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[lv2bhamrd]

wendyc122 said:

boo said:

Hammerjam..... explosive,ferocious,soaring,sexual,evangelical,elusively graceful,
subtle,sly,sinuosly slinky,absolutely prototypical!!

Those are just some of the images that came to mind in a stunning program.

I'm a new fan (post reality show) so my reactions to the Lovehammers is still new. This is the 2nd time I've seen them,bringing my 31 yearold daughter with me.(yes, I'm an aging
lady rock fan/historian). We both were blown away.

Last thought... Marty Casey is one-of-a-kind.There is NO-ONE like him.

I'm of a certain age, too. And I agree, there is NO ONE like Marty Casey.

The show was incredible, although less intimate than the smaller shows. The smoke and the big, high stage made this one seem more like an arena show than a club show. They started with "The Tunnel" instead of "Ultrasound" so we didn't have the drum intro like we are used to. Instead, one minute there were just lights and smoke, the next minute .... OFF WE GO! Marty was wearing a black jacket, black vest, red shirt, black t-shirt, his signature grey hat, and white pants with two belts (I love that look). He was very intense, very serious, very controlled in all his movements. He had strips of black tape on his fingers (thinner than usual), which he wasn't doing in several of the shows earlier this summer. He used his hands a lot.

His banter was very controlled, too. I wouldn't say he was playful. He was a man on a mission. He did all the things we expect and we love. Perhaps it was because the show was being taped for later release as a DVD. Yes, folks, a DVD!!!!!

And it was great to see him again without his shirt. It confirms once more that he is one of the most beautiful human beings on the planet. I know that many people here see that as sexual ... I don't ... to me, he's an artist through and through, and taking off his shirt isn't just about exposing his body for us to squee over, it's about putting yourself out there for the world to see. Stripped down, bare bones, nothing hidden. And when he started doing the "arm dance" ... it was indescribable.

My only regret is that I found out that "Creep" and "Velvet" were on the set list, and they decided not to do them. Just as well, I guess. If he had done "Creep" I think I would have passed out.

Wendy...LOVE what you said about Marty with his shirt off! I have never really thought about it that way before but you're right.

Of course, I can't help but be blown away in a sexual sense too..the man is just beautiful on the inside & out

[Amy]

wendyc122 said:

One other thing, unrelated to the show ... to all you folks in Chi-town, your city ROCKS! I'd go back there in a heartbeat.

I second that!

Special thanks to Penny and Chi for being our HammerJam Cruise Directors! You ladies did an awesome job and we are very appreciative.

[LisaC670]

What a unbelievable show! The energy in that room was awesome! This was the first time I've seen them in general admission and I think it overwhelmed me a little. I was so happy to meet many people and put faces with names. I am bummed that I missed the shirtless encore I didn't take many photos because I was too busy rocking out! (faded grey/baby one more time WOOHOO!) If I accidentally knocked into you with my lens, I apologize. It was pretty cumbersome. Here's one photo for now because it's all I have done.



Lisa

[LisaC670]

oh and thanks to those who posted their pics already!! They're excellent!

[ycrney]

Wendy, I would have to third that (if there is such a thing). Marty gives us everything he has and I believe all of the guys did that night. Oh and creep would have sent me over the edge. I am even more in love with these guys and have gotten a new appreciation for all the guys. Especially Billy, I had the pleasure of talking with him and he truly is one of the sweetest guys. Oh and love his smile!

[wendyc122]

Lisa, your pictures never cease to amaze me. The ones from Owosso are incredible, and if this one is any indication of your HammerJam shots, I can't wait to see the rest of them.

[suezer2]

wendyc122 said:

One other thing, unrelated to the show ... to all you folks in Chi-town, your city ROCKS! I'd go back there in a heartbeat.

Wendy, I agree with you 100%. Even though I'd been to Chi town before for business (Michigan ave/big hotel area), I had never been to Lakeview/Wrigleyville area. I'm so glad we got there Tuesday and got to take in the neighborhood. It rocked and we would definitely go back .

[suezer2]

ycrney said:

Especially Billy, I had the pleasure of talking with him and he truly is one of the sweetest guys. Oh and love his smile!

Billy is a sweetie. My favorite Billy quote of the evening was when he asked Kara Karaboo if the crowd was "fully dilated".

[Mad For Martay]

Lisa ....Cant wait to see the rest of your pics

[suzy]

Me too.... ...the one you posted is unbelievable.

[jan]

lisa-that pic was beautiful cant wait to see more.im happy everybody who got to go had an amazing time ,i hope to get that chance next year keep the pics and reviews coming loving them.

[HY]

Lisa, that pic is fantastic!

It's so nice when he holds still long enough to get shots like that - I know my digital camera isn't the best at catching action - and boy does he show a lot of action!. ;D

This is one that I got that had a lot of red eye. I've been playing around with Photoshop today and this is what I ended up with. Not professional - but it's fun to make him look the best we can.

[boo]

Oh yes, does anyone know more about the plans for the dvd? I didn't notice where the filming was being done from the back of the room. I wondered if, without spotlights from the rear,the camera could get enough light.

[mchell]

I don't know where all of the cameras were but my husband was saying that there was a camera man right next to him in the back at one point taking video. Who knows if that had anything to do with the DVD though. Also a friend of mine had a guy who said he was recording for the DVD and had her say something into the camera.

[mchell]

[ycrney]

suezer2 said:

ycrney said:

Especially Billy, I had the pleasure of talking with him and he truly is one of the sweetest guys. Oh and love his smile!

Billy is a sweetie. My favorite Billy quote of the evening was when he asked Kara Karaboo if the crowd was "fully dilated".

[wendyc122]

There were a couple of professional video cameras. It looked like there was one up on the balcony, and another one right in front of the stage (the cameraman was roving back and forth). I think that these cameras can shoot in low-light conditions. Also, there were some hand-held video cameras that the band was using.

[LisaC670]

ok here's another. It's a little intense..little spooky. Tis the season Lisa

[mchell]

Oh I love it. Perfect for the season.

[lv2bhamrd]

Oh my gosh, I LOVE his eyes in this one His eyelashes look amazing. It should be a crime for a man to have eyes this beautiful