During my two shows for this tour (Oakland / LA #2) in the back pit both nights the band playing was what I focused on.
First off, Steve is really fun to watch but also it seems that he is really playing the sidekick and vocals harking back to the good ole' days (you can define them for yourself). His guitar playing on several songs is great, his backing vocals on songs Wanna Marry You intro and Ramrod are really great. Great to see his passion on this tour
Now for Charlie - They need to turn the sound down on his organ. Too prominent in the mix and also his tempo is too fast on several songs. I miss the Phantom. Also no real stage presence.
Jake - WOW - He is really taking his role up front. His playing is confident and spot on. I didn't get JL but from what I heard on line it seems he is on it. Also he rescued Bruce during HH when the crowd surfed him too far left w/o missing a beat. I can see by the end of the tour he and Bruce will strike the classic poses that Clarence used to do.
Gary - The coolest one on stage. Reliable and on it. Really shines on the slow songs
Max / professor - awesome as usual
Patty / Suzie - Add to the mix and vocals. Suzie's playing on DTMHT/AL was top notch.
The munchkin (Nils) - Adds to the mix but let's remember that he wasn't around till after the River so his contributions are really present during the post River segments. We got BTN and of course he is perfect.
Now how none of them have to pee during the show I have no idea