From someone who was also there.

For Pete's sake, this like pulling teeth!

Did "someone who was also there" say anything specifically about what Richie actually said? I'm curious. I'm not doubting your source and I wasn't trying to suggest that my source is better than yours. I couldn't tell from your original post if you had heard anything more specific than "a lot of Jon bashing" and if your information had come from a message board or twitter or what. If you know, I'd like to know what was said. That's all.

I wasn't arguing or saying that it didn't happen. I only texted my friend because I thought she could possibly "elaborate" as you requested. Just trying to answer your question. Since I wasn't there and couldn't "elaborate" personally I probably should have just stayed out of it. Lesson learned.

Deb's review pretty much sums up the first show. I agree that Orianthi is way underutilized and the drummer rocks (big time). I was not blown away by the guest but the evident clumsiness probably could have been avoided with a bit of practice.

Show two pretty much followed the songs that were one the European leg of the tour. We didn't get to hear The Answer which I was hoping for. There were only a few songs repeated in show two, Seven Years Gone, Stranger, and Every Road. I was only there for the second night but there was not a bit of Jon trash talking. Keep in mind that these shows were filmed for PBS Front and Center. Richie certainly didn't clean up his language for TV but then a good editor can deal with that.

Richie seemed very much "in the moment". His vocals were excellent as was his guitar work. I had hoped for a surprise song also but this was a safe set. It was excellent but not great - as in not goosebumps great. But no doubt it was solid - Richie came across well.

I simply saw a statement from somebody that was there that there was bashing but nothing specific. I did not have a conversation with them. I also heard for the 2nd night, there were no comments or bashing.

Thanks! I don't think videos were allowed so I guess all we'll get is comments from attendees.

Kathleen and Deb, thanks for your reviews, too!

The Iridium shows will be broadcasted on December 2nd

http://www.frontandcenter.com/front-...n-debut-month/

great look, richie is cool man
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Not as cool as you

Seven Years Gone Live (TV broadcast)

While he's slurring a bunch I really liked this. I like this guy from O.A.R, the extended breakdown made me really miss Richie interacting with Jon like that but some parts of this gave me goosebumps.