The last time I blogged, I wrote about how I was going to the Psychedelic Furs concert for nostalgic reasons. Now I am going to two shows in one week, not because I am a big fan of the performers, but because I want to spend time with my friends.
On Saturday night, a friend was celebrating a milestone birthday (I won't say which birthday in case she reads this). My friend wanted to hear local band The Last Call Girls play at Monterey Court. She described the music as "country/swing." I would not normally go out to hear country/swing, but this was my friend's big birthday and I like the Monterey Court venue. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I LOVE country/swing, at least as performed by The Last Call Girls. Great vocals, lots of energy, rockin' fiddle and two different accordions! I even recognized a few songs: "Ring of Fire," "Jolene," and "Crazy" to name a few. It was fun to watch people of all ages dancing. I feel like I was the one who got a gift on my friend's birthday, being exposed to a band I had never heard before, but will surely look for in the future.
Tonight, I am heading out to AVA Amphitheater to hear the Go-Go's and the B-52s. When a friend first brought it up, I didn't think I wanted to go. I remember listening to the Go-Go's as I was riding around in a friend's car back in the early '80s. I was quite a big fan of the B-52s for a long time, but I was not thrilled with their most recent album Funplex. I finally realized that I really did want to go, but why do I want to see two bands that I have not listened to in years? One reason - I have never been to AVA Amphitheater, so I want to check out the venue. I love listening to music outside. Mostly, I want to hang out with my friends, sit on a blanket, dance on the grass, and listen to some fun music. I'm sure I will not be disappointed.
Sandy
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