TODD RUNDGREN
SUN THEATRE
JUNE 18, 2000
What a difference a venue makes. This was a better show than
the House of Pose for many reasons, all of which contributed to a better
performance. The Sun has good climate control, so OH wasn't dripping with
sweat after the first song. The Sun is also a pretty large venue with a
high ceiling, so the room could handle all of the sound that Todd could
crank out. The sound mix was excellent, and because of the size and
acoustics of the Sun, the sound was a lot fuller, and had more air to it,
in the same manner that vinyl has a higher ceiling than a CD. Whether
it was a solo acoustic "Cliche' or or a ball busting "Black & White",
the sound was rich and full. In addition, we got #1 LCD, The Ikon>OpenMy
Eyes, and Mystified/BDB/Mytified all in one show, plus Surf Talks for an
extra encore song. Killer show. Here's the setlist:
ISP
Play This Game
Love of the Common Man
Hit Me Like a Train
Love In Action
#1 LCD
There Goes My Inspiration
Black & White
You're Fast
Temporary Sanity
The Ikon>
Open My Eyes
Cliche'
Bang on the Ukelele
Mystified>
Broke Down & Busted>
Mystified
Couldn't I Just Tell You
Buffalo Grass
One World
E1: Hammer in my Butt
Surf Talks
E2: Worldwide Epiphany
Photos - The Sun had posted "No flash photography" signs outside,so
no problem, pop in 800 max and turn off the flash. Saw other people taking
flash pix, but no one getting hassled, which is very cool.
Guitar Cord - During the high kick part in "Couldn't I
Just Tell You" Kasim's ankle gets caught in his guitar cord, and Kasim
lands flat on his ass. Yikes! There goes Kasim. Todd gets a chuckle
out of this turn of events telling the audience "That has happened to me
more times than I care to admit". A little flustered, but none-the-less undaunted,
Kasim carries on the rest of the show, standing on a broken foot.
Todd gets laid - Right before "Bang on The Ukelele" two young
lovelies (Edie Brickell & Friend) adorn OH with lei's. Todd wears them
for the song, then politely hangs them on his mikestand, so that they "Won't
hinder my performance"
Ambience - Someone in the audience yells out "Our Hero" (among
other things). Todd replies "This is wierd, but it seems like I can hear
everything you guys are saying out there".
There were a lot of little things that added upto
making this an excellent show. OH seemed to have more energy and wasputting
a lot more into his solos as a result. Out in the audiencethe sound
was great, and it was also nice to sit down for a change.
Food for thought - Both the House of Pose and Sun Theatre tickets
said 8:00pm.
Todd came on at 10:15 at the House of Pose and at 8:30 at theSun.
Enjoy the pics!
Steve Adam
www.mrhollywoodonline.com
