House of Blues, Las Vegas - 4/12/2013

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toomilk
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House of Blues, Las Vegas - 4/12/2013

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Sorry for the delay in the review. The vapid life-suck shithole that is Las Vegas somehow wouldn't allow me to post this.

It was basically a more refined version of the Santa Cruz show. Same set list and quirks. The performance was solid, but sound was again lacking Doggen and guitars in general. The crowd was good, but very thin. The balcony was closed, so there were maybe 100 people there. The House of Blues (to those who aren't familiar) is a chain of touristy restaurants/venues that are all have the same inside, food, drinks, types of bands, etc etc. this was the first time I have been wanded and patted down for a show. Just bizarre.

That said, the lights were beautiful and the "presentation" of the show was great. I took a TON of pictures that came out really well.

Very weird experience seeing them in Las Vegas. The House of Blues there is right in the middle of a casino. I bet 99% of people passing by thought, "who the hell are Spiritualized?!" There was a Rhianna show in the same resort, so you had tons of girls dolled up to go clubbing, or it could have been just a normal Friday night in the hellscape. Very bizarre. I had about 18 drinks PRIOR to the show, so I was very sloppy. Had about 4 during the show, one of which was completely dropped on the floor (sorry to everyone around me) and god knows how many after. Yesterday was not fun. I had had about enough up to that point and was just worn out. In all honesty, I probably shouldn't have gone to this show because it was the most expensive in terms of hotels, food, and transportation and I loathe the city.

I'm in LA right now waiting for my friend to drive me back to San Diego where I will be sleeping with my cat and girlfriend for the next two days.

Over and out,
Kevin
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Re: House of Blues, Las Vegas - 4/12/2013

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Hey Kevin, thanks for the reviews, pictures, and the color commentary for these west coast shows...a fun read and much appreciated.
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Re: House of Blues, Las Vegas - 4/12/2013

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kevin, you're a real trooper! (trouper?) trouper. (?)
thanks for posting all through yr trip... it was a pleasure to follow from afar.
hope you get some good rest!
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