Your last concert was to see who and when?

Last night - Thursday 6/16/2022 - Steely Dan - Riverbend Music Center - Cincinnati

Took my 18 year old son to see Steely Dan (Donald Fagen and Co.). My son has somehow become a big fan and says it's his favorite band. Can't fault him for that! We bought tickets day of show through Stubhub and got GREAT seats, about 10 rows from the front, center section, and got them for about 30% less than face value.

Show was good, not great. I saw Steely Dan and their last summer tour before Walter passed away (RIP Walter Becker) and this show was not as good. Fagen has aged a bit more, the sound system had some glitches, and the song selection was good, but missed several of our favorites. Also, opening was Snarky Puppy. They were better and more entertaining than I expected. However, last go around, Steve Winwood opened and was fantastic.

So, all in all, glad to spend a hot summer night outside with the crowd listening to good music. Having my son there was the best part of the experience...

6/18/2022 - Govt Mule - Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas  

Paul McCartney last week (06/16) in New Jersey, MetLife stadium. Springsteen and Bon Jovi showed up to pay their respects to Paul as he turned 80 last Saturday.

More than a concert, this was a spiritual event (for me at least).  I had never seen the Beatles and am a huge fan. My expectations were muted as hey, the guy is 80 years old.

Best and most fun concert that I can remember.  I felt like a teenager.  I'm keeping my MetLife green security wristband :-).  

Next week is Steely Dan.

Little Feat at the Beacon a few weeks ago.  They recreated Waiting for Columbus.

A week prior we saw Molly Tuttle in a small church in Montclair.  That woman can really play.

As sad as this seems, I've come to a realization that I might not be attending many/any live shows again.  This from someone who lived for this activity.  But the last few years, I have skipped sooo many, including last night, a Malpass Brothers show.  Maybe its because I'm old, maybe its because I don't enjoy going alone much any longer, maybe its because I have become accustomed to staying ut the last few years with the viral pandemic.  The last 10 or 15 shows for which I have had tickets, I mostly skipped.  At last the artists received my ticket proceeds?