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March 7, 2006
Worth Every Penny
Tonight, I, Terry, Kris, and Ryan saw Billy Joel in concert at the Wachovia Center. It was a great time. He's really one of the best performers I've seen in concert - this was my 3rd time.
One of my favorite things is the way he uses the whole stage, with multiple pianos and keyboards, to give the best possible view to everyone. Tonight, the main piano was on a rotating platform, so he didn't have his back to one side of the audience alll the time. It makes the seats behind the stage actually really, really good, because you're much closer than you can get on any other side, without sacrificing much in the way of view. He also takes a few minutes to thank the audience for attending and crack a few jokes. I don't know why, but engagin in a little conversation with the audience is important to me at a concert.
And then there's just the fact that he has so many great songs that are so energetic and fun to observe/sing-along with. The keyboard cam next to the piano lets you admire his handiwork while playing incredibly complex melodies. I was a litte disappointed that Pressure didn't make tonights playlist, but Angry Young Man and Scenes from an Italian Restaurant did, so I'm still quite happy. The time flew by, even with a little nagging pain in my hips. I had a really great time.
If you are ever presented with an opportunity to see a Billy Joel concert, I say GO! And take me with you!
Next up on my media kick, a taping of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. I think it took nine months to successfully get tickets, so I'm really looking forward to that, too. I've never seen a show being taped before, so I don't really know what to expect, but I hope it's good. If it is, I'll probably request tickets again right away, since the wait is really long. I'd also like to get tickets to Late Night w/ Conan O'Brien. I've been watching his show, though not regularly, since it first started. Since that's another long wait, maybe I'll request them soon too...that could be a fun summer day trip.
Posted by Janice Ryan at March 7, 2006 11:53 AM
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