So yesterday I went to the Boerderij gig, but I can't help feeling a bit underwhelmed..
I have to say Sheehan was spot on, really engaging with his playing, although somewhat over the top maybe, could do without the overlong bass solo.
Ritchie, was also very impressive especially during Stars, The Other Side and the mellower bits, but he really looked disinterested, almost like he just wanted to ram through the songs and be done with it.
And then Portnoy..
For me, he was the least impressive, and I hate to say it.
This comes from a guy who started drumming over 20 years ago and Portnoy has been a great influence in that.
He just seemed tired and uninspiring.
Definitely my least liked Portnoy project for now