Just talking to myself again. I don't know why I've neglected BRP this summer, but it's painfully obvious that I basically took the entire summer off. Excuses? You want 'em? How about: it's COVID time and no one can keep track of it? Nah, that doesn't work. How about: I'm a lazy sod and just didn't find the time or energy to do it? Yeah, that's about it. I've been busy. I'm a COVID survivor (it wasn't a very big deal for me) and a vaccinated dude, too. With that, and my reluctance to follow rules, I was out and about. Yep, made it to Colorado for a week, which was great. Went to Florida, too, which you know I love (best governor EVER down there). I hung out in the Adirondacks. And I also spent some time in Philly, including moving from the old homestead to swanky new digs, which are working out great. It was a good time, and I'll share pictures next time. But I also went to see some live music. Yeah, I went to HoagieNation in Philly at the Mann. Saw Hall and Oates, Squeeze, the Wailers and Kool and the Gang. Was it fun? Oh yeah. Was the music great? Some of it for sure, and that that wasn't great was good. Did I wear a mask? What do I look like, a geek? Anyway, we were with friends and I didn't get very close to the stage and actually sat in seats for most of the time. End result is that I didn't get good pictures, but I do have some good songs to share. Ready? Marley is dead, Bunny Wailer may be, too. Peter Tosh is baked. But a band called the Wailers still tour, and they are a good cover band of Marley tunes. Don't believe me? Then don't watch that video. Here's a song with very few words, but they're repeated over and over and the groove just goes. I love it. I sang like crazy during this track by Kool and the Gang. It's an old tune, but so what? It's great. I really enjoyed these guys. I love Squeeze. I think I've seen them every decade since the 70s, and they still have it. A great set, no bullshitting just music, and they're still in great voice. I don't know why these guys are not on the Mt. Rushmore of pop-rock all-stars, but they are in my personal Mt. Rushmore. Someone tell Daryl Hall that he's in his mid-70s and not a sex symbol anymore. Oh, and that his ego needs to be checked at the door. Other than that, these Philly guys have a huge catalog of hits and played many of them for an adoring crowd. They did play some odd choices - c'mon, just play the hits - and a bad cover. But when they went with one of the songs that got them into the R 'n' R Hall of Fame, it was magic. Hey, I didn't get a hoagie and the bathroom and beer lines were ridiculous, But the Mann is a great music venue and the weather was so choice. All in all, another fabulous night in one of America's great cities. I've got more and I enjoyed writing this post. I'll be back!
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AuthorMy name is Bill, and I live in the greater Philadelphia area. I love music, and I have a lot of opinions. This site is primarily focused on music, but sometimes I get off track. I hope you enjoy. Archives
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