Well - here we go again ;-). Took the
morning flight to Berlin. When I and a friend got
there we went for a look at Potsdamer Platz - were
we had both seen the 1990 Wall show. The place is
now completely different and where there was once a
huge crowd there is now some brand new beautiful
buildings - with many more in the process of
construction. It did take me a little time to
convince him where the stage was - cause there is
now a very large building on the site! He also
decided that where he stood is now being turned
into a memorial to the European Jews.
Shortly after checking into the hotel and
hooking up with some more friends, one decided that
it would be a great an idea to go and see Kylie
Minogue, as she was playing the same venue as Rog
that night and it would be a laugh to go ;-).
When we got to the venue, the crowd were
somewhat different from the crowd that go and see
Roger - Kylie does indeed have a huge gay following
and there were some very interesting outfits on
show - and some very different ways for men to
dress. We got tickets and hey we were in! The venue
is basically inside a large hole in the ground -
circular (as it is a velodrome) and with a flat
roof.
One of the reasons for going was to check out
the venue for the following night and get a feel
for the sound. The support act was on when we
arrived and the sound was truly dreadful so we were
not hopeful - but the sound for Kylie was fine - so
perhaps a case of ensuring that the support band
didn't upstage the main act?
At the beginning we all stood at the back
watching not only the show on stage but the show
the crowd were putting on. After a wander around
the building I headed to near the front as well. I
must admit that she put on a great high energy show
- very different from a Rog show.
Sunday we went to the Hard Rock for lunch then
another look at Potsdamer Platz before going to the
bands hotel. At the hotel we met Norbert and Snowy.
Shortly after we were joined by PP and Carol. I
spent some time talking to PP. She had some very
interesting things to say. Harry then came down
with Chester and Roger - who went outside and
signed a few items. After the band left we went
back to the bar near our hotel for a little
refreshment.
The show tonight was all standing apart from a
few seats on a very high balcony around most of the
arena. The sound was great - still very loud but
seemed to be much crisper - but maybe it was cause
we were standing in front of the main speaker
banks?
Same setlist as usual. Can't remember anything
happening out of the usual great, well executed set
- other than Chester is still getting better. I do
wish Snowy would look like he wanted to be there.
He seems to spend most of his time looking at the
audience members as though he is looking for
someone particular in the crowd.
The odd part for me was seeing the images of the
1990 Berlin Wall show projected on the screen
during some of the songs. That was the last time he
played Berlin and I was there - hard to explain
really.
Another great day, another great show and
another beer (or two) ;-)
Review thanks
to John
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