SHARING THE SHOWS
I don’t regularly tear up at shows, but tonight, I came pretty close. It wasn’t the lyrics per se, but sometimes, you just feel a deep connection with the music, and it just takes you over.
Everywhere I turned, someone was telling me I needed to see Billy Strings. Gary, Pete, strangers on Facebook. So I figured when I saw he’d be playing at the Anthem, it’d be an item to cross off the list. But it was so much more than that. During their “Dust in a Baggie” opener, the goosebumps pretty much owned by body, and they kept coming back throughout the show. I don’t know the titles of too many of his songs, but Pete pointed some out: “Taking Water,” “Hide and Seek,” “Turmoil and Tinfoil,” and “Away from the Mire.” I was also stunned by his digital light show; I never would have expected it from a jamgrass artist. I got to the Wharf at about a quarter to six, and we repeated our dining experience at Bistro d’Jour. I generally don’t like to get the same item when I go to a restaurant, so I ordered the Croque Madame, a fancy ham, egg, and cheese sandwich (which I forgot to snap). After dinner, Pete’s crew, Daryl, Mike, and Chip, parted for the VIP seats, while Pete and I made our way to the General Admission Line with the rest of the peons. The line extended pretty much to the far end of the Wharf, something I’d never seen before. Fortunately, it moved at a reasonable pace, and we were in at about 7:40. The coat check was about as long, and after some deliberation, we decided to suck it up and stand in there. Free is free, right? Go FWB! I typically hang in the back at general admission shows due to more dancing space, but that was tough to find at this show. I’d never seen the Anthem quite so packed in the back. It was so rough Pete and I moved toward the left side so we could have more room. It was much better for my dancing space. Quick shout-out to all the people I saw: Burt, Eve, Evan, Meggan, Kat, Lewis. It was great seeing you. It’s lovely being able to connect with people now that we’re in post-lockdown, and the shows have been great for that. I’m planning a hiatus until the moe. New Year’s show in Philly. And after a crazy weekend, I’m in need of some downtime, especially before my Thanksgiving travels. Enjoy the long weekend, everyone!
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