So you might remember that for Christmas Brad got me tickets to see Amos Lee. What he didn't realize is that I had gotten him tickets for the same concert and was going to give to him on his birthday in January. Safe to say we both have great taste in music, are great gift givers, and are definitely both selfish gift givers. For the record, my seats were better! Anyway the concert was on Sunday night and it was perfection.
Now, I know I go to a lot of concerts and I often have positive things to say about them, but trust me...If you get the chance to see Amos Lee live - never pass it up, ever. He puts on such a fantastic show. With his mix of folk, blues, gospel and baby makin' music it's hard not to be in awe. I mean, the guy even covered Frank Ocean's song Thinkin' Bout You. The man can do no wrong in my eyes.
Also, I don't know what it is with us, but we have had some weirdos next to us the past few shows we have gone to. This concert was no different. We had a couple next to us - had to be in their mid 50s, but were trying to pretend they were in their mid 20s still. Anyway, the lady was on a mission to get backstage and the boyfriend was letting everyone around us know. To the point he said he was even going to give the sound guy 400 doll hairs to get her backstage. Brad and I were in the outer seats and they each got up at least 10 times before Amos Lee came on. Whether it was to try and track some sound guy down, go to the bathroom AGAIN, or get another drink. The best worst part was every time the boyfriend would get up, he would have to hop over the lady, but he would always take an extra minute to straddle her and make out with her before he actually left. I, of course, had the pleasure of sitting right next to them. I almost felt like I was part of the make out sesh each time it happened. Brad and I, along with the people all around us, couldn't help but laugh at the struggle street that took place.
Anyway, since I am still on a concert high, I figured we should listen to Amos Lee for Tuesday Tunesday. I also posted a few songs by the opening act Black Prairie. They are from Portland, super folksy, and they feature three of the band mates from The Decemberists. Can't go wrong there!
Enjoy.
<3 BB
