My pix from Wednesday's BEAT show (King Crimson's Belew & Levin + Vai & Carey)

[Mousetoescamper]

I hope you enjoy my photos of Wednesday night’s (10/23) BEAT show at The Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading, PA. I’m not going to comment on the band’s performance but will say that I enjoyed the show, the energy and mutual love between the band and the audience, and hearing some my favorite music of a lifetime performed live.

The BEAT ensemble includes former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin along with guitarist Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danny Carey. The group played music from King Crimson’s three iconic ‘80s albums Discipline, Beat, and Three Of A Perfect Pair.

Acknowledging King Crimson’s leader Robert Fripp, drummer Bill Bruford and bassist/vocalist John Wetton (deceased), the group also played “Red”, from the KC album Red, recorded by Fripp, Bruford and Wetton in 1974.

Please note that these are cellphone photos. I was left of center and seven rows back from the stage (a great seat!) but even at that short distance my phone camera was low resolution. During the intermission I went to the front of the stage to get some photos of the band’s gear. You’ll notice the difference in quality. What I wouldn’t give to have had my camera; but, alas, cameras with “removable lenses” were prohibited.

First set pix



Adrian Belew


Steve Vai


Tony Levin


Intermission







Belew's effects rig


Second set

Danny Carey
















Good night! Levin's also a photographer.

[Easterncedar]

1. Very cool!

Great pictures. Loved King Crimson way back when.

[Mousetoescamper]

2. Thanks!

I just read in Music Appreciation that Phil Lesh has died. The Dead are another of my favorites.

[2naSalit]

3. Nice!

[Mousetoescamper]

5. Thanks!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Wow, great pics, my dear Mousetoescamper!

I can definitely tell the difference between the close-up photos and the distance one, but hey, you worked with what you had, and you did well!

So glad I spotted your post! I've been wandering around on DU looking for interesting stuff when I saw your post in my favorites!

Thank you for sharing!

[Mousetoescamper]

6. Thanks and you're welcome!

[Diamond_Dog]

7. Wow, these are fabulous! I'm so envious, I love live music performances

but don’t get to go to as many as I like. Your photos definitely show off the talent and cameraderie of the musicians. Bet it was a great show!

Speaking of King Crimson I saw Carl Palmer and two other musicians re-creating ELP music a couple years ago. Small venue and it was fabulous, too.

[Mousetoescamper]

8. Thanks! Ticket prices keep me from going to shows these days.

The ticket to this event was $200 plus fees. With parking and a meal the cost was well over 300. No regrets, but I probably won't be attending anything but free shows for a while.

[FreeForm73]

9. Don't know if anyone saw this or not

https://veeps.com/beattour/8be0fed5-adca-4644-ada2-71ef8cc83cb4?utm_source=artist&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=artist-beattour&fbclid=IwY2xjawGTkS5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHc3_bKrC3D6fvdqKkz03mgAdy0R01n54H0X-Yuqph9yK1fYQOItxcMeERw_aem_RooVmzlCAkd_8jgEVWuGSQ

$24.99 to have 8 days to view? Works for me !!

[Mousetoescamper]

10. Thanks for the link!

I'd like to view the show. What's another $25 when you've already shelled out more than $200 for a ticket.