by Anura Guruge
on September 19, 2022
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Got me thinking.
Yes, New Hampshire remains a very white State. Of that there can be no doubt or debate. That is probably the underlying issue here.
Then there is Roger’s music. I guess much of his following was white. Wonder what HE would say about that.
Just an observation.
Happens to me, in New Hampshire, all the time.
After nearly 40 years I am KIND of used to it. SMILE.
by Anura Guruge
on September 19, 2022
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It was AMAZINGLY BRILLIANT. Wow. So much so that I am already checking the remaining tour dates to see IF I can see him again! Wow. Yes, WOW.
I will readily confess, I was apprehensive & to be honest dreading it. I thought he might disappoint. He exceeded any & all expectations.
It was a virtuoso performance. He has so, so much talent & a seasoned, consummate professional.
His guitar playing is still out of this world. Yes, (of course), I had a front row seat within spitting distance of him. So, I could watch his fingers closely. Wow. What talent.
Yes, he is a tad stiff, walks with a limp & could only do three songs standing up. But, that was OK. He was WONDERFUL.
Yes, I had seen him before — once — c. 1989, in Boston. Different then. He was 30+ years younger, had a full backing band … But, he was great.
He is such a raconteur. I remembered this from the prior concert. Last night it was 40% storytelling, the rest music. But, WHAT STORIES. All the folks he knew, played with and mess about.
He is A LEGEND.
So, glad I got to see him again.
I am in AWE. Thank YOU, Roger. YOU will always be MY MAN.
by Anura Guruge
on June 1, 2024
I saw him, live, in ‘Boston‘, in 1991, when he was promoting his ‘Back from Rio‘ CD. I still have it, though I haven’t played it in years. I love the song ‘Someone to Love‘ (see below).
I am a ‘Byrds‘ fan from the 1960s.
‘Mr. Tambourine Man‘ is one of my favorite songs & I have seen ‘Easy Rider‘ at least 7 times (& it goes without saying I love the soundtrack).
He was magical in 1991.
But, that was 33 years ago! I worry that he will suck. YIKES.
But, I debated. Tickets weren’t that expensive. I had to do it.
I am SCARED! Smile.