I already broke my New Year’s resolution of getting my blog on everyday but here I go. The year ended with the Gov’t Mule show at the Beacon Theatre where Warren Haynes and friends played over three hours on the first of a two night stand with “Sugaree”, “I Shall Be Released”, and the Allman Brothers Band “Dreams” being the highlights.
A week before the Mule show, on Christmas Eve eve, I caught the Kenny Rogers’ annual Christmas show at NYCB Theatre at Westbury. Kenny Rogers is a true entertainer with a zillion radio hits from the 70’s and beyond, going back to his First Edition days in the 60’s. The clearly hobbled Mr. Rogers, fresh off a knee replacement, is at his best when chatting with the audience between songs; his self deprecating sense of humor included joking about and playing his Gambler inspired Geico commercial. Kenny Rogers said he has played Westbury for over thirty years but that this was the last time as he will embark on a farewell tour next year. He is an easy guy to like and is well worth a check in when he rolls through your town next year.
Dark Side of the Mule
Happy New Year
Rock on!
GQ