Report from..."the road outside of nowhere

JulesB · 13 Jul 2003, 09:44

in the middle of the night"

Well, actually from Seymour WI, Meat's second American concert of the tour. Here's the setlist-

Love and Death and An American Guitar
Do It
Life is a Lemon
Tear Me Down
All Revved Up
Testify
Love You Out Loud
Anything For Love
Couldn't Have Said It Better
Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth
Two Out of Three
Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire
Bat Out of Hell
Mercury Blues
Paradise
Glad I Live In the USA (?)

What an experience! We just got home a bit ago from a long drive, neither of us have returned to normality (were we ever there?)
since the concert. Forgive me if I ramble.

Meat is in top form, no need to worry, he's recovered...ohhh yeah! Big time...larger than life!!!

It is going to take some time to digest this event and give you a clear view. We were right up front (as well you should be after waiting at a county fair 4 hours in WI). It rained the night before, they spread hay where we stood. Smelled like a barn...yeah, PitP, this here is reality not that pop crap...but I digress.

To say this is a great show is an understatement. Look at that setlist! And the vast majority of the crowd didn't know anything about the new songs. But they seemed to like them. Seems they liked Testify the most.

All thru the concert they were in awe (well I think so, I was trying to get good pics for you folks). But after, everyone was raving about it and not a soul said a negative word.

Oh, there are some great "special visual effects", nice enough to enhance the experience, but not distracting to the music. Very cool and I'm not telling. But I think Jule will.

Anyhow, there are some pics at MOTS and hope some more will turn out good enough to share. I've rambled enough...so gone like a Bat Out of Hell...

This is T, posting on Jules puter, told you I"m not quite right yet...
what a concert!!!

heat · 13 Jul 2003, 12:39

Thanks for sharing with us hun - sounds like you had an absolute ball!!!

The setlist looks great - can't wait till November!!!!

Kev · 13 Jul 2003, 14:06

What sort of crowd is Meat drawing? Over here in the UK most venues are between 10,000 - 15,000 people and was wondering what the attendances and venue sizes over there?

Testify · 13 Jul 2003, 15:29

gald you had a rockin time!!

pics are very good!!

set list is wicked!

JulesB · 13 Jul 2003, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by icwuke

What sort of crowd is Meat drawing? Over here in the UK most venues are between 10,000 - 15,000 people and was wondering what the attendances and venue sizes over there?

At this show I would estimate about 3,000-4,000 people, the venue holds 7,000 and it was not sold out. The venue was in a very rural area, in Northern Wisconsin far away from any large city. In the USA many county fairs have big name entertainment to draw in the crowds for the weekend, and this was one of them. The crowd loved the show, and people ranged in age from 10-60, with many families in attendance. Hope this gives you an idea.

Jules

Vickip · 13 Jul 2003, 17:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by JulesFromMOTS

in the middle of the night"

Well, actually from Seymour WI, Meat's second American concert of the tour. Here's the setlist-

Love and Death and An American Guitar
Do It
Life is a Lemon
Tear Me Down
All Revved Up
Testify
Love You Out Loud
Anything For Love
Couldn't Have Said It Better
Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth
Two Out of Three
Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire
Bat Out of Hell
Mercury Blues
Paradise
Glad I Live In the USA (?)

What an experience! We just got home a bit ago from a long drive, neither of us have returned to normality (were we ever there?)
since the concert. Forgive me if I ramble.

Meat is in top form, no need to worry, he's recovered...ohhh yeah! Big time...larger than life!!!

It is going to take some time to digest this event and give you a clear view. We were right up front (as well you should be after waiting at a county fair 4 hours in WI). It rained the night before, they spread hay where we stood. Smelled like a barn...yeah, PitP, this here is reality not that pop crap...but I digress.

To say this is a great show is an understatement. Look at that setlist! And the vast majority of the crowd didn't know anything about the new songs. But they seemed to like them. Seems they liked Testify the most.

All thru the concert they were in awe (well I think so, I was trying to get good pics for you folks). But after, everyone was raving about it and not a soul said a negative word.

Oh, there are some great "special visual effects", nice enough to enhance the experience, but not distracting to the music. Very cool and I'm not telling. But I think Jule will.

Anyhow, there are some pics at MOTS and hope some more will turn out good enough to share. I've rambled enough...so gone like a Bat Out of Hell...

This is T, posting on Jules puter, told you I"m not quite right yet...
what a concert!!!

Thanks for both the review and pics T & Jules

It sounds like a fantastic show ... and I'm so glad you enjoyed it !
Now I really can't wait until September !!
Vicki

mariella · 13 Jul 2003, 18:43

Thank you for sharing this...put a big smile to my face!

Love,

Mariella

Asha · 13 Jul 2003, 19:26

Thx, sounds great, gonna take a look at the pics in a moment..

Asha

Evan · 13 Jul 2003, 21:03

Great to hear that Meat's in rare form! Keep rocking Meat, I've posted that quote so many times now.

Guppie · 13 Jul 2003, 21:13

I saw 5 pics on MOTS already. Thanks for the story. Sounds great. I still have to wait a few months but it'll be well worth the wait.

The age-range from what I saw at concerts in Holland are the same. 10-60. So cool... mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, all enjoying the same music.

Nice to read you and Jules had such a great time.

JulesB · 13 Jul 2003, 22:54

The review of the July 11th show is now posted on MOTS, beware it does include spoilers. More pictures will be coming, but T is working and they are his babies. We are getting things together slowly........

OH MY GOLLY!

Jules

Jen · 14 Jul 2003, 01:07

Thanks for sharing, looks like you had a good time, the pics are great

Vickip · 14 Jul 2003, 02:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by JulesFromMOTS

The review of the July 11th show is now posted on MOTS, beware it does include spoilers. More pictures will be coming, but T is working and they are his babies. We are getting things together slowly........

OH MY GOLLY!

Jules

Thanks for the fantastic review Jules

I really got choked up when I read about the finale ... I hope he does it again when I see him in September !!

Vicki

JulesB · 14 Jul 2003, 03:07

Glad everyone liked the review, I don't always know if what I say is what folks want to hear. I found out the last song is called Living in the USA by Chuck Berry, so I have edited the review. Everyone, enjoy each and every show as this is the last time we may have the chance to live in this moment!

Jules

Vickip · 14 Jul 2003, 03:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by JulesFromMOTS

Glad everyone liked the review, I don't always know if what I say is what folks want to hear. I found out the last song is called Living in the USA by Chuck Berry, so I have edited the review. Everyone, enjoy each and every show as this is the last time we may have the chance to live in this moment!

Jules

I thought your review was great ... thanks again !! That song sounds perfect ... I hope he does it at all the shows here in the US :) And I always get emotional when it comes to seeing the flag ... guess it comes from working with my parents at our flag store here in Delaware

Anyway, I know exactly what you mean about enjoying the shows ... I got my ticket for the show at Mohegan Sun today ---- 7th Row Center ---- and now it's going to be a long wait until September

Vicki

shadow1000001 · 14 Jul 2003, 05:30

Sounds like you had a great time. The pictures were excellent and the setlist sounds fantastic. I'm glad to hear that Meat is recovered and doing well:)

Maria

mariella · 14 Jul 2003, 08:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by JulesFromMOTS

Glad everyone liked the review, I don't always know if what I say is what folks want to hear. I found out the last song is called Living in the USA by Chuck Berry, so I have edited the review. Everyone, enjoy each and every show as this is the last time we may have the chance to live in this moment!

Jules

Sorry Jules, didn't 'like' the review. LOVE it!
Oh boy, Testify

cannot even begin to say how happy that has made me. So, I just say Thank You!!!

Everyone in the US, enjoy this fabulous show!

Love,

Mariella

Asha · 15 Jul 2003, 15:49

Thanks for the review Jules, like it very much.

Pics are great....

Thx again
Asha

tbuck · 21 Jul 2003, 01:41

There are many more pics added from the Seymour, WI concert. To get an idea of the marvelous show we saw go to www.mirrorofthesoul.com there's a whole page of them if you click on the link in Jules' 7/20 post.

If you have any questions about any of them just ask. I'll try to answer, tho after a ML concert I'm usually so addled and amazed, Lord knows what I remember, LOL.

Enjoy,
T

Vickip · 21 Jul 2003, 03:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbuck

There are many more pics added from the Seymour, WI concert. To get an idea of the marvelous show we saw go to www.mirrorofthesoul.com there's a whole page of them if you click on the link in Jules' 7/20 post.

If you have any questions about any of them just ask. I'll try to answer, tho after a ML concert I'm usually so addled and amazed, Lord knows what I remember, LOL.

Enjoy,
T

Hi Tbuck !

Thanks to both you and David for posting the pictures - they're great !!
Didn't you and Jules go to the show last night too? I hope you had a great time .. I can't wait to hear all about it

Vicki

tbuck · 21 Jul 2003, 06:27

Thanks Vicki,
we were right up front and it was too good a chance to pass up to get some pictures. Hope people enjoy them and can see the concert a bit like we did.

We just got back this afternoon fron IA, what a concert. 2 this close is leaving me really removed from reality.

IA had a great crowd, who seemed to love all the new songs. Will try to post more tomorrow. We are both addled and amazed still.

T

Asha · 21 Jul 2003, 12:00

Nive pictures, T, could just amagine the show.

Can't wait for you're next report.

Asha

mariella · 21 Jul 2003, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asha

Nive pictures, T, could just amagine the show.

Can't wait for you're next report.

Asha

Same here!
Was so pleased to hear you were all the way in the front again!

Love,

Mariella

Vickip · 21 Jul 2003, 16:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbuck

Thanks Vicki,
we were right up front and it was too good a chance to pass up to get some pictures. Hope people enjoy them and can see the concert a bit like we did.

You're welcome T

I don't blame you ... you did a great job !

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbuck

We just got back this afternoon fron IA, what a concert. 2 this close is leaving me really removed from reality.

I'm going to have the same problem (?) in September ... I'll see him at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut on Wednesday, September 3rd, and then turn around and see him again at The Borgata in Atlantic City on Saturday, September 6th

The good thing is I'll have the day off Thursday and then have to work on Friday and Saturday (before going to the show) .. so hopefully that'll bring me back to reality !! I don't know if that's good or not ... hehehehehe

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbuck

IA had a great crowd, who seemed to love all the new songs. Will try to post more tomorrow. We are both addled and amazed still.

T

Fantastic ! I can't wait to hear more

Vicki

13 Jul 2003, 09:44	#1
JulesB Senior Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2003 Posts: 188	Report from..."the road outside of nowhere in the middle of the night" Well, actually from Seymour WI, Meat's second American concert of the tour. Here's the setlist- Love and Death and An American Guitar Do It Life is a Lemon Tear Me Down All Revved Up Testify Love You Out Loud Anything For Love Couldn't Have Said It Better Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth Two Out of Three Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire Bat Out of Hell Mercury Blues Paradise Glad I Live In the USA (?) What an experience! We just got home a bit ago from a long drive, neither of us have returned to normality (were we ever there?) since the concert. Forgive me if I ramble. Meat is in top form, no need to worry, he's recovered...ohhh yeah! Big time...larger than life!!! It is going to take some time to digest this event and give you a clear view. We were right up front (as well you should be after waiting at a county fair 4 hours in WI). It rained the night before, they spread hay where we stood. Smelled like a barn...yeah, PitP, this here is reality not that pop crap...but I digress. To say this is a great show is an understatement. Look at that setlist! And the vast majority of the crowd didn't know anything about the new songs. But they seemed to like them. Seems they liked Testify the most. All thru the concert they were in awe (well I think so, I was trying to get good pics for you folks). But after, everyone was raving about it and not a soul said a negative word. Oh, there are some great "special visual effects", nice enough to enhance the experience, but not distracting to the music. Very cool and I'm not telling. But I think Jule will. Anyhow, there are some pics at MOTS and hope some more will turn out good enough to share. I've rambled enough...so gone like a Bat Out of Hell... This is T, posting on Jules puter, told you I"m not quite right yet... what a concert!!!

13 Jul 2003, 22:54	#11
JulesB Senior Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2003 Posts: 188	Review Posted The review of the July 11th show is now posted on MOTS, beware it does include spoilers. More pictures will be coming, but T is working and they are his babies. We are getting things together slowly........ OH MY GOLLY! Jules

14 Jul 2003, 03:07	#14
JulesB Senior Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2003 Posts: 188	Thanks Glad everyone liked the review, I don't always know if what I say is what folks want to hear. I found out the last song is called Living in the USA by Chuck Berry, so I have edited the review. Everyone, enjoy each and every show as this is the last time we may have the chance to live in this moment! Jules

21 Jul 2003, 01:41	#19
tbuck Super Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: USA Posts: 355	New pics added There are many more pics added from the Seymour, WI concert. To get an idea of the marvelous show we saw go to www.mirrorofthesoul.com there's a whole page of them if you click on the link in Jules' 7/20 post. If you have any questions about any of them just ask. I'll try to answer, tho after a ML concert I'm usually so addled and amazed, Lord knows what I remember, LOL. Enjoy, T

13 Jul 2003, 12:39	#2
heat Rampant Loafer... Join Date: 29.07.2002 Location: welshy wales Posts: 5,706	Thanks for sharing with us hun - sounds like you had an absolute ball!!! The setlist looks great - can't wait till November!!!!

13 Jul 2003, 14:06	#3
Kev Just Kev Join Date: 01.06.2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,857	What sort of crowd is Meat drawing? Over here in the UK most venues are between 10,000 - 15,000 people and was wondering what the attendances and venue sizes over there?

13 Jul 2003, 15:29	#4
Testify ragamuffin Join Date: 21.05.2003 Location: xxx daydreaming xxx Posts: 5,023	gald you had a rockin time!! pics are very good!! set list is wicked!

13 Jul 2003, 18:43	#7
mariella Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Holland Posts: 4,063	Thank you for sharing this...put a big smile to my face! Love, Mariella

13 Jul 2003, 19:26	#8
Asha Mega Loafer Join Date: 05.05.2003 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,356	Thx, sounds great, gonna take a look at the pics in a moment.. Asha

13 Jul 2003, 21:03	#9
Evan Super Loafer Join Date: 03.07.2003 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 216	Great to hear that Meat's in rare form! Keep rocking Meat, I've posted that quote so many times now.

13 Jul 2003, 21:13	#10
Guppie www.meat-loaf.nl Join Date: 28.12.2002 Location: Brabant, The Netherlands Posts: 1,300	I saw 5 pics on MOTS already. Thanks for the story. Sounds great. I still have to wait a few months but it'll be well worth the wait. The age-range from what I saw at concerts in Holland are the same. 10-60. So cool... mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, all enjoying the same music. Nice to read you and Jules had such a great time.

14 Jul 2003, 01:07	#12
Jen Arrrgh! Join Date: 01.03.2003 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,938	Thanks for sharing, looks like you had a good time, the pics are great

14 Jul 2003, 05:30	#16
shadow1000001 Mega Loafer Join Date: 10.07.2003 Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Posts: 2,580	Sounds like you had a great time. The pictures were excellent and the setlist sounds fantastic. I'm glad to hear that Meat is recovered and doing well:) Maria

15 Jul 2003, 15:49	#18
Asha Mega Loafer Join Date: 05.05.2003 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,356	Thanks for the review Jules, like it very much. Pics are great.... Thx again Asha

21 Jul 2003, 06:27	#21
tbuck Super Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: USA Posts: 355	Thanks Vicki, we were right up front and it was too good a chance to pass up to get some pictures. Hope people enjoy them and can see the concert a bit like we did. We just got back this afternoon fron IA, what a concert. 2 this close is leaving me really removed from reality. IA had a great crowd, who seemed to love all the new songs. Will try to post more tomorrow. We are both addled and amazed still. T

21 Jul 2003, 12:00	#22
Asha Mega Loafer Join Date: 05.05.2003 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,356	Nive pictures, T, could just amagine the show. Can't wait for you're next report. Asha