Sue's Review

The Soaring Eagle Casino
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

- June 2, 2006

We left Toronto Friday morning, June 2, 2006 at about 10:30 am.  We drove west to Sarnia Ontario and crossed over the border into Port Huron Mi.  It was a pretty nice day - somewhat overcast but with the sun shining through every once and a while.  As is our custom we stopped to look in the "Cracker Barrel". There is always such neat stuff in those stores!!  We left there and as we had made sandwiches the night before, we ate while we travelled.
 
We continued on through Flint and then up to Mt. Pleasant.  We were using our trusty "Mapquest" which led us right up to the door of the Soaring Eagle Casino.  We arrived there about 5:00pm.  We parked in the covered parking because it was starting to look like it would rain any second and we did not want to mess our hair!!!
 
We went into the casino and discovered that we had to walk right past the entertainment centre to enter the actual casino.  The doors to the venue had glass sections that look mirrored - but if you went right up to the glass you could see inside.  We did and there they were - the Love Gods doing their soundcheck.  They were almost finished and left the stage within minutes.  We caught enough of a glimpse to heighten our excitement and anticipation.  As we had 2 1/2 hours till show time we went into the casino and tried our luck at the slot machines.   I must admit I did manage to win a bit so I cashed out and decided to keep my winnings.
 
At about 6:45 we went back to the car and got our "concert clothes", and took them into the restroom so we could change. 
 
At 7:45 we went into the venue and found our table - #11 - right up by the stage on the extreme left side - Graham's side.  Now the only bad thing about being so close is that the speakers were right there, of course so are the guys.  The casino staff came by handing out earplugs - CAN YOU IMAGINE?  Of course we didn't take any!!
 
At 8:00 the Beatles music got loud - "It won't be Long" was playing so we knew the concert was about to begin.  It started with "The Power of Love".  What an amazing song when it is sung by Russell.  Many people have tried to sing this song, but Air Supply's version is by far the best!!  The show carried on, every song just as good as the next.  When Russell took his break, Graham sang another brand new song.  He is such a talent.  He told us that it was originally Russell's idea that he do a solo.  He said it was so Russell could get a cup of tea.  But really Russell needs a break.  He puts everything into his singing!!!  He also needs time to change into those red leather pants!!
 
The second half started with the band members doing their customary number.  It is a new one this year and really lets the audience know just how talented these musicians are.  Then Graham recited his poem "The River" which led into "Sweet Dreams". I love that arrangement. 
 
The audience had a chance to sing along with "Two Less People in the World", "The One that You Love" and "All out of Love". Before he sang "Making Love out of Nothing at All", Russell invited everyone to come down front.  I'm glad we were already down front.  It got quite crowded!!!
 
The show ended with "Goodnight" and we all lined up for the Meet and Greet.  As usual the guys were very relaxed and friendly.  We got lots of pictures and chatted with them.  We also met up with several other Airheads that we had seen at previous shows.
 
When we finally left we had a satisfied feeling.  We had had our Air Supply "fix"!!!  I only hope it will carry us through to the next time.  For Dawn and I that will be Casino Rama in Orillia Canada in August - CAN'T WAIT!!!