From: dvw@cbnewsh.cb.att.com (diane.v.wilkerson)
Subject: Black Crowes, Fox Theater, Atlanta, GA 9/3/92
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Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1992 22:27:57 GMT


This marked the second time that I visited "Mr. Robinson's Basement" in a two 
week period.  The stage setting was the same as the NYC/Beacon show (send 
e-mail if you want a copy of that review).  The set list was a little 
different between the shows, a refreshing change from your normal 
run-of-the-mill set-in-concrete set list.  My seat was at the end of the 5th 
row, which wrapped around enough so that I was only 10-15 feet from the 
stage.  From my closer perch, I could see the guys in the eaves operating the 
lights, see the bubbles, make eye contact with Chris and Marc, and smell 
roses when the smoke/mist machine was turned on.

The set is a variation of what you can see in the "Thorn in My Pride"
video.	Tiny lights on netting, oriental rugs.

The "exciting" prelude to the show was that there was the possibility that
Chris Robinson might be arrested prior to the show for assaulting a
security guard in Washington, DC two nights earlier.  Chris claimed that the
guard was unduly harassing fans in front of the stage, and he was merely
trying to push the guy away.  The guard claimed Chris kicked him in the head
and hit him with a mike stand.

The Urban Shakedancers opened the show again, they are also from Atlanta,
probably imbibing buddies of the Crowes.  They actually sounded better
this time, livelier.

I can't remember the entire order of the Crowes set (only one brain cell, and
it's on overload), but this sounds about right (corrections cheerfully noted):

Intro
"No Speak, No Slave"  (I LOVE this song!)
"Sting Me"
"Twice As Hard"
"Sometimes Salvation" (Although good live, I still want "Sister Luck")

Band does extended jam which turns into "Thorn in My Pride" (this
was even longer than the one they did in NYC)

Chris: Well, do you think it would be horrible if we do
another song about "angels"?  What *would* the critics say?  This one dosen't
have "devils" in it, so I guess it'll be alright.

"She Talks To Angels"
"Hotel Illness"
"Hard to Handle"  (Chris stops moving long enough to keep a watchful eye
on the ushers/guards who are moving people from in front of the stage.
Chris was telling people to move closer, the guards were keeping them back.
Chris did politely accept all flowers/gifts from the fans, including
catching <with much surprise> a pair of green bikini underwear thrown at him.)

"My Morning Song" (you gotta hear this one live!)
"Stare It Cold"

The encore:

A LONG version of The Allman Brothers' "Dreams"
Chris' acapella chorus of "Spoonful of Sugar" which ripped into
"Remedy"
"Jealous Again"

Chris wore a black shirt, patched jeans, and a multi-colored leather jacket
that was gone before the end of "No Speak, No Slave."  He was barefoot
and a little more reserved than the NYC show (which nevertheless means he
was hyperkinetic by most standards).  Rich wore the red suit from the
"Remedy" video, and pretty much need a personality transplant, but I figure he
was traumatized at an early age by Chris.  Johnny and Ed were in
all black.  Marc was in black leather pants and a patterned shirt (I
think, the guy was right in front of me for 2 hours, and I can't remember).
Steve looked like he came from his job at the insurance company, tan suit with
black pinstripes, no tie (Chris: "And look who got a haircut (!) in his
hometown today!").  Jack Daniels and Red Stripe beer will never go out of
business as long as these guys are on the road.

Chris and Marc smiled at me.  Chris said they were glad to be home, and for
everyone to go to see the Allman Brothers (who were playing in the area that
Saturday).

I left the show very impressed, excited by the music, and by the attitude
that entertaining the fans comes first.	 I hope these guys always play in
smaller theaters, both the Beacon and Fox shows were terrific.

And yes, I would pay to see them again.

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