After a dark and haunting beginning, covering some of her best and most sensitive material, an audience moment (joyful shreiking at the start of the somber "save me" that gave Aimee the giggles) interrupted the mood and momentum was lost. Aimee and crew decided to change course to take requests, a chaotic process that resulted in poorly coordinated and disconnected songs. Despite an enthusiastic and supportive audience, the concert never again reached musical heights or depths. Having seen and loved other Aimee Mann shows, this one seemed poorly planned and without passion, except for the first third of the concert. Opener Nick Lowe, performing only with a guitar, was charming and his voice was delightful and in control, as he cruised through a series short songs.
