About a month ago (I can't believe it has already been so long), D and I hopped on a plan and flew to Vegas to see one of my most FAVORITE performers. I mean, this person is my Elvis. No really he is. I know some don't care for him and what not, but I grew up listening to this man! My momma would put his tape on and I would just scream at the top of my lungs, "THUNDER ROOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLSSS....AND THE LIGHTENING STRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIKES!!!!!!"
Yes, I am talking about Garth Brooks. You guys I was as giddy as a school girl to see him. So many fond memories of me and my momma jammin' out to Garth. I have always wanted to see on of his LIVE shows, but well he doesn't tour any more. Well at least not like he used to.
So we flew to Vegas met up with a good friend and his mom and off we went! We had a nice fancy dinner before hand at Paris, gambled a little then went to stand in line for the concert. I honestly cannot express the excitement in my heart y'all!!! I mean, me seeing Garth...in Vegas! AHHHH!
And let me say he did not dissapoint! They were crazy strict about photos and videos during the concert (like Nazi strict) so I have no photos or video to share, but it was amazing. He was all alone on the stage: roughed up blue jeans, button up shirt, ball cap and scuffed up boots. Totally relaxed with a mic and his guitar. He was doing and accousitc show and I was rather curious as to how he was going to pull this off with his style of country.
He started off by telling a history of himself and how music influenced his life. He did a lot of covers, which I thought were awesome. He went through each decade and described the music of each time period....the music of the 60's no one ever finished...the music of the 70's none of it made sence....and so forth. Then he got aorund to the 80's and talked about country music making a big impact on his life and how musicians of the time really inspired him.
AND THEN...he started to talk about the 90's and how one woman really struck a cord with him. And y'all out walks Trisha Freakin' Yearwood!!!!! Seriously I think I almost peed myself! I love her!! Not to mention she looks amazing! Of course D and I were saying before hand how cool it would be if she came with, not thinking it would ever happen, and there she was!! They quickly moved into the most amazing duet in my opinion, "In Another's Eyes". I just melted...you could see the chemistry between them and wonder how they were able to go so long before finally caving to thier feelings for each other. I had goose-bumps from head to toe!
After that I was just a puddle of mush! I loved every minute of it and would gladly pay the ridiculous amount to see him again!!
So this completes my last concert for my 101 in 1001, this is my fifth! I never thought I would have finished it so quickly, yet all in a few short months!!
