Glad you finally got to see them, Wellie. Sounds like JD is getting more and more comfortable in front of the audience (not that he was shy before). I would have loved to have heard Amazing Grace -- I know JD is a really good singer and not just a rocker, so damn, I'm jealous of you .By My Side is one of my all-time faves, too. *Sigh*
There really wasn't too much banter at the concerts I saw, so it just seems as though they're getting better and better (no surprise). I cannot wait until they hit the recording studio on their second album -- I know it's going to be hotter than Switch and I'll be getting my tickets to their next tour as soon as they start it.
Listening to your descriptions makes me miss the band. I'm suffering JD/INXS withdrawal. And while I can't wait for the new RockStar to start, I really don't think I'm going to be as enthused about it like I was for INXS, because with INXS I was really vested in the outcome, because I loved INXS and I wanted to see them pick the roit guy (JD) and have a great comeback.
Well, I'm glad you enjoyed yourself and got to experience JD in the flesh -- he oozes charisma, doesn't he? Makes me all tingly in so many places
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