Nicole Atkins @ Belly Up

Nicole was the opening act for ???? but I was there for her.  Nicole covers David Bowie’s Heroes with Postmodern Jukebox and that’s what got me to get a ticket.

She played with ace guitarist Steven Cooper. 

Wow.  What a voice.  Goodnight Rhonda Lee.

Switchfoot Bro-Am

Every year I bike to the Switchfoot Bro-Am and leave before Switchfoot takes the stage.  Too many people and the beach isn’t really a great concert venue. 

But this year I was invited to visit with Sara and Chris who live within walking distance to Moonlight Beach.  Others at the rental units were also socializing in the common veranda area.  And after a drink, we walked down to Moonlight to see the warmup bands.

Sara (with Amelia), Chris, and James

Chris Trapper at Lestat’s

I always enjoy a Chris Trapper concert.  And I am surprised he continues to come back since the crowd turnout is consistently small, like less than 40 (at the most).

The opening performers have been great.  Previously, Lisa Sanders opened for Chris and was in the crowd.  Mary Schotz was tonight’s opening act. 

Chris has witty banter between songs and it’s never the same.

Chris with Mary