*** New York, NY 2 Fanviews Here 9.4.24 ***

TR70596 said:

For setlist watchers, the encore might seem unique but the momentum cratered in the building with those three slow songs. Then followed by Gimme Some Truth, which went over like a lead balloon. 

shetellsherself said:

 My 24yo daughter was with me tonight for her 4th show. We had a wishlist of songs for the night that included garden, I am mine, hail hail, not for you and WFS.  Incredible to get all of those!!  On the drive to the show I mentioned to her that it would be fun to hear sonic reducer!  Never dreamed it would actually happen. When Ed said they switch it up and he thinks we would like it I immediately screamed LEASH when I heard the first cymbal crash! I have a different take on the encore. I loved it! I’m not a huge fan of JB but Eddie sang it especially beautifully tonight.  Song of Good Hope is such a beautiful song. My daughter has gone through some tough stuff (as many of us have as we grow into young adults). I’ve sent her that song and copy/pasted those lyrics more than once.  It’s unbelievable to hear it played live by Eddie at the show that we attended together and he sang it with such raw emotion it’s clear that what he said was true (that it had helped him through tough times too).  As a mother who has watched her child struggle at times, I shed a real tear during that one.  Yes the crowd was more subdued during the beginning of the encore. But they are slower songs, what can you expect?  The songs were played with pure emotion and executed beautifully by Eddie who is seriously in TOP form.  He sounded incredible tonight. If you felt a lack of energy at that time, it sounds like a you problem to be honest. Maybe try to connect with the song and what the artist is trying to share.  The people around me really seemed to enjoy the break and appreciated that part of the show.  I certainly did!  

This will go down as one of my favorite shows that I’ve seen. 

CROJAM95 said:

GA for both shows, 3rd row N1… 2nd N2…. I thoroughly enjoyed these shows as they meant a bunch this time around and I thought the band as usual sound great and are having a great time… in terms of total set, I slightly prefer N1… but it’s splitting hairs. NYC really brings the juice and the anticipation before they come on that stage is palpable and I love it, live for it. Love seeing them with great fans around… to the lil girl handing out the ziplock of bracelets… thank you, very sweet of you and a great way to spread the love. Got gods dice & I am mine, did a trade for I am mine 

hearing that in NYC is special. Encore though I love each of the 3 to start… in a row, on same night I can see casual fan losing interest, even some of us diehards. Dust off Yellow Moon or Sleight of Hand or yada yada yada…finished strong

Thank You Ed for pointing me out during RITFW & head nodding me, I brought a Croatian Flag for my pops who passed in 2007, just in case( more likely than not) that it would have been played …. As soon as he sang RED, WHItE & BLUE… realize it’s American flag but for me, as a Proud American and Croatian Heritage.. tonight I did it for my dad who we spoke about coming with me to the 2nd 2003 show… Life happened and he got sick and passed few years later

ive shown this to a few family members and they see how special that simple gesture was for me & him… again thank you, teared up a lil… also got to fist bump Ed down the line, the fortunate gentleman who got Ed’s Wine N1 shared a nice glass with me… Thank you sir, didn’t catch your name but that was very kind of you

Got Indifference after Requesting for me & another… don’t know if my letter had anything to do with it, doesn’t matter but when I heard it N1 I was so happy.

been best touring year for me, lotta cool stuff happened

fortunate and always looking ahead these days thanks to them!

Love! … 

danlee1095 said:

Had to share this one of me (shades on) on the screen.  Was funny as my phone blew up like 15 times after this happened during Even Flow - was pretty cool as I heard from a few people who were at the show that I had not spoken to in years! Wish it was more clear!

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nicknyr15 said:

NYCPJ said:

great show - thought it was better than MSG1, though I enjoyed that one as well  - definitely more energy tonight.  Rather than dropping Red Mosquito for Glorified G, I would have subbed out Small Town instead!  

Here are a few pics (as well as a couple from MSG1)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jlbnyc/albums/72177720320099242

Really? I’ll never understand the hate for small town. Every time I see it live it absolutely kills. I thought that was easily one of the loudest crowd sing alongs of both nights. 

nicknyr15 said:

Gern Blansten said:

nycrats said:

anyone else think RVM was up next when he told the story about being in NYC and he mentioned looking in the mirror?  I felt kinda dumb with my call but was psyched to get it a few songs after elderly anyway.  MSG2 > MSG1 on a few metrics but man that encore was terrible.  You could see even the most ardent diehard unsure what to do as 90% of the crowd was sitting, begging for a reason to get up.  I'm all for breathers but a 5 song energy suck is a long time in concert years to keep it fresh.  Still 8/10 show with highlights galore and no place else rather be. 

was Gimme Some Truth just Ed or whole band? If just Ed then yeah that had to be confusing. But maybe Ed was just giving the band a bit of a break or he wanted to give people time to get a brewski

After 3 slow ones ( two being covers) the crowd was ready to explode and we get another cover. It couldn’t have been in a worse spot on the setlist honestly imo. That spot needed Go, Animal, SOLAT, Breath even why go. Something.