Besides the guy who was very upset that the opening act "Luna Negra" played for 2 hours and was wondering when Ottmar was going to come out to play, it was an awesome crowd tonight at the Mystic Theater in Petaluma, Ca. Great applause when we walked out on stage and a standing ovation going into intermission. We played great and the night seemed to fly by. Before I knew it, the show was over ending with another great standing ovation from the crowd.
Comparing tonights show to the one at the Mountain Winery -
I had a lot of fun tonight and there were many great moments. Looking over at Ottmar smiling in my direction, the same with Jon - having some great musical moments, the great crowd.
At the Mountain Winery, the vibe was incredible- Having a great taste of wine before walking onto the stage. Playing outside in the perfect temperature in a beautiful setting at sunset as the night grew darker and darker. Feeling so calm and in the zone like you can't hit a bad note. A tasteful light show, feeling a sprinkle of light showering down behind, silhouetting me. The glow of the LED candles in the red light as Davo was the only one lit up during his solo. Playing Sao Paulo as I look around at the audience, trees, stars, feeling goose bumps. At the end of the show standing in front of 1,500 screaming fans asking for one more song! Talking with a few fans/friends after the show with great conversation and a glass of wine. With that being said, I wish I could figure out how to take that night, turn it into a powder and snort it up everyday. What a wonderful experience.
On the bus now heading to Fresno, CA.
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Steven, does it mean that next time you are in Sydney you will come out and say hello ? :-)
Sure!
The Mountain Winery was a dream to attend a concert on from the first pics I saw on. With a fine glass of good red wine listening to you guys play - what more needed?
Thank you in advance!
Great post! We're looking forward to the next time we can see y'all in Texas....or somewhere else!
Stephen, hope you saved these experiences in your mind forever ...and at your hard disk as well (hehe).
And after your Sydney-stopping-by you will plan a performance in one of such venerable castle in Germany....
Anna, don't forget your camera ;)
Gudrun, these days I always carry my camera. If I take photos or not will depend if it's OK with Ottmar and the guys and if I get front row seat :-)
Yeah, those Luna Negra guys ALWAYS drone on whenever I see OL play. Come to think of it, Ottmar NEVER comes on after them!
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