July 10, 2004
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another quickie…
(relatively–I am incapable of a truly brief entry it seems)
I am operating on very little sleep and much adrenaline right now. The very very good kind.
Christmas in July continues.
Last night I drove into northeastern PA (Lehigh U in Bethlehem, to be precise) to see The Musical Box again. They were playing as the pre-show for the annual NEARfest weekend (North American Art Rock festival — the big progressive music festival in this part of the country)
I only obtained tickets for TMB, I am not attending the rest of NEARfest — instead I am going to see the Strawbs again tonight at another venue in PA. NEARfest is the reason that the Strawbs decided to do this tour, they are the headliners on Sunday, but I will have to be content with two shows and not the Sunday show.
I went solo to the show last night, and met up with a guy who I only know from online, through the TMB yahoo group. He came down from Montreal for the show when he found out I had a spare ticket. It was really great sharing the experience with another rabid TMB/Genesis fan, and meeting face-to-face with yet another person I only knew online.
The Musical Box was as awesome as ever. They re-create the original Peter Gabriel era Genesis shows so faithfully it is hard to believe I didn’t climb in a time machine.
Last night was the last time I will see them doing the Selling England by the Pound show, as they will be embarking on a nearly 3 year tour with The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway this fall. So it was a bittersweet experience, the last time I will see some of my favorite songs performed live, but on the other hand, I am looking forward to seeing the Lamb in the fall. I didn’t get to see the original Genesis performance of the Lamb, something I have always regretted. I will get the closest thing to a second chance in just a few short months.
JHKSQUONK — You were there in spirit, I thought of you often during the show. Firth of Fifth was nearly a religious experience for me!
I now have to get a few real-world chores done before hopping in the shower and driving off to have another Glimpse of Heaven* at tonight’s Strawbs show. I will be taking a dear old friend with me, who is relatively unfamiliar with their music, so it should bbe quite an experience, I can’t wait to see his reaction!
*Glimpse of Heaven — an appropriate description for an Electric Strawbs show, and also the title of a Strawbs song (not one they will be playing, though)
Comments (7)
Glad you had such a good time. I know how hard it is to even think! of sleep after a good show. You’re so up and ready to do more!
WooooHooo, glad you’re having a good time!
OMG, you’re killing me. I am DYING to see The Musical Box. I was too young to see any PG era Genesis. My only concert was the We Can’t Dance tour for my 13th birthday. I am rabidly, obsessively in love with Genesis, and I’m glad I’ve read this because I did not know about the above mentined prog rock fest or anything!
I’ve always wanted to know if they did justice to Genesis, and from the sounds of it, they do. How can ANYONE play songs like Firth of Fifth like the guys?! I can’t imagine! The Lamb should be killer. If their keyboardist can manage ‘Riding the Scree’, I’ll be heartily impressed.
How well do they pull off ‘Cinema Show’?
So Cool…sounds like an awesome time !! SHaring it with someone who appreciates it as much as you, even better !
WOW, thank you for telling me about this last show! It’d be a dream come true to hear a live version of SEBTP! I’m getting shivers just imagining it!!!! Tix for the show are not available online. I have a sinking feeling that they are sold out…but I will try and call the box office at noon when they open.
I too, have a musical background and a heightened appreication for good musicianship- hence my lifelong love of Genesis.
Again, thanks for that bit of info. I am now inspired to keep up with The Musical Box more. I’d already missed another NYC show this year.
Do you have a favorite Genesis album?
I can’t decide on just one either! But I pretty much love all of their material apart from Calling All Stations which just sucked ass, to put it mildly. Many people are opposed to the poppish stuff- but honestly, there is material out of the Phil Collins era that I find simply amazing- Trick of the Tail, Wind and Wuthering, And Then There Were Three etc…
I’ve joined the yahoo group, and I’m pooling my resources to see if I can get up to the show tonight! Keeping fingers crossed! Thanks so much for your help!
I was wondering last week if you would be seeing TMB this summer & presto, you have!You are so lucky since it must be a fantastic experience. Thanks for letting me see it vicariously through you.