The second show included Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show. Neil seemed more relaxed. From where I was sitting, the crowd didn't seem as in to it, but they were still pretty lively. Neil did a better job hitting the note for "Hell Yeah!"
The staging still has some quirks - some of which cannot be overcome without modifying the stage itself. The thing appears to be about 40 to 50 feet from front to back and slopes from back to front from about 9 ft. to about 5 feet in height. The effect of this on the performance makes Neil appear to awkwardly lurch forward when he walks downhill (which fortunately does not happen too often). This slope, along with the high heels, on the back-up singer makes them look, when they are moving, like the dance routine in the floor show of the "Rocky Horror Picture Show." The stage compensates with several moving platforms designed to minimize such individual (self-propelled) movement.
These few distractions are minimal and one is not likely to even notice them unless he or she takes in severeal shows.
It was reported on a local news show that - with the kick off of this tour- Neil is the oldest headliner for an arena tour - ever, in the United States. From what I saw on stage, he still has the energy of a guy half his age.
Overall, I was grateful for the opportunities to see Neil in my home town. Given the economy, It is doubtful I will travel much this year at all, let alone to see Neil again. Still, this is a great show. See it if you get a chance.
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