I have been everywhere and not in L.A. a lot since I last updated the blog. Living out of a suitcase, another country and two weddings in less than one week. It has been over a month since I have written, but I am not the only family member who is behind on their blog. (hint, hint)
I remember one event of note in my time in Los Angeles this summer, that is when I went to do something I never thought I'd do in a million years, see Areosmith in concert.
If you know me well, you know that there are 3 bands that I run to the dial to switch off as soon as they are recognizable: the Beach Boys (I know I am a bad Californian)The Eagles (Again bad Californian) and Aerosmith (pictured in jumbotron).
I had other reasons to say yes to this concert, John Legend, and that my 3 friends who had accompanied me had never been to the hollywood bowl before. I have seen a lot of shows there and they have all been pretty amazing. Bands backed by a world renowned orchestra. I have to admit I was excited for "Dream On" for that reason.
The night we went it was opening night and the night 3 artists were inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame. They were Patty Austin, who was amazing and although she didn't ring a bell to me, her songs did and I sang along to most of them. (A lot of easy listening in the Nina's Glad Rag Saturday Shift) The second was John Legend introduced by Stevie Wonder (Who later sang with him, which was a total dream come true to see Mr. Wonder in any capacity) and lastly Peter Fonda introduced Aerosmith.
I have to sheepishly admit that I was really impressed. Songs were changed up, orchestra use was fantastic and Steven Tyler puts on a really great show. That man is a whole pack of energy. I had no idea how many people loved that ballad from armageddon.
I guess maybe I won't reach so quickly for the dial anymore, except when "Janie's Got a Gun" comes on.
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