Well, that was all a bit odd....
Went to see Jethro Tull for the umpteenth time last night at the Bournemouth pavilions. The show was sold out (must seat 1000 ish) and expectations were high. Definitely a show of two halves..
The Good:
1. A few rarities given a good airing, such as Nursie and Sossity
2. Proper full length versions of Heavy Horses (rather than the recent trend for a medley) and an excellent Aqualung - I must have heard it hundreds of times, but last night was particular good.
3. Ian's voice in the second half (always seems to come up when talking about post 1984 Tull). Strong, clear and impassioned.
4. Clive Bunker bashing his bongos (!) during Fat Man
5. The appearance of the lead singer of the Dayglo Pirates on stage in full 'Minstrel' era clothes, singing 'Reasons for Waiting' (never heard it live before) - fantastic!
6. Mr Anderson's energy levels - I hope I'm as active at 60!
The bad:
1. Song choice in the first half - personal opinion, I know, but heavily drawing on blues/jazz era Tull - not my fave, and a bit dull (if well played)
2. Ian's voice in the first half was pretty shot
3. Abrupt end of show after Locomotive Breath.
All in all, I think I really enjoyed it...now, I wonder what a full show with Dayglo Pirates bloke singing, and Ian and the rest of Tull playing....hmmmmm

Must check out Dayglo Pirates.......!
Cheers
Adam