let Tom take the picture. He was very kind about it. Then, he walked over by everyone waiting by the bus door, and shook all of their hands. He went into the bus, and pretty soon Dino and Bobby showed up. They each took turns talking with us, and said they were anxious to get back to Chicago. They were leaving that night and not staying in Mpls. We then left.

The set they played (off the set list) is this:

Ultrasound intro
Straight as an Arrow
Hold On
The Riddle
Call of Distress
Rain on the Brain
The Tunnel
Eyes Can't See
Ring of Fire
Trees
This Town

Very cool show, and truly one of the best nights of my life. Meeting JoMarty and NDluv and the others was great! Hope to see you at another show. If they ever play in Green Bay, you are welcome to stay with us.

As soon as I get the pictures, I will try to get them posted. Also, I will scan in the white pants picture for the white pants chix club, if I can figure out how to use my scanner. Thanks for reading- Wendy

[Shoes]

ktbrandy said:

Hey hammeredinmn! It was really great meeting you last night. Any time you want to road trip (or fly) to Chicago let me know.... The show did rock last night - I got to go in the pit after getting some special treatment from security too! It helped that I had my son with me I think. We had a great time. I am going to get my pics now so hopefully I will have some for Cindy & Amy to post. I will also write my review in a little bit.

Hi Brandy, heard you had a great time and hung out with ND (Nat). I can't believe she called me and had Marty talk to me on the phone. I about dropped dead, THUD! WOW

[ktbrandy]

Shoes! You probably talked to him longer than I did! I was in 'first time' dork mode! I had all these things in my head to do and say and POOF!!! I will write all in my review when I get a chance. It was a wonderful experience! ;D ;D ;D

[mchell]

I was at the MPLS show too and got a white pants picture signed by Marty. Marty asked me how that whole thing got started. I didn't know so I felt stupid that I didn't know what to tell him. I also got to hug Marty

I may have met you Wendy. I was the one with the pink Lovehammers t-shirt on.

My scanner hasn't worked for many years. We are going to try to figure it out this weekend though.

[Erin]

hammeredinmn said:

At the end of the set the INXS guys came out to "sweep up" during "Trees" and the boys totally played into it. Andrew Farris had a video camera and was all over the stage-- that's got to be some great tape! Billy proceeded to moon the camera- it was a full moon and what a grand moon it was! It was exciting to see the boys in full fun mode!

Thanks for the review! I don't suppose you got any pictures of the full moon? I hope somebody did!