X's & O's

Concert update

Well the concert last night was awesome. We got there early enough that we had the option to sit on the grass right in front of the stage, but no one had a blanket, they didn't have a beer guy running around, and there were of course not backs of seats to lean against for comfort, so we opted for regular seats.

We picked awesome seats, with our backs to the sun to keep the sunset from our eyes. They had a 'jumbotron' type screen right in front of us, so even though we were a bit from the stage we could see all the action on the tv. Our beer guy was awesome. He had a button on his shirt with his cell phone number, so if you were a good tipper (we were) he'd let you call him, tell him your location name (we were the Front Row Drunks) and he'd run over with some beer.

Those who know me know I love to people watch. Yesterday there was a grandma with a huge straw floppy hat on, and a leopard bikini! Swear to God! Her boobs touched her belly button, and the varicose veins showing under her denim mini skirt. Oh, and I can't forget the woman who refused to shave her pits wearing an orange tank dress. That one almost made me vomit.

Now, of course, on to the music. The opening band was great, just a weird choice. They were two Aussies and a Brit. It seemed a tad out of the ordinary to open for Willie Nelson. Oh well, still a good band.

Willie played first, for a little more than an hour. The crowd was really into it, singing and clapping, and just over all having a good time. Bob played second, for around 2 hours. His music was of course more upbeat, where Willie's was more easy listening. After the sun set the crowd seemed to come to life even more (perhaps because it was cooler out, or the beer had really started to kick in) The girls on the field hopped on their boyfriend/husbands shoulders to get a better view, everyone was jumping up and down, waving their arms, and singing along with Bob.

As far as what I liked, I must say Willie's music was better, but Bob put on a better, higher energy show. I guess it what you prefer would dictate who you thought was the best. As for myself, I was there more for atmosphere than music, so I'm picking Bob.

Over all we had a good time, I'd go again in a heartbeat.

posted by ~ Amanda X&O @ 8:13 AM Comments: 1