Based on the attnednace at Saturday night's event, if one ticket = one life as the tag line claimed, then the hospital should just about be cleared out right now.
Great crowd turned out at Jamaica House and they got a good (sometimes very good) but not great entertainment package headlined by "Mr Boombastic" and featuring more acts than most telethons
Highs:
* Ele, what with his patently pathetic singing of "We Are The World" and otherwise engaging set;
* Overall production (except sound - see below) - the event flowed very smoothly, a minor miracle given the bulk and extent of the lineup
* Food & Amenities - another great job by jacqui Tyson & Co as well as the onsite providers (Old Macdonald, Wallenford Coffee, CPJ, Monster Bars to Go etc);
Lows:
* too many acts - none performed poorly, in my estimation, but withthat diversity of artistes on a one-night show, theenergy invariably flags and wanes;
* Audio - generally sub-par to the occasion (if I'm paying 5 -20 Grand, I should get flawless sound), and in some cases, especially on lead vocals, simply horrible;
* 1/2 - The opening emcee pair. Milk acquitted herself well and tried to carry her co-host along, but let's face it folks - three Olympic victories and three world records does not mean that Usain Bolt can do it all. Photo ops: yes; onstage banter and connecting to a large crowd: no!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
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