April 7 - It Made My Night!

When Lyle and I go to a concert, a movie, or any performance, we always try to sit in the very front. Sometimes this means paying a little more and sometimes when it is first come seating it means getting to the theatre or concert hall earlier than everyone else. When we were first married, Lyle and I were both back row people. These days, however, with my limited sight, I like to sit where I can make the most of whatever it is that I do see. In spite of the added time or potential increase in cost, Lyle has become accustomed to these arrangements. It was all worthwhile this past Thursday night.

Lyle and I had tickets to a concert where I was sitting in the front row. The show was a musical tribute to the Beatles, The Beach Boys and the BG’s, with a bit of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons thrown in for good measure. The group was from Las Vegas and the showmanship, dazzle and panache of the performers reflected this. Although I couldn’t see the faces of the four male stars, when they wore their brilliant white stage suits, I was able to see some of their synchronized dance movements. I could certainly hear their voices.

What really made my night was when one of the singers came down from the stage and crouched in front of my chair and sang a solo to me! Yes, to me! Was I excited or what!   I was totally thrilled!

While he held his microphone in one hand and held my hand with the other, he was close enough that I thought I could see the sparkles on his shirt. It was an absolutely great moment and truly made my night. I am still riding on a bit of a high.

I’m going to recommend this group to anyone who likes music of the rock and roll era.. This show was the second time that Lyle and I have seen the same group. Last November they travelled in Alberta with a show called, Oh, What a Night Tribute. It was excellent and I know that they are repeating the same show this coming November. Last week, they performed a Four by Four Tribute. I wasn’t quite as familiar with the music but it was again an excellent show.

You can check out their website for further information.

www.ohwhatanighttribute.com

  and

www.fourbyfourtribute.com
 
My small mementos of the night are the following two photos. If you can’t actually see the first picture, let me tell you that I am smiling broadly as I stand beside my serenading star. In the second picture, I am still smiling as I stand with the four members of the group.

Sue and her serenading star

Sue with the group