This was the first time we had been to a show at this venue. It's right downtown at the inner harbor along the waterfront. Parking was $20 and it was very easy in and out. The pavilion seats 3000 and another 1000 on the lawn. A friend who was unable to go gave us some lawn seats. Once the show started we were able to move into some empty seats inside the pavillion.The weather was a little overcast and it did start to drizzle towards the end of the evening,so I was glad we got inside. We were a little disappointed that they didn't serve crab cakes but we did have some real good pit beef and turkey sandwiches.
The band put on a surprisingly strong concert. The four founding members who are still playing are all in their 60's. I think many in the audience grew up when Chicago was in their heyday. I was really impressed by how well the new Chicago was able to recreate the sound of the classic Chicago, with that incredible blend of innovative instrumental jamming and crisp precision. Even the singing was pretty strong, with Jason Scheff stretching to reach some of the high notes that Peter Cetera used to sing with such ease.Almost all the songs turned into audience sing a longs. It was pretty cool and brought back many memories for the both of us. The Chicago horn section has to be one of the most innovative horn sections of all time and they didn't disappoint.
After the show we left for Ocean City MD for a week of R&R.
Here is the Set List:
Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon
Make Me Smile / Colour My World
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
Dialogue (Part I & II)
Alive Again
Call on Me
Old Days
Along Comes a Woman
Wake Up Sunshine
If You Leave Me Now
(I've Been) Searchin' So Long
Rockin' Round The Christmas Tree
Baby, What a Big Surprise
Hard Habit to Break
You're the Inspiration
Beginnings
I'm a Man (with drum and percussion solo)
Street Player
Just You 'N' Me
Saturday in the Park
Hard to Say I'm Sorry / Get Away
Feelin' Stronger Every Day
Free
25 or 6 to 4
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