on most any given day, is the music. The past 5 days have provided me a trip back to the 80's, with an amazing lineup at the Mandalay Bay Beach; Eric Clapton and some of the most amazing blues guitarists alive; and a fabulous evening with crooner, Chris Isaak.
The Beach, for those locals that haven't been, or those thinking about a concert here in the future, is one of the most unique settings in town. The beautiful pool area provides a sandy beach for sitting, with soft waves in the pool surrounding the stage, for those wanting to get closer and/or cool off a bit...all set under the Vegas stars. It's pretty close to a perfect concert setting for a landlocked desert town!
Eight (count 'em) bands on one three-hour bill - we were in 80's heaven...Animotion's "Obsession" has turned into mine, this week!
Two nights ago, I grabbed my son and headed to the movie theater. Once every few years, Eric Clapton produces an incredible line-up of "ax men" (and women), in the guise of the CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL - a two day event. They film it all, pull together some of the best moments, and put it on the big screen across the nation for one-night only. Tuesday night was IT!
Gary Clark, Jr. - "Next Door Neighbor Blues" - Youtube is playing games, so watch this one while you can...it may be gone in a flash, just like the first one I put on here. Turn your volume up!
And we saw this happen live, last night - guy walked away with a beautiful, signed guitar - might as well get in on the contest if you're seeing him anytime soon...FRETLIGHT.COM. ALWAYS a fabulous concert - last night we saw him at Las Vegas' newest arts venue, The Smith Center. INCREDIBLE acoustics in this grand hall - something that he commented on a few times throughout the evening, himself. And, before the concert even started, we found something to rush out to the lobby and get tickets for NEXT week - Buddy Guy and the 14 year-old guitar prodigy, Quinn Sullivan. Yep - it's my obsession...and yep, that's a disco ball suit!
HI TANYA!! HOW WEIRD: as I am typing this, my email dinged and it was telling me you just commented on MY blog....that kinda FREAKS ME OUT a little. I somehow missed your post last week (maybe my blog reader forgot who you were) but saw this one pop up today. But back to last week: I am OBSESSED with 'Vikings'!! I was just looking online over the weekend to see when it is coming back. Oh my gosh...Ragnar is a stud, what can I say?!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had such fun with your music obsession over the last few days. Sounds like you were in heaven. Love it!! And glad you are back to blogging...that strawberry shortcake was getting a little moldy...
Dear Tanya,
ReplyDeleteyou have the most fantastic music events , where you live, -fantastic to see and hear Eric Clapton!!
Wonderful idea to film over 2 dayes, and then let the best moments be shown... and then to a concert the day after hearing some of your favorite tunes..you rock dear lady, :-)
HUGS from Dorthe
Oh Yeah! That was soooo much fun on the beach and in the water! And I don't care how many times I have seen Chris Isaak every show is different and every show is fabulous! Sparkling singing monkey man! Love him to death!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear the 14 year old guitar prodigy next week!! Thanks for enjoying the music with me, my friend!
Party on girl!! Don't ya just love our little city?
ReplyDeleteWhew! Fabulous music venues and Eric Clapton...Chris Isaak!!! After all Summer is concert season. My daughter has gone to so many (including Chris Isaak...again!) I have lost count. That beach vibe is fabulous for a Summer concert. I can see how you have so much fun and enjoy life dear...
ReplyDeleteOk where in the world do I start!! You have put me in music heaven with this post!!! Dear Lord! That venue sounds incredible with the sand and water! Clapton and Chris Isaak...SO wonderful in every way!!! And that Buddy Guy show sounds like it is going to be out out of this world because he is just too amazing...but Chris Isaak!!! AHHH!! I need to see that man in concert!!! Cheers dear friend!!! Love it..and Rock on!!!
ReplyDeleteRock on!!!!!! You are so fabulous at finding some incredible things to do in your area. And this one sounded amazing! Never let the music die.. we will be rockin' on forever!!
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