Halloween With Sting

Went to see The Police at MSG Halloween night. As expected, the show didn't disappoint. From the opening number of "Message In A Bottle" to the finale of "Next To You" 20 songs later, the guys ran a tight set. "When The World Is Running Round" and "Driven To Tears" were definitely the highlights for me. I was also VERY impressed with Stewart Copeland's drumming. He would leave his drum kit occasionally and head to the back of the stage where there was a whole percussion section dangling from steel poles that he would rock out on. Cool stuff! Also, I should mention that all 3 members were in full costume - Sting as a jester, Andy as Charlie Chaplin and Stewart as a bloody pharoah (or something!). Very cool BUT after paying $275 for seats up front I wish I had gotten to spend a little more time with Sting's face (he wore a bolero mask all night until the encore). Watch out for a DVD of the tour (probably with footage from the Halloween show) early in 2008! Good show, old men! Thanks for the memories!