Atlantic City

Hey-
It's been a long time since I've been to Atlantic City. And, come to think of it, before this tour, Atlantic City was my reference point for the whole casino culture. By the time this tour is over, I'll have spent time in casinos in Vegas, Reno, Atlantic City, and Connecticut (Mohegan Sun). They're all somewhat different, sure. But they're all exactly the same.

Casino audiences are notorious for having half-interested high-rollers in the prime seats. The casinos give these seats away to their VIPs to distract them from the inescapable fact that they're pissing away their fortunes at the tables and slots. These people don't know if it's Conan O'Brien or Phantom of the Opera. "Give me a free show to regain my sense of importance!" Sometimes they actually get up and walk out in disinterest. Or for need of another cocktail. These are not good audiences. And we had TWO of them yesterday. To the real fans cheering from the back- thank you. We hear you, and we appreciate it.

The Borgata Hotel is nothing to get excited about. The fact that a water main broke during our stay, turning all water black, didn't help matters any. No showers at the Borgata- and use bottled water to brush your teeth. But whatever- the only double-show day of the tour is done. We're on to Radio City, which should be fantastic.