If someone told me at age 15 that I would one day meet these people ( below ) I would have thought they were delusional. I have had two-way conversations with these artists. I guess my life-long musical obsession opened hidden doorways.
I have seen some of these artists 4-7 times each but the most epic shows I have seen are:
Rainbow 1978 Leroy Theater, Providence RIAllan Holdsworth 1987 Berklee Performance Center, Boston MaJeff Beck 2001 The Web Theater, Phoenix AZLes Paul 1991 Fat Tuesdays, New York CityEmerson Lake and Palmer 1978 Providence Civic Center, Providence RILeslie West Mountain 1997 The Strand, Providence RIMuddy Waters April 28, 1979 Providence Civic Center, Providence RIFrank Marino and Mahogany Rush, 1983 Freedom Hall, Johnson City TNPat Travers band 1983 Freedom Hall, Johnson City TennesseeIt Bites 1990 Worcester Centrum, Worcester MAHellen 2007 Chasers, Scottsdale AZ
Rainbow 1978 Leroy Theater, Providence RIAllan Holdsworth 1987 Berklee Performance Center, Boston MaJeff Beck 2001 The Web Theater, Phoenix AZLes Paul 1991 Fat Tuesdays, New York CityEmerson Lake and Palmer 1978 Providence Civic Center, Providence RILeslie West Mountain 1997 The Strand, Providence RIMuddy Waters April 28, 1979 Providence Civic Center, Providence RIFrank Marino and Mahogany Rush, 1983 Freedom Hall, Johnson City TNPat Travers band 1983 Freedom Hall, Johnson City TennesseeIt Bites 1990 Worcester Centrum, Worcester MAHellen 2007 Chasers, Scottsdale AZ
MOST SURREAL MUSICAL MOMENT
Being in attendance at Ritchie Blackmore's birthday party after a show in Worcester MA 1991. Only about 15 people were present and it went from about 12:30-4 am.