UPDATED 6/20/08: We started in Barcelona, and were there for about two and a half days. From there, we got on a cruise that went to Cannes & St. Paul-de-Vence, Florence, and Rome. Barcelona was just a vibrant city - I really liked the architecture, but after a few days, I was a little sick of the food. You can only eat so much tapas. I didn't think I'd enjoy Cannes, but I really dug it. Before we went, I had this picture of Hilton Head, SC in my mind, and it really wasn't like that at all. We were there duing the film festival (but didn't see any famous people), so I'd like to go back when it's a "normal" weekend.
Rome, however - not a fan. I found it noisy, dirty, and overall unpleasant. I have never had such a hard time navigating a city in my life. Granted, we weren't there long enough to get a good enough grasp of the city - I think you really need at least a week. We got lost as hell, which didn't help. And then, it started to pour, which sucks in general but especially sucks when you have expensive camera gear. So I bought an umbrella from some dude on the street for five Euro, which held up until it REALLY started to pour and then started to leak. I guess serves me right for pinning my hopes on an umbrella that was probably made from construction paper or something. So, Rome will get a second chance in the future, but for now, it's not my friend. UPDATED 6/18/08: Here are shots from Aretha Franklin and Michael Franti & Spearhead, both on Sunday, May 4. Aretha was great - my first time seeing her, and now I can say that I have! She's still got the best voice, and I was pleased to have the opportunity to hear her belt out all those songs I've only heard on the radio for so long.
His setlist included a ton of stuff from Yell Fire! and quite a few new songs that I wasn't familiar with that I'm guessing will be on the forthcoming album. UPDATED 6/1/08: Honestly, I didn't expect much out of Santana. Everything he's put out in the past five or so years has been somewhat tainted by the pop musicians all over his CD. It's not horrible to listen to, but still, not quite on par with any of his old stuff. I was, in a word, blown away by his set. He was MUCH, MUCH better than I anticipated, and his guitar playing was infinitely better than anything he's recorded in the studio of late. It's almost like the pop stars he recruits to guest with him are holding him back. UPDATED 5/14/08: Luther Dickinson is now on lead, and what he brings to the table is just an amazing fit for what the Crowes are doing. Their album Warpaint is one of the best of their catalog, and Luther on guitar has a lot to do with the new sound. This is a band that has so much potential, if they can just keep it together; in-fighting has always been the Crowes' weak spot. Enjoy, |
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