To:  arnold@reluctant.com
      From:  John McGlynn <jdm@trg.saic.com>
   Subject:  August 31 Concert at 4th&B San Diego
      Date:  9/1/98 1:57 PM

     Hello All -

     Just a note to let all you know what a wonderful  performance ELP gave
     last night in San Diego.  My wife and I had a great view - 2nd row 
     stage right, in front of Greg Lake.  After a short warm-up by an acoustic
     group, "Venice" (not bad - kind of a Crosby, Stills & Nash/Eagles
     lineup), ELP came on.  The set list was very similar to the opening
     night, except that they didn't play "Touch & Go".  For completeness, 
     the set list was as follows:

     (1) Crossing the Rubicon" - could this be an excerpt from the promised
     concept album?
     (2) KE9 1st impression, pt.2
     (3) Hoedown w/harmonica, ribbon-controller & requisite pyrotechnics
     (4) The Sheriff - Keith played the solo a couple of times, saying he
     didn't get it quite right at first.
     (5) Piano Concerto, 3rd movement - it was worth it just for this
     (6) C'est La Vie - humorous touch with Keith mugging it up with dark
     glasses & beret
     (7) Time and a Place
     (8) Lucky Man - the synth bass was like a physical blow
     (9) Tarkus - lots of improvisation / rather jazzy; HUGE standing encore
     Encore - with 21st Century Schizoid Man/Fanfare/Rondo medley, complete
     with organ stabbing, feedback, but with Bach Toccata played on the 
     synth on top of the midi-Grand.

     In all, they played for about an hour and a half.

     Keith & Greg were in fine form and really connected with the audience.
     Carl played very well, but didn't really connect ; in all fairness he
     looked ready to collapse from illness or  exhaustion.  The only 
     negative comment I have has nothing to do with the guys - the mix
     seemed over amplified and boomy; probably because of the venue.
     4th & B is essentially a large nightclub - last year at Humphreys
     By the Bay, San Diego, was vastly better sounding.  Overall, they
     seemed in high spirits and played wonderfully;  Keith made my day
     when he came by and shook my hand after the encore.  My wife and
     I can't wait to see them again.

     After a well deserved rest, I hope they're heading for the studio -
     we're all anxiously awaiting the promised new concept album.

     Cheers,

     John McGlynn