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Tom Petty 40th Anniversary

Title: Tom Petty 40th Anniversary
Publish Date: 2017-07-10
Category: Music & Concerts

Ok it's been over two months since I posted anything but I have been swamped busy and am still shocked about Tom's death.

I had written 95% of the aricle below prior to his death but he passed before I had a chance to finish and post...

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Toto at the Tivoli

Title: Toto at the Tivoli
Publish Date: 2017-07-04
Category: Music & Concerts

I'll admit it, I'm a concert junkie and always will be. My obsession started on October 19, 1984 at the Michael Jackson Thriller concert at the old Cleveland Municipal Stadium.

I've wanted to see Steve Lukather and Toto for many many moons but could never get anyone to go. Not the Mrs, not my friends from Cleveland nor my Knoxville concert buddy, Mr. VIP on TV...

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Hall & Oates and Tears for Fears

Title: Hall & Oates and Tears for Fears
Publish Date: 2017-06-24
Category: Music & Concerts

I've listened to Daryl Hall & John Oates since the 80's but never got a chance to see them until May 24th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

An overnight visit to a city I had never navigated was sure to be an adventure. After viewing Trivago for a few weeks I pounced on accommodations at Hampton Inn Downtown Nashville which turned out great because we were two blocks from the arena and it was convenient to everything...

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The Music of Foreigner

Title: The Music of Foreigner
Publish Date: 2017-03-22
Category: Music & Concerts

I've been to many shows in my life but seeing Foreigner just never materialized until I received an email from one of the plethora of ticket vendors I subscribe to (Live Nation, TicketMaster, Etc...).

The stage was set for U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville North Carolina on February 22, 2017 so I bought tickets for me and the Mrs...

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