tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68115883723528815682024-03-12T20:18:59.400-07:00Vinnie's Concert ListThe Much Referenced Concert Site is back. Use it, don't abuse it. Anything to add, just let the readers know.
Will be needing another site for the concert photos takened. Til Whenever - VinnieVinniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00218738225432539759noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811588372352881568.post-86033417901590040202014-11-14T06:56:00.001-08:002014-11-14T07:06:16.413-08:00Union County MusicFest September 17/18, 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Vinniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00218738225432539759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811588372352881568.post-61033880388388776392011-05-01T10:45:00.000-07:002011-05-01T10:50:53.217-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBdbABjyLeTjyQDahtFEH7U6Ca1q18SzuYdx6LFVBmNPl7obU6hJ8ZqBzC-4fxKAmfAiUsK7s9lkmokXsfcqTjh7WVgPvLigdZ_6BYdLcogEsYhTlNUEDMZeJQmzPYi2h8v5D3i5P-Ezr0/s1600/LedZeppelinII.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601805833300309762" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 282px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBdbABjyLeTjyQDahtFEH7U6Ca1q18SzuYdx6LFVBmNPl7obU6hJ8ZqBzC-4fxKAmfAiUsK7s9lkmokXsfcqTjh7WVgPvLigdZ_6BYdLcogEsYhTlNUEDMZeJQmzPYi2h8v5D3i5P-Ezr0/s400/LedZeppelinII.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><p>Led Zeppelin, July 27, 1973</p><br /><p>Madison Square Gardens, NYC </p><br /><p>Taken from the 2nd row center. If one looks closely in the movie, The Song Remains the Same, they'll find me within the audience shot in the first song but after the first line of Rock & Roll. ...<br /></p><br /><p></p>Vinniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00218738225432539759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811588372352881568.post-67106875988625369432009-03-05T07:54:00.000-08:002020-07-06T13:43:11.550-07:00Vinnie's Concert List1.) Eddie Holman<br />
Brooklyn Bridge<br />
Steel Pier, Atlantic City, June 1971<br />
I remember Eddie opening with the Temptations own Get Ready. The Brooklyn Bridge was all long haired, wearing tied-dye clothing and opened the show with something that sounded sort of Hendrix.<br />
Eddie had that hit; Hey There Lonely Girl <br />
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2.) August Max<br />
J. F. Murphy and Salt<br />
Carteret High School Football Field, August 1971<br />
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I paid $5.00 to a Carteret cop so I can hop over the fence in the back of the stadium, instead of paying full price. J. F. Murphy did have a live album recorded at the Fillmore East, they opened their show with a bagpipe player near the stands and then he proceeded to walk across the field through the audience to the stage which was set up in the middle of the field. The show was put on by the graduating class of that year. It was also noted by a friend of my older brother that the wacky weed was being smoked somewhere in the audience. I at the time had no clue what she was referring to.<br />
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3.) Sha Na Na<br />
Stevie Wonder and the Wonderettes<br />
John Lennon, Yoko Ono and the Plastic Ono Elephants Memory Band<br />
Madison Square Gardens, Matinee Show, August 30,1972<br />
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I went with Mike and Rick. Rick’s dad drove us there. The scalpers were interested in the night show, at $150.00. I paid maybe $20.00 for my ticket. Sha Na Na had Vince Taylor with them. Stevie Wonder’s band would change their name within two months to Wonderlove. Stevie played greatest hits during his set, ending with Superstitious.<br />
This was a One To One Benefit show. The only time I ever saw spot lights used with mirrors to light up the stage.<br />
John Lennon opened with chanting Power To The People six times then opened with New York City.<br />
During this portion of the show the unsold tickets were being given out on the streets. Ricks’ dad was able to get in with no ticket and he got Rick and Mike after the show. I ended up going home on the bus with future members of the Smithereens and others, including Andy K. from Carteret. My mother had asked me were I was all day, I must have been home by 6 pm, I told her that I was at Woodbridge Center all day. About seven years later I told her the truth, something to do with some biblical verse. I think she knew the whole time.<br />
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4.) Bruce Springsteen<br />
Chicago<br />
Madison Square Gardens, June 14, 1973<br />
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This was the absolute first time Bruce had ever played the garden. He was introduced as being from New Jersey and the people were telling him to go back there. They did like the show somewhat.<br />
Chicago had just released that album after that Live at Carnegie Hall album, the band had played Carnegie again and this was the first show of two nights being their first time playing the Garden. They were received much better than Bruce as everyone clapped to every song Chicago played. My ticket was an extra that my brother John and his high school gang had.<br />
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5.) Jo Jo Gunne<br />
Edgar Winter<br />
Twin City ballroom, Elizabeth, N. J. June 23, 1973<br />
Edgar had Ronnie Montrose on guitar and Dan Hartman on bass.<br />
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6.) Led Zeppelin<br />
Madison Square Gardens, Friday July 27, 1973<br />
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I got up to front row center this night. Because of this I was filmed and edited into the opening song of the concert footage of the movie The Song Remains The Same. The Woman in Black helped me get to the front row. I had sold the only extra ticket for the shows that I had for this night to Matt. I met up with him later at the bus terminal.<br />
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7.) Led Zeppelin<br />
Madison Square Gardens, Saturday July 28, 1973<br />
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8.) Led Zeppelin<br />
Madison Square Gardens, Sunday July 29, 1973<br />
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I sat most of the night, too tired to move and the show and drum solo during Moby Dick got longer each night. This was the only night of the three that a second encore was performed; Thank You.<br />
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9.) Sutherland Brothers and Quiver<br />
Elton John<br />
Madison Square Gardens, September 1973<br />
went with Eugene Nemeth<br />
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10.) Fabulous Rhinestones<br />
New Riders of the Purple Sage<br />
Middlesex County College, October 14, 1973<br />
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11.) Forest Green<br />
New York Dolls<br />
State Theatre, New Brunswick, New Jersey, November 16, 1973<br />
This was the show right after their infamous Waldorf-Astoria performance.<br />
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12.) Dalton and Dubarri<br />
Poco<br />
Loggins and Messina<br />
Madison Square Gardens, November 22, 1973<br />
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At one point Rusty Young of Poco would swing his metal chair across the strings <br />
of his pedal steel guitar. Play it that way.<br />
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13.) Brownsville Station<br />
J. Geils Band<br />
Madison Square Gardens, November 30, 1973<br />
I did get J. Geils guitar pick. From the 4th row center.<br />
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14.) Duke Williams and the Extremes<br />
Mountain<br />
Felt Forum, NYC<br />
December 31, 1973 / January 1, 1974<br />
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15.) Thunderhead<br />
Brownsville Station<br />
Johnny Winter<br />
Miami – Hollywood Sportatorium<br />
March 2, 1974<br />
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16.) Elephants Memory Band<br />
Brownsville Station<br />
Central Park Band Shell, free show<br />
April 13, 1974<br />
A slight rain fell upon as. Went with my brother Gregory.<br />
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17.) Tom Waits<br />
Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention<br />
Miami Jai-Lai, Miami, Florida<br />
July 12, 1974<br />
With Napoleon Murphy Brock, performing the Illinois Enema Bandit for the first time.<br />
Seeking a volunteer from the audience they got Fran who administers such enemas.<br />
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18.) Snafu<br />
Frampton’s Camel<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, NYC August, 1974<br />
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19.) Griffin<br />
Yes<br />
Miami Jai-Lai, November 28, 1974<br />
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20.) James Montgomery Band<br />
Joe Cocker and the Jim Price Band<br />
Miami Jai-Lai, December 1, 1974<br />
Joe at times would walk behind the amps just to throw up.<br />
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21.) <span style="font-size: large;">George Harrison and Friends</span><br />
Featuring Ravi Shankar, Billy Preston, Jim Keltner, Jim Horn<br />
Madison Square Gardens, NYC, December 19, 1974<br />
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22.) P. F. M.<br />
Foghat<br />
Academy of Music, NYC, December 21, 1974<br />
P. F. M. = Pretty Fine Music, a band from Italy.<br />
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23.) Camel<br />
Carmen<br />
Blue Oyster Cult<br />
Academy of Music, January 1, 1975<br />
This was show # 2, as it did begin after midnight, because of a fire in the seats.<br />
Fell asleep during Camel, woke up at the beginning of Carmen.<br />
A rather buxom woman in leather and a whip introduced BOC.<br />
The rhythm guitarist shaved his beard off with an electric razor on stage.<br />
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24.) Pretty Things<br />
The Strawbs<br />
New Beacon Theatre, NYC<br />
March 2, 1975<br />
The Pretty Things kept on having equipment problems This was the only time I ever saw this scene - the first band’s equipment is moved to the front of the stage.<br />
Then this portion of the stage is lowered to the basement where the equipment can be unloaded.<br />
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25.) Jo Jo Gunne<br />
Kiss<br />
New Beacon Theatre, NYC<br />
March 21, 1975<br />
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The second of two shows. We sat where the inside album photo on the KISS Alive album was taken.<br />
Their album Dressed To Kill was released this day.<br />
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26.) Journey<br />
Hot Tuna<br />
Academy of Music, NYC<br />
April 25, 1975<br />
Don't remember Journey at all<br />
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27.) Mahavishna Orchestra<br />
Jeff Beck Group<br />
Avery Fisher Hall, NYC<br />
April 30, 1975<br />
This was a tour where both bands would take turns headlining<br />
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28.) Suzi Quatro<br />
Alice Cooper<br />
Madison Square Gardens, NYC<br />
May 5, 1975<br />
This show had 27 people from Carteret, New Jersey all on the same bus ride home.<br />
This also have been where the bus driver stopped before the New Jersey Turnpike toll booth.<br />
And threatened to throw us off if we did not stop making a racket ! ...<br />
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29.) War is Over Festival, Central Park, New York City, May 11, 1975 Free<br />
Reverend Kilpatrick, Ossie Davie, Patti Smith with Lenny Kaye and a bass player, Jeremy Steig,<br />
Andy Bolin, Eddie Martinez, Joe Drukas Group, Human Condition, Dave Dellenger,<br />
Deadly Nightshade, Bella Azbug, Odetta, Harry & Julie Belafonte and the Indian Drummers,<br />
Dick Feller, Tom Paxton, Danny O’Keefe, Phil Ochs, Peter Yarrow, Pete Seeger,<br />
Richie Havens, Joan Baez, Paul Simon<br />
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30.) Stanky Brown Group<br />
Brewer and Shipley<br />
Emily Lou Harris<br />
Ozark Mountain Daredevils<br />
Capitol Theatre, Passaic, New Jersey<br />
May 17, 1975<br />
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Was suppose to be Brewer and Shipley's last tour.<br />
Emily Lou Harris was the new kid on the scene<br />
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31.) Catfish ------ solo artist with an acoustic guitar<br />
Maggie Bell<br />
Bad Company<br />
Madison Square Gardens, May 30, 1975 $5.00<br />
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32.) Thee Image with Mike Pinera<br />
Golden Earrings<br />
Black Oak Arkansas<br />
Academy of Music, 14th Street, New York City<br />
May 31, 1975 $6.50<br />
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Mike Pinera formerly of Cactus.<br />
Mike's band had a small drummer with a very large drum set.<br />
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33.) Pink Floyd<br />
Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City<br />
June 14, 1975 $8.00<br />
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34.) Journey<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park, June 20th 1975<br />
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On drums – Al White the drummer for Zappa and the Plastic Ono Band<br />
Ex - Steve Miller band member on bass. There was a second guitarist.<br />
A free show due to a headliner Bob Marley cancellation.<br />
Note; Journey at the time was an instrumental band. <br />
Tho' I saw them five times. Never with a lead singer.<br />
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35.) Thee Image<br />
Montrose<br />
Leslie West<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park, June 21, 1975 $2.50<br />
Ronnie Montrose, former guitarist for the Edgar Winter band.<br />
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36.) Mira Bai<br />
Jim Dawson<br />
Robert Klein<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park, June 25, 1975<br />
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Free show for me because a police officer gave me a ticket for the performance.<br />
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37.) James Gang<br />
Peter Frampton Band<br />
Schaefer Music Festival<br />
June 27, 1975<br />
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James Gang minus JW, but lead singer and two guitars added<br />
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38.) Santana<br />
Eric Clapton, encore with John McLaughlin and Billy Cobham<br />
Nassau Coliseum $8.00<br />
June 28, 1975<br />
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39.) Prusette Dart band<br />
Dave Mason<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park $2.50<br />
July 2, 1975<br />
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40.) Blood, Sweat and Tears<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park, New York City<br />
July 5, 1975<br />
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This was with a new lead singer.<br />
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41.) James Gang<br />
Leslie West Band<br />
Johnny Winter<br />
Alice Cooper<br />
Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City<br />
July 7, 1975<br />
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42.) Three Dog Night<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, Central park, New York City $2.50<br />
July 16, 1975<br />
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43.) Ace<br />
Yes<br />
Roosevelt Stadium $7.50<br />
July 25, 1975<br />
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44.) Status Quo<br />
Slade<br />
Black Sabbath<br />
Philadelphia Spectrum $6:50<br />
August 6, 1975<br />
A Most Typical Journey<br />
<br />
A most "Typical" concert, for reasons to be explained later much to the chagrined of Brian who drove. It's "Later, the new buzz word for the day was "Typical". Typical was used in every form of conjugation. A typical right turn into a typical Philly Slum School Yard full of Typical Hoodies was the best yet for the entire typical trip home. Was until the ride home when Brian typically pulled the car over and screamed at us three in the back to Shut Up, Shut Up, Shut Up !<br />
Now Dave was in the typical passenger seat holding some kind of flower that he obtained from the drummer's stage set. How Typical ? So he typically was not in a position to interfere with the three of us in the back being typically chided and yelled at. Of course the three of us typically agreed to stop doing whatever it was that we were doing, and Brian started driving back on home. Only to have one of us in the back mutter under their breath ...<br />
<br />
" How Typical".<br />
<br />
45.) <span style="font-size: large;">Slade</span><br />
Z. Z. Top<br />
Convention Hall, Asbury Park, New Jersey<br />
August 9, 1975<br />
<br />
46.) Ruby Star and the Gray Ghost<br />
Room Full of Blues<br />
J. Geils Band<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, Central park, New York City $2.50<br />
August 13, 1975<br />
<br />
Roomful of Blues was booed off stage.<br />
The band came back on and just then it rained buckets making the band permanently leave the stage. Ruby Starr sang on Black Oak Arkansas's Jim Dandy to the Rescue.<br />
<br />
47.) Charlie Daniels band<br />
Commander Cody & his Lost Planet Airmen<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, Central park, New York City $2.50<br />
August 16, 1975<br />
Screamin Scott of Sha Na Na sang with the Commander's band.<br />
<br />
48.) Lynard Skynard<br />
Ten Years After<br />
Faces<br />
Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, August 22, 1975 - $7.50<br />
<br />
Lynard Skynard had an interesting light show, even though it was during the day time. <br />
I had no clue just who they were until they performed Freebird. Actually I was rather clueless all throughout the day, but the guy who handed me a loaded hash pipe to hold was the most clueless that is until Mike came running over to save the pipe from whatever. <br />
Then I knew who they were. They were that band who recorded that song that the Florida radio station WSHE-FM of Miami played all the time, but never ever gave the name of the band. After Matty had to drag me around during the first band, it was my turn to drag him around during the next band. <br />
This was the Faces last tour and they had two bassists, the other guy being the replacement bassist for the band Free. We could not stop chanting “Stewart Sucks”.<br />
There's much more to this story.<br />
<br />
49.) America<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park, August 24, 1975 - $2.50<br />
Twas all three of the original band members.<br />
<br />
50.) Todd Rundgren and Utopia<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park, August 25, 1975 - $2.50<br />
<br />
The live album was recorder at this show.<br />
Side One starts with a fading into a song because ...<br />
A fight broke out at the song' beginning, and Todd stopped the band.<br />
Then yelling at the two, to never come to one of his concerts again.<br />
<br />
51.) Ted Nugent<br />
Aerosmith<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park, August 29, 1975 - $2.50<br />
It was like, is he (Ted) still with the Amboy Dukes?<br />
Nugent was making a come back. May have been just releasing his first solo album.<br />
<br />
52.) America<br />
Jefferson Starship<br />
New Riders of the Purple Sage<br />
Doobie Brothers<br />
Beach Boys<br />
The Great American Music Festival, Syracuse, New York, September 2, 1975 – Free<br />
I got in by going through a hole in the fence. The best thing was the burning of the outhouses.<br />
These were the old wooded ones that were situated on the bases of a baseball field in the outdoor stadium. <br />
<br />
53.) California English<br />
Lori Liberman<br />
John Sebastian with Ken Allman<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park, September 13, 1975 - $2.50<br />
<br />
This was the last show of the series and I got John’s harmonica when he tossed it into the audience.<br />
I still have it to this day. I landed right next to where I was sitting on the pavement.<br />
I immediately put it into my pocket and then . ........<br />
about a hundred hands landed on the exact spot where the harmonica fell.<br />
(Years later at an outdoor free show in Newark, NJ. I got to tell him that it was me has it.)<br />
<br />
54.) <span style="font-size: large;">National Lampoon Show</span><br />
Middlesex County College, September 30, 1975 – Free<br />
Meatloaf with Jim Steinman, the female singer on that Meatloaf record and others.<br />
<br />
55.) Montrose<br />
Black Oak Arkansas<br />
Foghat<br />
Beacon Theatre, New York City, October 11, 1975<br />
<br />
Duane throws Montrose buttons onstage, Mike gets a button back from the singer of Montrose.<br />
Mike runs on stage during Black Oak, high fives Jim Dandy and then. ……..<br />
Montose is Ronnie Montrose, that guy formerly with the Edgar Winter Band.<br />
<br />
56.) Diane Scanlon<br />
10 CC<br />
Beacon Theatre, New York City, October 25, 1975<br />
<br />
57.) <span style="font-size: large;">Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention</span><br />
Felt Forum, New York City, MSG, October 31, 1975<br />
<br />
58.) Argent<br />
Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow<br />
Beacon Theatre, November 12, 1975<br />
This may have been Rainbow’s first US concert.<br />
<br />
59.) The Rolling Thunder Revue<br />
Roger McGuinn<br />
Ramblin’ Jack Elliott<br />
Joan Baez, Mimi Farina, Bob Dylan<br />
Mick Ronson, Joni Mitchell<br />
Bobby Neuwirth, Ronnie Blakely<br />
New Haven Coliseum, Connecticut, November 13, 1975<br />
<br />
60.) Benny Mardonez<br />
Peter Frampton<br />
Dave Mason<br />
Madison Square Gardens, November 21, 1975 - $6.50<br />
<br />
61.) James Cotton Band<br />
Marshall Tucker band<br />
Beacon Theatre, NYC<br />
November 22, 1975<br />
I did get Toy’s and George’s guitar picks.<br />
<br />
62.) Tubes<br />
Beacon Theatre, NYC<br />
November 23, 1975<br />
<br />
63.) Manfred Mann Earth Band<br />
Roxy Music<br />
Beacon Theatre, NYC<br />
November 26, 1975<br />
<br />
At some point Blinded By The Light was being performed. <br />
It sounded familiar, but still did not know.<br />
<br />
64.) Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel<br />
Kinks<br />
Beacon Theatre, NYC, November 28, 1975<br />
School Boys in Disgrace Tour.<br />
<br />
65.) Al Stewart<br />
Renaissance<br />
The Felt Forum, NYC<br />
November 30, 1975<br />
<br />
66.) Aerosmith<br />
Black Sabbath<br />
Madison Square Gardens, December 3, 1975<br />
<br />
67.) The Rolling Thunder Revue<br />
Roger McGuinn, Ramblin Jack Elliott, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez<br />
Ronnie Blakely, Bob Dylan, Mick Ronson, Bob Neiwhart, Barry Mansfield<br />
Roberta Flack, Scarlette O'Hara, Robbie Robertson, M. Wyeth<br />
Madison Square Garden, December 8, 1975<br />
The Concert for the Hurricane<br />
<br />
68.) Eric Carmen Band<br />
Peter Frampton<br />
Avery Fisher Hall, NYC, December 17, 1975<br />
WNEW FM Benefit Concert for Cerebral Palsy<br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> 1976</span></b><br />
<br />
69.) Nazareth<br />
Deep Purple<br />
Radio City Music Hall, Januart 23, 1976<br />
DP had Tommy Bolin on guitar. <br />
Allison Steele of WNEW read my review of the show on air.<br />
<br />
70.) Cate Brothers<br />
Queen<br />
Beacon Theatre, NYC, February 5, 1976<br />
Queen said somewhere that this was the worst night of this tour. With 27 people from Carteret at the show it is no wonder why. Matty, his brothers, I and others bought 21 tickets at the theatre when they went on sale. I purchased three front row and three third row seats. Left the front row seats for Matt, Ray and Nick. Matt and Ray were to soon enter the Marines. Mike hits Mercury with a flash cube, booed Freddie when he snotted the audience to shut up. Cookies were tossed as well.<br />
<br />
71.) American Tears<br />
Peter Frampton<br />
Capitol Theatre, February 14, 1976<br />
Went with Pete, Howard and Ricky.<br />
<br />
72.) Journey<br />
Electric light Orchestra<br />
Beacon Theatre, NYC, March 21, 1976<br />
Third row center seats.<br />
<br />
73.) Wishbone Ash<br />
Robin Trower<br />
Madison Square Gardens, March 24, 1976<br />
<br />
74.) Hydra<br />
Wishbone Ash<br />
Regent Theatre, Elizabeth, New Jersey, March 26, 1976<br />
I actually worked as security and as an usher for this show.<br />
When I saw the concert ad in the paper I figured that they need people to work and so I applied.<br />
Went with Barry but he never went to work, just me. I had first detail in the parking lot watching the equipment.<br />
I got to see most of the show afterwards. The theatre is now a department store selling crap.<br />
<br />
75.) Patti Smith<br />
Avery Fisher Hall, NYC, March 31, 1976<br />
<br />
This was One Great Performance ...<br />
<br />
76.) Pure Prairie League<br />
King Fish<br />
Beacon Theatre, NYC, April 3, 1976<br />
<br />
77.) Kansas<br />
Bad Company<br />
Madison Square Gardens, April 5, 1976<br />
( Oh Lookie, I did see Kansas, well whadda Know !!! )<br />
<br />
78.) Dan Fogelberg<br />
Regent Theatre, Elizabeth, New Jersey, April 7, 1976<br />
<br />
I worked at this theatre. Had to wait out front for Dan to arrive. <br />
He was out front already. As I led him to the back I asked him.<br />
If he came by Limo. He said he had a Hot Toyota ...<br />
<br />
79.) Outlaws<br />
Lynard Skynard<br />
Beacon Theatre, NYC, April 11, 1976<br />
This was the second of two nights at the theatre. One of Skynard's two guitarists busted a finger on a door after the first show and was not able to play those leads as well. So the band brought onstage Leslie West to perform from the second song on. The first song was with two guitarists from the Outlaws. Ronnie, all barefoot and drinking Jack Daniels kept was the band leader and kept point to who plays lead, and kept on pointing to Leslie. I had 13th row center orchestra.<br />
<br />
80.) Steve Goodman<br />
David Bromberg Band<br />
Avery Fisher Hall<br />
May 9, 1976<br />
Steve Goodman's performance was the best I have ever seen for a solo performer.<br />
His encore was with Bromberg's band.<br />
<br />
81.) Hot Tuna<br />
Regent Theatre, Elizabeth, New Jersey<br />
May 1, 1976<br />
I worked this show as an usher. Never got paid, but so what. My friend's little brother Mike went backstage and hung out with Check Steele the drummer.<br />
<br />
82.) Fools Gold<br />
Loggins and Messina<br />
Avery Fisher Hall, New York City, $5.00<br />
May 9, 1976<br />
<br />
83.) Nektar<br />
Beacon Theatre, New York City<br />
May 21, 1976<br />
<br />
84.) Eric Anderson<br />
Loudon Wainwright III<br />
Regent Theatre, Elizabeth, New Jersey<br />
May 22, 1976<br />
I made note that this was my "First Full Free Concert".<br />
I guess that means that it cost me absolutely nothing to get there, go to, and get back from.<br />
Being that this was also my job, of which I did not get paid for either.<br />
I escorted Eric into the theatre.<br />
He said that he drove his "Hot Toyota" all the way from Woodstock, NY.<br />
<br />
85.) Atlanta Rhythm Section<br />
Charlie Daniels Band<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park, NYC<br />
June 23, 1976<br />
Me and Mike C. got in with what we called "The Tickets that Fell from the Sky".<br />
We did not know how, but there were two tickets on the pavement.<br />
We picked them up and went in without the usher never ripping them in two.<br />
<br />
86.) Flight<br />
Sons of Champlain<br />
Shakti<br />
Shaefer Music Festival, Central Park, NYC<br />
June 28, 1976<br />
Mike Chomsky and I again, reusing those tickets that fell from the sky. <br />
Of course this time they were torn by the usher.<br />
<br />
87.) Cheech and Chong<br />
Todd Rundgren's Utopia<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, NYC<br />
July 3, 1976<br />
<br />
88.) Jefferson Starship<br />
Central Park<br />
July 7, 1976<br />
Free Show<br />
<br />
89.) Giba<br />
Donovan<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park, NYC<br />
July 21, 1976<br />
<br />
90.) Rory Gallagher<br />
Robin Trower<br />
Jethro Tull<br />
Shea Stadium<br />
July 23, 1976<br />
<br />
91.) Nils Lofgren<br />
Rick Derringer<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park, NYC<br />
July 26, 1976<br />
<br />
92.) Gerard<br />
Kingfish (with Bob Weir)<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park, NYC<br />
July 30, 1976<br />
<br />
93.) Grinderswitch<br />
Marshall Tucker Band<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park, NYC<br />
August 2, 1976<br />
<br />
94.) Grateful Dead<br />
Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City<br />
August 4, 1976<br />
<br />
95.) John Hammond<br />
Cate Brothers<br />
Outlaws<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park, NYC<br />
August 14, 1976<br />
The Outlaws had a new drummer and bassist. I caught two towels thrown from the stage.<br />
They came in handy on the how sweaty bus ride back to Carteret.<br />
<br />
96.) Dianne Scanlon<br />
Gary Wright<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park, NYC<br />
September 1, 1976<br />
The first of two show this evening.<br />
<br />
97.) Mahogany Rush<br />
The Johnny and Edgar Winter Band<br />
The Felt Forum, NYC<br />
September 1, 1976<br />
<br />
98.) Dianne Scanlon<br />
Foghat<br />
Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park, NYC<br />
September 3, 1976<br />
<br />
99.) Rhinestones<br />
John Mayall<br />
Bottom Line, NYC<br />
September 30, 1976<br />
Center stage table.<br />
<br />
100.) Rusty Weir<br />
Ozark Mountain Daredevils<br />
Outlaws<br />
Palladium, 14th Street, New York City<br />
October 1, 1976<br />
<br />
101.) Peter Frampton<br />
Madison Square Gardens, NYC<br />
October 8, 1976<br />
<br />
102.) Ya Da Ya Da<br />
Crack in the Sky<br />
The Place, Dover, New Jersey<br />
October 16, 1976<br />
<br />
103.) Wild Man Fisher (My name is Larry)<br />
Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention<br />
The Felt Forum, at Madison Square Gardens<br />
October 31, 1976<br />
<br />
104.) Styx<br />
Montrose (Ronnie Montrose, formerly of the Edgar Winter band.)<br />
Climax Blues Band<br />
Palladium, 14th Street, New York City<br />
November 17, 1976<br />
<br />
105.) David Sanborn<br />
Deodata with the Brecker Brothers and John Tropea<br />
Carnegie Hall<br />
December 15, 1976<br />
This was the night Bing Crosby was singing White Christmas at Gracie Mansion.<br />
I missed that, got on the wrong subway and ended up at Carnegie Hall.<br />
So, how do you get to Carnegie Hall ?<br />
<br />
106.) <span style="font-size: large;">Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention</span><br />
Palladium<br />
December 28, 1976<br />
Zappa - 4th time.<br />
<br />
1977<br />
<br />
107.) Wendy Waldman<br />
Al Stewart<br />
Avery Fisher Hall, New York City<br />
February 11, 1977<br />
At one point I had eight tickets in my hand for the show.<br />
<br />
108.) Patrick McGhee<br />
Flying Burrito Brothers<br />
Bottom Line, 8:30 pm performance<br />
March 1, 1977<br />
<br />
109.) Evening of Blues<br />
Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, James Cotton, Muddy Waters<br />
Palladium, 14th Street, New York City<br />
March 4, 1977<br />
<br />
110.) Starz<br />
Rush<br />
Bob Seeger and the Silver Bullet Band<br />
Palladium, 14th Street, New York City<br />
<br />
111.) Kinderhook Creek<br />
Poco<br />
Palladium, 14th Street, New York City<br />
May 14, 1977<br />
<br />
112.) Evie Tornquist<br />
Andre Crouch and His Disciples<br />
Felt Forum at Madison Square Gardens<br />
May 20, 1977<br />
<br />
113.) Flame<br />
Nektar<br />
Palladium, 14th Street, New York City<br />
June 3, 1977<br />
<br />
114.) Resurrection Band<br />
Lambs Club, New York City<br />
June 11, 1977<br />
<br />
115.) Led Zeppelin<br />
Madison Square Gardens<br />
June 14, 1977<br />
<br />
116.) Noel Paul Stookey<br />
Lambs Club, New York City<br />
June 17, 1977<br />
He's "Paul" of Peter, Paul and Mary <br />
<br />
117.) Crosby, Still and Nash<br />
Madison Square Gardens<br />
June 21, 1977<br />
<br />
118.) John Sebastian<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, Central Park, New York City<br />
July 8, 1977<br />
Only stayed for half the performance, because I already had tickets for . .....<br />
<br />
119.) Emerson, Lake and Palmer<br />
Madison Square Gardens<br />
July 8, 1977<br />
<br />
120.) Dan Fogelberg and Fools Gold<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
July 9, 1977<br />
<br />
121.) South Side Johnny and the Asbury Jukes with Ronnie Spector<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
July 15, 1977<br />
<br />
122.) <span style="font-size: large;">Micki and Becki</span><br />
Lambs Club, New York City<br />
July 16, 1977<br />
Recorded for their live album.<br />
<br />
123.) Starz ( Threw nuts at.)<br />
Judas Priest ( First performance in new York City, maybe in America.) <br />
R. E. O. Speed Wagon<br />
Palladium, 14th Street, New York City<br />
July 18, 1977<br />
JP was promoting their Sin After Sin album. <br />
Starz - the drummer was with that band that recorded Brandy, You're a Fine Girl.<br />
He now works for the Union County, New Jersey Parks Department.<br />
<br />
124.) Woody Herman and his Thundering Herd.<br />
Middlesex County College, Edison<br />
July 21, 1977<br />
Free performance. Spoke with Woody. He was all "Hey Babe" this, "Hey Babe" that.<br />
<br />
125.) <span style="font-size: large;">Judy Collins</span><br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
July 22, 1977<br />
<br />
126.) Dean Friedman<br />
Renaissance<br />
Convention Hall, Asbury Park, New Jersey<br />
July 23, 1977<br />
<br />
127.) Helen Schneider<br />
Robert Klein<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
July 29, 1977<br />
<br />
128.) <span style="font-size: large;">Climax Blues Band</span><br />
Bad Company<br />
Madison Square Gardens, New York City<br />
July 31, 1977<br />
( Bad company creates bad morals.) Met up with Patty's brother outside.<br />
We all use to go to a Christian church together. After leaving, thought that <br />
it was interesting that this is where I'd see him the last time ...<br />
<br />
129.) Blue<br />
Kiki Dee with Elton John<br />
Jimmy Buffet and the Corral Reefer band<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, rain date<br />
August 2, 1977<br />
<br />
130.) Donovan<br />
Yes<br />
Madison Square Gardens<br />
August 7, 1977<br />
<br />
131.) Stanky Brown Group<br />
Dickie Betts and Great Southern<br />
Eagle Rock Park<br />
August 8, 1977<br />
Free Show<br />
<br />
132.) Dave Mason<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
August 10, 1977<br />
Dave - 4th time<br />
<br />
133.) Garland Jeffries<br />
Bonnie Raitt<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
August 12, 1977<br />
<br />
134.) Prusette Dart Band<br />
Earl Scruggs Revue<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
August 15, 1977<br />
<br />
135.) Aztec Two Step<br />
Heart<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
August 22, 1977<br />
<br />
136.) Peter Frampton Band<br />
Madison Square Gardens<br />
August 22, 1977<br />
Yes the date is correct. This was show #2 that day. Bought ticket late outside, at a discount.<br />
The Star Wars robot R2 D2 came onstage, bringing Peter's guitar for the encore.<br />
<br />
137.) Peter Frampton Band<br />
Madison Square Gardens<br />
August 24, 1977<br />
The Star Wars robot R2 D2 again came onstage, bringing Peter's guitar for the encore.<br />
<br />
138.) Patrick Joyce and son Mike<br />
Tim Moore<br />
Melanie<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
August 26, 1977<br />
Melanie exclaimed that her band was only three days old.<br />
<br />
139.) Beach Boys<br />
Central Park, New York City<br />
September 1, 1977<br />
Free Concert<br />
<br />
140.) New Riders of the Purple Sage<br />
Marshall Tucker Band<br />
Grateful Dead<br />
Englishtown Raceway Park<br />
September 3, 1977<br />
NRPS - 3rd, MTB - 3rd, GD - 2nd.<br />
A very interesting thing with Rosie from Clark happened on my way to this show, as well as the story leaving. Plus a visit with Anne the next day to the aftermath in the parking lot.<br />
Maybe at a later date I'll tell this story.<br />
<br />
9/20/2011; I went to the concert with Rosie from Clark, and it took about seven rides to get back home. Rosie and her girlfriends all went into the site at around midnight and that's the last I saw of them. Instead I went to sleep behind some bushes at a bar near an intersection. That early morning I found out something of myself that I never knew. Some guy asleep in the next set of bushes awoke exclaiming "Man, do you Snore" !.<br />
During the concert I learned why one does not drink beer under a hot sun. Late in the evening the band, The Grateful Dead started Terrapin Station when I headed out. The semi tractor trailor containers were moved to allow for concert goers to exit. 1.) The first pickup to go by gave me a ride to the road. 2.) The second car to pass me within moments hitching gave me a ride to the train station. 3.) Within five minutes a train got me a ride to the Rahway Train Station. 4.) Within minutes a car gave me a ride towards Hazlewood Avenue. 5.) Within a minute a ride to my house, and the concert was still being broadcasted on the radio. <br />
The next day we all met up to go back to the concert site to retrieve Ann's car. <br />
<br />
141.) Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention<br />
Palladium, 14th Street, NYC (the old Academy of Music.)<br />
October 31, 1977<br />
FZ - 5th<br />
<br />
142.) Still Water<br />
Mark Farner<br />
Charlie Daniels Band<br />
Palladium<br />
November 3, 1977<br />
<br />
Mark tripped over a speaker on stage.<br />
<br />
143.) Hot Tuna<br />
Palladium<br />
November 26, 1977<br />
<br />
144.) Livingston Taylor<br />
Jethro Tull<br />
Madison Square Gardens, NYC<br />
November 30, 1977<br />
This was the second show of two at MSG.<br />
Apparently James Taylor brother had a hard time from the audience the previous night.<br />
So, he opened his portion of the program with the Beatles "A Little help from my Friends".<br />
"What would you do if I sang out a tune?". Livingston was immediately booed in full force off the stage.<br />
In my opinion, I think that he gave the audience exactly what they wanted, which is okay by me.<br />
<br />
145.) Jerry Garcia Band<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Jerry Garcia</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , serif;">-guitar, vocals, </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Donna Godchaux</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , serif;">-vocals</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><b> Maria Muldaur</b>-vocals , </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Keith Godchaux</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , serif;">-piano</span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> John Kahn</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , serif;">-bass , </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Buzz Buchanan</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , serif;">-drums</span></span><br />
<br />
Rutgers College Gym<br />
December 4, 1977<br />
<br />
146.) Cactus<br />
James Cotton Band<br />
Stepponwolf<br />
South Mountain Arena<br />
December 9, 1977<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <b>1978</b></span><br />
<br />
147.) Jay Boy Williamson<br />
Marshall Tucker Band<br />
Capitol Theatre, Passaic, New Jersey<br />
January 15, 1978<br />
<br />
148.) Eddie Money<br />
Sea Level<br />
Elvin Bishop Group<br />
Palladium, New York City, February 17, 1977<br />
Sea Level is comprised of former Allman Brothers Band members.<br />
<br />
149.) Doucette<br />
Bob Weir Band<br />
Capitol Theatre, Passaic<br />
March 11, 1978<br />
<br />
150.) Hawkwind<br />
The Place, Dover, New Jersey<br />
March 18, 1978<br />
Was the US tour that Nik Turner was not allowed to enter the country for.<br />
I retrieved a roll of electrical tape of the band's equipment, a souvenir.<br />
<br />
151.) Ken Bloom<br />
Gene Clark & Roger McGuinn<br />
Bottom Line, NYC<br />
March 19, 1978<br />
<br />
152.) Roger Sprung and the Progressive Mountain Boys<br />
With special guest David Bromberg<br />
Englishtown Music Hall<br />
April 29, 1978<br />
David was performing elsewhere <br />
and requested that the band to stay onstage for him when he arrived.<br />
<br />
153.) Charlie Daniels Band<br />
at the Ice Palace, somewhere in New Jersey<br />
June 1, 1978<br />
( Do any of the readers recall where this place was ??? )<br />
<br />
154.) U. K.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Al Dimeola</span><br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
July 7, 1978<br />
<br />
155.) Walter Egan<br />
Dave Mason<br />
Belmont Race Park, NYC - $2.00<br />
July 9, 1978<br />
<br />
156.) Kate Taylor<br />
Kenny Loggins<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
July 10, 1978<br />
<br />
157.) Aztec Two Step<br />
Atlanta Rhythm Section<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
July 12, 1978<br />
<br />
158.) Blue Grass Country Festival<br />
Vernon Valley<br />
July 15 and 16, 1978<br />
(I don't remember a thing about it.)<br />
<br />
159.) Good Rats<br />
Meat Loaf<br />
Garden State Arts Center<br />
July 22, 1978<br />
Meat Loaf announced his engagement to Carlotta<br />
<br />
160.) Richard Fury<br />
Dirt Band<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
July 26, 1978<br />
<br />
161.) Sanford and Townsend<br />
Bob Welch<br />
Steve Miller Band<br />
Fleetwood Mac<br />
J. F. K. Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<br />
July 30, 1978<br />
<br />
162.) Jackson Browne<br />
Garden State Arts Center<br />
August 11, 1978<br />
<br />
163.) Chuck Mangione<br />
with Jack Mangione<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
August 14, 1978<br />
<br />
164.) Good Rats<br />
Dickie Betts and Great Southern<br />
With Greg Allman, Butch Trucks and Jaiome<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
August 16, 1978<br />
The band took a break and soon came back onstage in what may have <br />
been the first Allman Brothers Band reunion.<br />
<br />
165.) Peter, Paul and Mary<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, Central Park, NYC<br />
August 19, 1978<br />
<br />
166.) Prism<br />
Meat Loaf<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
August 25, 1978<br />
Remember when Meat Loaf announced the engagement ??? <br />
Well, it's most definitely over.<br />
<br />
167.) New Riders of the Purple Sage<br />
Willie Nelson<br />
Greatful Dead<br />
Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey<br />
September 2, 1978<br />
<br />
168.) Yes<br />
Madison Square Gardens, NYC<br />
September 9, 1978<br />
<br />
169.) Neil Young and Crazy Horse<br />
September 27, 1978<br />
The Rust Never Sleeps Tour.<br />
Madison Square Gardens, NYC.<br />
<br />
170.) Robert Hunter<br />
Aztec Two Step<br />
New Riders of the Purple Sage<br />
Capitol Theatre, Passaic, New Jersey<br />
September 29, 1978<br />
NRPS - 5th, Bobbie Black from the Lost Planet Airmen on pedal steel guitar.<br />
ATS - 3rd<br />
<br />
171.) Bob Dylan<br />
Madison Square Gardens, NYC<br />
September 30, 1978<br />
BD - 3rd<br />
<br />
172.) Ozark Mountain Daredevils<br />
Dave Mason<br />
Palladium, NYC<br />
October 7, 1978<br />
OMD - 3rd, DM - 5th<br />
<br />
173.) Dave Edmunds and Rock Pile<br />
Van Morrison<br />
Rutgers College Gym<br />
October 23, 1978<br />
<br />
174.) Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention<br />
Palladium, NYC<br />
October 31, 1978<br />
FZ - 6th<br />
<br />
175.) Ralph McTell (Streets of London.)<br />
David Bromberg<br />
Rutgers Student Center<br />
November 9, 1978<br />
<br />
176.) Molly Hatchet<br />
Outlaws<br />
Capitol Theatre, Dover, New Jersey<br />
November 10, 1978<br />
<br />
177.) David Sancious and Tone.<br />
Larry Coryell<br />
Rutgers Student Center<br />
November 15, 1978<br />
<br />
178.) Navarro<br />
Carole King<br />
Capitol Theatre, Passaic<br />
November 16, 1978<br />
Complimentary Tickets, went with Dianne G.<br />
<br />
179.) Golden Earrings<br />
Aerosmith<br />
The Philadelphia Spectrum<br />
November 25, 1978, went with Sue V. and others<br />
The show ended abruptly after Steve Tyler was hit in the face with a bottle thrown from the audience.<br />
An article in a magazine mentioned that the "pussie" who threw the bottle was thougherly beaten.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><b> 1979</b></span><br />
<br />
180.) Grateful Dead<br />
Madison Square Gardens, NYC<br />
January 7, 1979<br />
GD - 4th<br />
<br />
181.) Grateful Dead<br />
Nassau Coliseum<br />
January 9, 1979<br />
GD - 5th<br />
This was a Grateful Dead show.<br />
The first chords of something was performed that made everyone awe in wonder.<br />
I was able to hear the astonishment from the audience through the thick cloud of smoke hovering inside the arena.<br />
To this day I do not know what it was, but it was great.<br />
<br />
182.) Steve Forbert<br />
Heart<br />
Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ<br />
January 26, 1979<br />
<br />
183.) Pig Iron<br />
Rick Derringer<br />
Regent Theatre, Elizabeth, New Jersey<br />
February 2, 1979<br />
A new management company took over productions here. I did not work for them.<br />
<br />
184.) Peter Rowan, Tex Logan<br />
New Riders of the Purple Sage<br />
Rutgers Student Center<br />
February 18, 1979<br />
NRPS - 6th, went with Sue V. and others.<br />
<br />
185.) McGuinn, Clark and Hillman<br />
Bottom Line, NYC<br />
February 23, 1979<br />
The infamous "snow blind" show.<br />
<br />
186.) <span style="font-size: large;">Henry Paul Band</span><br />
Charlie Daniels Band<br />
Walsh Auditorium, Seton Hall University<br />
March 16, 1979<br />
<br />
187.) Ninelinger Family<br />
Ray Wiley Hubbard and the Lost Gonzo Band<br />
Bottom Line, NYC<br />
March 29, 1979<br />
<br />
188.) Bo Str - - Ley (That's all I can remember.)<br />
Poco<br />
Bottom Line, NYC<br />
March 31st, 1979<br />
Poco - 3rd<br />
<br />
189.) <span style="font-size: large;">Willie Nelson and Leon Russell</span><br />
Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ<br />
April 1, 1979<br />
<br />
190.) Yankees<br />
Black Oak Arkansas<br />
Alexanders (Where was this place ???)<br />
April 21, 1979<br />
<br />
191.) New Riders of the Purple Sage<br />
Allman Brothers Band<br />
Rutgers Student Athletic Center<br />
April 27, 1979<br />
NRPS - 7th, ABB - 2nd<br />
<br />
192.) Muddy Waters<br />
Eric Clapton<br />
The Philadelphia Spectrum<br />
April 30, 1979<br />
<br />
193.) Ten Years After<br />
Viking Memorial Hall, Upsala College<br />
May 12, 1979<br />
<br />
194.) San Francisco All Stars<br />
Lone Star Cafe, New York City<br />
May 17, 1979<br />
w/ the two Nitzenger brothers<br />
<br />
195.) Stan Getz<br />
Nanci Wilson<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, NYC<br />
June 25, 1979<br />
<br />
196.) Chris O'Berg<br />
America<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, NYC<br />
June 29, 1979<br />
<br />
197.) Muddy Waters Band<br />
Johnny Winter<br />
James Cotton Band<br />
B. B. King<br />
Newport Jazz Festival, Tribute to Muddy Waters<br />
Radio City Music Hall, NYC<br />
June 29, 1979<br />
<br />
198.) Charlie Daniels Band<br />
( with some guy, last name Winter.)<br />
Convention Hall, Asbury Park, New Jersey<br />
June 30, 1979<br />
11:00 pm show, 6th time seeing Charlie, $5.00 ticket<br />
<br />
199.) Orleans<br />
Steven Stills<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
July 2, 1979<br />
<br />
200.) Rockpile<br />
Blondie<br />
Belmont Park, Long Island<br />
July 8, 1979<br />
<br />
201.) Baby's<br />
Eddie Money<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
July 16, 1979<br />
<br />
Stayed outside for the first band, 2nd time seeing Eddie, $2.50 orchestra seat.<br />
<br />
202.) Other Side of the Road Band<br />
Arlo Guthrie<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
July 21, 1979<br />
Watched the show from the rocks, stayed for two Arlo tunes, <br />
because of the next show having tickets for.<br />
<br />
203.) Atlanta Rhythm Section<br />
Allman Brothers Band<br />
Madison Square Gardens, NYC<br />
July 21, 1979<br />
Bonnie Bramlett came onstage and jammed with the band, as well as a guitarist from ARS.<br />
<br />
204.) <span style="font-size: large;">Johnny Winter</span><br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, New York City<br />
July 27, 1979<br />
<br />
205.) James Taylor<br />
Free concert in Central Park, New York City<br />
July 31, 1979<br />
<br />
206.) Waylors<br />
Crickets (Buddy Holly's old band.)<br />
Waylon Jennings<br />
St. James Theatre, New York City<br />
August 1, 1979<br />
<br />
207.) Kinderhook, Windfall, Leroux, Fandango<br />
Pete Rowan and the Wild Stallions<br />
Dirt Band<br />
Vernon Valley Show Down<br />
Pure Prairie League<br />
August 12, 1979<br />
<br />
208.) Dean Freidman<br />
David Bromberg w/ Phoebe Snow<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
August 15, 1979<br />
4th time for Mr. Bromberg<br />
<br />
209.) Talking Heads<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, New York City<br />
August 16, 1979<br />
<br />
210.) Dixie Dregs<br />
Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, New York City<br />
August 22, 1979<br />
Sylvia's Mother was performed as an encore, with just the<br />
singer with his acoustic guitar only on the stage.<br />
<br />
211.) Cars<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, New York City<br />
August 24, 1975<br />
<br />
212.) Canned Heat, John Sebastian<br />
Rick Danko and Paul Butterfield and Friends<br />
Johnny Winter, Stephen Stills Band, Jorma Kaukonen<br />
Woodstock Two, Reunion Concert<br />
Parr Meadows, Brookhaven, New York<br />
September 8, 1979<br />
Going Up the Country had to be played twice.<br />
<br />
213.) Who<br />
Madison Square Gardens, New York City<br />
September 14, 1979<br />
<br />
214.) Ego<br />
Edgar Winter Group w/ Vinnie Corisano on guitar.<br />
Fountain Casino<br />
September 20, 1979<br />
Vinnie would later become Vinnie Vincent<br />
<br />
215.) Bonnie Bramlett, Gil Scott Heron, Joy Rider and the Avis Davis Band<br />
John Hall, Jane Fonda, Carly Simon, James Taylor, Jesse Colin Young<br />
Crosby, Stills and Nash, Jackson Browne<br />
Anti Nukes Rally, Battery Park, New York City<br />
September 23, 1979 a free concert event.<br />
<br />
216.) Crazy Chester Band<br />
New Riders of the Purple Sage<br />
Monmouth Art Center, Red Bank, New Jersey<br />
September 29, 1979<br />
<br />
217.) Good Rats<br />
Zaffy's (Wherever that was ???), Piscataway, New Jersey<br />
( Thank You Jan, for letting me know where this hangout was. )<br />
October 5, 1979<br />
<br />
218.) Winter Brothers<br />
Charlie Daniels band<br />
Capitol Theatre, Passaic, New Jersey<br />
October 20, 1979<br />
7th time seeing Mr. Daniels<br />
<br />
219.) Danny Dumont<br />
Fleetwood Mac<br />
Madison Square Gardens, New York City<br />
November 15, 1979<br />
2nd time - FM<br />
<br />
220.) Good Rats<br />
At Zaffy's, Piscataway, New Jersey<br />
November 21, 1979<br />
Found bra on floor, threw onstage, Peppi wore it on head.<br />
<br />
221.) Rory Gallagher<br />
Jefferson Starship<br />
Capitol Theatre, Passaic, New Jersey<br />
November 23, 1979<br />
<br />
222.) The 80's<br />
Robert Gordon<br />
The Showplace in Dover, New Jersey<br />
November 29, 1979<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b> 1980</b></span><br />
<br />
223.) Sea Level<br />
Forest Lodge, North Brunswick, New Jersey<br />
January 31, 1980<br />
The band consisted of ex Allman Brothers members.<br />
<br />
224.) Rockets<br />
The Outlaws<br />
Rutgers Athletic Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey<br />
February 16, 1980<br />
<br />
225.) The Dots<br />
Jayne County<br />
Max's Kansas City, New York City<br />
March 8, 1980<br />
<br />
226.) Good Rats<br />
Fountain Casino, Aberdeen, New Jersey<br />
March 13, 1980<br />
<br />
227.) Plasmatics<br />
Fountain Casino, Aberdeen, New Jersey<br />
March 17, 1980<br />
<br />
228.) Good Rats<br />
Zaffy's, Piscataway, New Jersey<br />
March 28, 1980<br />
<br />
229.) Dirk Hamilton<br />
Warren Zevon<br />
Rutger's College Gym<br />
April 14, 1980<br />
Third row seats with Susan V. Caught his towel ...<br />
<br />
230.) Shooting Star<br />
Robin Trower<br />
Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ<br />
April 19, 1980<br />
<br />
231.) Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention<br />
Rutgers Athletic Center<br />
April 26, 1980<br />
FZ - 7th show<br />
<br />
232.) Z. Z. Top<br />
Capitol Theatre, Passaic, New Jersey<br />
May 4, 1980<br />
2nd time saw the band.<br />
<br />
233.) Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention<br />
Tower Theatre, Upper Darby, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<br />
May 10, 1980<br />
<br />
It was the Late Show, 8th FZ show I've been to. Deathless Horsie was the opener.<br />
<br />
234.) Warren Zevon<br />
Fountain Casino, Aberdeen, New Jersey<br />
May 12, 1980<br />
<br />
235.) Ramones<br />
Great Adventure, Jackson, New Jersey<br />
June 6, 1980<br />
<br />
236.) Henry Paul Band<br />
Allman Brothers Band<br />
Convention Hall, Asbury Park, New Jersey<br />
ABB - 4th<br />
<br />
Henry was an Outlaw at one time.<br />
<br />
237.) Humble Pie<br />
Z. Z. Top<br />
Allentown Fairgrounds, Pennsylvania<br />
July 13, 1980<br />
<br />
ZZT - 3rd played 2 1/2 hours, HP was on for a half hour.<br />
<br />
238.) Elektrics<br />
Fast Lane, Asbury Park, NJ<br />
July 15, 1980<br />
( formerly the band called The 80's.) - 4th time<br />
<br />
239.) Pat Benatar<br />
Eddie Money<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, Central Park, NYC<br />
July 25, 1980<br />
<br />
Stayed outside for Pat, watching from the rocks.<br />
3rd show of Eddie's I've been to.<br />
<br />
240.) Johnny Winter<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, Central Park, NYC<br />
July 30, 1980<br />
7th show, watched from the rocks.<br />
<br />
241.) Glenn Hirsch - comedian<br />
Melissa Manchester<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, Central Park, NYC<br />
August 13, 1980<br />
<br />
I was on Main St., Rahway earlier when this couple in a van asked me if I wanted tickets to the show.<br />
They could not make it, I went giving two away.<br />
<br />
242.) Elektrics<br />
The Showplace in Dover, New Jersey<br />
August 16, 1980<br />
<br />
243.) David Bromberg Band<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, Central Park, New York City<br />
August 22, 1980<br />
$1.00 for the ticket, 5th time seeing Bromberg.<br />
<br />
244.) Stephen Stills<br />
The Pretenders (w/ Chris Spedding (Blondie) as guest.)<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, Central Park, NYC<br />
August 28, 1980<br />
Stills - 4th time, $2.00 ticket.<br />
<br />
245.) Elton John<br />
Central Park, New York City<br />
September 13, 1980<br />
3rd time, free show.<br />
<br />
246.) Poco<br />
Charlie Daniels Band<br />
New Jersey State Fairgrounds<br />
September 14, 1980<br />
Poco - 4th, CDB - 8th<br />
<br />
247.) Blotto<br />
The Shirts<br />
West Orange, New Jersey<br />
October 5, 1980, free show<br />
<br />
248.) Jeff Beck Group<br />
Capitol Theatre, Passaic, New Jersey<br />
October 7, 1980<br />
2nd time seeing JB<br />
<br />
249.) Frank Zappa<br />
The Palladium, 14th Street, New York City<br />
October 31, 1980 Halloween<br />
FZ -9th<br />
<br />
250.) New Riders of the Purple Sage<br />
At the El Greco ( Does anyone remember where this place was ??? )<br />
( answer - Jan says that it was located on Laurelton Circle, Brick, NJ )<br />
November 9, 1980<br />
NRPS - 9 th show<br />
<br />
251.) Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street band<br />
Madison Square gardens, New York City<br />
November, Thanksgiving Day, 1980<br />
BS - 2nd time<br />
<br />
252.) Good Rats<br />
At the Fountain Casino, North Brunswick, NJ<br />
December 11, 1980<br />
I think this is where they had a new guitarist. GR- 7th<br />
<br />
253.) Roy Buchanan<br />
Ronnie Montrose with Gamma<br />
Johnny Winter Band<br />
Capitol Theatre, Dover<br />
February 27, 1981<br />
RB- 1st and only, RM - 4th his band with Sammy Hagar, JW - 8th<br />
<br />
254.) James Cotton Band with guest Johnny Winter<br />
Muddy Waters Blues Band<br />
Beacon Theatre, New York City<br />
March 28, 1981<br />
J W - 9th, MW - 3rd<br />
<br />
255.) Frank Zappa, Host of the show<br />
Orchestra of Our Time, a Tribute to Edgar Varesse<br />
Beacon Theatre, New York City<br />
Good Friday, 1981<br />
FZ - 10th<br />
<br />
256.) Jools Holland and His Millionaires<br />
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts<br />
X. T. C.<br />
The Palladium, 14th Street, NYC<br />
April 18, 1981<br />
<br />
257.) Motor Head, featuring Lemmy on bass.<br />
Ozzy Osbourne - Blizzard of Oz, with Randi Rhoades<br />
Capitol Theatre, Dover<br />
April 21, 1981<br />
<br />
258.) Shabu All Stars, featuring Matt "Guitar" Murphy<br />
Soupy Sales<br />
The Caberet Savoy, NYC<br />
May 2, 1981<br />
<br />
259.) Pat Travers Band<br />
Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow<br />
Capitol Theatre, Dover, New Jersey<br />
May 8, 1981<br />
RB - 2nd time.<br />
<br />
260.) Molly Hatchet<br />
Allman Brothers Band<br />
Outlaws<br />
Marshall Tucker Band<br />
J. F. K. Stadium, Philadelphia<br />
June 20, 1981<br />
MH - 2nd, ABB - 5th, O - 6th, MTB - 5th<br />
<br />
261.) <span style="font-size: large;">Harry Chapin</span><br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, NYC<br />
June 24, 1981<br />
This was my first and last time seeing Harry, <br />
as this would be his very last performance ever.<br />
<br />
262.) The Dregs<br />
Jefferson Starship<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, NYC<br />
June 27, 1981<br />
J S or whatever their name used to have been - 4th time,<br />
the Dregs were formerly the Dixie Dregs - 2nd time<br />
<br />
263.) Loverboy<br />
Z. Z. Top<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, New York City<br />
June 30, 1981<br />
ZZT - 4th<br />
<br />
264.) <span style="font-size: large;">Jorma Kaukonen and Vital Parts</span><br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, New York City<br />
July 1st, 1981<br />
JK - 5th<br />
<br />
265.) Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band<br />
Meadowlands, New Jersey<br />
July 5, 1981 - 3rd time<br />
<br />
266.) Gary U. S. Bonds<br />
Santana<br />
South Mountain Music Festival, West Orange, NJ<br />
July 7, 1981<br />
Santana - 2nd time<br />
<br />
267.) Robin Lane and the Chart Busters<br />
Gary U. S. Bonds, encore with Ian Hunter<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, New York City<br />
July 10, 1981<br />
<br />
268.) R. E. O. Speed Wagon<br />
Madison Square Gardens, NYC<br />
July 10, 1981 - 2nd time<br />
<br />
269.) Jeff Lorber Fusion<br />
The Stanley Clarke and George Duke Project<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, NYC<br />
July 15, 1981<br />
<br />
270.) Elixir<br />
Swollen Monkeys<br />
Grandmothers of Invention<br />
Irving Plaza, Club 57, NYC<br />
July 18, 1981<br />
<br />
271.) Pete Rowan<br />
David Bromberg<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, NYC<br />
August 5, 1981<br />
DB - 6th<br />
<br />
272.) Elektrics<br />
South Plainfield, New Jersey<br />
August 6, 1981 - 6th time<br />
<br />
273.) Ice House<br />
Tubes<br />
Convention Hall, Asbury Park, New Jersey<br />
August 8, 1981<br />
<br />
Tubes - 2nd<br />
<br />
274.) Arlo Guthrie and Shenandoah<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, NYC<br />
August 15, 1981 - 2nd time<br />
<br />
275.) Edgar Winter Band<br />
The Fountain Casino<br />
August 16, 1981<br />
<br />
276.) Willie Dixon and Sonny Terry<br />
Johnny Winter Group<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, NYC<br />
August 19, 1981<br />
<br />
JW - 10th<br />
<br />
277.) Alice Cooper and Special Forces<br />
Fountain Casino<br />
August 24, 1981 - 3rd time<br />
<br />
Mike Pinera was in the band<br />
<br />
278.) Molly Hatchet<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, NYC<br />
August 28, 1981 - 3rd time<br />
<br />
279.) Lesley West Band, with Corky Laing<br />
Ian Hunter<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, NYC<br />
September 11, 1981<br />
<br />
LW - 4th, IH - 2nd<br />
<br />
280.) <span style="font-size: large;">Simon and Garfunkel</span><br />
Central Park, NYC<br />
September 19, 1981 - free show<br />
<br />
I actually touched the stage and was up close stage left for the entire show. I lost whoever I went with and ended up by this tough hippie type guy who threatened anyone and everyone who stood up in front of him. I was allowed to stand next to him as long as I kept lighting up. Of which I did not mind. So there we were, in boots, denim, long hair and standing in an area of yuppies who just sat where they were. He sang too, awfully along with most of the songs that night. Still I no mind.<br />
Mom loved this story, tho' I did leave out the obvious parts, she did appreciate the singing part of the story.<br />
<br />
281.) The Excilerations<br />
Mink Deville<br />
Savoy, NYC<br />
September 26, 1981<br />
<br />
282.) Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention<br />
The Palladium<br />
October 29, 1981 - 11th<br />
<br />
283.) Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention<br />
The Palladium<br />
Halloween, 1981 - 12th<br />
<br />
284.) Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention<br />
The Palladium<br />
November 1, 1981 - 13th<br />
<br />
285.) King Crimson<br />
Club Savoy, NYC<br />
November 6, 1981<br />
<br />
This is the show where afterwards outside Matty and I were looking for hot pretzels and apparently the owner of the carts in the area was pissed at me where I started to quote KC's Adrian Belew's " I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress". This did not please the pretzel cart owner and before anything else could happen. I instinctively took Matty's glasses as he handed them over and the two of them started rolling in the street holding up traffic and everything.<br />
<br />
286.) Frank Zappa and the Mothers<br />
The Ritz, NYC<br />
November 18, 1981<br />
FZ - 14th. Met up with Steve Vai and others with the band in the parking lot.<br />
<br />
287.) Guy and Pip Gillette<br />
Jerry Lee Lewis<br />
The Ritz in Elizabeth, NJ<br />
November 20, 1981<br />
Kris Kristofferson was actually there, introduced, but never performed.<br />
<br />
288.) Bobby and the Midnites<br />
The Palladium, NYC<br />
February 4, 1982<br />
Bob Weir, Bobby Cochran, Billy Cobham, Matthew Kelly, Alphonso<br />
<br />
289.) Leo Kottke<br />
Renaissance<br />
March 6, 1982<br />
R - 3rd<br />
<br />
290.) Cars<br />
Meadowlands, NJ<br />
March 15, 1982 - 2nd<br />
<br />
291.) Tom Chapin and Friends<br />
Marshall Tucker Band<br />
The Ritz, Elizabeth, NJ<br />
MTB - 6th<br />
<br />
292.) Jerry Garcia with John Kahn<br />
Beacon Theatre, NYC<br />
April 21, 1982 $5.00<br />
<br />
293.) Bobby and the Midnites<br />
Beacon Theatre, NYC<br />
June 10, 1982<br />
<br />
294.) Joan Baez, David Hite, Jackson Browne<br />
Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor and John Hall.<br />
The Nuclear Disarmament Rally, Central Park, NYC<br />
June 12, 1982<br />
<br />
This was a show that while everyone had something political to say.<br />
All that Linda wanted to do was to party.<br />
<br />
295.) Hank Williams Jr. and the Bama Band<br />
The Ritz, Elizabeth, NJ<br />
June 12, 1982<br />
<br />
My brother Greg was in the audience.<br />
The steel guitar broke a string or two.<br />
Then Hank played solo slow blues numbers.<br />
People started leaving the auditorium.<br />
I got up closer, but I too would eventually walk out.<br />
<br />
296.) John Mayall Blues Breakers<br />
Beacon Theatre, NYC<br />
June 19, 1982<br />
<br />
297.) Tom Chapin<br />
Gordon Lightfoot<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, New York City<br />
June 23, 1982<br />
Went with Chrissie, a big fan of Gordon's.<br />
In fact, she forced me. I complied.<br />
<br />
298.) Duke Jupiter<br />
Outlaws<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, New York City, June 26, 1982<br />
Outlaws was a four piece band at this point in history - 7th.<br />
<br />
299.) Joan Baez<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, New York City<br />
June 30, 1982 - got a free ticket<br />
<br />
300.) The Nighthawks<br />
Bonnie Raitt<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, New York City<br />
June 12, 1982<br />
<br />
301.) Prisoners<br />
E. S. G.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Gang of Four</span><br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, New York City<br />
June 14, 1982<br />
GF - excellent show.<br />
<br />
302.) A Tribute to Harry Chapin with Tom and Steve Chapin<br />
Pete Seeger, The Strangers, Jethro Burns, John Prine and Yvonne<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
June 16, 1982 - $5.00 ticket<br />
<br />
303.) <span style="font-size: large;">Miles Davis Band</span><br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
June 17, 1982 - $10.00<br />
<br />
304.) <span style="font-size: large;">Weather Report</span><br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
June 19, 1982<br />
<br />
305.) <span style="font-size: large;">Judy Collins</span><br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
June 26, 1982 - 2nd<br />
<br />
306.) <span style="font-size: large;"> Jorma Kaukonen</span><br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
June 28, 1982 - 6th<br />
There was a rain storm delay. Opener was Hesitation Blues<br />
<br />
307.) David Shey Show, Lester Chambers Group,<br />
Raybeats, John Cale, Jim carrol Band, Chris Spedding,<br />
Robert Gordon. Deerhunter with Ian Hunter and Todd Rundgren,<br />
Paul Butterfield, Al Kooper, Tim Drummond.<br />
Benefit for Agent Orange, Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
July 30, 1982<br />
<br />
308.) War<br />
Dragons<br />
Clarence Clemons and the Red Rockers, with Harvey Brooks on bass.<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
July 31, 1982<br />
War was scheduled because of a cancellation.<br />
<br />
309.) Alley Cats<br />
King Crimson<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
August 1, 1982<br />
KC - 2nd time<br />
<br />
310.) Al Kooper, with band<br />
Joe Cocker, with band<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
August 4, 1982<br />
<br />
311.) Romantics<br />
Greg Kihn band<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
August 6, 1982<br />
<br />
312.) Rickie Lee Jones<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
August 10, 1982<br />
<br />
Rickie actually had the nerve to sit at her piano.<br />
Then smoke a cigarette and talk until she was finished.<br />
10 piece band, rain date.<br />
<br />
313.) Robert Hazard and the Heroes<br />
Flock of Seagulls<br />
Blondie - 2nd time<br />
Elvis Costello and the Attractions<br />
Genesis<br />
J. F. K. Stadium, Philadelphia, Penn<br />
August 21, 1982<br />
<br />
Did not stick around for most of Genesis.<br />
As the trains home I would miss and end up staying in Trenton all night til I got mugged or worse.<br />
Well, at least that is what I dreamt and it almost came to be if I had not been forewarned.<br />
<br />
314.) Henry Gross<br />
Greg Allman band<br />
Charlie Daniels Band, with gospel singers at one point<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
August 23, 1982 $6.00<br />
CDB - 9th<br />
<br />
315.) Axe<br />
Cheap Trick<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival<br />
August 26, 1982<br />
<br />
316.) Curtis Lo<br />
Clash<br />
Dr. Pepper Music Festival, Central Park, NYC<br />
August 26, 1982<br />
<br />
317.) Grateful Dead - 6th<br />
Madison Square Gardens<br />
September 20, 1982<br />
<br />
318.) Clash<br />
The Who<br />
J. F. K. Stadium, Philadelphia, Penn<br />
September 25, 1982<br />
<br />
319.) Artimus Pyle Band<br />
Marshall Tucker Band - 7th<br />
The Ritz, Elizabeth, New Jersey<br />
October 1, 1982<br />
<br />
320.) Dr. John, solo on piano<br />
Jerry Garcia Band<br />
Felt Forum at MSG<br />
November 11, 1982<br />
<br />
321.) N. R. B. Q.<br />
George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers<br />
St. George Theatre, Staten Island<br />
November 27, 1982<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b> 1983</b></span><br />
<br />
322.) Missing Persons<br />
At the Royal Manor<br />
February 2, 1983<br />
<br />
323.) Larry Norman<br />
Pitman Theatre, Pitman, New Jersey<br />
March 26, 1983<br />
<br />
This was a Christian Rock concert.<br />
By the guy who started it all.<br />
<br />
324.) Grateful Dead<br />
with guest Stephen Stills<br />
Meadowlands, New Jersey<br />
April 24, 1983<br />
<br />
325.) Dion<br />
Union High School, Township of Union, New Jersey<br />
May 19, 1983 - This too a Christian concert.<br />
<br />
326.) Doctor Demento<br />
Benny Bell<br />
Weird Al Yankovic<br />
Bottom Line, NYC<br />
May 21, 1982<br />
<br />
This was the first of two shows, so it was Weird Al's first NYC performance.<br />
The Dr. showed the Fish head video.<br />
I also shook hands with Bennie Bell.<br />
<br />
327.) Scandal<br />
At the Ritz in NYC<br />
June 11, 1983<br />
This was a 3:00 pm matinee show<br />
<br />
328.) Chicago - 2nd<br />
Garden State Art Center, Holmdel<br />
June 25, 1983<br />
<br />
329.) The Alarm<br />
U2<br />
Miller Time Concerts on the Pier, NYC<br />
June 29, 1983 Went with Debbie<br />
<br />
330.) The Tubes - 3rd time<br />
Miller Time Concerts on the Pier, NYC<br />
July 13, 1983<br />
<br />
At this show I learned a lesson in photography.<br />
I watched this guy with cameras use up most of his film at the beginning of the performance.<br />
This was when nothing much interesting was happening, as this is a Tubes concert.<br />
I had an instamatic camera and knew to wait.<br />
Tho' I did take pictures during the show.<br />
I at least had photos to take for the Big Grand Finale of the show.<br />
While the guy with the big expensive cameras had no more film left.<br />
He did not get the picture, I Did.<br />
<br />
331.) Divynals<br />
The Ramones<br />
Miller Time Concerts on the Pier, NYC - A Tribute to the Unemployed<br />
July 16, 1983<br />
<br />
332.) Tennis Rock with John McEnroe and Vitas Geralaitis<br />
Steve Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble<br />
Buddy Guy, Clarence Clemons - 5th<br />
Ian Hunter - 2nd, Geddy Lee and Alex Liefson of Rush - 2nd<br />
Bruce Brody of the Patti Smith Group<br />
Aerosmith - 3rd<br />
Miller Time Concerts on the Pier, NYC July 23, 1983<br />
<br />
Steve Ray Vaughn's appearance was made sometime after he refused to signed a contract for a meager amount of money to tour with David Bowie. However it appeared that he had to be in New York before Bowie did three nights at MSG.<br />
Also, this was Aerosmith's first performance together as a group after the break-up, new members to the band after several were last seen in the Joe Perry Project. This was a real treat for all of us.<br />
<br />
333.) David Bowie<br />
MSG, NYC, July 23, 1983<br />
with Earl Slick on guitar<br />
<br />
334.) Rick Danko and Levon Helm<br />
Jorma Kaukonen<br />
Miller Time Concerts on the Pier<br />
August 3, 1983<br />
<br />
335.) Elvis Costello and the Attractions<br />
Miller Time Concerts on the Pier<br />
August 7, 1983<br />
<br />
336.) Utopia<br />
Miller Time Concerts on the Pier<br />
August 8, 1983 - 3rd time seeing.<br />
<br />
337.) <span style="font-size: large;">Gordon Lightfoot</span><br />
Garden State Arts Center<br />
August 18, 1983 - 2nd time seeing.<br />
<br />
338.) Madness<br />
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts<br />
Police<br />
J. F. K. Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<br />
August 2, 1983<br />
JJ - 2nd time seeing.<br />
<br />
339.) Bon Jovi<br />
Robert Plant<br />
Madison Square Gardens, NYC<br />
September 12, 1983<br />
<br />
340.) Z. Z. Top<br />
Madison Square Gardens, NYC<br />
September 24, 1983<br />
5th time seeing, $13.50 a ticket.<br />
<br />
341.) Thunder and Lighting<br />
Hot Tuna<br />
Livingston College Gym, New Brunswick, New Jersey<br />
October 7, 1983<br />
<br />
This was the first show of the tour since the breakup of Hot Tuna.<br />
It's the 4th time that I'm seeing HT and the tickets were $10.00<br />
T and L other name was Nick Silver, but was changed by the promoter for the tour.<br />
T and L is made up partly of former members of Quicksilver Messenger Service.<br />
I spoke with a T and L guitarist, John Cipollina, who I last last performing with his brother in the S. F. All Stars.<br />
I asked 'Where's your brother?" (Both were guitarists in the All Stars.) Brother Mario now a bassist.<br />
John replied that he's making a whole mess of money with Huey Lewis and the News.<br />
<br />
342.) Grateful Dead<br />
Madison Square Gardens<br />
October 12, 1983<br />
8th time seeing.<br />
<br />
343.) Our Daughters Wedding<br />
Gang of Four<br />
Ritz Theatre, Elizabeth, New Jersey<br />
November 25, 1983<br />
<br />
This was the 2nd time that I'm seeing the Gang of Four.<br />
Unlike the first time of which I was mightily impressed having never heard anything at all ever by them. ODW big hit was "Lawn Chairs are Everywhere"they did not perform.<br />
<br />
344.) The A.R.M.S. Concert<br />
Action for Research into Muscular Sclerosis<br />
Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmie Page, Ronnie Laine<br />
Andy Fairweather, Joe Cocker, Paul Rodgers, Chris Stainton,<br />
James Hooker, Jan Hammer, Bill Wyman, Fernando Saunders,<br />
Charlie Watts, Kenney Jones, Simon Phillips and Ray Cooper<br />
Madison Square Gardens, New York City<br />
December 8, 1983<br />
<br />
June 8th, 2019 note to readers.<br />
How did I ever miss this concert to not add it onto this list.<br />
I had always talked about it. Even had a concert program.<br />
Would always make mention of the rumor going around during the concert.<br />
Which was, if Rod Stewart were to show up. That the band was going to beat<br />
the pulp out of him. And, I am being nice with my words.<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 1984</span><br />
<br />
345.) Rare Silk<br />
Spyro Gyra<br />
Ritz Theatre, Elizabeth, NJ<br />
March 2, 1984<br />
<br />
346.) Steve Basset and the Soul Survivors<br />
Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble<br />
Kean College<br />
March 14, 1984<br />
<br />
A very good performance. two girls had troubles selling their extra tickets.<br />
I stayed outside and sold the tickets, going inside giving them the proceeds.<br />
Stevie blew us all away with an encore of his version of Hendrix's Voodoo Child.<br />
<br />
347.) The Dr. Demento Show<br />
With Weird Al Yankovic<br />
Bottom Line, New York City<br />
March 15, 1984<br />
<br />
348.) Willie Nelson and Family<br />
With guest Paul Butterfield<br />
Radio City Music Hall, NYC<br />
May 24, 1984<br />
WN - 3rd time<br />
<br />
349. Spencer Davis Group<br />
Blue Cheer<br />
May 31, 1984<br />
Lone Star Cafe, NYC<br />
May 31, 1984<br />
<br />
BC had a new guitarist, same rhythm section.<br />
Their version of Summer Time Blues was my absolute first 45 rpm ever.<br />
Tho' they did not perform that song.<br />
<br />
350.) Billy Joel<br />
Madison Square Gardens, NYC<br />
June 27, 1984<br />
<br />
A funny thing happen on my way to the King Crimson performance on the pier.<br />
I never made it.<br />
I never left the block after getting off the train to NYC.<br />
On the train I saw all these clean-cut types, some in high school jackets all going to a show.<br />
What show I thought to myself could they possibly be going to ???<br />
I did not have tickets for either show, but did end up with one in heaven for BJ.<br />
Real cheap too.<br />
<br />
351.) Spanky McFarland<br />
Gary Puckett and the Union Gap<br />
The Association, Flo and Eddie, Three Dog Night<br />
Miller Time Concerts on the Pier, NYC<br />
July 25, 1984<br />
Spanky opened up the show with Dancing in the Streets.<br />
TDN - 2nd time.<br />
<br />
352.) Greg Allman Band<br />
Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble<br />
Miller Time Concerts on the Pier<br />
August 1, 1984<br />
<br />
This was my third time seeing Stevie who actually may have been billed as Steve.<br />
It must have not been a good night for him.<br />
He tired of the crowd quickly, those who were calling out for Voodoo Child.<br />
So he performed it second, thus shutting them up and some of them soon leaving the show.<br />
<br />
353.) Frank Zappa<br />
Garden State Arts Center, Holmdel, New Jersey<br />
August 13, 1984<br />
15th time.<br />
<br />
354.) Frank Zappa<br />
Miller Time Concerts on the Pier<br />
August 25, 1984<br />
16th time.<br />
<br />
355.) Frank Zappa<br />
Miller Time Concerts on the Pier<br />
August 26, 1984<br />
17th time. Deathless Horsie was performed, my favorite FZ song.<br />
<br />
356.) Missing Persons<br />
Great Adventure, Jackson, New Jersey<br />
August 31, 1984<br />
First Show. Terry's electronic drum set conked out on him.<br />
<br />
357.) Missing Persons<br />
Great Adventure, Jackson, New Jersey<br />
August 31, 1984<br />
Second Show. This time Terry's electronic drum set did not conk out on him.<br />
<br />
358.) Frank Zappa<br />
Felt Forum<br />
Halloween Show, October 31, 1984<br />
First Show - 18th time seeing FZ<br />
<br />
359.) Frank Zappa<br />
Felt Forum<br />
Halloween Show, October 31, 1984<br />
Second Show - 19th time seeing FZ<br />
<br />
360.) Frank Zappa<br />
Tower Theatre, Upper Darby, outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<br />
November 10, 1984<br />
First Show - 20th<br />
<br />
361.) Frank Zappa<br />
Tower Theatre, Upper Darby, outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<br />
November 10, 1984<br />
Second Show - 21st time seeing FZ<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 1985</span><br />
<br />
362.) Deep Purple<br />
The Meadowlands<br />
March 25, 1985<br />
2nd time.<br />
<br />
363.) The Firm<br />
Les Paul, as introduced by the band.<br />
The Meadowlands<br />
March 25, 1985<br />
<br />
364.) The Happy Together Tour 85<br />
Gary Lewis and the Playboys<br />
Tommy James, Grassroots<br />
Buckinghams<br />
Miller Time Concerts on the Pier<br />
July 16, 1985<br />
<br />
365.) Nicolette Larson<br />
Neil Young and the International Harvesters<br />
Garden State Arts Center<br />
September 9, 1985<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 1986</span><br />
<br />
366.) Hot Tuna<br />
With Joey Vallentine on acoustic bass<br />
Miller Time Concerts on the Pier.<br />
August ???, 1986<br />
<br />
367.) Cinderella<br />
David Lee Roth<br />
Madison Square Gardens, NYC<br />
October 4, 1986<br />
<br />
368.) Youssou N'Dour<br />
Peter Gabriel<br />
Madison Square Gardens, NYC<br />
December 1, 1986<br />
<br />
I did not fall asleep fast enough during PG's performance.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1987</span><br />
<br />
369.) Del Fuegos<br />
Georgia Satellites<br />
Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers<br />
Garden State Arts Center<br />
July 11, 1987<br />
<br />
370.) Grassroots<br />
Byrds, Herman's Hermits<br />
Mark Lindsay, Flo and Eddie and the Turtles<br />
Tommy James and the New Shondells<br />
Garden State Arts Center<br />
August 22, 1987<br />
<br />
371.) T. N. T.<br />
Loudness<br />
Stryper<br />
At the Felt Forum, MSG in NYC<br />
August 28, 1987<br />
Stryper was Christian Heavy Metal, tossing out Bibles into the crowd.<br />
<br />
372.) David Bowie<br />
With Peter Frampton as a member of his band.<br />
Madison Square Gardens, NYC<br />
September 1, 1987<br />
<br />
373.) Little Stephen and His Disciples of Soul<br />
U2<br />
Giants Stadium<br />
September 14, 1987<br />
<br />
2nd time - U2,<br />
spoke briefly with Stephen who just so happened to be at the outdoor concession stands.<br />
<br />
374.) Pink Floyd<br />
Meadowlands<br />
October 12, 1987<br />
<br />
2nd time, the band still had those pig balloons from a previous tour.<br />
Just not the same without Roger.<br />
<br />
375.) Fairport Convention<br />
Jethro Tull<br />
Meadowlands<br />
November 22, 1987<br />
3rd time - JT<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1988</span><br />
<br />
376.) P. D. Q. Bach<br />
Peter Schickele and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra<br />
With Amy Kaiser conducting the orchestra, or at the very least attempting to.<br />
The Ritz Theater, Elizabeth, New Jersey<br />
January 10, 1988<br />
<br />
377.) Sting<br />
Madison Square Gardens, NYC<br />
February 3, 1988<br />
<br />
Forced to go, thus missing a Zappa show at the Beacon.<br />
To this very day Matty still has the extra ticket, very close to the stage.<br />
The three women that I went with were fukkin' pains.<br />
Donna, Debbie and Nina Hard Body being the biggest jerk off of them all.<br />
Our seats were on the floor, all the way in the back.<br />
I ended up walking out, but during the encore.<br />
Next time I will be much more diligent in my efforts.<br />
<br />
378.) Frank Zappa<br />
Beacon Theatre, NYC<br />
February 5, 1988<br />
FZ - 22nd.<br />
<br />
379.) Frank Zappa<br />
Beacon Theatre, NYC<br />
February 6, 1988<br />
FZ - 23nd.<br />
<br />
Frank brought out onstage all his children, with the youngest doing a cartwheel across the stage.<br />
<br />
380.) Frank Zappa<br />
Tower Theatre, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania<br />
February 12, 1988<br />
FZ - 24th<br />
<br />
381.) Frank Zappa<br />
Orpheum Theatre, Boston, Massachusetts<br />
February 20, 1988<br />
FZ - 25th<br />
<br />
Having learned my lesson I knew how to handle going to this show.<br />
I left a message on the answering machine for Debbie that I was going to the show.<br />
Three travelers by fossil fueled device, the Caveman, Don Knotts and the Leprechaun.<br />
<br />
382.) Frank Zappa<br />
Mulhenberg College, Allentown, Pennsylvania<br />
March 19, 1988<br />
FZ - 26th<br />
Almost got to assist with the loading of the band's equipment.<br />
<br />
383.) Frank Zappa<br />
Rothman Center, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Hackensack, New Jersey<br />
March 20, 1988<br />
FZ - 27th<br />
<br />
The madness continues. I was at one point pushing for the Cleveland, Ohio performance.<br />
There were no takers.<br />
<br />
384.) Frank Zappa<br />
with Dweezil Zappa, Eric Butz<br />
Nassau Collllisseum, Long Island<br />
March 24, 1988<br />
<br />
FZ - 28th, this was the last show in America before heading off to Europe.<br />
The band broke up in Europe all because of the drummer fighting with the bassist.<br />
Never coming back to the states for the final leg of the bands' tour.<br />
By this time the band was performing a ballet and two orchestra pieces.<br />
It was a wonderful experience to watch this band grow musically.<br />
A sad note. Matty & I had a quest as to which of us would see more Zappa performances than the other.<br />
One day while he was gardening I walked up to him and said, "Well it looks like that I won".<br />
I did not say it in a mean way, for Frank Zappa had passed away.<br />
About two years later Matty formed a band called Dog Breath.<br />
"Dog Breath is Better than No Breath at all".<br />
I was asked to join, my contribution being Big Leg Emma.<br />
There are about 40 hours of rehearsals on video tape.<br />
We played one show in Carteret on a Good Friday, then broke up.<br />
Later a reunion, at place in Highland Park.<br />
An unforgettable performance with puke to go, all on secret video tape.<br />
<br />
385.) Monsters of Rock Tour<br />
Kingdom Come, Metallica<br />
Dokken, Scorpions<br />
Van Halen<br />
Giants Stadium<br />
June 26, 1988<br />
<br />
Went with Frank the Bass Player. Arrived to hear the final strains of Guns and Roses.<br />
During the Scorpions performance I learned a lesson.<br />
That the seats around row #23 in the first level above the field are in a "Drop Zone".<br />
Being that anything tossed from the upper seats are going to land in this area.<br />
Which is exactly what happened.<br />
I was in lower heaven when a used condom from upper heaven landed next to me.<br />
I saw someone in the front of the upper tier dump their vanilla shake onto those below.<br />
A wave of trash being dumped from above ensued, from one end of the stadium to the other.<br />
People below were running from their seats for cover.<br />
Then the used condom was picked up with a paper wrapper around then tossed that overboard.<br />
But I did hold onto a glass beer bottle from going overboard.<br />
<br />
386.) Ray Sawyer of Dr. Hook<br />
Rare Earth<br />
Guess Who (only the singer was once a member of the original band.)<br />
Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad<br />
Bachman Turner Overdrive<br />
at some College located in Brooklyn<br />
July 21, 1988<br />
<br />
BTO - all original lineup, a real treat for us all. Free Show.<br />
Was supposed to be at some field, but due to rains held at a college.<br />
Would anyone know where ???<br />
Hint - it was where years later the stage equipment hit Curtis Mayfield<br />
A local elected official hosted these shows.<br />
<br />
387.) Deep Purple<br />
Aerosmith<br />
Giants Stadium<br />
August 16, 1988<br />
<br />
DP - 3rd, A - 4th<br />
<br />
388.) Joe Satriani<br />
Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble<br />
Pier 86, NYC<br />
August 20, 1988<br />
<br />
389.) Santana<br />
Pier 86, NYC<br />
September ?, 1988<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 1989</span><br />
<br />
390.) Crystal Gayle and Band<br />
with Blue Jay, sister Peggy Sue, and her kids.<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway, NJ<br />
June 28, 1989<br />
<br />
391.) The Who<br />
Giants Stadium<br />
June 30th, 1989<br />
3rd<br />
<br />
392.) The Who<br />
Giants Stadium<br />
July 2, 1989<br />
4th<br />
<br />
393.) Ringo Starr and his All Star Band<br />
Featuring Dr. John, Billy Preston, Rick Danko, Joe Walsh<br />
Nils Lofgren, Levon Helm, Jim Keltner and Clarence Clemons.<br />
With special guests - Bruce Springsteen, Ray Bittan<br />
Max Weinberg, John Candy and Zack Starr.<br />
Garden State Arts Center<br />
August 5, 1989<br />
John Candy was sitting in the cheap seats, a couple rows ahead of us.<br />
They called him to come onstage.<br />
<br />
394.) Savoy Brown<br />
Ice Nine, Matrix<br />
Woodstock 20th Anniversary Concert, Bethel, New York<br />
August 19, 1989<br />
<br />
These concerts were a well kept secret, and free as well.<br />
I knew about them, because my parents lived in the area, 14.2 miles away to be exact.<br />
Mom would say to come visit them first. But the site was 14.2 miles before them.<br />
I went to the show, got all muddied and went visiting to give mom a big hug.<br />
<br />
395.) Bo Diddley and the Joe Satten Band<br />
Central Park Band Shell<br />
September 2, 1989<br />
Free Show<br />
<br />
I remember that Bo would not start the show until the big cameras were shut off.<br />
<br />
396.) Living Colour<br />
Mars and Mars African Dance Troupe<br />
Rolling Stones<br />
Shea Stadium, NYC<br />
October 24, 1989<br />
<br />
Seats in the field, kind of close to the stage.<br />
<br />
397.) <span style="font-size: large;">Grateful Dead</span><br />
Meadowlands Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey<br />
October 25, 1989<br />
<br />
398.) Living Colour<br />
Mars and Mars African Dance Troupe<br />
Rolling Stones<br />
Shea Stadium, NYC<br />
October 26, 1989<br />
<br />
Seats in the stands.<br />
Did you know that the stadium has shock absorbers built into it ???<br />
<br />
399.) Hungerthon Benefit at the United Nations<br />
David Bromberg and Band, Graham Parker, Ten Years After, Southside Johnny<br />
Graham Nash introducing Jack and Jorma of Hot Tuna, and Ricki Lee Jones<br />
United Nations, NYC<br />
November 18, 1989<br />
<br />
400.) Paul McCartney<br />
Madison Square Gardens, NYC<br />
December 16, 1989<br />
<br />
<b>1990</b><br />
401.) Whitesnake<br />
With Steve Vai on lead guitar.<br />
Nassau Coliseum, Long Island, NY<br />
February 16, 1990<br />
<br />
402.) Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman and Howe<br />
Madison Square Gardens, NYC<br />
March 23, 1990<br />
<br />
403.) <span style="font-size: large;">Earth Day Festival</span><br />
John Eddie<br />
Southside Johnnie and the Jimmy Vivino Band<br />
Joe Walsh, Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians<br />
Hall and Oates<br />
Liberty State Park, Jersey City<br />
April 22, 1990 - Free Show<br />
I think we booed the Governor Florio, does anyone remember anything.<br />
<br />
404.) Kim and Reggie Harris<br />
Don McLean with John La Padding<br />
Union County Arts Center<br />
May 19, 1990<br />
<br />
405.) Incredible Casuals<br />
Paul Revere and the Raiders<br />
with special guest Keith Allison on guitar<br />
The Lone Star Road House, New York City<br />
June 8, 1990<br />
<br />
This was the Raiders first ever performance in New York City, ever.<br />
I got a few guitar picks and Keith Allison's autograph.<br />
<br />
406.) Blackfoot<br />
Nazareth<br />
Ten Years After<br />
Waterloo Village, New Jersey<br />
June 29, 1990<br />
<br />
2nd time for Nazareth, third for TYA, 4th for Alvin lee.<br />
I could not stand at all for TYA and Matty mocks me to this day for that.<br />
<br />
407.) David Byrne and Rei Momo<br />
Featuring Milton Cardona and Margareth Menezes<br />
Central Park Summer Stage<br />
July 4, 1991 - Free Show<br />
<br />
408.) Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble<br />
Joe Cocker<br />
Garden State Art Center, Holmdel, NJ<br />
July 7, 1990<br />
<br />
The 5th and the last time seeing Stevie.<br />
This time he had a keyboardist.<br />
Went to the show with Gomes. <br />
<br />
409.) Joe Satriani<br />
David Bowie<br />
Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey<br />
July 29, 1990<br />
<br />
Adrian Belew was in Bowie's band.<br />
First Set - Space Oddity, Rebel Rebel, Ashes to Ashes, Fashion, Life on Mars, <br />
Take it to the Heart, guitar solo,<br />
Stay, Blue Jeans, and Let's Dance. Then a short intermission.<br />
Second Set - Sound and Vision, Ziggy Stardust, Heroes, China Girl, <br />
Station to Station, Young American, Suffragette City, and Fame 90.<br />
First Encore - Changes, Panic in Detroit and White Light White Heat<br />
Second Encore - Jean Genie , Gloria and Modern Love ...<br />
<br />
Joe's band performed - I Believe and But I Like It, <br />
plus others instrumentals as well as a harmonica solo.<br />
<br />
410.) Robert Fripp and His League of Crafty Guitarists<br />
Central Park Summer Stage, New York City<br />
August 4, 1990 - Free Concert<br />
The band was mostly students from his guitar class.<br />
<br />
411.) John Mayall's Blues Breakers<br />
with Freebo on bass.<br />
Asbury Park beach, sponsored by WNEW-FM - Free<br />
August 5, 1990<br />
<br />
412.) Bruce Hornsby<br />
Red House<br />
Dave Bearwall<br />
Asbury Park Beach, New Jersey<br />
September 1, 1990 - Free. Did not pay to go onto the beach. <br />
Stayed on the "free" boardwalk.<br />
<br />
<b> <span style="font-size: large;"> 1991</span></b><br />
413.) Yes Reunion Tour<br />
Meadowland Arena<br />
April 14, 1991 - Sunday<br />
<br />
414.) John Eddie<br />
David Sharp & His Earth Day Barn Stormers<br />
Julie Gold<br />
Eddie Brigatti's Rascals w/ David Brigatti<br />
South Side Johnnie with the Jimmy Vivino Band<br />
w/ Harvey Brooks on bass and Max Weinberg on drums.<br />
Joe Walsh with Rick the bass player.<br />
Flo and Eddie<br />
Garden State Arts Center<br />
April 21, 1991<br />
<br />
415.) Dweezil Zappa<br />
w/ Mike Keneally, Scott Thunes and Ahmet Zappa<br />
Fast Lane, Asbury Park, New Jersey<br />
May 25, 1991<br />
<br />
At the end of the show I did talk with Gail Zappa about stuff.<br />
<br />
416.) The Lost<br />
The Bodeans<br />
WNEW-FM Concerts on the Beach - Asbury Park<br />
May 26, 1991 - Free<br />
<br />
417.) Birdland<br />
The Fast Lane, Asbury Park<br />
July 10, 1991<br />
<br />
418.) Lolapalooza Tour<br />
Rollins Band (Henry Rollins)<br />
Butthole Surfers, Nine Inch Nails<br />
Ice Tea and Body Count, Living Colour<br />
Souixie and the Banshees<br />
Janes Addiction<br />
At Waterloo Village<br />
August 14, 1991<br />
<br />
This was show #2, Souixie was not at show #1.<br />
Was up close to the stage.<br />
Body Count performed the infamous Cop Killer.<br />
A song that I never heard the likes of ever.<br />
<br />
419.) Paul Simon<br />
Central Park, NYC - Free Show<br />
August 15, 1991<br />
PS - 3rd time seeing.<br />
<br />
420.) Grateful Dead<br />
w/ Vince from The Tubes on keyboards.<br />
Madison Square gardens, NYC<br />
September 16, 1991<br />
<br />
421.) Candy Skins<br />
Squeeze<br />
Beacon Theatre, NYC<br />
October 17, 1991<br />
<br />
422.) Zappa's Universe<br />
Orchestra of Our Time<br />
w/ Paul Sperry, Milagro Vargas, Joel Thome<br />
Mike Keneally, Scott Thunes, Mats Oberg, Morgan Agren<br />
Persuasions, Rockapella, Maureen McNalley, Lorin Hollander<br />
Dale Bozzio, Steve Vai, Dweezil Zappa, Moon Unit Zappa and Glen Buxton<br />
The Ritz - NYC<br />
November 7, 1991<br />
<br />
A bunch of us bought tickets and real excellent seats.<br />
On my left was Kenny the keyboard / drummer for Dogbreath.<br />
On my right was some rich old woman.<br />
At one part of the performance, during an orchestra piece written by Frank Zappa,<br />
the woman asks me what the name of the song being performed was.<br />
I motioned that I did not know but that I will find out.<br />
So I asked Kenny just what was the name of the song.<br />
Kenny said, "I Promise Not to Cum in Your Mouth".<br />
I said to the woman, "I Promise Not to Cum in Your Mouth".<br />
She replied, "Oh." "Thank You".<br />
<br />
423.) Zappa's Universe<br />
Orchestra of Our Time<br />
w/ Paul Sperry, Milagro Vargas, Joel Thome, Warren DiMartini<br />
Mike Keneally, Scott Thunes, Mats Oberg, Morgan Agren<br />
Persuasions, Rockapella, Maureen McNalley, Lorin Hollander<br />
Dale Bozzio, Steve Vai, Dweezil Zappa, Moon Unit Zappa and Glen Buxton<br />
The Ritz - NYC<br />
November 9, 1991<br />
<br />
<br />
424.) Zappa's Universe<br />
Orchestra of Our Time<br />
w/ Paul Sperry, Milagro Vargas, Joel Thome, Warren DiMartini<br />
Mike Keneally, Scott Thunes, Mats Oberg, Morgan Agren<br />
Persuasions, Rockapella, Maureen McNalley, Lorin Hollander<br />
Dale Bozzio, Steve Vai, Dweezil Zappa, Moon Unit Zappa & Glen Buxton<br />
Penn Gillette and Denny Walley<br />
The Ritz - NYC<br />
November 10, 1991<br />
<br />
After the show I did talk with Denny Walley, about his slide guitar.<br />
<br />
425.) Luna Chicks<br />
Ramones<br />
The Ritz - NYC<br />
December 29, 1991<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b> 1992</b></span><br />
<br />
426.) Judy Bats<br />
Matthew Sweet<br />
Robin Hitchcock snd the Egyptians<br />
The Ritz - NYC<br />
February 7, 1992<br />
<br />
427.) Wonderstuff<br />
Souixie and the Banshees<br />
Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park, New Jersey<br />
February 21, 1992<br />
<br />
428.) Uncle Green<br />
Matthew Sweet<br />
Fast Lane II, Asbury Park, New Jersey<br />
April 4, 1992<br />
<br />
429.) Blind Melon<br />
Live<br />
B. A. D. II<br />
The Ritz - NYC<br />
April 21, 1992<br />
<br />
B. A. D. II was someone from the Clash<br />
They had a lot of pre-recorded audio pieces as part of the show.<br />
<br />
430.) Kracker<br />
Stray Cats<br />
Smithereens<br />
Asbury Park Beach<br />
April 23, 1992<br />
<br />
Of the Smithereens -<br />
Was this the first time I was seeing ex-school mates of mine ???<br />
<br />
431.) Genesis<br />
Giants Stadium<br />
June 3, 1992<br />
<br />
2nd time, this time I did not walk out.<br />
<br />
432.) Weird Al Yankovic<br />
Ritz - NYC<br />
July 11, 1992<br />
3rd time seeing.<br />
<br />
433.) Material Issue<br />
w/ special appearance by Jim Babjak of the Smithereens<br />
At the Club House, Plainfield, New Jersey<br />
1992<br />
Apparently I did not write down the date.<br />
The floor sagged and in the middle looked like piss / beer had gathered.<br />
<br />
434.) U. 2.<br />
Giants Stadium<br />
August 11, 1992<br />
3rd time seeing,<br />
After the show was the infamous "hair-pulling" incident,<br />
while driving to a turnpike toll booth.<br />
<br />
000.) August 15, 1992, on a farm 20 miles above Bethel, New York.<br />
<br />
This is not a concert, but maybe worth mentioning.<br />
Every year about this time the Rainbow Family would host Woodstock reunions at their farm,<br />
or at the concert site across the street. This time of the year would be of a pilgrimage for me.<br />
Just to visit my parents and to get all muddied and everything. Though this was an exception.<br />
The woman who owned the concert site decided that this year there would be no reunion concert.<br />
She had in place two bulldozers in such a manner that blocked the road leading to the site.<br />
Later that evening we would learn that the two dozers would later be torched.<br />
Instead the Rainbow Family hosted the concert at a farm somewhere north of Bethel, not to far.<br />
No one famous that I know of showed up, but it was opened to all.<br />
After opening the show with three songs, Blue Suede Shoes being the third,<br />
the host opened it up to those in attendance that early morning.<br />
Me being the first to go on stage from those just waking up.<br />
Strapping on the guitar I told him that I only have one song. He said that I have more.<br />
No, I only have one. I introduced myself, explained that I could not find my written speech.<br />
About environmental injustices and all that, this all while playing the intro to the song.<br />
( A song that I promised that I would never take credit for writing.<br />
A song that took almost twenty years to get done, through re-writes.<br />
A song started out on an August 1974 day, while threatening to jump for joy,<br />
while standing atop the roof of Dick Stewart's Chevy Impala.<br />
I played it once on cable TV as a filler for my old environmental program, entitled -<br />
The Union County Solid Waste TV Program.<br />
Yes I had a video camera at the concert rolling for this one.<br />
Maybe one day I will provide the lyrics, it is a traditional, cannot be copy righted.<br />
I had promised that no money would ever be made from it.<br />
It's basically a blues pattern, getting high, red-hot women, driving and it has in it -<br />
part of the postman's motto in it to boot. But I digress. )<br />
<br />
I said what I had to say, sang the song to about 500 in attendance and that was that.<br />
Later those in attendance would tell me that I was the best thing that happened to this concert.<br />
<br />
435.) The Marvels<br />
The Whirling Dervishes<br />
Dramarama<br />
Fast Lane II, Asbury Park, New Jersey<br />
September 4, 1992<br />
<br />
436.) Dramarama<br />
Fast Lane II<br />
September 5, 1992<br />
<br />
437.) Susan Rhattigan and the Uptown Horns<br />
The New Riders of the Purple Sage ( a trio this time )<br />
Al Kooper with Jimmy Vivino<br />
Marty Balin, Roger McGuinn<br />
Jefferson Starship Next Generation<br />
w/ Papa John Creach<br />
Central Park, NYC<br />
September 12, 1992 ?<br />
<br />
438.) Mucky Pup<br />
Carter and the Unstoppable Sex Machine<br />
Stone Pony, Asbury Park, New Jersey<br />
October ?, 1992<br />
<br />
C and USS was two guitarists and some sound device.<br />
This was Matty's idea to go, of course I walked out.<br />
<br />
439.) Smithereens<br />
Kenny's Castaways, NYC<br />
December ?, 1992<br />
2nd time.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1993</span><br />
<br />
440.) Spinners<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway, New Jersey<br />
January 16, 1993<br />
<br />
441.) Zappa's Universe<br />
Avery Fisher Hall, New York, City<br />
February 28, 1993<br />
<br />
Have not been here in awhile.<br />
Linda the home town model was at this performance.<br />
<br />
442.) Black 49<br />
Jorma Kaukonen<br />
Asbury Park Beach - Free Show sponsored by WNEW-FM<br />
May 29, 1993<br />
<br />
During B49 I was holding up a sign<br />
Of another radio station that played the band a lot, and first.<br />
DJ Pat St. John confronted and was pissed off at me.<br />
So What !!!<br />
<br />
443.) Whirling Dervishes<br />
Dramarama<br />
Stone Pony, Asbury Park<br />
June 18, 1993<br />
<br />
444.) Concerts For the Environment<br />
Hot House Flowers<br />
Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers<br />
Midnight Oil<br />
Garden State Arts Center, Holmdel, New Jersey<br />
August 20, 1993<br />
<br />
A free show to the environmentalists who volunteered their time,<br />
To hand out literature at the end of the show.<br />
Arranged by Madeline Hoffman of the Grass Roots Environmental Organization.<br />
<br />
445.) Blind Melon<br />
Soundegarden<br />
Neil Young and Booker T. and the M. G. 's<br />
Garden State Arts Center (PNC)<br />
August 22, 1993<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1994</span><br />
<br />
446.) Melanie<br />
Bethel 94 Summer of Love<br />
New York State at the site of the Woodstock Concert<br />
August 16, 1994<br />
<br />
447.) Kings X<br />
Sheryl Crow, Collective Soul<br />
Candle Box<br />
Woodstock II<br />
August 19, 1994 - Friday Show<br />
<br />
448.) Joe Cocker<br />
Cranberries, Vinx, Zucchero<br />
Youssou N' Dour, The Band with Roger McGuinn<br />
Hot Tuna with Jorma and Jack<br />
Bruce Hornsby with Bob Weir and Rob Wasserman<br />
Primus, Salt "N" Pepa<br />
Metallica, Aerosmith<br />
Woodstock II<br />
August 20, 1994 - Saturday<br />
<br />
Walked out on Aerosmith when it started raining.<br />
Steve was up there, top hat and all screaming away while we froze, got all wet and froze some more.<br />
New York State Police would not allow us back for the Sunday show<br />
<br />
I will write about this in detail, all the legal stuff and all<br />
Even the stuff about the a-hole promoter Scher<br />
And of how I almost f-boo-ed him legally<br />
I have the documents to prove it<br />
That is until that Spitzer got elected<br />
Just remind me - Thanks<br />
<a href="mailto:vincentlehotsky@aol.com"> vincentlehotsky@aol.com</a><br />
<br />
<b> 1995</b><br />
<br />
449.) David Peal<br />
Woodstock 26th Anniversary<br />
August 12, 1995 - Free<br />
The infamous Pie Man was there, I do have photos.<br />
(I just think that it sucks with the amount of time between concerts, for me.)<br />
<br />
450.) The Nixons<br />
The Toadies<br />
We Care About New York, Inc. Celebration Block Party<br />
Madison and 46th. Street, sponsored by Q 104.3 FM<br />
August 27, 1995 - Free Show<br />
<br />
451.) Nine Inch Nails<br />
David Bowie<br />
Meadowlands Arena<br />
September 27, 1995<br />
<br />
<b> 1996</b><br />
<br />
452.) Four Bitchin Babes ; featuring.....<br />
Debi Smith<br />
Sally Fingerett<br />
Camille West<br />
Megan McDonough<br />
At the Outpost in the Burbs, Montclair, New Jersey<br />
May 31, 1996<br />
<br />
<b>1997</b><br />
<br />
453.) Richie Havens<br />
At Mount Tabor Tabernacle<br />
???? 1997<br />
<br />
454.) Grand Funk Rail Road<br />
Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, New Jersey<br />
Halloween, 1997<br />
<br />
<b>1998</b><br />
<br />
455.) Four Bitchin Babes ; featuring. ......<br />
Debi Smith, Sally Fingerett<br />
Camille West, Megan McDonough<br />
Outpost in the Burbs, Montclair<br />
March 13, 1998 - full moon that evening.<br />
<br />
456.) Judy Collins<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway, New Jersey<br />
March 28, 1998<br />
JC - 3rd time seeing.<br />
<br />
457.) Arlo Guthrie<br />
with his son Abe Guthrie<br />
Mount Tabor, New Jersey<br />
June 6, 1998<br />
<br />
Outside the venue, at the church that seats about 400 there were vending tables set up.<br />
I knew the promoter of the show through an acquaintance at the time.<br />
Aside from the ticket booth, soda and chips stand run by the locals,<br />
there was the t-shirt, CD, bumpers stickers and seeds being sold by Arlo's people.<br />
Now this church is next to a park, surrounded by the old style homes around it.<br />
I look at a t-shirt, of the Great Litter Bug Incident.<br />
It has on it the red micro van, the route taken to dump the garbage and all that.<br />
I look at the shirt and say "So He Was a Litterbug, I Bust Litterbugs for a Living, I". ...<br />
I never did get to finish what I was saying, because. ..........<br />
I look up and there about ten feet away is Arlo Guthrie.<br />
He's all standing there, looking up, making like he never heard me, ( la la la.)<br />
Quite comical but I was almost embarrassed.<br />
As he was going into the venue I did get to say something that I never meant it like that.<br />
He indicated that he knew that I did not mean it that way.<br />
<br />
Now ladies and gentlemen, when one attends an Arlo Guthrie concert. ......<br />
there is absolutely no guarantee that he will perform the song that he's most noted for.<br />
For Alice's Restaurant is a quite rather long song, it's not even guaranteed that Arlo,<br />
will even perform it at on of his Thanksgiving Holiday concerts at Carnegie Hall.<br />
<br />
Well readers, Arlo did perform the song much to our little audience's delight.<br />
Then the promoter and a few others credited me and my gaff with being the reason.<br />
For Alice's Restaurant was not on the set list.<br />
Arlo just wound up being in the mood to give us all a treat.<br />
Thanks Arlo if you ever get to read this.<br />
<br />
458.) 9 Days<br />
Gov't Mule<br />
Blue Oyster Cult<br />
W. D. H. A. F. M. sponsored event at Echo lake Park, Mountainside, New Jersey<br />
June 28, 1998<br />
<br />
Met up with Ernie M. there. Took photos of him with Warren Haynes and the bassist,<br />
of G. M. Then published the photos in the Elizabeth Reporter.<br />
That's a local paper that I doing work with.<br />
BOE - 2nd time.<br />
<br />
459.) A Day in the Garden<br />
Richie Havens<br />
Donovan, Lou Reed<br />
Joni Mitchell, Pete Townsend<br />
w/ Taj Mahall, and the Soul Station Gospel Choir.<br />
Bethel, New York<br />
August 15, 1998<br />
<br />
This was a show at the original Woodstock Concert site,<br />
sponsored by the new owner of the property.<br />
The show ended with Pete and the SSG Choir doing excerpts from Tommy.<br />
This was a very brief tour for his new band he mentioned, about four shows in all.<br />
<br />
460.) Jersey Jazz by the Lake<br />
Cecil Brooks II<br />
Pucho and the Latin Soul Brothers w/ Rick James of the Village People.<br />
Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra.<br />
Nomahegan Park, Cranford, New Jersey<br />
September 12, 1998, Saturday - Free Show<br />
<br />
Sponsored by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders.<br />
Lionel was brought to the stage by golf cart.<br />
The man was slow, but he sure wanted to swing all night.<br />
Near the end the lights were dimming on him on purpose,<br />
but he just kept on going and going much like the Energizer Bunny.<br />
<br />
461.) Jersey Jazz by the Lake<br />
Hudson River Rats<br />
Quartet Indigo with Regina Carter<br />
Bernard Purdie All Stars with Jimmy McGriff,<br />
and Jerry Germant, John Isley, Pancho Morales.<br />
Cornell Dupree, David "Fat Head" Newman<br />
Nomahegan Park, Cranford, New Jersey<br />
September 13, 1998, Sunday - Free Show<br />
<br />
David had to have me take a photo of him with Bernard and send it to him.<br />
Of course I did, even published it in the Elizabeth Reporter.<br />
<br />
462.) Lucy Kaplansky<br />
Roger McGuinn<br />
At the Tabernacle, Mt. Tabor, New Jersey<br />
October 2, 1998<br />
$22.50, General Admission, Seat 186<br />
<br />
463.) Arlo Guthrie<br />
with Tao Rodriquez<br />
Sarah Guthrie, Abe Guthrie<br />
Pete Seeger<br />
Carnegie Hall, NYC<br />
November 27, 1998<br />
<br />
I thought that I was in the loge, but I was directed downstairs.<br />
Then I was told to go through this door near the stage.<br />
Then I was led up front much to my amazement.<br />
I had two front row, almost center stage, just slightly to the left, seats.<br />
I was apologizing jokingly to my friend that they were not exactly center.<br />
But we did have Arlo right in front of us.<br />
This was the 4th time that I was seeing Arlo perform.<br />
I did thank the promoter personally for the two seats.<br />
<br />
464.) John Hall<br />
Richie Havens<br />
At the Tabernacle, Mt. Tabor, New Jersey<br />
May 1, 1999 - Saturday<br />
<br />
John - 2nd time, Richie - 3rd time<br />
Ticket - $22.50 – General Admission – Seat 332<br />
Got to tell John Hall of seeing him onstage with the Allman Brothers at MSG<br />
<br />
465.) Skanatra<br />
Joan Jett and the Black Hearts<br />
Hoboken Street Fair - Free Show<br />
May 2, 1999<br />
<br />
Skanatra performs Frank Sinatra classics with a Ska type beat.<br />
<br />
466.) New Jersey Arts and Music Festival<br />
La Bamba and the Hub Caps<br />
The Samples, Booker T. and the M. G.'s<br />
Beau Jacque and the Zydeco Hi-Rollers<br />
Dr. John, Kate Campbell, Geno Delafrose<br />
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, Freedy Johnston<br />
The Temptations<br />
Out front the Performing Arts Center, Newark, New Jersey<br />
June 5, 1999<br />
<br />
467.) New Jersey Arts and Music Festival<br />
Joe Grushecky, Cry, Cry, Cry with Lucy Kaplansky<br />
John Sebastian, Violent Femmes<br />
Koko Taylor and her Blues Machine<br />
Los Lobos, John Hammond<br />
Neville Brothers, Great Big Sea<br />
Out front the Performing Arts Center, Newark, New Jersey<br />
June 6, 1999<br />
<br />
Told J. Sebastian that I got his harmonica that he threw out at a Dr. Pepper show.<br />
<br />
468.) Carl Weatherby<br />
Robert Lockwood Jr. and his Big Band<br />
Blues Festival, Cedar Brook Park, Plainfield<br />
July 4, 1999 - Free Show<br />
Robert is allegedly the illegitimate son of Robert Johnson<br />
<br />
469.) Gary Pucket<br />
Union County Concerts in the Park, Echo Lake Park, Mountainside<br />
July 7, 1999 - Free Show - Wednesday Night<br />
<br />
470.) A Day in the Garden<br />
Country Joe McDonald with David Cohen<br />
Melanie with family and the Soul Saving Mass Choir<br />
Leslie West, Arlo Guthrie<br />
Garth Hudson and Rick Danko, Richie Havens<br />
C. P. R. with David Crosby and son, Johnny Winter<br />
Bethel, New York<br />
August 15, 1999<br />
<br />
There was a rumor that if any performer here went to the rival show of the Rainbow Family,<br />
that they would not be paid for their performance.<br />
I think that is why Country Joe was upset.<br />
He may have went anyway.<br />
Melanie was there with her entire family and others on stage.<br />
She had the balls to open her show with Jimi Hendrix's Purple Haze.<br />
Tho' a bit more acoustic as she belted it out on her big white hollow body guitar.<br />
It did blow us all away and we of course showed our appreciation.<br />
The choir came out in full force for Lay Down the Candles.<br />
Arlo seemed rather annoyed that he too was being threatened about performing next door.<br />
I forgot his name, but David's son was the one he never knew he had.<br />
The concert ended with Johnny Winter's Guitar Johnny.<br />
<br />
471.) Jersey Jazz by the Lake<br />
Lenny Roberts and the Crossroads Trio<br />
Dianne Moser's Big Band, Blunt Force<br />
Groupo Yuri, The Ed Palermo Big Band<br />
Echo lake Park, Mountainside<br />
September 19, 1999 - Free - Sunday<br />
<br />
472.) Jersey Jazz by the Lake<br />
The Atomic Fireballs<br />
Russell Gunn and Ethno Musicology<br />
The Alan Pasqua Trio<br />
with John Patituci and Peter Erskine<br />
The Duke Ellington Orchestra<br />
conducted by Paul Mercer Ellington<br />
Echo lake Park, Mountainside<br />
September 18, 1999 - Free - Saturday<br />
<br />
473.) Christine Lavin<br />
Melanie<br />
with son Bo.<br />
At the Tabernacle, Mt. Tabor, New Jersey<br />
October 10, 1999<br />
<br />
Christine was an original member of the Four Bitchin babes.<br />
Along with acoustical favorites, Christine tried some experimental electronic material.<br />
At one point during Melanie's performance audience members were making requests.<br />
Then came a lull, nothing, and a voice called out for "Purple Haze".<br />
( Guess Who ??? ) ( One guess only )<br />
A couple smirks, comments such as she'll never play that.<br />
Melanie looks at her son, he looks at her, they turn around and...<br />
and Blew Us Away.<br />
Later when she was signing things I asked Melanie she played Purple Haze.<br />
"Because You asked for it".<br />
<br />
474.) New Jersey Symphony Orchestra<br />
with the 170 member Westminster Choir<br />
performing Dvorak's Requiem<br />
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, New Jersey<br />
October 15, 1999<br />
<br />
475.) Heather ( !, replacement performer.)<br />
Vance Gilbert<br />
Graham Parker<br />
At the Tabernacle, Mt. Tabor, New Jersey<br />
October 15, 1999<br />
GP - 2nd time<br />
<br />
476.) Phil Lesh and Friends<br />
Bob Dylan<br />
with guest guitarist Charlie Sexton<br />
Continental Airline Arena, Meadowlands<br />
November 13, 1999<br />
<br />
477.) Arlo Guthrie<br />
Sarah Lee Guthrie, Abe Guthrie, Tao Rodriquez<br />
Carnegie hall, NYC<br />
November 27, 1999<br />
<br />
478.) Bobby Blue Bland and his Orchestra<br />
B. B. King and his Orchestra<br />
New Jersey Performing Arts Center<br />
December 11, 1999<br />
<br />
<b> <span style="font-size: large;"> 2000</span></b><br />
<br />
479.) Jeffrey Gaines<br />
Bacon Brothers<br />
State Theatre, New Brunswick, New Jersey<br />
February 4, 2000<br />
<br />
480.) The Allman Brothers Band<br />
Beacon Theatre, NYC<br />
March 17, 2000<br />
<br />
Karen and I went and got seats in the back of the orchestra, seated next to another couple.<br />
While I and his old lady basically danced all night, those who we went with remained like wallflowers.<br />
<br />
481.) John Sebastian<br />
Jorma Kaukonen<br />
with Michael Falzarano and Pete Seard<br />
At the Tabernacle, Mount Tabor, New Jersey<br />
April 8, 2000<br />
<br />
482.) Three Dog Night<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway, New Jersey<br />
April 15, 2000<br />
<br />
2nd time, this time only two original lead singers. No Chuck Negron.<br />
<br />
483.) Seeking Homer<br />
Ska Na Tra<br />
Ronnie Spector<br />
with Joey Ramone waiting in the wings.<br />
Patti Smith<br />
Hoboken Arts and Music Festival<br />
May 7, 2000<br />
<br />
2nd - Ska Na Tra, a Frank Sinatra / ska tribute band.<br />
3rd time - Patti Smith<br />
A descriptive image of Joey Ramone<br />
would be of looking like a snake that just ate something whole.<br />
<br />
484.) Ringo Starr and Friends<br />
with Eric Carmen, Dave Edmunds<br />
Simon Kirke, Jack Bruce and others.<br />
State Theatre, New Brunswick, New Jersey<br />
May 24, 2000<br />
<br />
Set List - It Don't Come Easy, Act Naturally, Hungry Eyes - Eric, I Hear You Knocking - Dave w/ <br />
Jack on piano and Eric on bass and Dave on a Les Paul, Shooting Star - Simon, <br />
I Wanna Be Your Man, Love Me Do, Yellow Submarine, To The End - Eric, <br />
Go All The Way - Eric, I'm The Greatest, No No Song, Back Off Boogaloo, I Feel Free - Jack, <br />
All Right Now - Simon, Boys, I Knew The Bride When She Used To Rock and Roll - Dave, <br />
White Room - Jack, All By Myself - Eric, Photograph.<br />
The Encore - You're 16 and With A Little Help From My Friends ...<br />
<br />
485.) Un - American<br />
The Who<br />
with Zak Starkey on drums.<br />
PNC Arts Center, Holmdel, New Jersey<br />
July 1, 2000 3rd - Who<br />
<br />
486.) Young Dubliners<br />
Jethro Tull<br />
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, New Jersey<br />
July 17, 2000<br />
<br />
4th - JT, At the beginning of the show some guy was playing with a laser type pen light.<br />
Pointing it onto the stage in the first song Ian threatened to beat up whoever it was doing that.<br />
<br />
487.) Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge<br />
Union County Concerts in the Park, Cranford High School<br />
Held at the school due to the rains.<br />
July 19, 2000<br />
2nd time.<br />
<br />
488.) Brian Wilson<br />
and; the Pet Sounds Symphony Orchestra<br />
PNC Arts Center, Holmdel, New Jersey<br />
September 9, 2000<br />
<br />
Met up with Bucky from work, and his wife at the show.<br />
Bucky was at one time a drummer for a band that recorded a few albums, later toured Europe.<br />
Bucky was also in the band that was asked by Bruce S to learn his new song<br />
Of which later Bruce performed with them in Asbury Park, NJ<br />
<br />
489.) Jive Five Minus Two<br />
Vance Gilbert<br />
At the Minstrel Coffee House, in Essex County somewhere near the reservation.<br />
September 15, 2000<br />
<br />
490.) Sam Butera ( of the Louis Prima Band.)<br />
Carl Weathersby<br />
Morris Nanton Trio<br />
Sonny Rollins<br />
Jersey Jazz by the Lake<br />
September 16, 2000, Saturday<br />
<br />
491.) Ed Palermo Big Band<br />
featuring Rob Paparozzi<br />
Caribbean Jazz Project, featuring Dave Samuels, Dave Valentin & Steve Kahn.<br />
John Pizzarelli Trio with Ray Kennedy on bass.<br />
Jersey Jazz by the Lake, Nomahegan Park, Cranford, New Jersey<br />
September 17, 2000, Sunday<br />
<br />
000.) Tim Conway and Don Knotts<br />
with Louise D"uart<br />
State Theatre, New Brunswick, New Jersey<br />
Saturday 7:30 pm, September 23rd, 2000 <br />
<br />
492.) Un-American<br />
Wall Flower<br />
The Who<br />
Madison Square Gardens, New York City<br />
October 6, 2000<br />
<br />
493.) Stanley Jordan<br />
The Cross Roads in Garwood, New Jersey<br />
October 7, 2000<br />
Apparently Stanley likes this place and will perform solo on various occasions<br />
<br />
494.) Donovan<br />
At the Tabernacle, Mount Tabor, New Jersey<br />
November 4, 2000<br />
<br />
This was the only performance of his for a tour of North America<br />
<a href="http://www.standingstone.com/donovan/tabernacle.php" title="http://www.standingstone.com/donovan/tabernacle.php">http://www.standingstone.com/donovan/tabernacle.php</a><br />
<br />
495.) Rockapella<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway, New Jersey<br />
October 22, 2000<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b> 2001</b></span><br />
<br />
496.) Harry Belafonte<br />
Benefit Gala Honoring Senator Jack Sinagra<br />
State Theatre, New Brunswick, New Jersey<br />
March 17, 2001<br />
<br />
I have always wanted to see the man perform, though this is actually the second time I'm seeing him.<br />
Ever since I heard that the Banana Boat Song was released on the very exact day that I was born.<br />
Two people from where I worked at the time went to this performance. One being me.<br />
The other being the Guest of Honor Jack Sinagra. Who was and still is the Executive Vice President.<br />
On a whim I purchased two tickets the day before, in the 11th row on the aisle from the stage.<br />
Without telling her where we were going I told Sue to get dressed up.<br />
After the show she told me that she would have gotten more dressed up.<br />
That is because mostly everyone was in suits and gowns.<br />
The old woman sitting next to Sue was in diamonds and a mink stole.<br />
The two of them chit-chatted quite a bit.<br />
Many elected officials that new me were there as well.<br />
We had a great time.<br />
<br />
The next work day I brought in an extra program for the VP's secretary.<br />
learning that only two at the job went. Him (the VP) and I.<br />
<br />
497.) Maureen McGovern<br />
John Pizzarelli Trio<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway, New Jersey<br />
April 7, 2001<br />
<br />
498.) Willie Nelson and Family<br />
Union County Arts Center., Rahway, New Jersey<br />
7 rows from stage.<br />
April 13, 2001, Good Friday<br />
<br />
499.) Alvin Madison<br />
Steve Forbert<br />
with Gary ???<br />
Westfield High School, Westfield, NJ<br />
April 21, 2001<br />
<br />
500.) Willie Nelson and Family<br />
Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, New Jersey<br />
April 29, 2001<br />
<br />
501.) Skanatra<br />
Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes<br />
Hoboken Art and Music Festival, Hoboken, NJ<br />
May 6, 2001<br />
<br />
502.) Doyle Bramhall II and Smokestack<br />
Eric Clapton<br />
with Billy Preston, David Sancious<br />
and Andy Fairweatherlow.<br />
Madison Square Garden<br />
June 22, 2001<br />
<br />
503.) Clarence Clemons<br />
Bruce Springsteen<br />
Stone Pony, Asbury Park, New Jersey<br />
September 1, 2001, Saturday Afternoon Show<br />
<br />
Of the four shows performed, this was the one Bruce appeared at.<br />
<br />
504.) Smithereens<br />
Stone Pony, Asbury Park, New Jersey<br />
September 29, 2001, Saturday<br />
stoneponyonline.com<br />
<br />
505.) Herman Hermits<br />
Hoboken, October 2001<br />
A light steady drizzle all day, Richie Havens could not make the show.<br />
What a snob that Peter Noone is !!!<br />
<br />
506.) Arlo Guthrie<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway<br />
October 20, 2001, Saturday<br />
<br />
507.) Grandmothers of Invention<br />
Project Object<br />
Irving Plaza, N.Y.C.<br />
October 31, 2001<br />
<br />
508.) Kenny Rogers<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway<br />
November 16, 2001, 6:30 show<br />
<br />
509.) Arlo Guthrie,<br />
Symphony Orchestra, Kitty West, Carnegie Hall, NYC<br />
November 24, 2001<br />
<br />
510.) B.B. King<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway, NJ<br />
December 14, 2001<br />
<br />
511.) Ricky Skaggs with Kentucky Thunder<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway<br />
December 15, 2001<br />
<br />
512.) <span style="font-size: large;">Willie Nelson and Family</span><br />
State Theatre in New Brunswick<br />
January 19, 2002<br />
<br />
513.) Doo Wop Night 1<br />
Diamond Dave Somerville of the Diamonds<br />
Walt Maddox’s Marcells<br />
Shirley Alston Reeves.<br />
Union County Arts Center<br />
February 1, 2002, Friday<br />
<br />
514.) James Brown.<br />
B.B. King’s in New York City<br />
February 2, 2002<br />
Susan and I went because she knows James first wife; Bea.<br />
<br />
000.) George Carlin<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway, NJ<br />
February 16, 2002 7:00 pm Show<br />
<br />
000.) George Carlin<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway, NJ<br />
February 16, 2002 9:30 pm Show<br />
<br />
515.) <span style="font-size: large;">Crosby, Still, Nash and Young,</span><br />
Tour of America, Madison Square Garden, NYC<br />
February 22, 2002<br />
Went with Susan, who had gotten great seats.<br />
<br />
516.) Joan Baez<br />
State Theatre, New Brunswick, New Jersey<br />
March 1, 2002<br />
<br />
517.) David Cassidy<br />
Tropicana Casino and Resorts, Atlantic City<br />
March 9, 2002<br />
<br />
518.) Dave Brubeck Quartet<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway<br />
March 22nd, 2002, Friday<br />
<br />
Dave kept on performing new pieces, 6 in all for us.<br />
I surmised that he was testing it because he had a big upcoming engagement at Carnegie hall.<br />
<br />
519.) The Monkees, Mickey Dolenz and Davey Jones.<br />
At B.B. King’s Bar and Grille on 42nd Street, N.Y.C.<br />
April 6, 2002, Saturday 8 p.m. show<br />
<br />
520.) The Moody Blues<br />
State Theatre in New Brunswick, New Jersey<br />
April 8, 2002<br />
<br />
521.) Englebert Humperdinck<br />
State Theatre, New Brunswick<br />
April 25, 2002<br />
<br />
522.) The Turtles with Flo and Eddie<br />
B.B. Kings, New York City<br />
April 26, 2002<br />
<br />
523.) Peter Green’s Splinter Group<br />
B.B. King Blues Club/Grill<br />
April 30, 2002, Tuesday<br />
<br />
Former member of Fleetwood Mac, Peter wrote Black Magic Woman.<br />
Sat front table on left table, elbow on stage, to see all the finger action on their guitars.<br />
<br />
524.) Ray Charles<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway<br />
May 2, 2002<br />
<br />
525.) Rick Robbins<br />
Ramblin' Jack Elliott<br />
At the Ocean County Library in Toms River, New Jersey<br />
Mothers Day, Sunday May 12th, 2002<br />
The first show that Susan, Nick and I went together.<br />
Jack had to hack a cough in the middle of a song.<br />
<br />
526.) Village People<br />
K.C. and the Sunshine Band<br />
Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, May 28, 2002<br />
Susan danced all night with Mayor Joe.<br />
<br />
527.) Melanie,<br />
Watchung Arts Center, Church, Watchung, N.J.<br />
June 7th, 2002<br />
<br />
528.) B.T. Express<br />
Rhythm and Blues in the Park, Cedar Brook Park, Plainfield, New Jersey<br />
June 8, 2002<br />
<br />
529.) Susan Lucci<br />
On My Own, with an 18 piece orchestra.<br />
Montclair State College<br />
June 9, 2002<br />
Susan's cabaret act to benefit the Northern Jersey Chapter<br />
of the Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Gimbel Multiple<br />
Sclerosis Care Center. $37.00 ticket. Went with Susan ...<br />
<br />
530.) The Marvelettes<br />
at The Mayor's Concert Series<br />
outside City Hall, Rahway, New Jersey<br />
July 4th, 2002 - (note, this was a Lost Concert entry, proven by photos.)<br />
<br />
531.) The Brooklyn Bridge<br />
at the Mayor's Concert Series<br />
Woodbridge, New Jersey<br />
July (no date given, tho' I wrote on back the 14th), 2002<br />
(another Lost Concert entry, proven by a photo I took.) <br />
<br />
532.) Leon Redbone<br />
Backed by a four piece band, 3 horns and one bass / horns<br />
Free concert at Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, New Jersey<br />
July 14, 2002<br />
During a quiet part between songs, I requested "Burgers and Bones"<br />
The request is from a dog food commercial that he's done.<br />
Leon looked towards my direction stating "I Don't Think So."<br />
<br />
533.) Down<br />
W. K. Andrew with Kelly Osbourne<br />
Drowning Pool, P. O. D.<br />
Rob Zombie, System of a Down<br />
Ozzy Osbourne.<br />
Ozzfest, PNC Arts Center.<br />
July 20, 2002<br />
This was were I have a photo taken with Rob Zombie, <br />
telling him that my son went to school in Bradford, Mass.<br />
That's the town that Rob is from. He's a very nice guy.<br />
I asked him if he was going to KC & the Sunshine Band's<br />
(as performed by White Zombie) "Boogie Man", Mr. Zombie retorted "No".<br />
<br />
534.) Flo and Eddie and the Turtles<br />
Free concert at Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, New Jersey<br />
July 21, 2002<br />
<br />
535.) J.T. Taylor<br />
Patti Labelle<br />
Commerce Bank Stadium, Bridgewater, NJ<br />
July, 26, 2002<br />
Patti actually had a pizza delivered to her on stage by some kid who had no clue what was up.<br />
<br />
536.) Hall and Oates<br />
Free show at the Balloon Festival<br />
New Jersey<br />
July 27, 2002<br />
<br />
537.) Barry Manilow<br />
PNC (penis as Barry would say) Arts Center, Holmdel<br />
August 3, 2002, Saturday<br />
<br />
This show was being recorded live, so much that he performed a song a second time.<br />
He made references purposely mispronouncing the name of the arts center<br />
<br />
538.) Little Anthony and the Imperials<br />
Woodbridge Library park, Woodbridge, New Jersey<br />
August 5, 2002, Monday<br />
Actually got all of their autographs.<br />
<br />
539.) Yes<br />
PNC Arts Center, Holmdel, New Jersey<br />
August 6, 2002<br />
<br />
540.) The Shangrilas<br />
Woodbridge Library Park, Woodbridge<br />
August 12, 2002, Monday<br />
<br />
541.) Green Dreams Vinyl<br />
Pat Benatar and Neil Geraldo<br />
State Theatre, New Brunswick, New Jersey<br />
August 17, 2002<br />
<br />
542.) David Lee Roth<br />
Sammy Hagar<br />
PNC Arts Center, Holmdel<br />
August 20, 2002, Tuesday, 7:30 pm<br />
<br />
One could see that Roth was trying to outdo Hagar.<br />
<br />
543.) Meatloaf and Friends<br />
Just Havin' Fun for Summer<br />
State Theatre, New Brunswick, New Jersey<br />
September 3, 2002 - Tuesday<br />
<br />
544.) Jersey Jazz By The Lake<br />
Bobby Rodriguez, Cynthia Holiday<br />
Roy Ayers, Alex Bugnon<br />
Arturo Sandoval<br />
Nomahegan Park, Cranford, New Jersey<br />
September 21, 2002<br />
<br />
545.) The 3rd Annual Doobies Awards<br />
Black Moon, High On Fire<br />
Sean Paul, Lettuce, Emcee - Joe Rogan<br />
Guest - John Stewart, Jackie the Joke Man Martling,<br />
Shannon McNally a guitarist from Govt. Mule.<br />
New Riders of the Purple Sage<br />
B. B. Kings, 14th Street, New York City<br />
September 25, 2002, Wednesday<br />
<br />
546.) The Tom Tom Club<br />
at the Hoboken Arts Fair<br />
Hoboken, New Jersey<br />
September 29, 2002<br />
(and another Lost Concert entry. Tho' I have many photos.)<br />
(probably still reelin' from the Doobie Awards.)<br />
<br />
547.) The Nerds<br />
Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes<br />
Liberty State Park, Jersey City, New Jersey<br />
October 4, 2002<br />
<br />
548.) Richard Barrone<br />
Donovan<br />
At The Tabernacle, Mount Tabor, New Jersey<br />
October 5, 2002<br />
<br />
549.) Rock To The Rescue.<br />
Lorenza Ponce, John Waite, Glen Burtnick, Survivor w/ Aaron Carter,<br />
Mark Farner, Felix Cavaliere, Sam Moore, Big Pussy from the Soprano’s,<br />
Styx, REO Speedwagon (acoustic and electric), Bad Company,<br />
and Foreigner. Continental Airlines Arena, New Jersey<br />
October 19, 2002 – Saturday<br />
Ticket - $52.00 5:00 pm show<br />
<br />
550.) Wynona Judd<br />
State Theatre, New Brunswick, New Jersey<br />
October 26, 2002<br />
<br />
551.) Alice Cooper<br />
Beacon Theatre, NYC<br />
October 29, 2002<br />
<br />
552.) Neil Sedaka<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway, New Jersey<br />
November 9, 2002<br />
<br />
553.) Tom Jones<br />
Resorts Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey<br />
Sunday, November 18, 2002<br />
Yes he is that big. At least that's what my wife Susan says.<br />
<br />
554.) Arlo Guthrie and Family<br />
The Dillards<br />
Prudential Hall, NJPAC, Friday, November 29, 2002<br />
Many many years ago outside the Academy of Music on 14th St, NYC<br />
I was asked by a WPLJ FM pollster, what was my favorite group.<br />
The Dillards was my answer much to their stunned amazement as he jotted it in.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b> 2003</b></span><br />
555.) The Smithereens<br />
Eric Bazilian,<br />
at B. B. Kings, 42nd St., NYC<br />
Friday, January 17, 2003 8:00 pm<br />
Went with Susan<br />
Thank you Jim for the reservations.<br />
<br />
556.) Mary Wilson<br />
B.B. Kings, 14th Street, NYC<br />
February 7, 2002, 1st show.<br />
<br />
557.) Nancy Wilson<br />
Diva , a 15 piece all-female orchestra.<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway, New Jersey<br />
February 28, 2003<br />
<br />
558.) Marshall Tucker Band<br />
B.B. King Blues Club / Grill, NYC<br />
8 pm, Saturday, March 22, 2002<br />
<br />
559.) John Hammond<br />
Watchung Arts Center<br />
March 29, 2003, Saturday<br />
Showed him the new Guitar Player with an article about him.<br />
That he did not even see yet and promptly autographed it for me.<br />
<br />
560.) B. B. King<br />
State Theatre, New Brunswick, New Jersey<br />
April 9, 2003, Wednesday. Front row seats.<br />
Went with Sue, James Brown first wife and a friend of hers.<br />
<br />
561.) Charo<br />
The Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada<br />
April 21, 2003<br />
<br />
562.) Skanatra<br />
Nancy Sinatra<br />
with Clem Burke (Blondie) on drums<br />
Hoboken Arts & Craft Street Fair, Hoboken, New Jersey<br />
Sunday, May 4, 2003<br />
<br />
563.) Etta James and a nine piece band.<br />
Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, NJ<br />
May 21, 2003, Wednesday<br />
<br />
564.) Boston<br />
An Evening with Boston, touring on the Corporate America album release.<br />
PNC Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ, Father’s Day, June 15, 2003<br />
15th row center seats, purchased at the window 10 minutes prior to show time.<br />
<br />
565.) Stevie Winwood<br />
The Dead<br />
PNC Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ<br />
June 24, 2003 - 5:00 pm<br />
<br />
566.) John Eddie<br />
Willie Nelson and Family<br />
Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank NJ, <br />
2nd row seats, Row C, Seat 4, June 26, 2003 - $115.00<br />
<br />
567.) John Eddie<br />
Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ<br />
July 4, 2003<br />
<br />
568.) Chicago<br />
PNC Arts Center, Holmdel<br />
July 19, 2003<br />
<br />
569.) John Eddie<br />
Lisa Marie Presley<br />
Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ<br />
July 20, 2003 - General Admission - $20.00<br />
John was louder, Lisa’s volume was turned down<br />
<br />
570.) Gato Barbieri<br />
Brookdale Park, Bloomfield<br />
July 25, 2003 Free concert<br />
<br />
571.) Sammy Hagar<br />
Lynard Skynard<br />
PNC Bank Arts Center<br />
Saturday, July 26, 2003<br />
Note to readers - This is another concert that I forgot about.<br />
Found the tickets with others. Susan said that I went.<br />
If so, I may remember that Sammy was not able to sing any of the hits<br />
that he had with Van Halen.<br />
As for Skynard, I think Van Zandt wore a dark black long coat.<br />
<br />
572.) <span style="font-size: large;"> Happenings</span><br />
Woodbridge Library Park, Woodbridge, NJ<br />
July 28, 2003<br />
<br />
573.) American Idols On Tour<br />
with Charles Grigsby, Julia DeMato, Rickey Smith, <br />
Kimberly Caldwell, Carmen Rasmusen, Trenyce,<br />
Kimberley Locke, Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard<br />
Continental Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey<br />
July 30, 2003<br />
<br />
574.) <span style="font-size: large;">Gary U.S. Bonds</span><br />
Woodbridge Library park, Woodbridge, NJ<br />
August 4, 2003<br />
<br />
575.) Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, with Sharon Page<br />
Woodbridge Library Park, Woodbridge, NJ<br />
August 11, 2003<br />
<br />
576.) Oz Fest, 2003<br />
Chimaira , Motograter , Memento , Hotwire<br />
Killswitch , Engage , Shadows Fall<br />
Unloco , Endo , Voi Vod , Cradle of Filth<br />
Chevelle, Marilyn Manson<br />
Disturbed<br />
Korn<br />
Oz Fest, PNC Arts Center, Holmdel, N. J.<br />
August 19, 2003<br />
Ozzie pooped out on us, as this was the second show of two in a row.<br />
As he is not able to do two shows in a row. Korn performed an extended set.<br />
<br />
577.) Jeff Golub<br />
Nestor Torres, Chris Botti<br />
Oleta Adams<br />
Jersey Jazz By The Lake, Echo Lake Park<br />
September 20, 2003<br />
<br />
578.) 106.7 Lite fm presents – One Night With Lite<br />
Sarah McLachlin<br />
Simply Red, Seal<br />
Rod Stewart<br />
The Theater at Madison Square Garden<br />
October 15, 2003<br />
<br />
579.) Dionne Warwick<br />
\at the Union County Arts Center<br />
Rahway, New Jersey 8:00 pm - $40.00<br />
Back when I was able to walk to a concert.<br />
Note to readers, I found this concert' Lost Ticket Stub 12/09/2018<br />
Always thought I saw Dionne in concert. But I forgot.<br />
Maybe the trip to South Carolina mixed me up.<br />
<br />
580.) Third Eye Blind<br />
House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina<br />
November 27, 2003<br />
<br />
This was a cleansing for me as we had just left the Alabama Theatre across the parking lot.<br />
There Nick, Sue and I had attended their Holiday Show.<br />
My mother got us the tickets and so we went.<br />
But had to get it out of our systems and I could not care less who was at the H. O. B.<br />
Sue knew of the headliner, that was enough for me.<br />
<br />
581.) Bacon Brothers<br />
Morristown Community Theatre, Morristown, New Jersey<br />
December 13, 2003 Saturday - $23.50<br />
<br />
<b> 2004</b><br />
<br />
582.) Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt, Joe Ely and Guy Clark<br />
NJPAC, Prudential Hall, Newark, New Jersey<br />
January 31, 2004 Saturday<br />
<br />
583.) Doo Wop Reunion 5<br />
Lou Christrie<br />
Johnny (Santo and Johnnie)<br />
Chiclettes<br />
Emil Stucchio and the Classics<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway<br />
February 21, 2004 Saturday - $30.00<br />
<br />
584.) Randy Stonehill<br />
Phil Keaggy<br />
Evangel Church, Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, New Jersey<br />
February 28, 2004<br />
<br />
It's said that Randy began Christian Rock n Roll<br />
<br />
585.) Glen Burtnick<br />
Ian Hunter and his Rant Band<br />
B. B. Kings, New York City<br />
March 1, 2004<br />
Front row table<br />
<br />
000.) Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus<br />
Madison Square Garden - Friday April 2, 2004<br />
<br />
586.) Julio Iglesias<br />
Ritz Theatre, Elizabeth<br />
April 3, 2004<br />
<br />
587.) Sweet Honey In The Rock<br />
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, New Jersey<br />
April 17, 2004 - Saturday<br />
<br />
588.) Clarence Carter<br />
House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina<br />
April 23, 2004<br />
In town for mom's funeral.<br />
<br />
589.) The Vogues<br />
1910 Fruitgum Company<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway, New Jersey<br />
Friday May 7, 2004<br />
<br />
590.) Paul Revere and the Raiders<br />
Nancy Sinatra<br />
Connie Stevens<br />
Bill Medley<br />
World War II Memorial Tribute, Washington, DC<br />
May 30, 2004<br />
<br />
591.) Valerie Adams and Dimension Band<br />
Junior Walker’s All Stars<br />
Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston and Blue Lovett<br />
Blues by the Brook, Plainfield, New Jersey<br />
June 12, 2004<br />
<br />
592.) Silvertide<br />
Van Halen<br />
Continental Arena, Tuesday June 22, 2004<br />
<br />
So close that I shook the hand lead guitarist for Silvertide after their set.<br />
Telling him that I don't know about the rest of the band but that I expect him to go far.<br />
<br />
593.) Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge<br />
Bierthumpel Park, Township of New Jersey<br />
June 24, 2004 (another lost concert.)<br />
<br />
594.) Robert Randolph and the Family Band<br />
Eric Clapton<br />
Madison Square Garden, Tuesday June 29, 2004 - 7:30 pm $90.00<br />
<br />
595.) Ozz Fest<br />
First Stage - Lamb of God, Hate Breed, Slipknot<br />
Second Stage - Superjoint Ritual<br />
Dimmu Borgir, Slayer<br />
Judas Priest<br />
Black Sabbath<br />
PNC Arts Center, Holmdel, New Jersey, Friday July 16, 2004<br />
<br />
596.) Rod Stewart<br />
PNC Arts Center, Holmdel, New Jersey<br />
Wednesday, July 21, 2004<br />
<br />
597.) Grand Funk Railroad<br />
Balloon Festival, NJ<br />
July 25, 2004<br />
This version of the band had Mark Farner replaced by two other guitarists.<br />
<br />
598.) Robert Hunter<br />
The Dead<br />
PNC Arts Center<br />
Tuesday, August 10, 2004<br />
7th row, with Susan ...<br />
<br />
599.) Robert Hunter<br />
The Dead<br />
w/ Joan Osbourne<br />
PNC Arts Center<br />
Wednesday, August 11, 2004<br />
<br />
600.) Gil Paris w/ John Paris at the Guitar Barbecue<br />
Jennifer Glass<br />
Levon Helm with the Barn Burners w/ Little Sammy Davis<br />
Clearwater Festival, Asbury Park<br />
Sunday August 22, 2004<br />
Second time seeing Sammy. First time since some Woodstock show.<br />
<br />
601.) Jersey Jazz by the Lake<br />
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes<br />
Roy Hardgrove<br />
MAYAS<br />
Echo Lake Park, Mountainside, New Jersey<br />
Saturday, September 11, 2004<br />
<br />
602.) Rahway Jazz Festival<br />
Bucky Pizzarelli<br />
Slide Hampton Orchestra<br />
Dena DeRose<br />
Warren Vache' Jr.<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway, New Jersey<br />
Sunday, October 10, 2004<br />
<br />
603.) Arlo Guthrie<br />
State Theatre, New Brunswick, New Jersey<br />
Thursday, November 11, 2004<br />
<br />
604.) Smithereens<br />
Dramarama<br />
Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, New Jersey<br />
December 31 – January 1, 2005<br />
<br />
<b> <span style="font-size: large;"> 2005</span></b><br />
<br />
605.) Bent Brother<br />
Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, New Jersey<br />
Saturday, January 15, 2005<br />
Bent Brother aka Twisted Sister without the makeup and other stuff.<br />
<br />
606.) Lou Rawls<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway, New Jersey<br />
February 2005<br />
<br />
607.) Jobonano and the Godsons of Soul<br />
Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals with special guests the Soul Survivors<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway, New Jersey<br />
Saturday February 26, 2005<br />
<br />
608.) Allman Brothers Band<br />
Beacon Theatre, New York City<br />
Tuesday, March 15, 2005<br />
Went with Nick who that day won two tickets at his job<br />
<br />
609.) Project Object<br />
Frank Zappa Tribute Band with Ike Willis and Napoleon Murphy Brock<br />
Stone Pony, Asbury Park, New Jersey<br />
Saturday, April 9, 2005<br />
<br />
610.) Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes<br />
Dylan ??? (opener )<br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway, New Jersey<br />
Saturday, April 16, 2005<br />
<br />
611.) Bob Dylan and His Band<br />
Merle Haggard and The Strangers<br />
Amos Lee (opener)<br />
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, New Jersey<br />
Tuesday, April 19, 2005<br />
<br />
612.) McDonalds Gospel Fest 2005<br />
Aretha Franklin<br />
Donnie McClurkin, Cissy Houston<br />
G-Fy-G, of East Orange, The Oracle<br />
Renaissance Praise Dancers, of Newark<br />
Second Baptist, Roselle, Praise Dance Ministry, of Roselle<br />
At The Theatre at Madison Square Gardens, NYC<br />
Friday, June 3, 2005<br />
<br />
613.) Queensryche<br />
Judas Priest<br />
PNC Arts Center, Holmdel, New Jersey<br />
Friday, June 10, 2005<br />
<br />
614.) Jerry Jeff Walker<br />
Nick Holmes<br />
B. B. Kings, New York City<br />
Thursday, June 16, 2005<br />
Front row table, Jerry made note of my hat (Ramblin' Jack) liking it.<br />
<br />
615.) Streetlight Manifesto<br />
The Stone Pony, Asbury Park, New Jersey<br />
Saturday, June 18, 2005<br />
A friend of Nick's is in the band.<br />
<br />
616.) The Royal Wylds<br />
Citizen Cope<br />
Blind Boys of Alabama<br />
Central Park Summer Stage, 20th Anniversary<br />
Sunday, July 10, 2005<br />
<br />
617.) American Idol Tour<br />
Carrie Underwood, Bo Bice, Constantine Maroulis,<br />
Anwar Robinson, Vonzell Solomon, Nadia Turner,<br />
Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Jessica Sierra, Anthony Federov<br />
Continental Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey<br />
July 22, 2005<br />
<br />
618.) Loggins and Messina<br />
PNC Arts Center, Holmdel, New Jersey<br />
July 23, 2005<br />
Actually got up to front row cent, thanks to Charlie Wade.<br />
My third time seeing Loggins and Messina.<br />
<br />
619.) Jimmy Sturr Polka Orchestra<br />
at Wilson Park, Linden, New Jersey<br />
July 26, 2005 (another lost concert.)<br />
<br />
620.) Leon Russell<br />
Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, New Jersey<br />
Free Show<br />
July 31, 2005<br />
Leon's daughter is one of the backup singers.<br />
Was able to get an autograph from Leon on a photo of my future home in South Carolina.<br />
<br />
621.) Motley Crue<br />
PNC Arts Center, Holmdel, New Jersey<br />
$30.00 lawn seat<br />
August 14, 2005<br />
Went with Nick as this would be my last NJ show as a resident of the Garden State.<br />
<br />
622.) Wayne Newton<br />
Alabama Theatre, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina<br />
September 24, 2005<br />
<br />
623.) A Dozen Furies<br />
Devil Driver<br />
GWAR<br />
At the House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.<br />
October 20, 2005 - free ticket given to me by Jake Blues.<br />
<br />
A Review of the band names GWAR<br />
The Nazi Priest came onstage with some individual, a believer of sorts who was promptly beheaded sometime during the opening song. The blood gushing forth from the recently beheaded individual was sprayed upon the audience with much delight. Then the Nazi Priest as cut up by two henchmen on stage. A few more songs and President Bush was brought on stage strapped to a gurney. He reminded us of his war on drugs, then his war on terrorism. Now he has a war on weather. He started to go on about Hurricane Katrina just then the henchmen started to disembowel him. One of which was trying to jump rope with the President's intestines tripping over them.<br />
Vice-president Cheney came on stage saying "Out with the Bush and in with the Dick". Before he could go on any further he too was beheaded and the gushing blood was once more sprayed upon the eagerly waiting fans.<br />
Before I go on let me say this, the blood and any other bodily fluid is just a dyed sugar water.<br />
The band is actually doing a bit of humanitarian work raising millions of dollars for a charity. It's the Michael Jackson Sexual Endowment Fund and Michael himself came on stage with one of his babies. When asked to show everyone his new stuff, Michael opened his clothes to reveal that he has breasts and a penis enlargement to boot. Just that the attached penis part was a darker color that his own white self.<br />
Later Sharon Osbourne came on stage with a miniature Ozzie under her arms. She was talking about "Clown Bands" like Kizz. Before she could go on the lead singer was already playing with her breast much to her delight and before they were chopped off thus spewing blood into the audience.<br />
Sometime later a hunched creature came onstage with a trick or treat plastic pumpkin in claw. It was there for a while before a sword was thrust into its' upper jaw spewing green blood into the audience. This time I was hit, watching the trail of ooze come right at me. Later one of the strobe lights went on fire but was soon extinguish by a henchman.<br />
Then the audience was calling out the name of the band's pet, a sort of mastodon creature. It too was killed and the green blood spewed everywhere. Later the lead's penis, oh I didn't mention this?. He has this rather large deformed dildo attached and it just spewed and spewed and spewed green fluids. Then a spewing machine was brought on stage and it spewed both red and green. The band GWAR is celebrating 20 years.<br />
<br />
624.) The Buckinghams<br />
Edwin McCain and Whisper<br />
End of Summer Festival, North Myrtle Beach<br />
October 22, 2005 free show<br />
The Buckinghams have been together 40 years.<br />
My 2nd time seeing them perform, the last being May 9, 1985<br />
<br />
625.) House of Heroes<br />
Stryper<br />
House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
November 4, 2005<br />
Stryper - 2nd time, new bassist.<br />
The band not wearing the usual black and yellow stripes.<br />
<br />
626.) <span style="font-size: large;">Tom Chapin and Friends</span><br />
Union County Arts Center, Rahway, New Jersey<br />
November 13, 2005, Sunday <br />
In town for the League of Municipalities Conference, Atlantic City.<br />
I was talking with Tom after the show and mentioned that I went to his brother’s last show.<br />
He asked of when was it, as he was not sure. It was the Central Park performance.<br />
<br />
627.) Tom Jones<br />
House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
November 19, 2005<br />
2nd time, but one never forgets their first time with Mr. Jones.<br />
<br />
628.) Dolly Parton<br />
House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
December 16, 2005<br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">2006</span></b><br />
<br />
629.) Willie Nelson and Family<br />
House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
February 21, 2006 Tuesday<br />
<br />
630.) Flyleaf<br />
Seether, Shinedown<br />
House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
March 2, 2006<br />
A guitarist for Shinedown was not there <br />
due to his wife giving birth to a baby boy at 5 pm that day.<br />
<br />
631.) Bela Fleck and the Flecktones<br />
Bob Weir and Rat Dog<br />
House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
March 17, 2006 The second show of the tour.<br />
<br />
632.) Cross Canadian Ragweed<br />
George Thorogood and the Destroyers<br />
House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
March 19, 2006 Last time seeing George - November 27, 1982<br />
<br />
633.) Bullet For My Valentine<br />
Lacuna Coil<br />
Rob Zombie<br />
Educated Horses Tour 2006<br />
House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
March 24, 2006<br />
<br />
Bullet For My Valentine - 4 man band, played 7:58 - 8pm, loud British metal.<br />
Lacuna Coil - 6 piece band, male and female singer, two guitar, percussion problems, bassist problems as well.<br />
In my opinion they could lose the girl, or make her stop her whining aka singing.<br />
There were those in the audience crowd surfing.<br />
Some chick DJ from 101.7 FM came on stage between sets and mumbled whatever it was.<br />
Lights went down, Cover of the Rolling Stone was heard over the speakers.<br />
Rob Zombie came onstage at 9:53 pm, three encores at 11:07 pm, over at 11:28 pm<br />
While onstage it was madness. New guitarist, actually playing a Poison guitar lick, much to Rob's dislikes.<br />
<br />
634.) DJ Surge and some rapper.<br />
The Pussycat Dolls.<br />
At the House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina<br />
Sponsored by The Source, 98.5 FM<br />
April 17, 2006<br />
<br />
The show was suppose to start at 8:30, but was in progress before that with the DJ and the rapper.<br />
The kids liked it, I went cuz I had extra money, otherwise I never would have went.<br />
It was almost not worth it unless I needed to vindicate myself when stating. ...<br />
That the Pussycat Dolls Suck !!!<br />
The curtain closed on the rappers at 8:58 pm. Later a stagehand came out laying out set lists on the stage.<br />
He got a couple of screams from the kids downstairs.<br />
Upstairs there were some, but mainly adults and lots of lesbians.<br />
Downstairs the kids noticed some star of an MTV show was in the control booth.<br />
The Pussycat Dolls came onstage at 9:30 pm. No band, just a sound system.<br />
The stage was basically a setting for a strip joint as the woman showed the audience what they got.<br />
Songs included Don't you wish you're girlfriend was hot like me, Fever, and I don't need a man.<br />
Three of them later changed into black and silver encrusted teddies.<br />
They brought onstage three audience members to show us what they got.<br />
They were David from London, a Courtney and an Allison the youngest and the overhaul winner.<br />
At 10:04 pm the leader says that they're going to do one more song.<br />
A special Myrtle Beach remix of Don't you wish you girlfriend was hot like me.<br />
By 10:09 pm the band was off stage.<br />
No calls for encores were heard.<br />
<br />
635.) John Scofield Trio<br />
Rivertown Jazz and Arts Festival, Conway, SC<br />
May 6, 2006<br />
<br />
636.) Michael Tolcher from Georgia<br />
Blues Traveler<br />
House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
May 17, 2006<br />
I actually may have fallen asleep during a portion of BT<br />
<br />
637.) DB Bryant Band<br />
David Allan Coe<br />
House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach<br />
Saturday, May 20, 2006<br />
David Allen Coe had three guitars, drums, no bass guitar.<br />
He cussed a whole lot all night.<br />
<br />
638.) Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs<br />
Myrtle Beach Fun in the Sun Festival, by the Pavilion<br />
June 3, 2006<br />
I made it there after the heavy rains.<br />
The band opened with Brown Eyed Girl, ended with Stay.<br />
Then came the even heavier rains.<br />
<br />
639.) Hat Trick Heroes<br />
Robin Trower<br />
House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach<br />
June 21, 2006 Tuesday<br />
<br />
Arrived just at 9pm, show time, never having my ticket scanned.<br />
HTH from Tampa, Florida is a power trio of maybe the oldest being 23.<br />
Their set list included - Where do they go, Led Zeppelin's Good Times Bad Times,<br />
Don't stop a riot, and The electric Chair. A Gibson SG was used all throughout the performance.<br />
<br />
Robin Trower started at 9:58 pm, with a bassist, drummer and a lead singer.<br />
His set list list included Between the Ecstasy and the Madness, Hannah, What's your name,<br />
Day of the Eagle, Bridge of Sighs, Victims of the Fury, Stitch in Time, Another time another place,<br />
and A little bit of sympathy. Encores at 11:10 pm were Lady Luck and We Were Spellbound.<br />
Over at 11:28 pm. There were other songs I cannot remember.<br />
But I do remember that Robin played a Fender Stratocaster all throughout his performance,<br />
and his extended guitar solos.<br />
<br />
640.) <span style="font-size: large;">B. B. King</span><br />
The 80th Birthday Celebration Tour<br />
House of Blues<br />
June 23, 2006<br />
<br />
Hung out two rows away from the stage with my son Chris, the second concert I've been to with him.<br />
The first being a Pink Floyd concert a long time ago. Again HOB did not scan my ticket.<br />
<br />
641.) Tom Constantin<br />
Country Joe McDonald<br />
Jefferson Starship<br />
House of Blues<br />
July 2, 2006<br />
<br />
Two tickets for the price of one.<br />
Tom is an original keyboardist from the Greatful Dead. <br />
He performed a part of Dark Star and other songs.<br />
One song he did was the tune Wear Wolves of London with lyrics from a Bob Dylan song.<br />
I and others were howling at the appropriate time in this somewhat strange song.<br />
He also did Cotton Fields with a whole new set of lyrics about his Las Vegas upbringing.<br />
Finishing his set with the theme to Sponge Bob Square Pants. I knew the response to this song.<br />
Later Tom was on the dance floor and I said to him Hey it's Johnny Winters older brother.<br />
As I thanked him for the Sponge Bob song. He replied Hey ya gotta get back to the basics.<br />
Country Joe actually took a phone call on stage.<br />
It also appears that Paul Kantner and the young woman lead singer got something going on.<br />
<br />
642.) Huck John<br />
Ted Nugent<br />
House of Blues<br />
July 3, 2006<br />
<br />
Ted is somewhat a Tool of the Republican Party. He did a lot of preaching on their behalf.<br />
He bragged that he's been clean and sober for 57 years, yet we all can go ahead and drink.<br />
Onstage on one side was an anti-aircraft machine gun, the other side a machine gun.<br />
Then he showed us Old Betsy, another machine gun. Ted cussed a lot when talking Republican politics. He would ask the audience; "Got any questions? Fuck you."<br />
Last time he asked that question the audience went "Fuck You".<br />
His power trio opened with the Star Spangled Banner.<br />
Last song before the encore was Cat Scratch Fever, what mostly everyone was waiting for.<br />
Some of us and others were waiting to get out of there.<br />
A somewhat packed show for nearly two hours., six seats in the expensive pews were empty all evening. Hey Ted, ya got any questions? FUCK YOU !!!<br />
<br />
643.) Oak Ridge Boys<br />
At the Alabama Theatre, Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach<br />
Friday, July 14, 2006 at 7:00 pm<br />
<br />
Set List - Train Train, American Made, Long Song, No Short Way Home<br />
Still Holdin' On, Old Time Lovin', Dream On, Saloon, Ozark, Leavin' La<br />
Callin' Baton Rouge, Sail Away, The Home Stretch, Glorybound<br />
Amazing Grace, You Don't Have To Go Home, Have a Talk With Jesus<br />
Dream on Me, Heavens a Small Town, Closer to Home, Minivan<br />
Did I Make a Difference, Kids, Elvira, Heaven Bound.<br />
<br />
644.) <span style="font-size: large;"> Jeff Beck</span><br />
House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
September, 9, 2006<br />
with Vinnie C. on drums.<br />
You Shook Me, Bolero, Morning Dew,<br />
Change Is Gonna Come, Going Down,<br />
Somewhere Over The Rainbow<br />
<br />
645.) <span style="font-size: large;">Charlie Pride</span><br />
Alabama Theatre<br />
September 30, 2006 at 7:00 pm<br />
<br />
646.) <span style="font-size: large;">Little Big Town</span><br />
At the Loris Bog-off<br />
October 21, 2006<br />
This band made it big time. Tho', Long after<br />
they had signed a contract to perform here.<br />
<br />
647.) <span style="font-size: large;">The Buckinghams</span><br />
The Endless Summer Festival, North Myrtle Beach<br />
November 4, 2006<br />
<br />
648.) As Fast As<br />
INXS<br />
House of Blues, NMB<br />
Saturday, November 18, 2006<br />
<br />
649.) Streetlight Manifesto<br />
Reel Big Fish<br />
At the House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach<br />
Thursday, November 30, 2006<br />
My son knows one of the horn players for Streetlight Manifesto.<br />
<br />
650.) D. J. Jeffrey<br />
The Dan Band<br />
House of Blues, NMB, SC<br />
Saturday, December 2, 2006<br />
The Dan band actually performed Fernando and another ABBA song.<br />
<br />
651.) Bloody Crack Down<br />
the red chord<br />
Gwar<br />
At the House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
Friday, December 8, 2006<br />
<br />
<b> <span style="font-size: large;">2007</span></b><br />
<br />
652.) <span style="font-size: large;">Don Ho</span><br />
Taimane Gardner<br />
Jackie, and others.<br />
At The Waikiki Beach Comber<br />
Honolulu, Hawaii<br />
Thursday, February 8, 2007<br />
Uncle Don was funny, forgetting the lyrics to his own Tiny Bubbles.<br />
Taimane is a future ukulele whiz.<br />
<br />
653.) Taylor Hicks<br />
The Grey Hounds (Just caught the last few minutes.)<br />
At the House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina<br />
March 2, 2007<br />
<br />
654.) The Oak Ridge Boys<br />
At the Palace Theatre, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina<br />
March 3, 2007<br />
<br />
655.) The Doobie Brothers<br />
At the House of Blues, NMB, SC<br />
March 9, 2007<br />
<br />
656.) Paul Green's School of Rock<br />
Led Zep Again<br />
Georgia Satellites<br />
At the Hard Rock Theme Park, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina<br />
April 18. 2007 Opening Day<br />
<br />
I was patron number three at the event that was held in the morning.<br />
I could have been #1, but I decided to let the two gay guys go first.<br />
If you don't believe me, just ask John of the HRTP. I pestered him a lot.<br />
The HRP photographer has photos of guests #1,2 and 4, but not #3.<br />
This was a free show out in the parking lot near the crew entrance.<br />
<br />
657.) Walls of Jericho<br />
Kittie<br />
House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, S. C.<br />
May 5, 2007 Saturday<br />
Have Kittie’s autographs all over a CD from an earlier performance that day at a music store.<br />
<br />
658.) The Surf City All Star Band<br />
featuring - Al Jardine and David Marks of the Beach Boys<br />
Dean Torrence of Jan and Dean<br />
David Logeman of Frank Zappa (Tinseltown Rebellion)<br />
Dan Raymond,<br />
Free Concert - Mayfest on Main, North Myrtle Beach<br />
May 12, 2007 Saturday<br />
<br />
000.) Metal Legends Tribute Show<br />
The Led Zeppelin Tribute Band<br />
The Ozzie Osbourne Tribute Band<br />
House of Blues<br />
May 15, 2007 - Free Ticket given during Bike Week<br />
<br />
659.) Swampdawamp<br />
Jackyl<br />
House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach<br />
May 16, 2007<br />
Free Ticket - given out during Bike Week.<br />
<br />
660.) DB Bryant Band<br />
Summer Concert Series at McLean Park, North Myrtle Beach<br />
May 18, 2007<br />
<br />
661.) DB Bryant Band<br />
Little Soul<br />
Blackfoot<br />
House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach<br />
May 19, 2007, Saturday<br />
Free Ticket - given out during Bike Week.<br />
<br />
662.) Sick Puppies<br />
Not Rated Yet - caught the very end of their set.<br />
House of Blues - Free Show<br />
July 10, 2007<br />
Free due to the singer of Breaking Benjamin getting ill.<br />
Sick Puppies, a power trio from Australia with a chick (Emma) on bass.<br />
Tho' the drummer was intro'd as being from Los Angeles.<br />
<br />
663.) Patrick Davis<br />
Hootie and the Blowfish<br />
House of Blues<br />
August 12, 2007<br />
Besides singing the hits, they also performed "You Never Even Call Me By My Name".<br />
And while they played for an encore, "Where were you while we were getting high",<br />
I thought that I was at Myrtle Beach State Park being baptized in the ocean.<br />
<br />
664.) Peter Frampton<br />
House of Blues<br />
August 25, 2007<br />
Have not been to a Frampton show since August 24, 1977.<br />
This makes show Frampton show number 9<br />
Peter still had his bassist from 26 years ago.<br />
<br />
665.) Shoutfest 07 featuring. .....<br />
Air Five, Cali w/ recorded music, Two Empty Chairs,<br />
Decyfer Down, Lyrycyst, Jump Five w/ recorded music,<br />
Group 1 Crew w/ recorded music, Bebo Norman,<br />
Shane and Shane, and Jeremy Camp.<br />
Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach - Free Show<br />
September 1, 2007<br />
<br />
666.) Adam Tucker<br />
Bucky Covington of American Idol<br />
At the House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach<br />
September 2, 2007<br />
<br />
667.) The Buckinghams<br />
At the 3rd annual Paws Across the Waters, Barefoot Landing<br />
September 1, 2007<br />
<br />
668.) Union County Music Fest 07<br />
and Rock On! Walkathon<br />
a.) Main Stage - Beale Street Love, Chuck Berry<br />
The Smithereens, Fountains of Wayne<br />
<br />
b.) Love Hope Strength Stage - The English Beat<br />
The Old Ceremony, The Apples in Stereo, The Alarm<br />
<br />
c.) Generation Max Kids Kingdom Stage -<br />
Trout Fishing in America, Starfish<br />
Miss Sherri and the Little Animal Band<br />
<br />
Nomahegan Park, Cranford, New Jersey<br />
Saturday, September 15, 2007<br />
A Free Event - UCMUSICFEST.com<br />
<br />
669.) The Kingston Trio<br />
The Alabama Theatre, North Myrtle Beach<br />
October 13, 2007<br />
<br />
670.) The Oxedines<br />
The Browders<br />
Crabb Revival<br />
At Conway High Auditorium, Conway, SC<br />
November 24, 2007<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2008</b></span><br />
<br />
671.) Chris Berado and The DesBerados<br />
David Allen Coe<br />
House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach<br />
January 12, 2008<br />
<br />
The DesBerados played a short set.<br />
I was ready to walk out on David's performance.<br />
<br />
672.) Need To Breathe<br />
Third Day<br />
At the House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
March 1, 2008<br />
<br />
It was mentioned that Third Day member Brad Avery had quit the band two days earlier.<br />
<br />
673.) The Outlaws<br />
House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
April 18, 2008 Friday<br />
<br />
Twas nice to see them all again. They performed Knoxville Girl.<br />
Along with their own classics. Shook hands with Billy and Monte.<br />
So close to stage I had Billy's Stratocaster in my face.<br />
<br />
674.) Bowling for Soup<br />
Hard Rock Park, Myrtle Beach<br />
May 8, 2008<br />
I worked at the park, soon to close.<br />
<br />
675.) Kid Rock with Reverend Run<br />
Hard Rock Park. Myrtle beach, South Carolina<br />
May 13, 2008<br />
A potty mouthed reverend he be ...<br />
<br />
676.) George Clinton and Parliament / Funkedelic<br />
Hard Rock Park - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina<br />
May 23, 2008<br />
<br />
677.) <span style="font-size: large;">Volunteer Jam </span><br /> Shooter Jennings<br /> 38 Special<br /> Charlie Daniels Band<br /> at the Hard Rock Park, Myrtle Beach, SC<br /> May 16, 2008<br /> (another lost concert.)<br />
<br />
678.) The Eagles<br />
Hard Rock Park, Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
June 3, 2008<br />
The band did not want the video screen on.<br />
No photos were to be taken. Of course I did.<br />
A lot of the music theme park' budget went to this show.<br />
<br />
679.) <span style="font-size: large;"> The Moody Blues</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> with the Long Bay Symphony Orchestra</span><br />
Hard Rock Park, Myrtle Beach, SC June 4, 2008<br />
Any employee ending their shift had to leave the show.<br />
I headed off into the crowd, taking off my uniform shirt.<br />
More of the park' budget went to this show.<br />
As gift bags were given to the orchestra' members.<br />
<br />
680.) Russell and Kristi<br />
Lindz West, Hawk Nelson, Andrew Palau<br />
MercyMe<br />
BeachFest with Andrew Palau<br />
June 14, 2008<br />
<br />
681.) Russell and Kristi<br />
Lindz West, Mandisa, Andrew Palau<br />
TobyMac<br />
BeachFest with Andrew Palau<br />
June 15, 2008<br />
<br />
682.) Sister Hazel<br />
Hard Rock Park, Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
July 4, 2008<br />
<br />
683.) K. C. and the Sunshine Band<br />
Hard Rock Park<br />
August 30, 2008<br />
<br />
684.) Casting Crowns<br />
Myrtle Beach Convention Center<br />
October 3, 2008<br /> with Susan ...<br />
<br />
685.) The New Rascals<br />
Endless Summer Festival, North Myrtle Beach<br />
October 25, 2008<br />
The airline out of Florida lost Eddie's guitar.<br />
<br />
686.) Francesca Battistelli<br />
Aaron Shust<br />
Newsong<br />
Youth Fest 2008<br />
Tabor City, North Carolina<br />
October 25, 2008<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <b>2009</b></span><br />
<br />
687.) The Browders<br />
Conway Church of God<br />
January 25, 2009<br />
Free, but a Love Offering was asked.<br />
As usual with a Christian, there was a recorded music soundtrack of their songs.<br />
But they also performed some songs on instruments.<br />
<br />
688.) The Rivertown Boys Homecoming Concert<br />
Featuring - The Oxendines of Shannon, North Carolina.<br />
The Rivertown Boys of Conway, South Carolina<br />
And - The Dove Brothers of Bladenboro, North Carolina<br />
At Conway High School<br />
Saturday, March 21, 2009 $10.00<br />
<br />
God started the Oxendines group while they were all out on a rabbit hunt.<br />
Rivertown Boys are Kenny, Donny and Billy<br />
Now depending on which way one parted their hair, that was were a member of the<br />
Dove Brothers would stand on stage. Two had their hair parted to the right, so that’s where<br />
They stood. Two others and the pianist have theirs parted to the left, hence where there stood.<br />
<br />
689.) The Oxendines<br />
At Macedonia Baptist Church, Red Bluff Road, Loris<br />
Sunday, March 22, 2009, a Love Offering was asked.<br />
I gave $2.50 in quarters. So in the end was collected $540.50 cents.<br />
A wee bit of snap, crackle and POP from the P. A., but went well.<br />
<br />
690.) The Hoppers<br />
At Living Water Baptist Church, Longs, SC; Sunday <br />
April 26th, 2009, 6 PM<br />
<br />
691.) Russell and Kristi<br />
Chris Sligh<br />
At Christ United Methodist Church, Myrtle Beach; Sunday May 3rd, 6 PM<br />
<br />
Russell and Kristi from Conway, originally the worship band at The Rock Church of Conway<br />
Chris had a pianist and a drummer from his touring band with him as he played acoustic guitar<br />
and solo on the piano. He played The Bologna Song. If you do not know, then request it.<br />
<br />
692.) Arlo Guthrie<br />
Alabama Theatre, NMB, SC May 16, 2009<br />
He was backed with a six piece band.<br />
A benefit for the victims of the North Myrtle Beach recent fires.<br />
<br />
693.) The Donna Jean Godchaux Band<br />
Jerry Fest # 5, The Boathouse, Myrtle Beach. Sunday August 8, 2009<br />
The set list as provided by the band’s website.<br />
Sugaree, The Way You Do the Things You Do, Candyman, Don’t Fight it, Arise,<br />
St. Stephen and drum solo; Fire on the Mountain; St. Stephen (reprise) and Shakedown Street, New Speedway Boogie, You Ain’t Woman Enough E: Samson and Delilah<br />
<br />
694.) <span style="font-size: large;">Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs</span><br />
At the Beach, Boogie and BBQ Festival, Myrtle Beach, Saturday September 5, 2009<br />
<br />
695.) 33 Miles<br />
Little River United Methodist Church Life Center, Sunday, September 20, 2009<br />
This was part of the opening day ceremonies of the Life Center.<br />
<br />
696.) Kimber Rising<br />
Building 429<br />
Todd Agnew<br />
Ground Zero Block Party, 9th Avenue, Myrtle Beach, Saturday, September 26, 2009<br />
<br />
697.) Rush of Fools<br />
Youth Fest 2009, Tabor City, North Carolina <br />
Free, Saturday, October 24, 2009<br />
<br />
698.) Francesca Battestelli<br />
Brandon Heath<br />
Leeland<br />
At the Myrtle Beach Community Church, November 8, 2009<br />
<br />
699.) The Ten Irish Tenors<br />
Michael W. Smith with the Long Bay Symphony Orchestra<br />
Palace Theatre, Myrtle Beach, Thursday December 3, 2009<br />
<br />
700.) The Rochesters<br />
Friendship Baptist Church - Myrtle Beach, SC 843-448-9867<br />
December 27 (pm service)<br />
<br />
<b>2010</b><br />
<br />
701.) The Browders<br />
At the Church of God, Conway, SC<br />
Sunday January 24th at 6:00 PM<br />
<br />
702.) The Nelons<br />
At Mount Vernon Baptist Church<br />
Saturday, March 20, 2010<br />
<br />
703.) Singing in the Sun Festival<br />
at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.<br />
The 4:00 pm Showcase, free show featuring. ...<br />
<br />
The Arise Quartet, with Ivan Parker's brother<br />
Renewed Hearts, of Raleigh, North Carolina<br />
The Standridges, of Hemingway<br />
Masters Voice, all the way from Oklahoma<br />
Ashley Yodar, 14 from Delmar, Delaware<br />
The Host - Greater Love<br />
Jeff and Sherri Easter, with Morgan.<br />
<br />
The Main Show<br />
<br />
Mark Bishop, Jeff and Sherri Easter<br />
Karen Peck and New River<br />
Mark Trammell Quartet, Brian Free and Assurance<br />
and The Wilmington Celebration Choir<br />
Saturday, April 24, 2010<br />
<br />
Living on a Prayer, or Prayers I was able to obtain a ticket for $15.00<br />
Normally selling for $29.50 being sold outside.<br />
Finding out it was a front row artists circle seat.<br />
Thank Danny for selling the ticket and thank you Jesus.<br />
<br />
704.) The Greenes<br />
11:00 am, at the First Free Will Baptist Church<br />
Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
Sunday, April 25, 2010<br />
<br />
705.) The Hoppers<br />
6:00 pm, at the Living Water Church<br />
Longs, SC<br />
Sunday, April 25, 2010<br />
<br />
706.) The Mighty Mighty Tams<br />
The Bar - Kays<br />
Eddie Money<br />
Mayfest on Main, North Myrtle Beach<br />
Saturday, May 8th, 2010 - Free<br />
<br />
707.) The Afters<br />
Kutless<br />
Toby Mac and the Diversity Band<br />
Saturday, May 22, 2010 Beach Fest - Free<br />
Free because I received a Limited Pass for volunteering the day before.<br />
<br />
708.) <span style="font-size: large;">The Dove Brothers</span><br />
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Red Bluff Road, Loris, SC<br />
August 22, 2010<br />
<br />
709.) The Donna Jean Godchaux Band<br />
The Boat House, Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
October 8, 2010<br />
<br />
710.) <span style="font-size: large;">Big Daddy Weave</span><br />
At Youth Fest<br />
Tabor City, North Carolina<br />
October 23, 2010<br />
<br />
711.) The Rochesters<br />
At Friendship Baptist Church, Myrtle Beach<br />
December 19, 2010<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2011 Concerts</b></span><br />
<br />
712.) Unity<br />
The Perry's<br />
Church of God, Conway<br />
January 23, 2011<br />
<br />
713.) <span style="font-size: large;"> Dark Star Orchestra</span><br />
Union County Arts Center / Rahway Theatre<br />
Rahway, New Jersey<br />
March 9th, 2011 Wednesday<br />
<br />
714.) The Whisnants<br />
Loris High School<br />
Saturday, March 12, 2011<br />
<br />
715.) Anita Renfroe - comedian<br />
Mandissa<br />
Beach Church, Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
Saturday, March 26, 2011<br />
<br />
716.) <span style="font-size: large;">The Browders</span><br />
Fountain of Life Ministries, Conway, SC<br />
Sunday, March 27, 2011<br />
<br />
717.) Dove Brothers<br />
Bethlehem Baptist Church, Conway, SC<br />
Thursday, April 7, 2011<br />
<br />
718.) <span style="font-size: large;">Chubby Checkers and the Wild Cats</span><br />
The Spinners<br />
Myrtle Beach Music Fest Saturday, April 30, 2011<br />
<br />
I never realized just how many of the Spinners songs I knew.<br />
After the show their lefty guitarist gave me his pick.<br />
It is a Fender Heavy.<br />
As for Chubby Checkers, I must've been three years old when I was twisting for my parents.<br />
His hit record probably was just on the Studebaker's am radio when we got home.<br />
And I started it up as I just stepped out the car, much to their delight. ...<br />
<br />
719.) The Surf City Allstars<br />
Featuring; Al Jardine, Dean Torrence and David Marks.<br />
Mayfest on Main 2011 - North Myrtle Beach May 7th, 2011<br />
<br />
720.) <span style="font-size: large;"> New Riders of the Purple Sage</span><br />
With Donna Jean Godchaux<br />
Jerry Fest at the Boat House, Myrtle Beach, SC <br />
Sunday, July 31, 2011<br />
<br />
There was a discussion amongst several of us after I made mention of a button on a guitar. <br />
The button was Dave Nelson’s “Secret Weapon” as it changed the tone of the guitar of that like a steel guitar. As seen at http://stringbender.com/<br />
<br />
721.) Chris August<br />
Ground Zero Ministries Concert Series<br />
Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
Sunday, August 7, 2011<br />
<br />
722.) Godstar<br />
Petra <br />
Ground Zero Ministries Concert Series, Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
Sunday, August 28, 2011<br />
<br />
Because of a small discussion with the few of us up front, I asked the lead singer if Godstar was one word or two words. He obliged saying one word, that they were a very poor band and that you can find them on You Tube.<br />
During the break the pastor on stage was holding up my Petra album, More Power To You.<br />
Later at the end of the show Petra was signing autographs at a table. I was practically up next when the phone rang. Seeing that it was the wife I asked if anyone from the band would like to answer my phone and say to Susan that they missed her and hoped to see her at the next show. Well, Louie the drummer of the band obliged. The band suggested not signing the album as it was in very good condition. So they signed the CD, to Susan Missed You. <br />
Later I called her, yes that was a band member. Then telling her that I am never going to be a normal person ever again. The Lord is going to make certain of that. …<br />
<br />
723.) Union County MusicFest https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/musicfest <br />
Crossroads Stage; Garden State Line , Minor Motion<br />
<br />
Friends Stage; Mike Peters (The Alarm) , Cy Curnin (The Fixx)<br />
and Brien McVernon (Retro Rockets) <br />
<br />
TD Bank Stage, Cy Curnin<br />
Toad the Wet Sprocket , Neon Trees<br />
<br />
On the Overlook Medical Center Stage; School of Rock Allstars w/ Mike Peters ; Music of the Alarm<br />
Nicole Atkins and the Black Sea<br />
Paul Rogers<br />
Blondie<br />
Oak Ridge Park, Clark, New Jersey<br />
Saturday, September 17, 2011<br />
<br />
724.) Union County MusicFest<br />
Crossroads Stage; Bell Sound featuring Dennis Diken of the Smithereens<br />
Friends Stage; Bob Bandiera<br />
<br />
Overlook Medical Center Stage; School of Rock Springsteen Tribute<br />
The Smithereens<br />
Southside Johnnie<br />
Oak Ridge Park, Clark, New Jersey<br />
Sunday, September 18, 2011<br />
<br />
725.) Anthem Lights<br />
Newsong<br />
Kutless<br />
Youthfest 2011, Tabor City, North Carolina<br />
Saturday, October 22, 2011<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b> 2012</b></span><br />
<br />
726.) Anthem Lights<br />
Abandon<br />
The City Harmonic, Bob Lenz<br />
The Newsboys<br />
Christ United Methodist Church, Myrtle Beach<br />
Saturday, March 10, 2012<br />
<br />
727.) <span style="font-size: large;"> The Browders</span><br />
Living Waters Baptist Church, Conway, SC<br />
Monday, April 2, 2012<br />
<br />
728.) Red<br />
Third Day, Toby Mac and dcTalk<br />
Ground Zero Beach Blast<br />
At the old Pavilion site, Myrtle Beach<br />
Saturday, May 19th, 2012 <br />
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729.) <span style="font-size: large;">Steve Vai </span><br />
The Story of Light tour.<br />
At the State Theatre locate in New Brunswick, New Jersey<br />
Friday, September 8, 2012<br />
Went with Rocky ...<br />
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730.) Taylor Hicks<br />
Cultural and Heritage Day in the Park, Carteret, New Jersey<br />
Saturday, September 9, 2012<br />
Free show and it rained throughout his performance.<br />
Taylor came onstage saying "No Rain, No Rain".<br />
That's an old Woodstock Concert quote, as kids slid in the dirt in front of the stage.<br />
Taylor - 2nd time seeing ...<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <b>2013</b></span><br />
<br />
731.) All Things Possible Tour w/ Jonny Diaz, Aaron Shust and Mark Schultz<br />
Langston Baptist Church, Conway, SC <br />
April 11, 2013<br />
<br />
732.) Mayfest on Main Street, North Myrtle Beach<br />
John Waite<br />
Little River Band<br />
May 11, 2013<br />
<br />
733.) Ground Zero Beach Blast<br />
Emcee - Bone Hampton, Building 429<br />
Tenth Avenue North, Toby Mac<br />
May 18, 2013<br />
<br />
734.) Finding Favor<br />
Audio Adrenaline<br />
Sunday, July 14, 2013<br />
A Ground Zero Concert, Myrtle Beach<br />
<br />
735.) Big Daddy Weave <br />
Sunday, August 4, 2013<br />
A Ground Zero Concert, Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
<br />
736.) Side Walk Prophets<br />
Sunday, August, 11, 2013<br />
Ground Zero Concert, MB<br />
<br />
737.) <span style="font-size: large;">Dweezil Zappa</span><br />
Zappa Plays Zappa / The Roxy and Elsewhere album<br />
October 30, 2013<br />
at The Grammercy<br />
New York City, New York<br />
a sort of mini-reunion of the DogBreath band, as Jimmy could not be there ...<br />
<br />
<b> <span style="font-size: large;">2014</span></b><br />
<br />
738.) Tim Timmons<br />
Group 1 Crew<br />
Big Daddy Weave<br />
Langston Baptist Church, Conway<br />
February 27, 2014<br />
<br />
739.) Elise Testone<br />
St. Patrick's Day at the Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
March 15, 2014<br />
<br />
Elise is a local who appeared on Americal Idol.<br />
Opened with Led Zeppelin's Kashmir. Later a 11 piece band performing Whole Lotta Love.<br />
Of course the "drunks" were out in full force. But no police to be seen on the way home.<br />
Must've been told to let the folks get home. As cars were swerving across lanes. <br />
I just avoided them all ...<br />
<br />
740.) The Pfeifers , Tribute Quartet<br />
Talleys , Gold City<br />
The Isaacs<br />
Singing in the Sun w/ special speaker Herb Reavis<br />
and the Wilmington Celebration Choir<br />
, Thursday April 24, 2014<br />
Myrtle Beach Convention Center<br />
Took Selfies with Talleys and Sonya Isaac.<br />
<br />
741.) <span style="font-size: large;"> Farm Aid 29 </span><br />
Dennis Alley Wisdom Indian Dancers<br />
Raelyn Nelson Band<br />
Jesse Lenat and David Lenat<br />
Insect vs. Robots, Todd Snider, Carlene Carter<br />
Luke Nelson and the Promise of the Real<br />
Delta Rae, Jamey Johnson<br />
Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Gary Clarke Jr., Jack White<br />
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds<br />
John Mellencamp, Neil Young<br />
Willie Nelson and Family w/ David Amram<br />
September 13, 2014, Raleigh, North Carolina<br />
Volunteered with Susan<br />
<br />
742.) The Little Roy and Lizzie Show<br />
Appalachian Express<br />
Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver<br />
Rhonda Vincent and the Rage<br />
Gene Watson and the Farewell Party Band<br />
<br />
45th Annual South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival<br />
Saturday, November 29, 2014 performance<br />
Myrtle Beach Convention Center<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <b>2015</b></span><br />
<br />
743.) Barbara Lewis<br />
Blue Monday<br />
The Guess Who<br />
Mayfest on Main, Saturday, May 9, 2015<br />
North Myrtle Beach High School<br />
A Free Concert held indoors due to rain ...<br />
<br />
744.) Building 429<br />
A Ground Zero free concert near the old Pavilion site<br />
Sunday, June 28, 2015<br />
<br />
745. ) Among The Thirsty<br />
Tenth Avenue North<br />
Sunday Celebrations on the Boardwalk<br />
July 5th, 2015<br />
<br />
746.) Ryan Stevenson<br />
Audio Adrenaline<br />
Sunday Celebrations on the Boardwalk<br />
July 12th, 2015<br />
<br />
747.) <span style="font-size: large;">Farm Aid 30 </span><br />
Indian Dancers , Blackwood Quartet<br />
Ian Mellencamp , Insects vs. Robots , Holly Williams , <br />
Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real<br />
Mavis Staples , Jamey Johnson<br />
Old Crow Medicine Show<br />
Kacey Musgraves , Imagine Dragons , <br />
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds ( and a spider)<br />
John Mellencamp<br />
Neil Young<br />
Willie Nelson and Family<br />
FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago Illinois<br />
September 19 , 2015<br />
<br />
748.) The Old Paths<br />
at Cain Branch Baptist Church , October 11, 2015<br />
<br />
749.) Native Run<br />
at The Loris Bog Off, October 17, 2015<br />
<br />
750.) Reno , Danny Gokey<br />
Newsong<br />
Mandissa<br />
at Langston Baptist Church, Conway, SC October 25, 2015 <br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2016</b></span><br />
<br />
751.) Mother's Finest<br />
Dr. W<br />
Mickey Thomas' Starship<br />
at Mayfest on Main, North Myrtle Beach<br />
Saturday, May 7, 2016 Free<br />
<br />
Dr. W w/ Ross Childress formerly of Collective Soul.<br />
While performing his own few hits. The band was nothing more <br />
than a bar band playing oldies like Kiss's Rock N Roll All Night.<br />
Mother's Finest been around for 40 plus years. A nice rendition of<br />
Strawberry Fields.<br />
Surprise, Surprise as Starship's Stephanie pulled off White Rabbit.<br />
<br />
752.) Brent<br />
7th Time Down<br />
Ground Zero Ministries at Plyler Park, Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
June 24, 2016<br />
<br />
753.) Leftover Salmon <br />
Hot Tuna<br />
Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, New Jersey<br />
August 4th, 2016<br />
Went with Mike Shomsky, and like old times ...<br />
Made It Downstairs. <br />
<br />
754.) <span style="font-size: large;">Jerry Garcia Symphonic Orchestra</span><br />
Featuring Warren Haynes<br />
PNC Arts Center, Holmdel, New Jersey<br />
Sunday, August 7th, 2016<br />
Free tickets from a Live Nation Class Action Lawsuit<br />
Settlement. $20.00 extra got Susan and I in Row O<br />
Didn't matter, I was front row center for first half.<br />
<br />
Set List - Bird, Crazy Fingers, Shakedown Street<br />
Standing on the Moon, China Cat Sunflower<br />
Scarlet Begonias, Morning Dew.<br />
( Intermission )<br />
Uncle John's Band, Touch of Grey, Comes A Time<br />
West L.A.Freeway, Drums, Blues For Allah, <br />
Terrapin Station, Slipknot, Terrapin Refrain<br />
Patchwork Quilt. <br />
Encore - Stella Blue<br />
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755.) <span style="font-size: large;">Farm Aid 31</span><br />
Starr Swain , Wisdom Indian Dancers , Insects vs Robots<br />
Ian Mellencamp , Margo Price<br />
Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real<br />
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Jamey Johnson with special guest Allison Krauss<br />
Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats<br />
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Sturgill Simpson , Alabama Shakes<br />
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds<br />
John Mellencamp<br />
Neil Young<br />
Willie Nelson and Family<br />
Jiffy Lube Ampitheatre, Bistow, Virginia<br />
September 17th, 2016<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2017 </b></span> <br />
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756.) The Lincoln Memorial Concert for the 45th President <br />
of the United States of America Inauguration Ceremony<br />
Jon Voight, Sam Moore, Ravi Drums and the Rocket Bots<br />
The Piano Guys, The Frontmen of Country featuring <br />
Tim Rushlow, Richie McDonald and Larry Stewart<br />
Lee Greenwood, Toby Keith<br />
Donald and Melanie Trump<br />
January 19, 2017 Washington D.C.<br />
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757.) Ray Stevens<br />
At the Alabama Theatre, North Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
March 4th, 2017 - Free<br />
Tho' Susan gave me money for a ticket as my birthday concert, <br />
Someone handed me two tickets saying "Merry Christmas" <br />
Later I caught on that this was the rescheduled show due to <br />
Hurricane Matthew. Also, it seems everyone going to the show <br />
had tickets. So no way of selling any. Even the guy with the extra<br />
2nd row center seat. He ate it rather than giving it to me ...<br />
<br />
758.) The Newsboys<br />
At Christ United Methodist Church, Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
March 11, 2017 - Free , went as a Volunteer<br />
This is the band that has its' drum set rise in the air, tilt and then <br />
spin as the drummer keeps going ...<br />
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759.) Russell Thompkins and the New Stylistics<br />
Blue Monday<br />
Great White<br />
May 13, 2017<br />
North Myrtle Beach Mayfest on Main, held indoors ...<br />
(another lost concert, photos prove it)<br />
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760.) The Browders<br />
with Pastor Greg Locke<br />
Dulah Baptist Church, Tabor City, North Carolina <br />
August 24, 2017 - Free<br />
The Pastor is the one with the Target / Gender Neutral Bathroom video<br />
as well as being on FOX TV ...<br />
<br />
761.) High Road<br />
First Baptist Church of North Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
August 25, 2017 - Free<br />
Set List - I'll Fly Away, Victory in Jesus, intros, Home is Somewhere, <br />
He is Love, Sweet Bye and Bye, Don't Weep For Me, <br />
I'd Rather Have Jesus, Walk Beside Me, Squirrel (fiddle tune), <br />
We Are Broken, His Hand On Me, For The Beauty of the Earth, <br />
Christ My Hope My Glory, encore - Worry, Turn Your Radio On<br />
<br />
000.) Gospel Hymn Sing hosted by Gerald Wolfe<br />
The Erwins, The Whisnants, Allen Family<br />
Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Friday Morning April 27th - Free<br />
<br />
762.) Singing In The Sun<br />
Karen Peck and New River with the Wilmington Celebration Choir<br />
Emily Ann Roberts, Booth Brothers, The Harvesters, Jason Crabb<br />
with special speaker Dr. John Bowman<br />
Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Saturday April 28th, 2017<br />
Went with Susan, and somehow got two Free Tickets.<br />
<br />
763.) The Browders <br />
at Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church, Green Sea, Loris, SC<br />
Sunday morning April 29, 2017 - Free - 7th<br />
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764.) Russell Thompkins Jr. and the New Stylistics<br />
Blue Monday<br />
Great White<br />
Mayfest on Main, North Myrtle Beach, SC May 13, 2017<br />
Free Show - because of rain moved to the J. Bryant Community Center<br />
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765.) <span style="font-size: large;">Farm Aid 32</span> <br />
Wisdom Indian Dancers, Blackwood Quartet, Insects vs. Robots<br />
Valerie June, Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real<br />
Blackberry Smoke, Margo Price, Jamey Johnson<br />
Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats<br />
The Avett Brothers, Jack Johnson, Sheryl Crow<br />
Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds, John Mellencamp<br />
Neil Young with Lukas Nelson and The Promise of the Real<br />
Willie Nelson and Family with David Amram and many others ...<br />
<br />
At the KeyBank Pavilion, Burgettstown, Pennsylvania<br />
September 16th, 2017 - Volunteer 4th time ...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> 2018</span><br />
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766.) Time and Time Again, A Celebration of Pat Dinizio<br />
Patty Smyth and Scandal<br />
The Smithereens<br />
and guests - Steven Van Zandt, Dave Davies<br />
Marshall Crenshaw, Graham Maby, Kenny Howes<br />
Richard Barone, Peter Zaremba, John Jorgenson<br />
Freedy Johnston, Ted Leo, Robin Wilson, Keith Streng<br />
Jim Monaghan, Ken Dashow, Ed Stasium<br />
The Gripweeds w/ Kurt Reil, Rick Reil and Kristin Pinell<br />
Zou Zou Mansour, Bebe Buell, Lenny Kaye, Tony Shanahan<br />
and Severo Jornacion.<br />
<br />
At the Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, New Jersey<br />
January 13, 2018<br />
Was able to get to Jim B. a small Cigar Box Guitar that I had made ...<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">Here is the show’s setlist, with the guest(s) or the Smithereen who sang lead vocals in parentheses.<br /> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">“Sorry” (Little Steven Van Zandt)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">“Only a Memory” (Richard Barone)<br />“Blues Before and After” (Robin Wilson)<br />“Green Thoughts” (Robin Wilson)<br />“Strangers” (Dave Davies)<br />“Baby Be Good” (ZouZou Mansour)<br />“Now and Then” (The Grip Weeds)<br />“Drown in My Own Tears” (Kenny Howes)<br />“Behind the Wall of Sleep (Robin Wilson)<br />“All Things Must Pass” (John Jorgenson with The Grip Weeds and Richard Barone)<br />“Even If I Never Get Back Home” (Marshall Crenshaw)<br />“Well … All Right” (Marshall Crenshaw)<br />“Strangers When We Meet” (Marshall Crenshaw)<br />“Cut Flowers” (Richard Barone)<br />“Blue Period” (Jim Monaghan and Kenny Howes)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">“Life Is So Beautiful” (Jim Babjak)<br />“Cigarette” (Freedy Johnston)<br />“In a Lonely Place” (Freedy Johnston)<br />“Especially for You” (Ted Leo)<br />“Miles From Nowhere” (Ted Leo)<br />“I Don’t Want to Lose You” (Dennis Diken)<br />“Top of the Pops” (Bebe Buell)<br />“War for My Mind” (Mike Mesaros)<br />“Please Please Me” (Graham Maby and Kenny Howes)<br />“She’s Got a Way” (Lenny Kaye and Tony Shanahan)<br />“One Look at You” (The Grip Weeds)<br />“Nobody Lives Forever” (Freedy Johnston)<br />“House We Used to Live In” (Severo Jornacion)<br />“Sparks”<br />“Time and Time Again” (Peter Zaremba and Keith Streng)<br />“Blood and Roses” (Robin Wilson)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">Encores: </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">“White Castle Blues” (Jim Babjak) </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">“A Girl Like You” (Little Steven Van Zandt with ZouZou Mansour)</span></div>
767.) The Browders<br />
at Fountain of Life Ministries, Conway, S.C.<br />
March 18th, 2018<br />
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768.) <span style="font-size: large;">Singing in the Sun</span><br />
with The McKamey's, The Talleys<br />
Gold City, Dr. C. T. Lewis<br />
Jeff and Sheri Easter, Karen Peck<br />
Brian Free and Assurance<br />
at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center<br />
Friday, April 20th, 2018<br />
Someone gave me a ticket ...<br />
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769.) Logan Henderson<br />
( formerly of Big Time Rush )<br />
at the 2nd Annual Myrtle Beach Food Truck Festival<br />
Saturday April 21st, 2018 <br />
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770.) Dweezil Zappa<br />
Choice Cuts Tour - 2018<br />
at the Stone Pony, Asbury Park, New Jersey<br />
Thursday April 26, 2018<br />
<br />
Set List - The Purple Lagoon (intro), Andy, Lonely Little Girl, Flakes,<br />
Fifty-Fifty, Pajama People, James Bond Theme, Studebaker Hawk,<br />
Rollo, Absolutely Free, Call Any Vegetable, Tell Me You Love Me,<br />
Dog Meat, Pound For A Brown, Cocaine Decision, Drowning Witch,<br />
Sleeping In A Jar, Florentine Pogen, Sleep Napkins, Dirty Love,<br />
Black Page #1, Black Page #2, Peaches en Regalia,<br />
This Town Is A Sealed Tuna Sandwich, Keep It Greasey, Cheepnis,<br />
Son of Orange County Lumber Truck, Trouble Everyday<br />
Encore - Remington Electric Razor Jingle, Oh, In The Sky, Muffin Man<br />
<br />
The song "Oh, In The Sky was introduced by Dweezil as being a song that his dad<br />
performed for a TV show in Europe during his first tour there. He said that his dad, <br />
Frank, probably performed it just to "Aggravate" somebody.<br />
Because of that explanation, we all probably appreciated the song all the more.<br />
<br />
Doors opened at 7:00 pm, show to start at 8:00 pm. So I was not going in right away.<br />
Hadn't been in Asbury Park for a long time, so I went for a stroll on the boardwalk.<br />
Then back at the Stone Pony, waiting outside. Someone had an extra ticket, and they<br />
gave it to me. Since I already had a ticket, I said that I'd give it to someone who really<br />
needed it.<br />
The show started at 8:15 pm, ended at 10:59 pm. I was still outside when two from the<br />
Stone Pony went running to the boardwalk. When a bouncer said that the show starts in<br />
2 minutes. That was at 8:12 pm. I went in 2 minutes later.<br />
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I've been going to concerts for maybe many, many decades, and have been given extra<br />
tickets to a show. This time I had the chance to give it to some guy who appeared as I<br />
was maybe 40 years ago. The look of surprise in his eyes reminded me of myself<br />
in the same way. I am glad to have passed it on. Hoping one day he will do the same ...<br />
<br />
771.) Carolina Country Music Fest<br />
Thursday Night Kick Off Show<br />
with; Dee Jay Silver , Jimmie Allen , Josh Phillips ,<br />
Tracy Lawrence , Cole Swindell<br />
At the old Pavilion Park, Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
$29.00 ticket. I paid $10.00 to park right across the street from the parking garage that was<br />
charging $25.00. Some lots charging $40 and $50 to park. While the venue had parking<br />
set up miles away. I got to see the shuttle buses taking away tired concert goers, stuck in traffic.<br />
While I just walked one block away. The headliner was boring me.<br />
At the show I got a free haircut courtesy of American Crew. It was a promotion.<br />
Lots of Daisy Duke shorts, cowboys boots and liquor of all kinds. Only a few cowboy hats.<br />
One of them being my own. Courtesy of a "Big John".<br />
Of course the performers all encouraged the drinking.<br />
Now, while Tracy Lawrence came out playing his guitar with a taped up busted strumming<br />
finger that he later explained that he had cut with a razor of some sort.<br />
There was the headliner Cole Swindell who was too above ever picking up a guitar.<br />
All he did was sashay up and down the runway, singing and telling us all just how great<br />
he was. Josh Phillips wore a Pink Floyd Animals 1977 Tour t-shirt.<br />
Jimmie Allen I felt need to perform a longer set. Him I liked ...<br />
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772.) Atlanta Rhythm Section<br />
at the Conway River Fest, Saturday June 20th 2018<br />
TV station said that it was free. Instead a $5.00 admission<br />
fee for the concert and the food vendors.<br />
Lots of complaints at the fest' FB page ...<br />
<br />
773.) Tesla<br />
Styx<br />
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts<br />
PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, New Jersey<br />
July 15th, 2018 Sunday<br />
First time seeing Tesla. The second time seeing Styx<br />
The first time was back in 1976, concert number 104<br />
I just hafto say, they've gotten quite better.<br />
Having the co-founder Bassist touring with the band.<br />
Haven't seen Joan Jett since concert 464 back in 1999 ...<br />
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774.) <span style="font-size: large;">Helen</span><br />
with a three piece band. A Romanian Indie artist.<br />
Helen on keyboards and vocals, with a drummer, another<br />
keyboardist and another keyboardist with a Jazz master guitar.<br />
At the Pontoon, along the Danube River, Budapest, Hungary<br />
Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 <br />
Yes, I flew all the way to Hungary just to see Helen in concert ...<br />
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775.) <b><span style="font-size: large;">Farm Aid 33 </span></b><br />
Wisdom Indian Dancers , Ian Mellencamp, Particle Kid,<br />
Luke Nelson and the Promise of the Real, Jamey Johnson, Margo Price,<br />
Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Kacey Musgraves, Sturgill Simpson<br />
Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, John Mellencamp,<br />
Neil Young, Willie Nelson and Family, Dave Amram<br />
<br />
September 22nd, 2018 XFinity Theatre, Hartford, Connecticut<br />
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776.) Warrick McZeke<br />
with his Uncle Drew<br />
at the Loris Bog Off, Loris, SC. October 20, 2018<br />
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777.) <span style="font-size: large;">Big Church Night Out</span><br />
Sarah Reeves, Jordan Feliz<br />
Crowder<br />
at Beach Church, Myrtle Beach, SC. October 28, 2018<br />
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778.) <span style="font-size: large;">Home For Christmas Tour </span><br />
with The Whisnants<br />
and The Mark Trammell Quartet<br />
at Grand Strand Baptist Church<br />
November 30, 2018<br />
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779.) <span style="font-size: large;">The Rochesters</span><br />
at Friendship Baptist Church, Myrtle Beach<br />
Sunday, December 16th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.<br />
3rd time seeing this family group.<br />
Now grown to include grandchildren.<br />
Also, I learned how to make Buttermilk Biscuits.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> 2019 </span><br />
<br />
780.) <span style="font-size: large;">The Browders </span><br />
at Fountain of Life Ministries, Conway, SC<br />
March 17, 2019 at 6:00 pm<br />
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781.) <span style="font-size: large;"> Singing In The Sun</span><br />
Karen Peck and New River<br />
Emily Ann Roberts , Booth Brothers<br />
Brian Free and Assurance , 3 Heath Brothers<br />
Wilmington Celebration Choir<br />
and a sermon by CT Townsend<br />
High Road onstage during choir<br />
Friday, April 26, 2019<br />
<br />
Learned something about Luke 15:20<br />
Why did the father fall on his son ?<br />
Because the towns people had every right to<br />
stone the son. The father was like, if you're<br />
going to stone him, you hafto do it through me ...<br />
<br />
782.) The Nelsons<br />
with Howie Simon on lead guitar<br />
Blue Monday<br />
David Victor<br />
formerly of Boston<br />
<br />
MayFest on Main, North Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
Free Concert , May 11, 2019<br />
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783.) Blue Oyster Cult<br />
at the Carolina Opry, May 12, 2019<br />
3rd time seeing, only two original members.<br />
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784.) The Swingin" Medallions<br />
at the Myrtle Beach Sun Fun Fest, Plyler Park<br />
June 1st, 2019<br />
The last remaining original member was retiring.<br />
Presented with a plaque by another original member<br />
This band had up to 82 members throughout the years.<br />
The show was cut short, 50 minutes, by on going storms.<br />
Not until they performed their big hit single,<br />
Double Shot Of My Baby's Love.<br />
<br />
785.) Carolina Country Music Fest Kick Off Concert<br />
with / Dee Jay Silver, Gyth Rigdon, Travis Denning<br />
Morgan Evans, and Alabama<br />
Thursday, June 6th, 2019 Myrtle Beach<br />
#ccmf2019 <br />
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786.) <span style="font-size: large;"> Building 429</span><br />
Ground Zero Sunday Concerts, Myrtle Beach<br />
June 30th, 2019 - Free<br />
<br />
787.) <span style="font-size: large;">Sidewalk Prophets</span><br />
Blance - (caught the end.)<br />
Ground Zero Sunday Concerts, Myrtle Beach<br />
July 7th, 2019 - Free<br />
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788.) Mick Blankenship and his Band<br />
Puddle of Mudd<br />
at the House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
Well, the family took a Garden State vacation.<br />
So, I found me something to do.<br />
$22.50 ticket price, with a $5.00 Live Nation fee<br />
Aside from their own music, PoM performed Rocket Man<br />
MB also did a great performance of Queensryche's "Empire"<br />
I marked myself Safe from the two groupies that were flailing<br />
and dancing nearby. <br />
Tho' I do believe that the band was not marked Safe .<br />
Note to Readers - this venue advertises itself as Myrtle Beach.<br />
On the ticket it reads "MYRTLE BCH". The performers always<br />
refer to the audience "Hello Myrtle Beach", or something like that.<br />
However, the venues own Legal Advertisement for their Liquor Licence<br />
permit states that it is located in North Myrtle Beach<br />
<br />
789.) Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience<br />
Peter Frampton<br />
at the Coastal Credit Union Music Part at Walnut Creek<br />
Raleigh, North Carolina Saturday, September 14, 2019<br />
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790.) <span style="font-size: large;">Outlaw Festival</span><br />
Stephanie Quayle<br />
Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real<br />
Alison Krauss, Bonnie Raitt<br />
Willie Nelson and Family<br />
at the Coastal Credit Union Music Part at Walnut Creek<br />
Raleigh, North Carolina Sunday, September 15, 2019<br />
<br />
791.) <span style="font-size: large;">Farm Aid 2019</span><br />
Ho-Chunk Thundercloud Singers<br />
Wisdom Indian Dancers<br />
Ian Mellencamp, Particle Kid<br />
Jamestown Revival, Tanya Tucker, Yola<br />
Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real<br />
Margo Price, Jamey Johnson with Randy Houser<br />
Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats<br />
Luke Combs, Bonnie Raitt<br />
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds<br />
Neil Young<br />
Willie Nelson and Family, with David Amram<br />
at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre,<br />
Walworth County, East Troy, Wisconsin<br />
Saturday, September 21, 2019<br />
<br />
This was my sixth time as a Volunteer<br />
This was Susan's second time as a Volunteer<br />
The Particle Kid performed the best version of<br />
"Everything Is Bullshit" that I have ever heard.<br />
With his brother Lukas on guitar and David Amram<br />
on bongos and flutes, and other jamming in ...<br />
<br />
792.) Adam Agee with George Lopez on drums<br />
Ryan Stevenson<br />
Newsboys United<br />
November 16th, 2019 a very cold evening<br />
at the defunkt Christ United Methodist Church, Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
Past and present members of the Newsboys on tour together.<br />
Set List - Born Again, Change the World, Abandon, Love Never Fails,<br />
King is Coming, Guilty, He Reigns, Shine, Party, Breakfast<br />
Angels, Something Beautiful, Only The Son, I Am Free<br />
Love One Another, Symphony, Beautiful Story, We Believe<br />
Greatness, Jesus Freak, God's Not Dead .<br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> 2020 </span></b><br />
<br />
793.) Miracle Max and the Pet Monsters<br />
Tiffany<br />
House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
Friday, January 3rd, 2020 $24.00<br />
The Pet Monsters are a local 80's tribute band.<br />
The crowd got into them more than the headliner.<br />
Who BTW, only sang three songs.<br />
Set List - I Saw Him Standing There<br />
I Think We're Alone Now<br />
and I dunno ...<br />
<br />
794.) <span style="font-size: large;">Three Dog Night</span><br />
at the Alabama Theater, North Myrtle Beach<br />
Saturday, February 15, 2020<br />
Danny Hutton the only original member.<br />
Has his son on a Fender Precision Bass.<br />
Besides their hits, they performed a new song -<br />
Prayer For The Children.<br />
To be on their newly recorded album in 40 years.<br />
Could not scalp a ticket, extended Valentine's Day weekend.<br />
$48.95 3rd time seeing TDN.<br />
Show # 42 - 7/16/1975<br />
Show # 482 - 4/15/2000<br />
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795.) The Gary Douglas Band<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes</span><br />
March 6, 2017<br />
House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina<br />
<br />
Gary played several songs with a busted guitar string.<br />
Tho' "Happy" was on his Set List, Johnny instead played Key To The Highway.<br />
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