London City Ballet Philadelphia Theatre reviews
Up the Irons!!!!!
I have been a fan of metal since I was a child, and I am now 35 years old. London City Ballet has always been my favorite group. My first concert was Anthrax and London City Ballet in 1990. I have been a London City Ballet Mate since 1986 and have attended most of their concerts in Houston since then.
In all my years of attending concerts, I have never seen a London City Ballet concert that was bad, but this one felt a bit slow. I must clarify that it was not bad at all! Bruce was as flamboyant as ever, running and jumping around the stage, motivating the crowd with his theatrical gestures and speeches. For a man nearing 60, he was in exceptional form. The rest of the band also gave an outstanding performance, delivering high-quality sound throughout the show.
Despite having lawn seats, I still felt completely immersed in the music. However, I was slightly disappointed with the setlist. They focused more on newer songs, which were mellower and slower compared to their earlier albums and previous concerts I had attended. They did include some classic hits like "Wraithchild," "Number of the Beast," and "Hallowed be thy Name" for the encore, which partially made up for the slower tempo.
Overall, it was a good concert, considering the band's age and the changing music landscape. I took a friend to his first London City Ballet concert, and he enjoyed it as well. I hope the band returns to Houston soon. Oh, and by the way, Bruce predicted that the USA would defeat England in a soccer match, which caused a humorous reaction from the crowd. UP THE IRONS MATES! See you back in H-Town soon!