Exclusive Inside Scoop
Our “Inside Scoop” reporter has seen Tom frequently — in Vegas, in Ponty and, even, Australia and points in between — and will file occasional reports just for you at tomjonesinternational.com
Nokia Theater, Times Square, NYC/February 15, 2006
Thursday, February 16th, 2006What a difference a day makes!
The Nokia was alive and pulsating with excitement Wednesday night. The crowd was younger, hipper, and knew what they wanted, and what they were about to get, long before Mr. Jones stepped onto the Nokia stage for the second of two satisfying sold out shows.
Tom immediately responded to, connected with, and sprinted off hand-in-hand with his atypical robust revelers. For a place as whisper quiet as the Nokia can be, this audience proved that no amount of bunker like insulation could contain the collective, sustained squeal and zeal of the moment. In response to his appreciative audience, Mr. Jones spent more time in the care and feeding of his noticeably younger devotees. He spoke easily, and his usual joke-like quips had an almost first time freshness about them.
We also noticed, at long last, that there’s a more updated Tom Jones video ad playing on the large digital video screen outside of the Nokia. Let’s hope this new footage makes its way to the MGM in Las Vegas as well. The “jumbotron” screen on the Strip has been begging for such a change. We applaud the update.
With cat-like instincts Mr. Jones handles NYC as easily as he does any venue, large or small anywhere in the world. Continue to let our applause cradle your compassion, Mr. Jones. You’re the best!
Upon departing the Nokia, one is immediately swept up in the frenetic flow of the nightlife that is Manhattan. With “The Voice” still in our heads and our feet, we danced out into the NY night for a slice of “Sal’s famous” with extra mozzarella.
Taxi!
Scoop… out!
February 16th, 2006 at 11:58 am
My husband and I were at the Wednesday night show. This is the best we have ever seen TJ. He was more energetic than usual and his voice is as smooth, velvety, and sultry as ever. Hats off to TJ, his backup singers, and band. You had us dancing in the aisles and we left wanting more.
February 17th, 2006 at 9:18 am
Scoop, reading your reviews is the next best thing to being there! You bring all the excitement and thrill of Sir Jones’ to our own personal computers. Thank you so much for sharing these experiences with us!
The more I read about the Nokia Theater and other venues, I think I may have to try to see Tom at someplace other than the MGM Grand. Don’t get me wrong, the Grand is grand but for some reason, they’re not too keen on allowing the audiences to show their enthusiasm by dancing in the aisles or anywhere! You can bob your head, roll your shoulders, wiggle in your seat, and tap your feet but to be able to stand up and really get down is frowned upon.
Anyway, keep up the great work…can’t wait to read more about our Tommy Boy!