Greetings! Things have been verrrrrry busy around 'ol Studio 8 and beyond! I now have 3 art students, and they are keeping me on my toes. I have also been working on building an artist networking forum site. I would like for all of the artists that are associated with the CrazyLake Gallery and the National Road Creative Arts & Events Center to have a place to talk art, debate art, critique art, and laugh with each other. But most importantly I am hoping we will be able to put our heads together in finding fun and creative ways to keep promoting our 2nd Friday events and keep the great people coming back and new people aware. 

Shout out to my friends at WQME! They have promised to add our event to their community calendar, and give it some promo reads. By the way, the next event night is Friday, August 8th! So spread the word, mark your calendars and tune in to WQME!


Well it finally happened. I got to see NEIL DIAMOND LIVE!!! What a night! It was a GREAT show, and bless his little sexy singing heart...he gave it his all! And yes, for those of you wondering, I did cry on and off for at least the first 30 minutes of the show. All those songs that I have grown-up with just brought back all kinds of memories! ...and I thought another brick was secured in my life when Sirrius Radio added an all Neil Diamond station!

When I was walking into the arena, I was saying - I just hope he sings my most favourite song ever..."Holly Holy" - and you know WHAT!? He opened with it! So yes...I was done and overwhelmed...he had me at Hello!

 I am just sure he did that for me! I know he overheard me and didn't want to let me down. Plus, I have always wondered if those arenas were bugged...now I know...those arenas are definitely bugged.

The reason for the headline of today's blog is because I could only afford to sit in the nose bleed section...thus Diamond and I was in the sky! But no matter, as I sit here today, blearry eyed from my late night out with Neil, in my new concert tee...and forever in blue jeans babe! I know it was all worth it!

Well tonight is my working night in Studio 8, and I have a lot of work to do! So enough of this lighter-in-the-air  hippie stuff and back to work! Or maybe...I'll just watch the Jazz Singer...one more time!

Until next time!

ROCK ON!


 


Comments

Ginny Myers

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:01:32

Nothing better than going to a concert and hearing a singer/band you've loved through the years. Bob and I saw him in concert years ago at the Palace...he really puts on a show!

 

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:07:20

thanks so much for sharing your Neil Diamond experience!
He was one of my mom's favorites (mone too for that matter) and she always used to call him her "neil baby." Dad took her to several concerts and they always had a wonderful time. So glad to hear he's still going strong!
I always loved his version of the Leonard Cohen song, Suzanne.

PS So proud of you - way to follow your bliss dear friend!
A.

 

studio 12A

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:28:49

Speaking of Leonard Cohen...I love his song "That's no way to say good-bye". The live concerts are wonderful for the most part...but Andy Williams show in Bransom was not so good! OakRidge boys always put on a great show.
Thanks for the contact...saw you driving up to work the other night as I was leaving...last Friday.
12A

 



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