IA Anaheim show on 11/5

[Jackalynn]

Good morning all!

I was too tired last night to post anything. We left early for the show, expecting traffice coming from LAX area...but we were there in a bit over an hour. So, we waited around for almost 3 b4 showtime. We did get to meet up with an old Tull buddy of mine who was visiting from NY~Griff. It was so nice to see him, and to talk to Glenda on his scell phone at intermission! Love you guys!

The show was great! Ians voice was stronger than it's been in the last shows I saw. He opened with Dun Ringill, Jack inthe Green, March the Mad Scientist (awesome!!), Just trying to Be, Skating Away...more, I know, and then ended the 1st half with Rocks on the Road. Florian Ophale is an amazing guitar player! I really enjoyed him. His style is Flemenco, so it was completely different than the Martin sound that I am used to. Imust admit, I really missed Martin last night, especially suring the 2nd 1/2 when they played My God, Aqua, and Loco Breath. I really enjoyed A Change of Horses. It's a beautiful song. Tea with the Princess was not so impressive, to me. The viola player was excellent and she fit right into the pieces being played. All in all, good show... for an Ian show. I guess I am more of a Tull show fan. I really missed Martin,..it made me feel like he was dead to hear someone else playing Aqualung.

I am glad Griff was there with me to commiserate with after...thanks, Griff. Call me when you are in l.A.! We tried to get a setlist, but the road crew wasn't too friendly. Oh, I also miss Kenny Wylie!

All in all, Ian was good last night, and it was an enjoyable evening.

Take care,
Louise

[TM]

Thanks for your review Louise.

I feel the same way about the 2 new IA songs, and missed Martin as well. My favorite "Tull" has always been one where we have get the harder stuff mixed in with the acoustic numbers. As much as I enjoyed My God, Aqualung and Locomotive Breath on this tour, you can't help but feel something was missing. But all in all it was a great show.

Paul

[Tullabye]

I was also in attendance. The opening was different than the youtube version. Ian was sitting next to Florian and he opened with his own verbal beginning to DunRingill. From there the crackling of thunder was piped in throughout the song with dramatic effect. Ian was relaxed and singing better than in the you tube version. It started so great that I knew it was going to be a good concert.

I thought that all of the true acoustic numbers at the beginning were better than I was expecting and played expertly by all. Skating Away was also sang with better than expected results (with vocal backing harmonies) while everyone around me were singing along. The new numbers were also very good and seemed to be met with approval from all in attendance.

Great acoustic versions of My God, Aqualung and LB made it a truly excellent gig which reinforces that Ian still has so much going and is still a force. Florian and Mark (drummer) were unbelievable as was the violinist. Although I love Martin I did not miss him at all and thought that a different twist was fitting for this solo tour.