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April 26, 2013

Does Anyone Really Know What Time it Is??? It’s Friday in Chicago!

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Last night Chris and I started the weekend early by going to a Chicago concert at the Surf Ballrooom in Clear Lake, Iowa. The Surf is a fabulous venue and I can only imagine how fabulous it would be to be performers playing there with all of the history that goes with it.  We have only been there once before for a BB King concert but it is an amazing place to go to a concert.  The venue is small —the only seats are booths around the perimeter so the rest of the capacity crowd of 2100 is standing on the floor right up next to the stage.  It is amazing to be able to be that close to the performers and to really feel a part of the music.

We were definitely not the oldest in the crowd for this group—that is for sure. Chicago formed in 1967 and has been going strong since.  So many of the songs they played were ones Chris and I grew up with and loved, danced to at high school sock hops and as always—the songs carry many memories with them.  chi2

The night was perfect and we had a great night.  They performed for 2 1/2 hours with a 15 minute break.  We had carved out a nice little spot about 15 feet from the stage but by the end of the concert our real estate was much smaller thanks to the enthusiastic crowd that pushed forward.  I could have done without the blonde next to me who kept whistling and stomping on my feet but it was all part of the charm.  🙂  chi3

I didn’t take many pictures on my phone (they were very gracious and said that any pictures and videos taken were a okay with them) but you can kind of get the idea from these.  It was a fun night and my hearing may be normal in a couple of days.

Here is a video to get you humming.  My video quality was pretty shaky!!!  🙂

Of course it is Friday which means it is blog hop day over at Feeling Beachie .  Hop over and join in!

This week’s statements:
The color __ reminds me of ___
Lately ___ is ___ so ___
Does the sound of breaking glass make you ___________?
When I wander _______ I ______?

My answers:

The color blue  reminds me of my best friend, Ann, who loves anything blue!
Lately the weather  is cold and so unpredictable.
Does the sound of breaking glass make you look?
When I wander the grocery store aisles I wonder who eats half of this stuff?

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  1. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    April 26, 2013 at 09:04 am

    I love, love, love Chicago. One of my all-time favorite bands. I tried to win tickets last week from a radio station to the band’s Sunday night performance in Rochester. But, alas, I was too quick on the numbers. I was caller three instead of caller five. So happy you and Chris were able to attend.

    Is the Iowa venue the place where Buddy Holly played right before his death, or was going to play? Your description seems familiar.

    And…, the color green (my favorite) reminds me of nature.

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    1. Beth Ann
      April 26, 2013 at 09:10 am

      Oh man–I wish I had known that you loved them! We would have invited you to go with us!!! It was a fabulous concert and being The Surf is such a great place to see bands because you are so close. And yes—The Surf is the last place Buddy Holly played before that fateful plane crash. I really need to go there in the day when it is open to view and take some pics—it is too hard at night at a concert! It is a really neat place. If you ever come to visit me we have a lot of places to go!!!

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      1. Minnesota Prairie Roots
        April 26, 2013 at 01:20 pm

        We are a lot alike, Beth Ann. Just remember that. So…, do you like Bread, too?

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        1. Beth Ann
          April 26, 2013 at 01:23 pm

          Absolutely! And Air Supply. The list goes on and on!

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  2. Judy
    April 26, 2013 at 09:29 am

    Sounds like a wonderful way to start a weekend. Hope the rest is as exciting.

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    1. Beth Ann
      April 26, 2013 at 11:53 am

      I think it will be! 🙂

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  3. CMSmith
    April 26, 2013 at 11:18 am

    Sounds like an awesome time. I remember seeing the Beach Boys when I was in college and thinking how old they all looked. 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann
      April 26, 2013 at 11:53 am

      Haha! Yea, these guys are certainly not young anymore but they still have the sound!

      Reply
  4. Pix Under the Oaks
    April 26, 2013 at 11:27 am

    Love Chicago! Those were the days. Can’t keep my feet from dancin’ when I hear them on the radeeohhhhh!!!

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    1. Beth Ann
      April 26, 2013 at 11:52 am

      I know! There is nothing like their sound, is there?

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      1. Pix Under the Oaks
        April 26, 2013 at 11:57 am

        Very unique and brings back the bestest memories!

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        1. Beth Ann
          April 26, 2013 at 12:12 pm

          🙂

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  5. My Odd Family
    April 26, 2013 at 01:00 pm

    Love Chicago. The music does take you back to another place in time. Sounds like you had a wonderful time! FUN!

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    1. Beth Ann
      April 26, 2013 at 09:50 pm

      It was wonderful! A great way to start a great long weekend!

      Reply
  6. treadlemusic
    April 26, 2013 at 02:23 pm

    All I have to say is……TOTAL ENVY!!! Thank you for listening…..D

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    1. Beth Ann
      April 26, 2013 at 02:24 pm

      🙂

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  7. Rorybore
    April 26, 2013 at 03:35 pm

    So awesome!! I bet they gave a great concert. What a great start to the weekend.
    I’ve often stood in a grocery aisle staring at something and thought the same thing. then one of my children inevitably asks if we can buy it. *eye roll*

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    1. Beth Ann
      April 26, 2013 at 09:10 pm

      It was a fabulous concert and now that is all I am listening to!!! Good job by the kids—exploring new things!!! 🙂

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  8. Debbie
    April 26, 2013 at 07:15 pm

    There’s nothing like a live concert! My favourite form of entertainment by far. 🙂 We’ve had way too much cold weather also. Have a good weekend.

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    1. Beth Ann
      April 26, 2013 at 09:09 pm

      I agree!! We don’t go to enough and now I have the bug to go to more!!! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

      Reply
  9. hilary
    April 27, 2013 at 07:53 am

    marc and I have seen Chicago several time.. they are amazing! I wonder the same thing about the grocery store. I always check out people’s carts too

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  10. Helen Brown
    April 27, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    I have been looking in my kitchen cupboards and wondering why did I buy that? Today I finished one box which was almost empty. So, I am wondering why I bought some of these groceries. My aim is to use what I can and ditch what I no longer want. I love the color yellow because I think of daffodils, sunflowers and sunshine.

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