SHARING THE SHOWS
What is it about being a solo concertgoer that makes people think you’re a resident of the venue? Seriously, before I even got to my seat, I had two people come up to me and ask me where something was.
Maybe it’s a countenance I’ve developed from solo traveling. After a week of grading, trying to help students alleviate that widespread panic that characterizes the end of the semester, and meeting after meeting (as if we’re not busy enough), I needed some music therapy – stat. I had booked a solo seat in a row of two with the intention of meeting another solo traveler, and at the very least, making a friend for the night, if not for longer. But since not enough tickets were purchased, the balcony shut down, and we moved to the bottom, so I was in a full row. I did get my wish, though, and ending up chatting with Henry, a nice fellow from New Zealand, who informed me of a group called the Pink Floyd Experience, a Floyd tribute that plays in Australia and New Zealand. Nick Mason did ruin Floyd tributes for me, but both of those countries are on my bucket list, so if they’re playing there while I’m there, I’m in. Get the Led Out wasn’t what I expected. They had six members, including a keyboard player, and the lead singer, Paul Sinclair dressed in spandex pants and a bandana, which evoked images of glam rockers like Dee Snider and Vince Neil. He did address the confusion in the second set, when he essentially stated they didn’t want to try to BE Zeppelin, but their goal approach it from the view of band members. I could respect that, and I dug it for what it was. That being said, I still dig Zoso more; they’re grittier and more authentic. But I’m glad I had the experience. I’ve linked the setlist here. They played pretty much what one would expect, with a few twists, and my mind flashed back to when I had the CD of Encomium: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin, where I was introduced to some of their tunes. In fact, I like a few of the following covers better than the originals: “Dancing Days” – Stone Temple Pilots “D’yer Maker” – Sheryl Crow “Hey Hey What I Can Do” – Hootie and the Blowfish As a child of the 90s, these artists hit centers of my brain in ways even some of my current favorites don’t. So it would be natural I would appreciate those versions. And I’m making a connection as I write this: Sinclair began playing music in the 80s, so he’s more than likely influenced by the glam rockers of that time period, which factors into his playing. So who am I to judge? It’s interesting how one can come to new understandings through writing. And now a Dad joke to conclude: on the way out of the show, a security guard told a lady she had to throw her empty beer can away before leaving. The lady said, "We can get the led out, but we can't take the can out!" Her friend said, "You made a funny." I was amused.
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