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I was at the Fillmore on Sunday night. I have a mixed opinion of the show. On one hand, I thought Lucinda’s voice sounded better than ever; it was missing that nervousness that I used to hear when I first saw her in concert (4 1/2 years ago). She was also looking at the book less than I’ve seen before. The book doesn’t bother me; it was just something I noticed.
At the same time, there wasn’t the same energy level that I’m used to. I don’t think she phoned it in at all; it just wasn’t the same. I used to live in L.A.; this was my first show outside of So.Cal. Maybe when she was in L.A. being home gave her more energy even if it was towards the end of a tour. Or maybe it was all the pot smoke blowing up on the stage from the audience at the Fillmore that mellowed everybody out! 😆 That doesn’t happen at the El Rey in L.A…at least up in the front.
As far as the numbers in attendance go, I would have been there both nights if not for the Ticketmaster fees. When the $30+ ticket becomes $50+, that is a second ticket that could have been purchased with just the Ticketmaser fees alone.
Long time lurker, first time posting. I’ve seen Lucinda 7 times over the past 4 years.
1) Shows that would have a chronological setlist like the second set of the first show in Mpls or the show in Madison (1-10)
9. I couldn’t make it to all 5 L.A. album shows, and I would love to hear some of the older stuff live.2) Shows that would have split sets -with the first set being ballads etc, a break, and then the second set being rock (1-10)
5. As others have already said, I like mixing it up. Doug and the band burn it up on the rock songs, which is awesome, but it sounds better when my ears get a bit of a break in between. And I like a roller coaster of emotions that happens when the types of songs are mixed.3) Similar to number 2– in larger cities where we could do it or where the right venue exists–doing two nights, with the first night being the ballads etc and the second night more rock (1-10)
Same opinion as above.4) Closing the year with a return of the album shows -probably only in one city (1-10)
8. Now that I have some cash to spring for it and could go to more than one show. How about San Francisco this time? Of course, I’m biased now that I move here from L.A.5) Don’t change anything -I like the shows as they are. (1-10)
8. The only thing I would change is mixing up the songs more. Except for some of the newer songs, I feel like I hear a lot of the same songs over and over. I will rock along with them regardless of how many times I’ve heard them and enjoy it, but hearing some of the less performed songs would be cool, too. Also, as others have mentioned, do a series of acoustic shows again. Lucinda’s voice tonight (11/16) at the Fillmore (especially on the acoustic song) sounded sweet as honey. Her voice is sounding more relaxed as she seems more comfortable on stage. A series of recorded acoustic shows would make my year.In a different and more general category:
1) To offset the venues that charge Ticketmaster fees -we are considering offering those fees back as a credit at the merch table -does this have appeal (1-10)
2. With this economy, keep the money for your’s, Lu’s, the band’s and the crew’s retirement funds! I am irritated when my $35 ticket jumps to $54 because of all the stupid Ticketmaster fees, but I don’t hold it against Lucinda or her management.2) Being aware of the past fan club fiasco- does a fan club hold any appeal if it made sense and had value? (1-10)
1. I didn’t belong to the past fan club and probably wouldn’t join a new one.3) The possibility of being able to buy tickets before the general public -(possibly as part of a fan club?) (1-10)
I’ve only seen Lucinda twice where the tickets weren’t General Admission, and one venue I am unlikely to go back to and the other was when she appeared at UCLA with her dad. I’ve never had a problem getting a GA ticket, so this isn’t necessary for me.4) More live releases -(possibly as part of a fan club?) (1-10)
4a) Digital only (1-10) 6. Environmentally and cost effectively this is the best option, but it can’t have any rights management coding in it that prohibits copying it to multiple devices.
4b) Prefer cd (1-10)9. I’m still old school.Thanks for being open to our opinions, Tom!
