Circle Arc 1: Philly

Oh my.

The energy at Wachovia was absolutely amazing.

The people around us in the seats were fun (though I wanted to smack the people who sat through Richie's solo).  

The setlist was predictable, and somewhat of a let down after seeing what Montreal got, but hell, I didn't really care. I got to see I'll Be There For You about 100 feet from my face. I got to flirt with David again (thanks Willow for keeping the sign from last tour, and for Catte for capturing it forever on digital).

The band took the circle for Something for the Pain / Saturday Night, and I waited.

Patiently.

Then the house lights came half up, and I took my shot. I waited for David to look in my direction

and I held up the "HEY DAVID!" side of the sign.  He had to squint to read it, but still.... he did :)

Hopefully he remembered the sign from Boston, Central Park, and MSG last tour.  I flipped the sign over, where it says "SHOW ME JOKER".  Judging by the surprise face, maybe he doesn't remember.

Now, I knew full well he wasn't going to flash me this time. He had the accordion strapped on for God's sake. But, it was fun anyway to have the personal interaction. Catte and I blew kisses and waved to him, and we got the chin point and a big smile.

*sigh* Happy Hath.  David (in Jon's words) makes the accordion all kinds of sexy...  See for yourself :)

AHEM.  Sorry about that.  Got lost in all the curly goodness....

ANYWAY Richie was on fire. Several different guitars including my very favorite double-neck. Of course, there were the hats (just a couple, but damn that Stetson for Wanted gets me every single time) and the music was absolutely lovely.  His voice was strong and just shit, yummy RICHIE.  But I got totally distracted during his solo by his ARMS (see the first pic.  Holy Hannah).

Tico was adorable on the Circle.  You could tell he very much likes his behind-the-scenes position on the stage.  I did get a few good shots of him, though.  He is just amazing.

And Jon?  Well, what can one say.  Clearly one of the best front men on the planet.  And not bad looking either :)  His voice was strong, though he went back to the "easier register" for Prayer, and to our disappointment, he remembered all the words to Hallelujah :)

Some of my favorite Jonny shots...

One of my favorite "artsy" shots:

And a couple for Kiwi and Tara :)

OK, I'm spent. Been up for more than 22 hours, and have to work in 4. Gonna need a nap later :)  Need my strength for night 2! 

And sneakers.  This Goddess deffo needs her sneakers from now on.  To hell with the cute shoes. 

Comfort.  Comfort. Comfort.

~ Hath