counting crows dutchess show 8/25/2007

what a dissapointment, band was drunk, it sounded worse then my 9 year old playing guitar for the first time. Its a shame i spent good money and paid a baby sitting. It was cool 14 years ago, its time move foward.

Agreed. We left after Mr. Jones. Had to explain to my 15 y/o that was not how one of my favorite bands normally plays.

It was obvious that not only Adam was toasted, as the band had a major oops in the first song, when they had to stop and restart - classic.

They should rethink their order of line-up. 1 - CC, 2 - CS, 3 - Live

Live was amazing. Collective Soul was great, as well. Glad to see the other bands knew what was important - a good show. Party after.

I saw them in CT a week before and they were phenomenal. Collective Soul received pity applause, Live absolutely rocked the entire audience, and when CC came out they were tight and on point the entire show.
In fact my disappointment comes in that very form. Adam is well known and appreciated for his antics and adlibs during shows. He hasn't done many ad-hoc lyrics since he sobered up and sent Hard Candy our way. The best concerts recorded from CC were in the old days when they were too toasty to remember lyrics and had intimate connections with the audience BECAUSE of that.
All in all though they have never disappointed me during a show and Pennsylvania tomrrow for the Great Fair will be my 5th show for them at least.
It matters where you see them too. They've played in New York quite a few times, but CT was a first this year. A new venue is always worth remaining slightly sober for.

Great concert. Band was really on form. Line-up was all my favorites. All the versions of the songs I know and love where great. The restart at top of show was a guitar roady error. Show was amazing. No drinking (except H2O) on stage. The band has not been better. Hats off to all.