Saugatuck - November 16, 2012

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LB was in fine form last night. Due to the small size, the sound was over-powering - would have been better if they were able to turn down the amps. They handed out ear plugs as they tore the ticket stub apart. LB talked about driving from Kentucky to Michigan and enjoying the landscape, things he would typically not see. A very small venue (400), but sold out and very enthusiastic, especially considering the average audience age. The venue was a converted pie factory. Saugatuck is a quaint town on the western edge of Michigan with a very nice downtown with art, antique and wine shops. I imagine a nice place to vacation in the summer, but not a very busy place in November. LB had to be the biggest act to play there in a long time, maybe ever.

Took my 18 year old son as he is now at the age where he is beginning to appreciate good music (his first LB concert was six years ago, and he was more interested in playing his Nintendo than seeing the concert). We were able to get our photos from a previous Meet and Greet autographed (saw his manager in the lobby and were able send them backstage - must be new tour manager, very nice). My daughter (a big LB fan) coaxed him into playing Rock Away Blind. This may be the last time he ever plays this before a live audience, or the last time I see him play it live. A fitting end, for me, to wonderful summer and autumn LB solo tour. Keep challenging yourself LB, the results are magnificent!