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I saw BLUE in woodstock tonight. a good show sure to get better by the end of the tour - this being the 1st gig and all. I haven't seen Torn or Bruford in at least 13 years so it was really great to check them out in an intimate (if smokey) setting. Rather than being dazzled by technical/gizmo wizardry, I found myself most impressed by things like Chris Botti's tone (which was wonderful), Bruford's relaxed, almost tai-chi like touch & the joy with which Torn & Levin approach their playing. not to mention DT's "stompbox ballet" I got the feeling I could've seen them playing in a sandbox and been entertained. The sets were short (~30 min each), and they rocked more for the second set than the first. There was plenty of loopin' happening on Torn's end & lots of polyrhythmic madness on both Bruford's & Levin's parts. If they come to your town check 'em out... jmw