2005-07-13 Corel Centre, Ottawa, ON
| Marty Lorio | An electrifying show in Ottawa this night. A lightning strike caused a power outage. After Bruce had finished singing Reno, the Corel Centre went dark: "I can't see a goddamn thing… I need lights!" Bruce said — "I'm good, but I'm not that good." The lights came back on… and back off again. After a few nervous chuckles, Bruce joked that the next song might be apropos: "I Wish I Were Blind." As the show was winding down, Bruce was told what had happened and he told the audience. "We had a good night: the lights went out, the lights came on, the lights went out, we got struck by lightning, I kinda like that". Overall the show was a strong one. Fans walked away satisfied. Highlights included powerful versions of Highway Patrolman, The Rising, Spare Parts, and The Promised Land. |