Missing Adrian
Things have been very, very busy for me at work the past several weeks, but this past Tuesday I had a few minutes and needed a distraction. So I bopped on over to the website of one of my favorite musicians, Adrian Belew. I was mentally spent and sunk futher down when I got there and learned that Adrian was going to be at the TRALF on Friday (6/17), last night. I'm guessing I could have gotten tickets, but with the way things have been at work and my general lack of disposable income these days, I knew it wasn't going to happen. And it didn't, as I was at work until a little after 7pm last night. Very sad.
Adrian doesn't tour solo very often and it's generally only to select locations. Thus that fact that he seems to come here when he does is truly amazing. I was fortunate enough to see him at the TRALF back in 1999 with my wife —then girlfriend, a friend and his date. Truly and amazing experience. After a nearly 2 hour show, Adrian did as he always does and came out for a "meet and greet" with his fans. I had to wait a while, but how many musicians do this? Not many my friend. I got the chance to talk to him for a few minutes and had him autograph the Coming Attractions CD I had recenly purchased. I know, geeky, but a memorable experience. Just wish I would have would have know he was coming back and could have planned ahead for it.