Reflections...

Now the European leg is done and dusted, I'm wondering how people are feeling?

My thoughts -

Positives -

He's still got it, whatever it is

Voice is mostly fine, the odd missed note, but nothing serious

The band - just as fantastic as ever

Some venues were great...

Negatives -

The lack of spontaneity

Some venues left a bit to be desired...

No mention of events/happenings outside. I was surprised Tina Turner didn't get a mention but I actually now wonder whether even if somebody huge passed away he would say anything.

Questions -

I'm not sure everything being scripted worked for people going to multiple shows (I took a loo break during the George Theiss talk on the 4th occasion) BUT, most people do one show. Certainly all the people I know outside of here and other fan websites go once and they have been blown away.

Will the format remain in place? I guess the next American leg might give us an idea, but will he carry on with this if he comes back next year?

My positives outweigh my negatives and I am really happy to have had the chance to be in the presence of ESB again. I will doubtless go again if/when I get the opportunity, but maybe only one or two shows (but please don't hold me to this!)