This is primarily an art blog with some personal insight thrown in. I show my new paintings and discusss my on-line activities trying my darndest to sell them. I work in acrylics, watercolors and colored pencils along with other mediums that I attempt as I grow and learn as an artist. Thank you for stopping by!
Showing posts with label Fan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fan. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
History of a Rock concert goer - prices sure have changed!
I have saved my concert tickets for as long as I can remember. I put them in this 30 year old photo album that has ended up being a history of ticket prices as well as wonderful memories. Check out Paul McCartney for only $34 in 1989. This is a random page from the album. I think the most interesting is The Rolling Stones in 1981 for only $15 (not shown). That also included Journey and George Thorogood!
I remember my first concert was Orleans and Melissa Manchester at a local venue. My Mom had to take me because I wasn't old enough to drive. Poor Mom ended up taking me to many shows near and far. I lived on the Canadian border so I heard and loved a lot of Canadian music. She crossed the border to take me and a girlfriend to many a show not to mention the treks to Canadian record stores to purchase favs not available in the US. Ottawa and Toronto get lots of big US names too!
I still love going to concerts. The most recent was Justin Hayward from the Moody Blues just a couple weeks ago. I must admit that I am seeing the acts that are no longer in the big arenas anymore, but they are still rockin' after all these years as am I :)
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
Sometimes you just need to act like a kid!
DID I GET YOUR ATTENTION? :)
Rick Springfield comes to our local casino every year. I just loved Rick as a teen. This was not the 80's Dr Noah Drake Rick, but the 70's 'Speak to the Sky' Rick. He was such a cutie and had an australian accent that I also love! He has since begun speaking with an American accent - Boo!
I have to admit that I have met Rick and had my pic taken with him and have several autographs. He really takes care of his fans! He puts on such a great show too. He comes into the audience when he performs 'Human Touch' - remember that one from the 80's! He climbs on tables and signs autographs. He shakes hands and many women take this opportunity to grab his leg, butt whatever. He is such a great sport! I think that is why he likes the Turning Stone Casino - there are tables for him to stand on rather than the back of chairs.
I am not alone in this way of being a kid again! The concert venue is always full of ladies my age. It is such fun to let loose and just have a great time where noone willl judge you!
I was curious what you all do to feel like a kid again. Do you crank some of your fav tunes from growing up or play a rousing game of hide and seek? Feel free to comment on your favorite way to turn back the clock!
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