hi evrybody, i just came back from the first fall show of the 2nd euro leg of the 2006 tour. I had already saw the SSband in Milan in may and i was more impressed.. maybe because it was NEW.

I appreciated the slightly setlist changes and the world premiere of the SSband rendition of THE RIVER (very beautiful.. with an Irish mood...with a good whistle part) I heard the first euro ATLANTIC CITY, wich was a very good one too...
The show was much shorter, lasting 2 h 15m.. There little changes in the arrangements of some songs..
IF I SHOULD BEHIND features now an intere verse sung by Patti for example, JACOB LADDER features a new intro that seemed to me like Bruce was jamming with the band and the backin singers calling the chords changes, E street band members will say: "we never need Bruce calling the chords changes":-) Its true guys, but the SSband is a new band and you can't compare this kind of things. OPEN ALL NIGHT was a great dance along and it seems that the intro was expanded..with the musicians introductions..good choice.
I think the last 2 songs were better than the spring tour encores like RAMROD or BUFFALO GALS
In Bologna we had a great gospel song (notes are needed)
and another Irish-mood song (but not a ballad..that was a DANCING one!!!) I read on your setlist that was AMERICAN LAND... great great
All in all a really good show in Bologna, Bruce was great but in Milan he blew me away at my 15? show... only he can do it.
sorry for my english folks but im tired:-)
many thanks
Matteo Callegari