Over the past 10 years, I 've seen Harry at several awesome shows, most memorable was prior to the Newport Jazz Festival where he played a Friday night at the Tennis Hall of Fame in the pouring rain, without a thought of leaving his fans without a good show. Another Boston show where he ran up to the balcony of the theater to sing Blue Christmas to a girl right next to us. All of these things made me keep going to his shows.
Most recent 2 shows I've seen him, Providence RI and Foxwoods last year. He explained to the crowd that he was tired (both times), and had been sleeping in the tour bus. He played a lackluster show (both times) in less than an hour. Here's my issue with this.
More often I've dropped a considerable amount of coin on tickets, expecting a show comparable to his Radio City DVD - (similar to his old shows). He disappointed my wife and I the last couple, enough that I won't be buying tickets - just got a Ticketmaster alert that tix are going on sale tomorrow for CT show on 12/29/12. No thanks!
Harry - if you ever read this - don't forget that people buy tickets to be entertained - not given a quick bang and thank you very much.
Given that Tony Bennett is coming to Boston in February, I'm going to see him instead....