Tori Live!

I returned tonight to Laramie after spending the day south of the border. Colorado, that is. Tonight was the Tori Amos concert at Red Rocks Ampitheatre.

This was my fourth Tori concert. The first and third were somewhat disappointing as they were in an "arena" with terrible acoustics and I had awful seats. My second was in the Paramount Theatre, which is a really great venue. It wasn't too big, so I could see, and the acoustics were great. This concert was, of course, at Red Rocks. For those not in the area, it's an outdoor venue with pretty steep bench-style stadium seating. The sound engineers did a great job. It sounded crisp and full, but without blasting too loud.

Tori herself did an excellent job. She performed the songs from her new album, of which I have been critical, quite well. I will have to give it another listen. For her older songs, she changed them a bit, which she usually does. I really liked the way she performed them this time around. She did two encores and included what is probably my favorite song, Tear in Your Hand, and J's favorite song, Cooling.

My one complaint (you knew it was coming) was the T-shirt stand and the guys working it. It was probably the slowest one I've ever seen. I've been to a few concerts and normally the people working are little tornadoes of apparel and cash. Their job is to get as many people's money as possible. These guys were slow. Without any exaggeration, J and I were in line for 45 minutes to an hour. We completely missed the first opening act (I don't know who) and part of the second, the Ditty Bops (who were really good.) Some people were actually trying shirts on while everyone else waited! Who does that!!

Aside from that, though, it was a great experience. Since I have more revisions to do on my Case Note, though, I intend to pull my first all-nighter of law school to finish it. My lineup of classes tomorrow? Trusts and Estates, Civil Procedure, and Admin.

Oh yeah, they will be fun on no sleep.

Worth it, though.