Blind Melon 10/07/07

Yes that's right BLIND FUCKING MELON!!!!! (in fact, everytime someone said that, the guys in the band would say Right on!!!)First show in 12 years!!!!! I am still in shock. I am still half asleep, got home so late from Providence. It was such an emotional night. If any of you have them coming near your town I highly recommend going. You will never see them in such a small venue again. I know I am in the Boston area and they are coming back around in about 2 weeks, at Harper's Ferry. Burlington, VT tonight. The new kid is SPOT ON!! They are very clear they want to keep Shannon's image very much alive. There is nothing but love from this band for Shannon and Travis knows he will never replace Shannon ever. BUT MAN DOES HE HAVE A SET OF PIPES!!!!!!!!!!

Tears pouring down my face when they opened with Galaxy. I think I came to tears about 5 maybe 6 times during the night. I just could not believe I was hearing Blind Melon after 12 years. It was like a breath of fresh air. My buddy has the set list. I have a pick and the memories of talking to each of the surviving member and telling them what I have been saying since the day Shannon died. The crowd, I will say, from the minute the 1st opening band came on, to the second that Blnd melon came to the stage, to the final sing along of No Rain, the crowd was behind them 100%. Of all places to kick off a tour like this, Providence is an AWESOME town. So beautiful. Could not believe how easy it was to get there.

Glen Graham - Drums-Just held both of his hands and said thanks for coming out and welcome back. The happened right at the end of the show, you could tell he had some sort of release. In the beginning of the night we almost walked right into him as we were heading to the show. He was b-lining to some pizza shop!

Rogers Stevens - Guitar- I got to talk to in length right after the show. So down to earth. He calls Travis a blessing. Couldn't believe that such a talented guy just appeared after all that time. And he felt maybe now the rest of the world will see how much hard work they put into Soup.

Christopher Thorn - Guitar- Greeted him right as the came on stage for the first time. That was emotional for both of us. Got to talk to him and his dad afterwards. His dad is so proud. It's like the families had been living with this along with the bands. They all knew that it was not suppose to end but they knew that they needed to give everyone space.

Brad Smith - Bass, Vocals- Again chatted with him briefly. But certainly got the point across that it was the right time. And I welcomed him back.

I did not get to speak to Travis other than shake his hand. But every single person in that room sang every single lyric, even the new songs right back at him. He is the real deal. Just solid, amazing.

If you have any doubts, let me assure you that these will blow you away!!!! Go and see them. You will not be disappointed. I just wish I had more money to see a couple of the other shows. But I feel honored to have seen the very 1st show back.

I could go on all day on just how insane the night was.

Thanks for listening. Please do yourself a favor and check this band out. Blind Melon is fucking BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!