Don't Get Out Much
August 1, 2008
The Police didn't disappoint. Sting's voice might have dropped a note here and there, but he delivered on the high spots in all the right places. He and Copeland looked in great shape. Andy Summers better get to the gym if he wants to tour again.
They played most of their hits and did two encores. The last featured a kid on bass who we might assume is one of Sting's brood, though no introduction was made. The whole set lasted just over an hour. Loved every minute.
Here's a really, REALLY crummy photo from the phone-cam:
It's Sting. Really. It is! And here's one of myself and Matt:
In other news, the contest total is (as of this writing) $56. Congrats on breaking the total from last year! Now get your entries in by Saturday to be eligible for Round Four. And have a great weekend.
Last night I did manage to get out with a friend to see a fantastic show. Elvis Costello and The Police.
The fact that Elvis Costello is an opening act is a crime. His set lasted a mere forty minutes. But as I said to my friend, the two bands could play for twenty and I'd be happy.
Costello opened simply, walked out on stage and just started playing, hard and fast. He had a four-piece band with a keyboardist and he was impressive on guitar. And his pipes are more than just fine. Excellent. Here's a crummy photo from the phone-cam:
The Police didn't disappoint. Sting's voice might have dropped a note here and there, but he delivered on the high spots in all the right places. He and Copeland looked in great shape. Andy Summers better get to the gym if he wants to tour again.
They played most of their hits and did two encores. The last featured a kid on bass who we might assume is one of Sting's brood, though no introduction was made. The whole set lasted just over an hour. Loved every minute.
Here's a really, REALLY crummy photo from the phone-cam:
It's Sting. Really. It is! And here's one of myself and Matt:
In other news, the contest total is (as of this writing) $56. Congrats on breaking the total from last year! Now get your entries in by Saturday to be eligible for Round Four. And have a great weekend.
Wow, now that would be a concert I'd want to go to.
'Twas very cool.
I'm jealous. Sounds like you had a blast. Did he play "Every Day I write the Book"? My theme song. lol
A very appropriate writer song. He did play that one, Ken.
Looks like fun. Music is such a powerful recharge to creativity.
I like fast and loud tunes to get energized. When it comes to putting words on the page, I need quiet. How about you all?
Same here. Love to listen to Rush, AC/DC, Queen and a few others to get charged up, but then I either need silence, or I ignore whatever sound is going on around me to write.
I could live without The Police but Elvis is amazing. A little experiment in dating myself: In the late 70's or early 80's, I forget exactly what year, some friends and I went to see "The Real Kids" at The Rat in Kenmore Square. Shortly into their second set, Elvis Costello and Ric Ocasek walked in. Of course, they got invited up onto the stage and played for about an hour. Amazing. Is The Rat still there?
Oh, in case you missed it, I had to abandon a book half way through. Just couldn't get the point. Do I get 50ยข credit for that?
:D
That must have been amazing. Alas, The Rat is no more and has gone the way of several dirty, sweaty, hole in the wall/ground Boston clubs that had hosted incredible underground and independent musicians. Did you live around Boston at the time?
And regarding the book: full credit. You tried, the book failed. Post that sucker.
Hmm... better be careful about how many outrageous stories you tell Nathan, lest we start to think you also are a Mary Sue. ;)
And Todd, that must have been an incredibly concert.
Todd,
I went to Emerson College from 1978 to 1982 and I continued to live in Boston until Spring of 1986. I lived pretty much everywhere...Back Bay, Kenmore Square, on Tremont Street, on Worcester Square, in Hull (two different places), and Watertown. I think that's all.
Michelle,
I don't know if you're a baseball fan or not, but if you want Mary Sue...The first professional baseball game I ever went to was the famous "one-game playoff" between the Red Sox and the Yankees in 1978 at Fenway Park. Hah! Take that.
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