It’s some kind of… psychedelic experience!

The Tool concert was simply amazing… astounding… truly astonishing. And any other synonym you could think of that starts with the letter “A.”

   We got there and saw the opening act “Big Business,” which was really cool. They were a very laid-back band. None of the band members seemed very high strung, and they seemed to like donuts. Nice.

   There was about 45 minutes of musical foreplay before Tool came on. They played some really strange music while setting up the band’s equipment and testing the lights. Everyone was on pins and needles until the lights went out and Tool went on stage.

   When the band came out, I thought for sure a riot would occur, especially when Maynard came out. He frankly looked like an Abercrombie & Fitch model, only shorter; he was wearing tight ripped jeans, a orange zip-up sweatshirt, and a straw cowboy hat. As soon as soon as Adam Jones, Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, and Maynard James Keenan moved into position, they jumped into their song “Jambi.” It was amazing.

   After their first number, Maynard ever-so-eloquently greeted the crowd. My favorite part of his speech was when he asked “Do y’all have a Hooters now?” It was enthralling.

   Another notable part of the show was when they played “Lost Keys… Blame Hoffman.” The drummer from Big Business came out and played with Danny Carey on a separate drum set; meanwhile, Justin Chancellor nailed out an irregular bass line while crouched on the floor. In the middle of the hardcore drum solo, a technician came up and tossed Justin a bottled beverage, which he surprisingly caught and opened with one hand…. while keeping the bass line thumping. It was amazing.

   When the concert ended, I’m sure my ears were bleeding… but it was totally worth it. I don’t think I will ever see  a concert as amazing as Tool. Ever.