Complex

I took my RA, Ilene Gold, to see Blue Man Group at the Kohl Center last night. The show was part of The Complex Rock Tour, and it was spectacular. The opening acts were Tracy Bonham and Venus Hum, both of which were quite impressive, although Venus Hum's lead singer Annette Strean was so visually distracting that the best method to appreciating the music involved closing ones eyes.

There was an intermission, and then Blue Man Group performed. It was a spectacular show, that blended unique music with humor and thoughtful messages. Both of the opening acts appeared as guests during the show, although (thankfully) Bonham was present through much more than was Venus Hum. Ilene and I had seats 9 & 10 in Row 4 of section 002—practically the best seats in the house, and well worth $52.05 a seat (not that I don't resent the $8.05 "convenience charge"). We both got covered with streamers and sprinkled with water toward the end of the show. Thankfully, neither of us came into contact with any of the flying paint. I think they were especially careful to keep it on the stage for the Rock Tour. Good show!