On February 18, 2000 the Moody
Blues played DAR Constitution Hall, a venerable venue located
in the heart of Washington, D.C. As has been the case on some
tours, the group did not use a symphony orchestra to back them up,
instead relying on their own considerable talents, along with two able
keyboardists, two backup vocalists, and backup drummer. The result was a true delight,
insofar as the rawness, and intimacy that the smaller, non-orchestral production
seems to
generate. The lighting and special effects were first rate, with a
lot of blues, pastels, and psychedelic art forms that really took the
audience back to the 1960's when the group began. One fact cannot be
argued, after more than 30 years the group still looks and sounds great! |