Midnight Oil

[Powderworks] May 2 Chicago show, HOB

Pew117@aol.com Pew117@aol.com
Fri, 3 May 2002 22:51:02 EDT


Hello -  3 hours of sleep, a 3 hour drive home, and one root canal could not 
diminish the giddiness of attending the show last night. I'm very glad I was 
able to attend, and the Oils delivered - and then some! (should there be any 
doubt?) 

It's still kind of fuzzy but I do seem to remember some comments from Peter 
about being in "Pizza Town" and mega-animal farms, ("poor little beasties") 
which is an issue we deal with in Central Illinois. I do think "Been Away Too 
Long" worked ok as an opener, and was pleased to get "RW" at the end. My 
favorite of the Capricornia songs was "Tone Poem" - the more I hear it, the 
more I like it. 

I thought they might use the box a bit more for suggestions - I was curious 
to see what people would come up with. No idea what happened to all the 
business cards!

Thanks to Jon for posting the set list, and it was great fun to meet some of 
the Powderworkers. I especially appreciated being able to have a clear view 
of Rob during the set up front - certain persons made that happen - I owe you 
one!! =)

My roommate and I also like to play a silly little game while waiting in line 
at concerts, and we look for folks who resemble famous people, so you will be 
happy (or horrified) to know the following persons were "in attendance": 
Waylon Jennings (or Hank Williams, Jr., kind of a blend),  Newman from 
Seinfeld, Bjork, David Crosby, Neil Finn, Bill Gates, the lead singers of 
both Everclear and A-Ha, Limahl, the parking garage guy from "Ferris 
Bueller's Day Off", Boris Becker, John McEnroe. There were others but I am 
really tired and can't recall! We did have some extra help.

I am off to take more Advil and get some sleep. I'm hoping to get to at least 
one of the shows in either Chicago or Milwaukee this summer. Take care - 
happy posting, and I look forward to hearing about upcoming shows and your 
personal stories!

Peace, 
Jennifer Gallas
Peoria, Illinois