I went to see one of my favorite performers last night, Mark Nelson. He played an amazing set at the Loft, upstairs at Tommy Doyles as part of Tuesday Acoustic Showcase.
It had been almost a year since seeing him play last, far too long i say. He is one of Boston's finest singer/songwriters singing about the human condition in a way that resonates with anyone that breathes.
In addtion another local performer, John Gerard also played a great set.
I was in Florida last week to see Flogging Molly play at Revolution in Fort Lauderdale. It was a very cool venue as there was an outside area where the band played, with the crowd right below forming a nice pit You could also go inside and still see everything, but it was much cooler inside! Boy, was i not use to the heat down there.
This is the second time i have seen Flogging Molly, and they were just as good if not better then when i saw them the first time! They are a very energized band, lead by David King who just belts out every lyric and note with absolute power and just a bit of fury-haha. I highly recommend you get to see them if you can!
We did manage to get some pics, but they did not come out very well, so enjoy what you can!
Lately i have listening to just about any music i can get my hands on. For me, music has always been a source of power- it literally feeds me! I went without for such a long time, that now i am just completely gorging myself on it. I have found music in all genres, and liking just about all, but there is one song- it is my song. Soul Meets Body by Death Cab for Cutie The song just seems to make me feel like i could go anywhere. I have been running to it just about every morning- as well as listening to it in the car. I guess the tempo is just right- and the words,
"Cause in my head there’s a greyhound station
Where I send my thoughts to far off destinations
So they may have a chance of finding a place
where they’re far more suited than here"
i guess that pretty much says it all right now for me. I am just trying to find my place...gotta go listen one more time!
Last night i had the pleasure of having dinner with my brother Jim and meeting his lovely girlfriend, Liz. We had dinner at very nice place, Evoo and then headed off to the SkyBar to hear the incredible sounds of Mark Nelson. Prior to mark performing, another very talented muscian, by the name of Patrick performed an all instrumental acoustic set- really nice sound - very talented!
As Mark took the stage, it brough back many happy memories for me- as i have not seen him perform in years. I have always felt fortunate to have been introduced to his voice and music. His voice is breathtaking - pure, strong and tender all at the same time. Now, i am not a music afficiando (just know what i like) and i thought the acoustics at the SkyBar were fantastic- every so haunting.
I look forward to Mark next performance!