Showing posts with label Adam Ant. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Adam Ant. Show all posts
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
A Man Called Marco
One of my all time favorite instrumentals, featuring the AMAZING Marco Pirroni !!
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Adam Ant - Anthems Tour
So...back in March, I had to have surgery to remove a tumor from one of my parathyroid glands...as I was laying in the pre-op room, I was browsing my phone and saw that Adam Ant tickets were going on sale the following day (while I would be in the hospital recuperating). Thank goodness for my wonderful sister, who KNOWS how much I love him....
She said, don't worry, I will take care of it and get us VIP tickets and she did. So I have been waiting for months and months for September 23rd to get here and finally...it did!!
We were in the recently renovated Variety Playhouse - they did a fabulous job renovating this place. They raised the stage so if you sit, you can see over the mosh pit. I am short so I don't like standing in the pit because I can't see but we were on the 2nd row and our seats were FANTASTIC!
We were allowed to go in early (since we had VIP tickets). He sang lots of old songs - all old songs - off his first 4 albums. I was in pure heaven the entire time.
Set List:
Beat My Guest - I couldn't believe he opened with this - what a way to start the show
Vive Le Rock
Dog Eat Dog
Apollo 9
Friend or Foe
Antmusic
Room at the Top
Desparate But not Serious
Cartrouble (one of my faves)
Zerox
Young Parisians - another surprise - not sure I ever heard him sing this live
Prince Charming
Gotta Be a Sin
Puss 'n Boots
Can't Set Rules About Love - again - a surprise but great to hear
Christian D'or
Strip
Kings of the Wild Frontier
Greta X - I loved that he sang this - was not expecting that!!
B-Side Baby - another fave of mine
Stand & Deliver
Encore:
Goody Two Shoes (expected, of course)
Lady / Fall In - so happy!!
Red Scab
Physical (You're So)
Wow! Wow! Wow!
An amazing show - we danced the entire time and I loved that it was so up close and intimate. He was interactive with the audience and looked and sounded amazing!!
These are some of the favorite photos I took at the show (click on the photo for a close up).
She said, don't worry, I will take care of it and get us VIP tickets and she did. So I have been waiting for months and months for September 23rd to get here and finally...it did!!
We were in the recently renovated Variety Playhouse - they did a fabulous job renovating this place. They raised the stage so if you sit, you can see over the mosh pit. I am short so I don't like standing in the pit because I can't see but we were on the 2nd row and our seats were FANTASTIC!
We were allowed to go in early (since we had VIP tickets). He sang lots of old songs - all old songs - off his first 4 albums. I was in pure heaven the entire time.
Set List:
Beat My Guest - I couldn't believe he opened with this - what a way to start the show
Vive Le Rock
Dog Eat Dog
Apollo 9
Friend or Foe
Antmusic
Room at the Top
Desparate But not Serious
Cartrouble (one of my faves)
Zerox
Young Parisians - another surprise - not sure I ever heard him sing this live
Prince Charming
Gotta Be a Sin
Puss 'n Boots
Can't Set Rules About Love - again - a surprise but great to hear
Christian D'or
Strip
Kings of the Wild Frontier
Greta X - I loved that he sang this - was not expecting that!!
B-Side Baby - another fave of mine
Stand & Deliver
Encore:
Goody Two Shoes (expected, of course)
Lady / Fall In - so happy!!
Red Scab
Physical (You're So)
Wow! Wow! Wow!
An amazing show - we danced the entire time and I loved that it was so up close and intimate. He was interactive with the audience and looked and sounded amazing!!
These are some of the favorite photos I took at the show (click on the photo for a close up).
Saturday, January 4, 2014
2013 Concerts
Several years ago...I stood in the POURING rain during an Aerosmith/KISS concert (I had lawn seats and it poured buckets through the entire show).
I swore then that I was getting to old for this and decided to stop going to concerts (I've been to HUNDREDS in my life, one day I will list them all).
That lasted for several years. The only concerts I saw pretty much since then were Donny & Marie or the Osmonds but they are special and I will always see them whenever I get a chance.
In 2013, however, I went to quite a few concerts. Didn't really plan to do so but it just sort-of happened.
I suppose the first one was on May 5, 2013 - Edwin McCain at the Red Clay Theater. My friend, Teresa, and I went. I really consider this more of a "show" than a "concert" since it took place in a local venue, owned and operated by my friend, Eddie Owen. But Edwin McCain has had quite a few mainstream hits...including I Could Not Ask For More and I'll Be. I am sure if you click on the you tube links that I have here - you will recognize these songs. He was great ! Very interactive with the audience and I was also impressed with the opening act - Erick Baker. If you ever get a chance to see either (or both) of these fellas - do it!
The first BIG concert was...Fleetwood Mac on June 10, 2013 at Philips Arena. My friend, Anita, is a big fan of theirs and since a milestone birthday was coming up for her...I got tickets for she and I. She drove down from Virginia and spent a few days with me and we saw a great show ! I have seen Stevie Nicks before and actually, she is sort of the reason that Anita and I became friends in the first place - another story for another time. But...I hadn't seen Fleetwood Mac before - what an amazing show that was - wow - once in a lifetime I am sure !!
Just a few days later, my friend Susan and I went to Chastain Park to see Indigo Girls. Now I have know Amy and Emily since before they were even signed recording artist so they are not "stars" to me, they are friends. We grew up in the same town and we use to hang out at most of the same places in the late 1980s, early 90s. So like the Osmonds, the Indigos get a pass when it comes to concerts - I see them whenever I can.
This time, they were playing with Joan Baez - a legend - who I had never seen. She was great and of course the Indigos were great - they always are.
Then...a few days after that on June 20, 2013, my friend Lynn and I went to see Boyz II Men, 98 Degrees and New Kids On The Block. She loves, loves, loves Donnie Wahlberg. Now...I really like Boyz II Men, do not know much about 98 Degrees and like NKOTB but I wasn't what you would call "a fan". In fact, if it were not for Lynn, this is not the type of concert I would have bought tickets to. However, when NKOTB were in town a couple of years ago, I know Lynn was disappointed that she didn't get to go so I got her tickets for her birthday. I told her she could take anyone, I didn't have to go but she wanted me to go. Boy, I am so glad she did.
Boyz II Men really pumped up the place and got us going - they were so much fun and such energy!
After their set, 98 Degrees performed. They were really good too but I am sad to say that I didn't know a single song of theirs. They put on a great performance, I enjoyed them but was ready for them to move along and bring on NKOTB.
I was blown away by NKOTB - WOW! WOW! WOW! These guys are not singers - they are performers!! Now all in their 40s - they are extremely energetic and sexy! What a performance - I hadn't heard some of their new songs (they released a new CD for this tour) but I loved the new stuff as well as the old stuff that I was familiar with. I am SOOOO glad I went to this show - one of the best shows I have ever seen!
Then after 3 concerts in one month, I took a little break - whew! The next show was Adam Ant on August 4, 2013 at Center Stage. My sister, Sheree, friend Susan and I all went to see him. I was so happy when he came out with a new CD in 2013 - finally!! But about lost it when I saw he was not only doing a North American Tour but was coming to my town - whoo hoo !!!!!! This was one of the highlights of my entire year ! He was amazing! Sang about 5 new songs and the rest was all older stuff - even songs I would have never expected. I love him so much.
Then another break for a few months and saw Gary Numan on October 25, 2013 at The Masquerade. Again, more of a show, then a concert, per se, but I never, ever thought I would get to see him. I was suppose to go to this with my friend, Susan but she was out of town for work so I just went by myself. No one else I know really is familiar with his music (except for Cars). While I like Cars, it is by far my fave. I pretty much love EVERY song off the Telekon album.
Then on November 8, 2013, I went to see Chris Tomlin at the Gwinnett Area. He is my favorite Contemporary Christian singer. I had planned to take my sister to this but she had decided to go out of town for her birthday so my friend, Teresa, went with me. I didn't know if she'd like it because she isn't familiar with him at all - never heard of him. Plus she doesn't really listen to Christian music. But she loved it! She sang right along (words were on a big screen) and seemed to really enjoy herself. What a high energy show full of praise and worship!
And to finish out the year....I got to see Donny & Marie perform their Christmas show on December 10, 2013 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. My friends Susan (from Indigos and Adam Ant), Lynn (from NKOTB) and Penny (co-worker), went too. We had so much fun in Nashville (that is another story too) but the best part was seeing Donny and Marie - they played for over 2 hours and we were 8th row center!! What a great way to end the year.
I swore then that I was getting to old for this and decided to stop going to concerts (I've been to HUNDREDS in my life, one day I will list them all).
That lasted for several years. The only concerts I saw pretty much since then were Donny & Marie or the Osmonds but they are special and I will always see them whenever I get a chance.
In 2013, however, I went to quite a few concerts. Didn't really plan to do so but it just sort-of happened.
I suppose the first one was on May 5, 2013 - Edwin McCain at the Red Clay Theater. My friend, Teresa, and I went. I really consider this more of a "show" than a "concert" since it took place in a local venue, owned and operated by my friend, Eddie Owen. But Edwin McCain has had quite a few mainstream hits...including I Could Not Ask For More and I'll Be. I am sure if you click on the you tube links that I have here - you will recognize these songs. He was great ! Very interactive with the audience and I was also impressed with the opening act - Erick Baker. If you ever get a chance to see either (or both) of these fellas - do it!
The first BIG concert was...Fleetwood Mac on June 10, 2013 at Philips Arena. My friend, Anita, is a big fan of theirs and since a milestone birthday was coming up for her...I got tickets for she and I. She drove down from Virginia and spent a few days with me and we saw a great show ! I have seen Stevie Nicks before and actually, she is sort of the reason that Anita and I became friends in the first place - another story for another time. But...I hadn't seen Fleetwood Mac before - what an amazing show that was - wow - once in a lifetime I am sure !!
Just a few days later, my friend Susan and I went to Chastain Park to see Indigo Girls. Now I have know Amy and Emily since before they were even signed recording artist so they are not "stars" to me, they are friends. We grew up in the same town and we use to hang out at most of the same places in the late 1980s, early 90s. So like the Osmonds, the Indigos get a pass when it comes to concerts - I see them whenever I can.
This time, they were playing with Joan Baez - a legend - who I had never seen. She was great and of course the Indigos were great - they always are.
Then...a few days after that on June 20, 2013, my friend Lynn and I went to see Boyz II Men, 98 Degrees and New Kids On The Block. She loves, loves, loves Donnie Wahlberg. Now...I really like Boyz II Men, do not know much about 98 Degrees and like NKOTB but I wasn't what you would call "a fan". In fact, if it were not for Lynn, this is not the type of concert I would have bought tickets to. However, when NKOTB were in town a couple of years ago, I know Lynn was disappointed that she didn't get to go so I got her tickets for her birthday. I told her she could take anyone, I didn't have to go but she wanted me to go. Boy, I am so glad she did.
Boyz II Men really pumped up the place and got us going - they were so much fun and such energy!
I was blown away by NKOTB - WOW! WOW! WOW! These guys are not singers - they are performers!! Now all in their 40s - they are extremely energetic and sexy! What a performance - I hadn't heard some of their new songs (they released a new CD for this tour) but I loved the new stuff as well as the old stuff that I was familiar with. I am SOOOO glad I went to this show - one of the best shows I have ever seen!
Then another break for a few months and saw Gary Numan on October 25, 2013 at The Masquerade. Again, more of a show, then a concert, per se, but I never, ever thought I would get to see him. I was suppose to go to this with my friend, Susan but she was out of town for work so I just went by myself. No one else I know really is familiar with his music (except for Cars). While I like Cars, it is by far my fave. I pretty much love EVERY song off the Telekon album.
Then on November 8, 2013, I went to see Chris Tomlin at the Gwinnett Area. He is my favorite Contemporary Christian singer. I had planned to take my sister to this but she had decided to go out of town for her birthday so my friend, Teresa, went with me. I didn't know if she'd like it because she isn't familiar with him at all - never heard of him. Plus she doesn't really listen to Christian music. But she loved it! She sang right along (words were on a big screen) and seemed to really enjoy herself. What a high energy show full of praise and worship!
And to finish out the year....I got to see Donny & Marie perform their Christmas show on December 10, 2013 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. My friends Susan (from Indigos and Adam Ant), Lynn (from NKOTB) and Penny (co-worker), went too. We had so much fun in Nashville (that is another story too) but the best part was seeing Donny and Marie - they played for over 2 hours and we were 8th row center!! What a great way to end the year.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Adam & the Ants - Lego Version
This is BRILLIANT !!!!
Adam & the Ants - Stand & Deliver video re-created with Legos !!
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Happy Birthday Adam Ant !
Happy 58th Birthday to the one, the only and the great Adam Ant.
I've followed your music for 33 years now (wow!! I can't believe it has been that long) and I love you as much today as did in 1979! I can not wait for your new CD to come out- the wait has been toooo long.
I've followed your music for 33 years now (wow!! I can't believe it has been that long) and I love you as much today as did in 1979! I can not wait for your new CD to come out- the wait has been toooo long.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Adam Ant - Beautiful Dream
It is no secret that I LOVE Adam Ant. I heard "Wonderful" on my drive home from FL earlier this week and I love that song so much - it is probably my favorite song of his and that is saying a lot because I love every-single-solitary song he sings - there isn't one that I don't like. Anyway...I was dying to see the video because it has been so long since I've seen it. So I went to youtube and watched it - you can see it HERE
But... after watching it, I found this wonderful little gem. I have never seen this video before until now - I didn't even know he had one for Beautiful Dream (which is off the Wonderful album, this album is terrific!!).
He is so adorable !!! I especially love his expressions at about the 2:10 mark.
By the way....Adam is going on tour in the USA - whoo hoo !!! Originally it was scheduled for February but his new CD (yes, his NEW CD) has been pushed back so he tour has been too.
North American Tour
Sept 13th - Los Angeles, CA, The Mayan Theatre
Sept 14th - Las Vegas, NV, Hard Rock on the Strip
Sept 15th - San Diego, CA, 4th & B
Sept 21st - Dallas, TX, Granada Theater
Sept 27th - Tampa, FL, Hard Rock Seminole
Sept 28th - Miami, FL, Hard Rock Pavilion
Sept 29th - Orlando, FL, Hard Rock Live
Oct 3rd - Norfolk, VA, NorVa
Oct 5th - Philadelphia, PA, Trocadero Theatre
Oct 6th - New York, NY, Best Buy Theatre
Oct 11th - Pontiac, MI, The Crofoot Ballroom
Oct 13th - Chicago, IL, Cubby Bear
Oct 14th - Milwaukee, WI, Turner Hall Ballroom
Oct 18th - San Francisco, CA, The Regency Ballroom
Oct 19th - Ventura, CA, Ventura Theater
Oct 20th - Anaheim, CA, The Grove of Anaheim
I need to decide where I will go see him - I could go to Vegas and hopefully Donny & Marie will be playing then too and I could see my 2 favorite singers in the same week !
I could go to Orlando, Tampa or Miami since they are a bit closer. I could go to San Francisco - been wanting to go back there. Decisions... decisions....
But... after watching it, I found this wonderful little gem. I have never seen this video before until now - I didn't even know he had one for Beautiful Dream (which is off the Wonderful album, this album is terrific!!).
He is so adorable !!! I especially love his expressions at about the 2:10 mark.
♫ I think I'd like to carry on forever ♫
By the way....Adam is going on tour in the USA - whoo hoo !!! Originally it was scheduled for February but his new CD (yes, his NEW CD) has been pushed back so he tour has been too.
North American Tour
Sept 13th - Los Angeles, CA, The Mayan Theatre
Sept 14th - Las Vegas, NV, Hard Rock on the Strip
Sept 15th - San Diego, CA, 4th & B
Sept 21st - Dallas, TX, Granada Theater
Sept 27th - Tampa, FL, Hard Rock Seminole
Sept 28th - Miami, FL, Hard Rock Pavilion
Sept 29th - Orlando, FL, Hard Rock Live
Oct 3rd - Norfolk, VA, NorVa
Oct 5th - Philadelphia, PA, Trocadero Theatre
Oct 6th - New York, NY, Best Buy Theatre
Oct 11th - Pontiac, MI, The Crofoot Ballroom
Oct 13th - Chicago, IL, Cubby Bear
Oct 14th - Milwaukee, WI, Turner Hall Ballroom
Oct 18th - San Francisco, CA, The Regency Ballroom
Oct 19th - Ventura, CA, Ventura Theater
Oct 20th - Anaheim, CA, The Grove of Anaheim
I need to decide where I will go see him - I could go to Vegas and hopefully Donny & Marie will be playing then too and I could see my 2 favorite singers in the same week !
I could go to Orlando, Tampa or Miami since they are a bit closer. I could go to San Francisco - been wanting to go back there. Decisions... decisions....
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Donny Osmond & Adam Ant - the best of both worlds!!
Anyone who knows me very well knows 2 things about me without a doubt. I love Donny Osmond - I have since I was 6 years old. They also know I love Adam Ant - I have since I was 17 years old.
No matter if they have a record out, a show out are considered popular at the time, my love for both never have ceased!
It was strange for some of my friends to come over and find Adam Ant posters hanging above my bed right next to the Donny Osmond posters but honestly that is how my room was decorated as a teen - ask anyone that knew me then.
I have followed both of their careers ever since I knew who they were.
So you can imagine my glee and delight last night when watching Week 8 of Dancing With the Stars when Donny dressed up as Adam !! I was shreiking with delight. My sis later told me that when she was watching it, she kept thinking that was a Double Fantasy for me! And sis was right.
Although Donny kind of combined the Kings of the Wild Frontier and Prince Charming clothing/make-up for Adam's - he got it down. I only wish they would have danced to an Adam song!
Thank you Donny for dressing as Adam and giving me my two favorite guys in one - at least for one night !!
Good luck to you Donny - I hope that DWTS means Donny Wins This Season !!!
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