Music
Concert notes, set lists and personal impressions fill this category. From the dreamy Americana of Lord Huron to Coldplay’s stadium spectacle and intimate performances at the Dakota jazz club, I share what moved me in the moment.
- 9:14a: Left 14 mins late for Montpelier, VT.
- Brunch at Three Penny Taproom.
- Check out Vermont State House.
- Escape Room at Greatest Caper.
- Afternoon coffee and chocolates at Rabble-Rouser.
- Drive back to St. Johnsbury.
- Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium for exhibits and two showings in the platerium.
- Dog Mountain very cool, the Chapel was moving. 😢
- Dog Mountain Levitt Amp Conert to see Mike Mains and The Branches. 🎶
- Dinner at Kingdom Taproom & Table.
Tammy and I had such a great time seeing Elton John tonight at his final show ever in St. Paul, Minnesota — the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. At 74 years old he still brought it all. An amazing performer and musician! Wow! 🎶
Ryman Auditorium
We visited the Ryman Auditorium and saw the birthplace of country and bluegrass music. It seems fitting that the Ryman was originally built as a tabernacle, because walking around it and thinking of all the amazing performances that have been there felt nearly spiritual. 🎶
Tina Schlieske at The Dakota
Tammy and I saw Tina Schlieske doing her Sinatra to Simone show at The Dakota and it was incredible. She puts so much passion and energy into it that you cannot help but be moved. She was also joined by her sister Laura who did a number of songs and then they teamed up for several duets. It was a fabulous night of live music. Also our first time back to the Dakota since the pandemic! 🎶🎉
The Big 5 O Song!
Tammy surprised me with an amazing gift for my 50th Birthday today — my very own song! A full on rock song for me featuring the family. I love it! It is on YouTube but is also published on Apple Music and Spotify!
Song by Songlorious! 🎶
2021 New Standards Holiday Show
We had a fun time at the Washburn High School production of Grease tonight. 🎭🎶
I really dig the clear vinyl of Brandi Carlile’s newest album. 🎶
Vermont Road Trip Log: Day 9, Sunday
Weather: Still a bit rainy in the morning, but cleared up. Fairly warm in the afternoon. Evening turned out nice.
Jump to day 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 of Vermont Road Trip.
Levitt Amp Conert on Dog Mountain with Mike Mains and The Branches performing. 🎶
Great evening with The New Standards at Crooner’s Lounge. Rupert made an appearance! And was then taken off the stage by the venue! 🤣🎶
