Music is a big part of my life. I simply love it. My collection of music varies greatly. If you look on my shelf you'll find Shania Twain next to Ludacris, Gretchen Wilson next to Andrea Bocelli, Sheryl Crow next to Frank Sinatra. I go through moods in music where I will listen to a different genre for months at a time. Some music doesn't get played for 1-2 yrs in some cases.
It comes as a surprise to other people who are fans of music that I have never been to a concert. Rolling Stones last gig in Toronto at Downsview Park? Nope. Frank Sinatra before he passed away? Nope. Duran Duran before punk hit the crapper? Nope.
The topic of concerts came up one day with a good friend of mine a couple of years ago. I thought for a moment and came to the conclusion that if I were to see a concert, there were only 2 groups/performers I would see (which she also agreed) - Gypsy Kings and Sheryl Crow. That says a lot. I don't want to get high at a rocker concert, and some of the classics like Sinatra are best listened to over a glass of red wine. But Sheryl Crow and The Gypsy Kings are different. I could imagine sitting at their concerts and truly enjoying the "live" experience.
So the opportunity came upon me - sort of like a freak accident meant to be. Sheryl Crow announced a concert date at Casino-Rama, Ontario, Canada in July of 2006. At the same time, the same friend I originally had the conversation about concerts with was having a 30th birthday. Lightbulbs went off in my head. What a perfect gift! For her and me! I was about to lose my concert virginity!
To those who have never seen a concert or event at Casino-Rama, let me tell you this ... it is big. I wouldn't say the acoustics there are fabulous, but good enough to make the experience worthwhile. All in all the concert was enjoyable. Sheryl was an act that I truly enjoyed watching and hearing. Although for some reason I expected it to be longer than it was. And I sure wish the light-show wasn't so annoyingly bright so that I could take a picture of Sheryl on stage with my cameraphone that I had sneaked in (it was in my pocket). Besides, the Maytags in front of us were difficult to focus with.
I hope Sheryl had a good time in Toronto.
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