I've run out of words.....

Yep, the old fellow verbose as he is has actually run out of superlatives to describe the Steely Dan Heavy Rollers Concert he went to last night.... What an awesome show. Right from the warm up act of World Party, whom I must admit I actually hadn't heard of prior to this show. Dunno why , cos they rock. Excellent set by them that finished almost too soon.

That was the entree, then the main course... What a main course. Fagan & Becker served on a bed of beautifully seasoned musicians with a side sauce of two rather delectable little female backup vocalists, who like the rest of the group were very polished at what they did. They sang pretty well too.

Donald Fagan, who looks as though he wouldn't be out of place singing "You've got to pick a pocket or two" in Oliver is an absolutely dynamic personality on stage. Mostly seated behind his keyboards, but occasionally venturing forth with his trusty Melodica, (Remember those ? ) Walter Becker just stood to one side playing some blinding Guitar solo's, content to let his musical partner of some 40 years take the limelight.

Steely Dan have never played in New Zealand before last night, & I think that those performing were determined to give of their best. As was the audience. We responded by singing their songs back at them & bringing the house down with applause. Thats when we weren't up dancing of course. The tekkie's actually brought the house lights up on several occasions so that the boys could see what a damn good time we were all having. If I never go to another concert again, this one would be a good one to go out on.

We actually bought earplugs, as our seats were 5 rows from the front, but they were unneeded. Even with banks of speakers across the front of the stage, the volume level was comfortable. Loud, sure , but comfortable. Effects wise, it was a no frills, Pam's Budget sort of concert. basically just a few banks of coloured lights & the odd bit of smoke, both used to very good effect. We didn't go there for frills anyway. We went to see one of the best show bands in the world. That we got. The only disappointment for me personally was that they didn't play my alltime favourite. Black Jack.. God I love that song. They , however , are probably sick of it.

This by the way, is my eldest grandson, with his gappy teeth. Damn but that boy is growing up. Its absolutely nothing to do with the concert, but I just wanted to show him off...


Ain't he cute ????