Sunday, August 23, 2009
Las Vegas
by Amanda
Taken by Daniel Barassi for DepecheMode.com
After waiting around and playing slots outside the venue all day, I managed score front row rail, despite a security misscommunication. At first I thought we were going to be far from Dave, but then the split the difference of the half circle between Dave and Mart: Dave was quite close and to my left. Super small stage and a great intimate venue.
It was damn hot in there, but that wasn't the only reason the crowd was on fire. The singalongs for Martin's AQOL and Shake the Disease were some of the loudest I've heard. Martin seemed pleasantly surprised. At one point Dave called him "Marty Fresh." LOL
Dave sang a good chunk of Precious to me and a gal to my left (see photo) - or perhaps I should say sang with, as I sang every word back to him. The girl next to me was shocked and loving it too much to sing, so she danced and hooted instead (I think? I wasn't focused on her. ;) ).
After four German shows I was hoping to catch a few new ones last night and was treated to Miles Away and Shake the Disease. I was super excited to hear Miles Away! It was great, and it's not my favorite from SoTU. I think the crowd got into it a bit, but there was not nearly enough dancing and singing from parts of the front row.
I managed to get Dave's setlist from his setup near Christian's drumkit - it had a puddle of honey spilled on it, which made it tricky to carry around.
I was so beat from dancing, singing and sweating that I opted to hang out and relax at the Palms with some buddies instead of going to the Beauty Bar afterparty. This proved to be a fortuitous turn, as we ended up meeting Martin as he was leaving a club there! He was super sweet to take pictures with a few fans and I was able to give him the three copies of the fanbook I brought for the three guys! He thanked me and seemed genuinely touched after I told him what they were. *warm fuzzy* I do hope they enjoy them. :)
Overall, everything about last night was amazing.. An awesome show, Dave giving his sassy 110% and rubbing/grinding the mic stand a lot more than Ive seen this tour. Must be the city. Or the sea of girls in front! Almost the whole front row was chicks! Glen was pimpin'. ;)
I met SO many people I'd wanted to meet after months/years of talking online in DM communities! From BONG to Home to Modefan.com and the DMMB.. You guys were all awesome!!
I cannot complain about much, other than the stressful queing situation or lack thereof and people that kept throwing random things on stage. I also did not take my camera, but it allowed me to enjoy the show full-out.
My throat is hoarse, I've only slept for a few hours and the come down from this will be huge.. But on to Denver on Thursday!
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Dave sang a good chunk of Precious to me and a gal to my left (see photo) - or perhaps I should say sang with, as I sang every word back to him. The girl next to me was shocked and loving it too much to sing, so she danced and hooted instead (I think? I wasn't focused on her. ;) ).
After four German shows I was hoping to catch a few new ones last night and was treated to Miles Away and Shake the Disease. I was super excited to hear Miles Away! It was great, and it's not my favorite from SoTU. I think the crowd got into it a bit, but there was not nearly enough dancing and singing from parts of the front row.
I managed to get Dave's setlist from his setup near Christian's drumkit - it had a puddle of honey spilled on it, which made it tricky to carry around.
I was so beat from dancing, singing and sweating that I opted to hang out and relax at the Palms with some buddies instead of going to the Beauty Bar afterparty. This proved to be a fortuitous turn, as we ended up meeting Martin as he was leaving a club there! He was super sweet to take pictures with a few fans and I was able to give him the three copies of the fanbook I brought for the three guys! He thanked me and seemed genuinely touched after I told him what they were. *warm fuzzy* I do hope they enjoy them. :)
Overall, everything about last night was amazing.. An awesome show, Dave giving his sassy 110% and rubbing/grinding the mic stand a lot more than Ive seen this tour. Must be the city. Or the sea of girls in front! Almost the whole front row was chicks! Glen was pimpin'. ;)
I met SO many people I'd wanted to meet after months/years of talking online in DM communities! From BONG to Home to Modefan.com and the DMMB.. You guys were all awesome!!
I cannot complain about much, other than the stressful queing situation or lack thereof and people that kept throwing random things on stage. I also did not take my camera, but it allowed me to enjoy the show full-out.
My throat is hoarse, I've only slept for a few hours and the come down from this will be huge.. But on to Denver on Thursday!
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