Day 13: Tash Sultana October 2019, Ohana Festival – As opposed to The Strokes, Tash played a mellow yet spectacular sunset set. Just her looping various instruments creating a great collage. Was wholly unfamiliar with her before, but have made it a point to see her every time since. Play...
Had a friend recommend The Old Man and really enjoyed it. But kinda grumpy with them over the recommendation of a show that isn't going to have a finish! Unfortunate they couldn't get a third season or at least a couple episodes to tie it up.
We were 2 rows from the top, and I wouldn't do that again. Spouse had to close her eyes a few times as it was just too steep. I don't think I'd go again if not 100 or 200 level. To me, the sound was what made it so great.
Day 12: The Strokes October 2019, Ohana Festival – This was probably the only time I felt like the crowd was out of control at a show. The rush of people to the stage when the Strokes hit the stage was like a wave, honestly a pretty scary feeling. Play something by an artist with rabid fans...
Day 11: Steely Dan May 2022, North Island Amphitheater – This was not a good concert, definitely felt like Donald Fagen was phoning it in. Glad to say I saw them (even if it was post-Walter Becker) is about the best I can say about this show. Play something by an artist who had a release that...
Day 10: Simon & Garfunkel November 2023, Cox Arena – A wholly unexpected reunion tour that was fantastic. Play something by a band that has disbanded, bonus points if they did a reunion tour.
The Replacements - Pleased To Meet Me
That reunion show was amazing
Day 9: The Cure May 2023, North Island Amphitheater – They kept it real on the last tour, keeping prices down for both tickets and merch, and putting on a spectacular set. Play something by a band that has kept the fans in mind.
Elvis Costello - This Years Model
Elvis had audience members up...
Day 8: P!nk / Brandi Carlile October 2023, Snapdragon Stadium – P!nk (like Brandi) really connects with her audience and puts on quite a theatrical show, flying around the arena at the end of the show. Play something over the top.
King Tuff - Black Moon Spell