3 posts tagged “rock”
You already know that I'll have a lot to say about the whole experience, but for now (because I'm desperate for some sleep) I thought I'd share this photo from fourth row at last night's Police concert:
Yes, Stewart, that green blur you saw was me. Thank you for pointing at the flag, and especially for the big smiles and eye contact. Thank you for the opportunity to meet such incredible people. Thank you, Kellie, for letting me be a part of this crazy Kryptonite history.
Forty is not the new twenty. It is not even the new thirty. Forty is forty, and I've gotta say... you can still rock your ass off no matter how old you get.
King Kong Girio had his big birthday bash last night, playing with the Portable Men -- their first gig together -- and The Clementones. He still had the beard. And the place was packed last night, with fans that were young enough to be my kids (had I been knocked up in my early teens, but still) and some old enough to be my parents. Mitch is the guy. And I saw so many old friends, and met a few new ones, that once again I owe him big time.
Here are a few photos, taken in and out of a Bud haze (hey... beer is cheaper than a chocolate martini! And it's what Yvonne was sipping, so who was I to argue?). Info will be in the individual photos, if you are of the more curious sort.
Distraction (Ciao, Bella) is a huge, and rather chilling, classical instrumental scored for strings, woodwinds, percussion, celesta and church organ. An anguished, grieving goodbye song written during a time when there was a death in the family.
On the other hand... Distraction (Driven To It Mix) is a kitschy version of this track, adding in a funky hip hop beat and will -- quite possibly -- completely ruin classical music for you, forever. Blame SF's Acid Pro, Walter Murphy, and the Boston Pops.
Enjoy :) xo
