Ozric Tentacles show was really great last night (3/27, Milwaukee). The crowd was good -- really into the music. OT expects most people to stand or dance, so the venue removed the seats normally in front of the stage. Didn't notice anyone get too obnoxious. Perhaps that means I was the only obnoxious one.
Only one small complaint. The mix on the flute was low. I couldn't hear it much of the time. And the synthesizer was a bit overpowering.
Other than that, the show was much what I imagine a good LSD trip should be. We arrived early and did get good seats, even if not too near the stage. My wife, who hadn't heard any OT up to that point, nearly fell asleep. That's a really good thing, she was simply letting the music wash over her -- no drugs, either. Honest.
The warm up band, Lotus, from Philadelphia, was good. A sort of electronic-Steely Dan-Phish. This, however, was their final show with OT.
I don't know OT enough to give a detailed review of songs and such. I'll just say the guitar shreds were something to behold, and the bass and percussion were amazing.
Rick: Thanks for the tip on Erpland.