tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618513671892756996.post6448498600533565806..comments2024-03-28T12:51:30.688-05:00Comments on Uptown Grill Blog: Please "Trust the Venue"Andy Frasco and the U.N. this FridayUptown Grillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13945024513990612963noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618513671892756996.post-30970155178311644502013-08-23T10:55:39.278-05:002013-08-23T10:55:39.278-05:00My thoughts exactly, comment above said exactly ho...My thoughts exactly, comment above said exactly how I felt about the show and this venue. I too try to make every show the Uptown has to offer. Ray, didn't see you there at this show but I want to thank you for making all shows possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618513671892756996.post-68100519966289163332013-08-17T15:35:57.784-05:002013-08-17T15:35:57.784-05:00In 1974 in a publication called Real Paper, Jon La...In 1974 in a publication called Real Paper, Jon Landau wrote: “ And on a night when I needed to feel young, he made me feel like I was hearing music for the very first time.”<br />Of course the sentence that preceded that one is one of the most famous ever in Rock Criticism, “And I saw something else: I saw rock and roll future and its name is Bruce Springsteen.”<br /><br />On August 16th 2013 at the Uptown I felt like how I imagine Jon Landau must have felt in 1974 as Andy Frasco and the UN tore the place to the ground in a scene that has never played out like that there before. Generally I don’t have a problem feeling young, but the music of Andy Frasco is designed to make you feel young, exhilarated, and happy to be alive. There was so much motion and commotion from the patrons that the floors of the Playlist Theater took an absolute beating.<br /><br />But this post is intended for those of you who gave consideration to going to the show but ultimately decided to do something else. I fully understand the mental phenomenon that plays out when trying to decide to make the time, effort, and commitment to go see any show, no matter where or when. I will generally see about 20 to 24 shows a year. For me, the Uptown is an automatic. I buy tickets to everything, and thereby I miss nothing (or very little due to travel). So at least locally, there is no dilemma, the decision has been made and the tickets purchased within minutes of the show going on sale. <br /><br />I know the experience of deliberation and consideration my intended reader. For even though last night was an automatic for me, prior to the show I found myself asking ‘Who is this guy?’ “Why have I never heard of him?’ How good can he be, if I have never heard of him?’ Walking into the room, I had low expectations. However my experience has been that when you least expect it, something special happens that you could not anticipate. <br /><br />So if you find yourself jumping back and forth between opting in or opting out, I would remind you that life is a participation sport. You must be present for that which you cannot anticipate. <br /><br />Ladies and Gentlemen the Andy Frasco show was lighting in a bottle. Truly magic. <br /><br />Gotta run. Gotta check out Andy Frasco’s web site and sign up for his email list. <br /><br />J. Burt <br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com