Steve Vai Ames Center provided the theater experience on October 23rd & Sandy wanted the up close & personal experience with her favorite guitar player.  Sandy is a huge fan since that great movie "Crossroads".   Steve's performance was brilliant in that movie and you get that feeling the devil was with Steve in that performance.  I'm sure Ralph Macchio learned much from

Grace Potter Grace opened for the Stones at TCF - it was pouring rain and a cool night.  Fans had to park their umbrellas in large barrels before entering the stadium.  Grace's duet with Mick was the ol' classic "Gimme Shelter".  Her performance with the Jaggster came with a disclaimer courtesy of Keith Richard's daughter.  "Don't out swagger the Jagger".  Grace & Mick looked comfortable up

  Barenaked Ladies, Howard Jones & OMD at the Caboose -  June 3rd.  This Minneapolis gig is the first leg of the "Last Summer on Earth" tour.  Early afternoon was raining.  Communications were unclear on my photo pass so over lunch hour I drove down to the gig - about a mile from work.  I was told go see the guys unloading the bus, got the confirmation &

David Gilmour at the Hollywood Bowl Our family is huge Pink Floyd fans - celebrating Son-in-law's birthday was a drive from San Diego up to LA & the Hollywood Bowl.  Sandy & I have always wanted to see the HBowl so this was the big opportunity! There are very few photos that capture what it looks like in real life. The drive from San Diego

Amos Lee @ the Northrup Auditorium Amos Lee did a soulful performance at Northrup auditorium.  The new band he is touring with compliments his folk/rock style & with these musicians Amos is more than just an east coast soul singer.  He is a Philly guy & like his buddy Daryl Hall vocals are his calling card.  He has collaborated with symphony orchestras around the country &

Elle King @ The State Don't judge Elle by her sophmore radio hit "X's & O's".   Can't believe that song was nominated for 2 Grammys - Elle's music talents go way beyond that song and the State Theater loved Elle this evening.   Elle has a killer trombone player Evan Oberla.  Nice to see a trombone player in a rock band - Evan's horn

Luke & Little Big Town Summer 2016 Luke Bryan, Little Big Town & Dustin Lynch played the 1st concert at US Bank stadium.  Luke is that good ol’ boy from Georgia who would like fans to believe he still drives a pick-up truck & hangs out in the Georgia back country.  Luke "country entertainer of the year" has been a super star for years & commands some of the highest

Mumford & Sons @ The Excel Wednesday September 4th was a sold out show at Xcel.  They opened with "Lover's Eyes" the perfect opener, audio mix was still being tweaked.  "Broken Crown" was the sixth song in & by then it was sounding pure & clean, the horns really do make this band fun to hear.  Very few people were sitting down by middle of the

Bruce Hornsby at the Zoo July 2nd was another beautiful night at the Minnesota Zoo, thank you Sue McLean & Associates for bringing this living legion back in town.  So.... who among you has a Steinway Model B signature Bruce Hornsby piano in your living room or studio, I'd like to hear from you.  That limited addition keep sake is nothing to spill coffee on & as

Har Mar Superstar @ The Zoo Har Mar Superstar or Sean Matthew Tillmann makes fun of everything mostly himself.  He is a local treasure that can dance, sing & entertain you.   If you are not familiar with this Minnesota soul man check out his KTCA Lowertown Line performance hosted by Dessa.  Har Mar is not afraid to show some skin.   If it’s