Echo & The Bunnymen

I almost missed this concert as finding parking is a nightmare. Unlike the aragon ballroom who has paid parking, the riviera does not. Residential side streets are all permit only, so figure out how to get to the venue accordingly. It was raining and cold, and I had to walk 8 blocks. That's chicago weather for you. Upon arriving at the venue, the starter band was already into their set. I ran to the merchandise counter to buy an item. Visited the WC then, was told there's no lift. 3 flights with a bad knee is rather undaunting. I was able to locate my seat and, with 15 minutes to spare, without much further fan fare. Echo and the Bunnymen appeared. The lead singer wore sunglasses during the entire set. No background graphics, except for various colored lights pulsing on and off to the music being played, the stage was foggy from the fog machines giving the stage a very dark, and eerie feel, like a foggy and misty night out walking along the english shore. The band took an extended break and then came back and played almost an hour longer. As most bands do, they briefly left, then returned and played the last two songs I longingly waited for...killing moon and lips like sugar. As with any band who's been around many moons and decades, the physical appearances of each original band member changes and oftentimes the voices and how the original song was played and how now, it's evolved. It can all come together in disappointment. It wasn't a terrible night, but, given my experience overall, I'd sit this band out going forward. Sign me.. nothing lasts forever