Oso planning to go pro
My daughter recently introduced me to Noah Kahan's music. He's fantastic.
My wife surprised me last night with an early birthday present -- tickets to the Eagles concert next week. As an added bonus (for me, at least) Steve Miller is the opening act (a late sub for Steely Dan whose lead singer had a health situation). My wife isn't really a fan of the Eagles (or concerts in general), so she's sending me with one of my daughters who is a big fan of both. I've always wanted to see them live...supposedly this is the last tour. I'm really excited for this show. Eagles tickets tend to be pretty pricey, so I wouldn't have treated myself to this concert.Since Tom Petty died, I've tried to see some of the bands that I've "always wanted to see." I really wish I had seen him play live. What concerts were (or are) on your concert bucket list?
I’m a bit older than you (HS class if 2003) but I saw him at Summerfest around the same age, it wasn’t transcendent but it was very good and fun. I’ve always enjoyed his music but I think the style of music tempers the spectacle a bit.Meanwhile, the Eagles I respect their place in music and their longevity but I don’t think there is a “great” legendary American band I have less interest in than the Eagles. I don’t think there is a single Eagles song I love. Which isn’t true for a lot of bands people adore that I can’t get into as much.
Ended up getting off the waitlist for Olivia Rodrigo and scored four for my teenage son. And, got six Noah Kahan for Alpine, can’t wait. We saw him open for The Strumbellas many moons ago, and his meteoric rise is incredible. He’s such a good songwriter. Someone recently shared a video of Olivia Rodrigo covering one of his songs, so good.
Olivia Rodrigo is proving to be interesting as an artist. Easy to dismiss early on as another dime a dozen Disney pop convert, but she’s shown some depth in the last 2 years, and even more encouraging, shown a lot of musical curiosity and diverse musical interest/inspiration.
Completely agree. Her second album “Guts” is outstanding (“Sour” is too, to be clear), a big feat for most artists and their sophomore releases. I think she is a creative lyricist. I read an article why Gen Xers (of which I am one) like her. Kinda gave me some perspective I hadn’t realized might have led me to liking her music.
I've seen the Eagles and we are in agreement. Some people love them so much, but I just don't get it.
Meanwhile, the Eagles I respect their place in music and their longevity but I don’t think there is a “great” legendary American band I have less interest in than the Eagles. I don’t think there is a single Eagles song I love. Which isn’t true for a lot of bands people adore that I can’t get into as much.
TAMUI do know, Newsie is right on you knowing ball.
You won’t be disappointed...
Truth be told, I'm not among the biggest Eagles fans you'll meet. I definitely like them, grew up listening to them, and like a lot of their songs (and will probably be able to sing along with most of the set list)...but I'm not even close to a die hard Eagles fan. That's probably why I've never seen them live and wouldn't have bought these tickets for myself. Same is true for Petty, actually. But it's just one of those concerts that I've always wanted to see. Maybe that doesn't make sense. I felt the same way quite a few years ago when I got a chance to see Plant and Page. And U2 just a few years ago -- although I was a bigger U2 fan than any of those others.
Disagree on Petty. First saw him and the Heartbreakers as the opening act for Bob Dylan 35+ years ago. They stole the show.
Had to Google him.
So did I. When I was there I recognized quite a few of the songs.
The only thing I know of him is from American Idol which we still watch. He seems like a genuinely nice guy.
He makes corny pop country and I don’t really think he’s got all that great of a voice, but he does a TON of charity and foundation work and by nearly every account I’ve heard and read, he’s a stand up guy and extremely genuine. Can’t hate on him for that
Oscar Peterson was a fking badass. Ive been watching some of his performances on Ytube, he's incredible. Absolutely love the guy, what a talent. I suppose it's Jazz but he should receive more recognition among the all-time great pianists. And he was extremely cool and likeable.
Being considered one of the all-time greats isn’t enough?