Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga Night 2

Unlike yesterday the dress attire was more casual which meant so were the fans. Yesterday the audience was filled with jazz enthusiasts and open minded people. The lack luster crowd seemed less receptive toward the performance tonight.
Bennett and Gaga arrived on stage 30 minutes late. As soon as Tony strolled out a good number booed him for being late. Clearly these people have never been to a concert. Tony has been known to be punctual. Something clearly happened backstage that caused him to walk on late, however, the negative reception was unwarranted. They were very adamant on holding onto this grudge for 90 minutes in spite of Tony’s perfect text book performance.
Gaga was slightly tipsy, therefore, she was light on the charm, the stage banter and the dancing. For some of the numbers when she wore certain dresses with a long train her movements were very well calculated. On occasion she stood by the piano holding on. There were moments where she was leaning on Tony for a few numbers as support more than affection.
The audience weren’t even impressed with Gaga’s outfits and or song choices.
The stage banter and the jokes were rehearsed. Last night it felt more natural, however, tonight they were going through the motions rather than the emotions. They just weren’t in the mood for each other and mostly they weren’t in the mood for the pathetic audience for show 2.
Gaga did try to lighten the mood a little for the benefit of Tony when she appeared on stage with a slight alternation to one of her outfits from the night before. She appeared on stage with a red mesh dress with nothing more than pasties. Tony was blushing and it messed up his que a bit. The audience seemed to lighten up at this point but not by much. It was also Gaga being slightly drunk and letting her true personality shine through rather than playing her assigned role.
During Fly Me To The Moon when Bennett did his signature acapella number there were people talking during this stunning moment. I felt like punching them in the face, however, I focused my energy as hard as I could toward hearing Tony’s amazing vocal range through the jungle of rude whispers. Shame on Vancouver for being so fucking rude.
Tonight’s show was great, however, I will admit that it wasn’t as amazing as the night before. I felt as though I had attended two completely different shows.
A few songs were cut down by a verse or two making them shorter than a Ramone’s song. He also skipped a few songs shortening his set by 45 minutes compared to the night before.
I’ve read past interviews in which Bennett has admitted that if the audience is non receptive he intentionally cuts his shows short. Bennett at this point in his career has nothing to prove. Why perform for an audience that doesn’t give a shit? I am sure that the booing when he came out didn’t help. Yesterday he played for 40 minutes overtime.
The big note Tony held towards the end of the show was better than any big notes held by Buble. It’s very scary that I’m seriously contemplating this sobering revelation.
Tony…I don’t blame you for stiffing the crowd out of 45 minutes, I would’ve done the same. They don’t deserve to be in a room listening to such great music.
He performed the last 20 minutes as if he had a cab waiting for him.