Jaimoe Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) Great show (first of two at the former O'Keefe and later Hummingbird Centres), even though the mix on Jack White's vocals was spotty throughout, which didn't make sense given that I was sitting beside the soundboard and the excellent opener, Pokey Lafarge, sounded pitch perfect. Regardless, Jack and company still delivered.White brought out his six-piece lady band to back him and did selections from all of his various incarnations including some dark as fuck Dead Weather and Raconteurs; they really jammed out "Steady as She Goes" and “Salute Your Solutionâ€. Many in the sold out venue seemed to know all the lyrics to White's Blunderbuss tunes (including hard-hitting single "Freedom at 21" and hit "Love Interruption"), but the White Stripes songs went over best (no surprise). Few seemed to care about the unpredictable fidelity, (although it cleared up when White played acoustic guitar and/or piano on songs such as “We’re Going to Be Friends†and “Dead Leaves on the Dirty Groundâ€) because the hall was rocking and nobody took a breather during 100-minute gig; my back is killing me today (curse you cool sloped floor). Highlights for me include the punk-blues “Hello Operator†from White Stripes standout second effort, De Stijl, and epic white blues guitar anthem, “Ball and Biscuitâ€, which came off closer to the original Elephant arrangement than what was heard on the White Stripes’ now legendary 2007 cross-Canada tour. Issues with mix aside, there was absolutely nothing wrong with the volume and intensity flowing from Jack’s guitar. The man was in fine form unleashing many punishing solos throughout the night and seems to be growing more accomplished as a guitarist the older he gets.I've seen Jack et. al. seven times now and this show ranks somewhere in the middle (due to the sound), which is still no backhand slap since I consider White to be one of his era's greatest talents and potent live performers. Edited October 4, 2012 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 cool. i was wondering how the show was. thanks. would have liked to have gone but weeknites this term arent good. a few instant DL's on stubhub now for tonites show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted October 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Well worth going. The front is standing room with no seats, although nobody sat during the show. I said to my wife I can't remember seeing an audience respond to an opening band as much unbridled enthusiasm like they did last night. Pockey rules! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deranger Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 thanks j. I was also wondering how the show was. Is it true that he tours with 2 bands, 1 all girl 1 all guy, on this tour and only informs which band is playing the day of the show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted October 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 ^^^Yes. The gal band is more country, but can bring on the rock when called upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybone Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I really enjoyed the show as well but I also agree with the sound issues. I was wondering if it was just my seats (underneath the balcony) but it's good to know it was a little muddy elsewhere as well. The drummer with the all girl band was pretty fun to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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