So my wife has a sharp intake of breath and tells me the white haired guy 4 or 5 rows in front of us is Giorgio Armani, who here in Milan is somewhere between Emperor and God. People are kissing his hand on bended knee. A cool guy, but he looks more dead than alive. Here’s the back of his head. Didn’t ask for a selfie.
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There are many things I’ll never miss about LA when I left, but I must say the Hollywood Bowl is near and dear to my heart. I looked forward with anticipation to the summer concert season at the Bowl every year. Couldn’t wait. Would catch the express bus to the Bowl at a Torrance park-and-ride. Those of you who haven’t experienced the Hollywood Bowl should put it on the bucket list. It is a unique experience.
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Yes at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater FL October 17, 2022. 50th anniversary of Close to the Edge release. Second set was the album start to finish. For such a complicated studio album it sounded amazing live. Steve Howe at 75, I just don’t have the adjectives . . . When I bought Close to the Edge as one of my nine records for a penny from Columbia House circa 1972, I did not fathom seeing it played live 50 years later.
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A new extended ballet by Crystal Pite, set to Górecki’s Symphony of Sorrowful Songs.
Female choreographer, female conductor, Nigerian-American UK trained-resident soprano called Francesca Chiejina who was just amazing.
One of the best evenings for a long time.
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King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - Red Rocks last week.
My Broadway cousin, Jeff Kready, Tribute to Sondheim - Boettcher Concert Hall
Pearl Jam - Ball Arena
Pavement - Paramount Theater
Iron Maiden - Ball Arena…or as we say in Denver “The Jar”
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Here’s another couple more from Red Rocks shows this summer:
Plant and Krauss
South Park’s 25 (went night 2 when my Rush heroes showed up…crazy unexpected)
Not the greatest pics. I make a very strong effort to only take a couple photos during a show, and leave my damn phone in my pocket.
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i enjoyed king gizzard when i saw them, always a sucker for two drummers and a bunch of stoners playing guitars.
particularly enjoy their microtonal albums 
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Which are those? I am head over heels for some of their stuff for sure…specifically Nonagon Infinity and Infest TRN. I caught them in 2019, as well.
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although I just have LW and KG albums
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Saw them at the Ark in Ann Arbor a few months back. They were good but, damn, they were loud. My ears can’t take loud concerts … Tried to take photos but my old phone just couldn’t do them justice plus my wife scowled at me when I made the motions to take a photo. I’ve got a new phone now and will be seeing Bill Frisell in February at the Ark, can’t wait!
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