OK. So I’ve always been a fan of Blues Traveler. But I have to admit, I’ve never been to a show. So when I saw John Popper at Frankie’s in Uptown on election night, I was star struck but didn’t really know much about Blues Traveler’s latest album. However, after chatting for a little while, Popper said “Write your name down” so I could get into their show at House of Blues the next night.
I grabbed a matchbook and wrote it down. And because I’m way too curious, I decided I would head out to HOB last night to really see if my name was on the list…and sure enough it was. Along with backstage stickers!
But like I said, fan — but not really aware of the new stuff. I’ve always heard BT puts on a great show and last night was no different. He played the old standard, “Run Around” of course but some of the new songs were cool too. I’m definitely going to get the CD.
After the show, and a few harmonica tosses later that I managed to never catch but one guy got knocked in the head with, we got to head to the Green Room. I wasn’t even in the door when he yelled, “Jenice! I was looking at that book of matches today and hoped you would come!” and then he kissed my hand.So because I didn’t get the photo on Tuesday, I got my picture taken with him where he proceeded to kiss me on the cheek. Look folks, I’m not a groupie but that was kind of cute. He even signed my reporter’s notebook and asked, “Did I spell your name right?”
When we left I got his artist manager’s card and they seemed interested in photos…or maybe they were just being polite. Either way, who cares! It’s not everyday you get a kiss on the cheek from a Grammy winner.
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Posted by C W on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 11:56 pm
OOOh…Lucky u…I am jealous : )
Posted by Mike on Monday, November 10, 2008 at 11:22 am
That’s great and they do put on a smokin’ show.
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Posted by nectarfizz on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 11:28 am
WOW…that is totally cool.
Posted by Chris Lees on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 4:40 am
u r really lucky man and i am also eager to know more about it.