Opening the show were the Spin Doctors, whose all-original members delivered a solid, fun, and funky romp of their hits ("Little Miss Can't Be Wrong," "Two Princes," "Jimmy Olsen's Blues"), jams ("What Time Is It?") and even a ballad ("How Can You Want Him When You Know You Can Have Me?").

Vocalist Chris Barron may have looked like a bearded accountant at a suburban backyard barbecue, but the wry glint in his eye and frequent inhumanely high kicks were extensions of his infectious joy. Bassist Mark White and drummer Aaron Comess pistoned the band's rhythm engine along, and guitarist Eric Schenkman played some searing licks.

Underappreciated in their time, the Spin Doctors hope to find new life with more frequent touring, some to support the 20th anniversary of their debut, set to be re-released with bonus tracks and video footage.

Personal Bias: Longtime Spin Doctors fan, but cautiously optimistic about Rick. Was also accompanied by Mrs. Aftermath who, at age 13, dreamed of becoming Mrs. Springfield instead.

Overheard at the Men's Room Urinal: "My wife said if I took her to this tonight, I could go fishing tomorrow."

Random Notebook Dump: iDiots trying to record entries shows on their iPhones have now given way to bigger iDiots trying to record entire shows on their iPads.

Special Shout-Out: To excited nearby seatmate Deborah Schmidt, at the show to celebrate the big 5-0 with her three sisters (Christi Sabin, Tammy Sigler and Paula Woodyard) and daughter Jessica.

"I saw him in 1983 here in Houston, and our father, who is a preacher, actually told us about this show," Schmidt laughed. "Even if he did call him Rick Springsteen." Schmidt added that she likes the beat of his music, as well as his eyes. "Don't forget about his LIPS," Sigler added. "They're good too!"