From: Lupus Yonderboy (skruger@mhv.net)
Subject: Poughkeepsi, NY show (3/1/97)

Hey - My compliments on an excellent page!

I saw the Poughkeepsie, NY show last night and figured I'd put in my two
cents...

Great show. Physically it was about the same as the show at the Paridiso
in Holland described in Review 1, but we had the Melvins open up. And
yes, there were many cries of "chickenweasel" after Stinkfist. It wasn't
really acknowledged other than Maynard saying "Poughkeepsi". I think
they covered their best songs, with one exception...and I was
disappointed...they didn't play Hooker with a Penis, which I feel is one
of their better songs. I was very glad they played Opiate - and provided
a commmentary before the song in order to explain it to those who don't
understand what it's about.

The crowd was great, age must have ranged from 14 to 40 (me and the
friends I went with being in our late 20's). The emotional level was
fantastic, helped much by the feel of the bass, it vibrated your whole
body - right up to the teeth. The venue was small enough where even the
people in the un-reserved seating in the back had a decent view, and the
stage was visible to everyone on the floor (provided they were taller
than 5 feet). I don't think the show would have had nearly the same feel
if it was not general admission.

I went with three friends and this was our first opportunity to see Tool
and none of us were dissappointed. 

Anyway, great show and, yes, I would pay ticketmaster's outrageous
surcharges to see Tool again.

Regards,

Scott Kruger