Rather than just list a bunch of songs Iād like to talk about what their next stage show might look like. Theyāve been doing the short catwalk and basic stage in arenas for years. They had some video projection with 21CB but other than that itās been fabric backdrops only. Itās very bare bones compared you what you see from other big arena acts of their stature these days.
Iāve been to shows that make really creative use of the arena space and are able to reach people in the back with circular mini stages opposite the main stage and sometimes in the back sections of seats. Iāve seen catwalks that extend all the way across the floor and connect to semicircular ones that split the pit into sections. In addition to more creative use of video backdrops and videoscreens (it would be cool to see short filmed pieces that are montages of shows over the years for example), Iād love it if they would make better and more interesting use of the space this way. It really adds to the experience and Billie can make use of it to connect with the entire audience and mix up the feel of the show. In some ways, this could be more important than the setlist. I wonder if Crush has had any thoughts along these lines or made any suggestions about the shows? If this is in fact their last big release for Warners it could be their last chance to do a big arena spectacle.
As I said, the difference in his body colour to his face was not my first thought, I won't put it here as I think I'd be banned, even if we were on the fangirl thread! But oh my goodness, if this is indicative of what's in the Bob Gruen book, I may have to order a second copy š„
Wetsuit is a more dignified explanation than laying on a beach with a blanket on I don't think so, at least I tan quite evenly. Defintely not brown face/cheese-like body.