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Depeche Mode @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | pics
It was incredible. Depeche Mode put out a new album and decided to tour arenas across America (including two nights at Madison Square Garden in NYC). Then they announce that they're kicking things off with a warm-up gig at the 550-capacity Bowery Ballroom in NYC (October 28, 2005). I got my (very real) ticket at J&R Music World with the purchase of the new CD. Someone said J&R gave out about 100. I don't know where the other 450 came from, but the place was PACKED with Depeche Mode fans. It's rare to see a show in Bowery Ballroom where people are screaming their love for the band on stage, and it was definitely the first time I saw people holding up "I love you" signs in the audience.
The sound was amazing. The band brought their own sound system with them. There were huge speaker stacks on the floor on both sides of the stage. The entire stage-right side of the room was shut off with a mesh wall. Some sort of crew sat behind it. There were extra security guards. I got there right before the 9:00 PM starting time. The street outside was mobbed with people hoping to get in. Many of them got their wish about 50 minutes into the 90 minute show. People were dancing. There was lots of dancing.
Though I don't love the new stuff on CD, it was all fun live. It goes without saying that "Personal Jesus" and "Enjoy the Silence" were the major highlights of the evening. The songs Martin Gore sang felt really good too.
SETLIST via Melody Nelson and Productshop
Intro / A Pain That I'm Used To / John The Revelator / A Question Of Time / Policy Of Truth / Precious / Walking In My Shoes / Suffer Well / Damaged People / Home / I Want It All / The Sinner In Me / I Feel You / Behind The Wheel / World In My Eyes / Personal Jesus
Encore: Enjoy The Silence
AOAMLL got some pics of Dave Gahan arriving at the Bowery. Carlos D (Interpol) was spotted in the crowd.
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couldn't have reviewed it better. i spent half the show in the back next to moby and the other half in the front right corner by carlos d and his pals. good times. nothing better than having your favorite band play your hometown 400 person club. it was emotional.
Posted by david | October 31, 2005 1:04 PM
Oh, can i steal/post one of your photos?!
Posted by audrey | October 31, 2005 2:32 PM
so.frippin.jealous.
Posted by duh, not too tough | November 1, 2005 11:52 AM
Yip ole' Fletch doin the ole' Fletch routine!
"Point at sky point at sky, hand clap, hand clap, touch keyboard twice, walk backwards two paces, point at sky, to the side to the side - repeat 100 times - then link arms with band and bow"
He's a guvnor! Talented too.
Posted by Alvin | November 2, 2005 4:20 AM
Did everyone do the full hand waving side to side thing during enjoy the silence?
hmmm......i would have given....money...to be there.
Posted by Kavin | November 3, 2005 10:41 AM
i was the guy with "the sign" outside
Posted by Chris M | November 3, 2005 6:45 PM
I made the mohawk hat that Martin wore!!!! I didn't get to go to the Bowery show but I have been a devoted fan for the past 20 years and seeing Martin wearing something I made is AMAZING! I knit each of them a mohawk hat and gave them to the band at the Tower Records signing! If anyone is interested in purchasing one send me an email at knit_head@yahoo.com and I'll send you back a catalog! Cheers!
Posted by Alyce Benevides | November 3, 2005 6:52 PM
Just saw DM last night in Dallas, for 4th time. Awesome. Took a while to recognize Martin as I was searching for that blonde head. The hat was a fun assessory and very Martin Gore. Would be interested to see what else you've created. What a compliment that he wore it, very jealous here.
Posted by Glenn | November 9, 2005 1:36 PM
just saw Depeche Mode in Phoenix last night.
does anyone have a picture of that ball that was on stage.
and does anyone remember all the words that were on it?
Sex
Pain
Angel
Love
did I miss one?
Posted by David | November 26, 2005 4:02 PM
I, too, was at the show in Phoenix and I think there were other words but I can't remember. Hats off to Alyce Benevides for the sic mohawk beanie Martin wore. It accented his black wings perfectly. We saw his daughter on the side of the stage with one on as well. I sent you an email to request a catalog because I have to have one of those beanies for New Year's.
Posted by Jennifer | November 27, 2005 2:36 AM
Yes.. I agree ..8
Posted by Anonymous | January 31, 2006 5:22 PM
Hey everyone!
Alyce from Knit-Head here. Just wanted to let you know about the launch of our website:
http://www.knit-head.com
I made the mohawk hat the Martin Gore is wearing on stage for DM's Touring the Angel tour. We met up again with the boys at the MSG shows and they were angels! They truly love our hats and we truly love them!
Cheers!
Posted by Alyce Benevides | February 4, 2006 5:55 PM
Hey everyone!
Alyce from Knit-Head here. Just wanted to let you know about the launch of our website:
http://www.knit-head.com
I made the mohawk hat the Martin Gore is wearing on stage for DM's Touring the Angel tour. We met up again with the boys at the MSG shows and they were angels! They truly love our hats and we truly love them!
Cheers!
Posted by Alyce Benevides | February 4, 2006 5:56 PM
Yes.. I agree ..888
Posted by gauoi | February 16, 2006 11:13 PM
Depeche Mode je najljepśa grupovna klika , eta muzika je super!!!!
Posted by Zdravkó | May 30, 2006 2:28 PM
le gahan nous portera.
Posted by Anonymous | April 12, 2007 11:53 AM