12/1/2023 0 Comments Tad pgs columbusJustin Hayward (born David Justin Hayward, on 14 October 1946, in Swindon, England) is best known as the main singer, guitarist and composer with the Moody Blues. What a community we are! Music is the bond that moves us, recalls our halcyon days of youth. Thankfully, from theatre volunteers to artists willing to absorb the higher costs of touring, from roadies whose livelihoods were on hold to promoters willing to risk events would sell well, there’d be no reschedules or cancellations due to illness and, last but not least, the fans in the seats who didn’t mind the pricier ticket prices… were simply elated that the shows were finally resuming. It’s been tough post-pandemic, on venues, artists, crews, and promoters. Compliments to the entire crew, smaller perhaps, but their logistical contributions keep the enterprise running flawlessly. Kudos to Mike Dawes, Julie Ragins, and Karmen Gould… all brilliant in their own right and getting tighter, collaborating more easily with each tour. Second to the last performance, he seemed a tad nostalgic, sorry to see the 5-week itinerary come to an end. That said, Justin took his sweet time exiting the stage, genuinely appreciative of the multiple standing ovations and affection the audience demonstrated for him… nearly a minute and a half, plus a return to the far side, the center, then the right, before a final wave and exiting to backstage. Delivered at a quick clip but earnestly so, Justin and his trio of musicians wrapped their segment by 8:43 to make way for the Christopher Cross crew to set-up for his larger, equally entertaining, troupe. The setlist was abbreviated to 12 tunes: Tuesday Afternoon, The Actor, Hope and Pray, Living for Love, The Voice, Forever Autumn, Never Comes the Day, Your Wildest Dreams, Question, Nights in White Satin, The Story in Your Eyes, and I Know You’re Out There Somewhere. The venue is lovely and Justin Hayward was genuinely pleased to return to it with his solo Harmony Tour. The American Theatre was my sole co-bill experience, novel but nonetheless very enjoyable. Was waylaid after Lancaster, better late than not at all.
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