randychase
04-02-2002, 12:58 PM
One of my favorite venues is Humphreys.
http://www.humphreysconcerts.com
The place in the midst of a hotel behind a restaurant. The concert area is basic white plastic chairs on grass. What is cool is that it's on the edge of the water of San Diego Bay, with palm trees. On a nice summer's evening, sipping a drink and enjoying the music, it can be a great place.
And if you buy the dinner package, you get a great dinner before the show. Preferred parking and seating in the first 9 rows next to the stage. It's worth it to me.
Anyway, you have to buy your tickets soon after they go on sale, which is this Saturday. I enjoy going and seeing old hit groups, now past their prime of popularity. Instead of an arena and being in row 100, I can sit 10 feet away and enjoy the same music.
We have seen a lot of bands perform here. If you click on the above link, and 2002 schedule of events, you can see who is going to play.
At this point, I want to go see:
A Walk Down Abbey Road
A Walk Down Abbey Road $58
The second time around for this spirited tribute to The Beatles. Last year's initial "Walk Down Abbey Road" was a stunning success which many people pegged as the best Humphrey's show of 2001. This year's model brings back Todd Rundgren (who stole the show last year) and Alan Parsons. They'll be joined by classic rock legends Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad), Jack Bruce (Cream) and Christopher Cross. The show will not only include the band's interpretations of Beatles' classics but will also dip into the hit filled repetoire of each of the artists involved, including songs from Todd Rundgren and Christopher Cross' solo careers, The Alan Parsons Project, Grand Funk Railroad and Cream. If you didn't experience this magical collaboration/concept last year, don't miss out on the 2002 version. A truly uplifting musical experience.
Cheap Trick
With their unique brand of high-powered pop, the colorful quartet of Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander, Bun E. Carlos and Tom Petersson return to Humphrey's on the heels of their tour this past winter with Aerosmith. They will performing their mega-hits dating back to the late 70s including "I Want You To Want Me," "Don't Be Cruel," "Ain't That a Shame," "The Flame" and "Surrender" to name just a few. Their previous two shows at Humphrey's sold out in a hurry.
Heart
Heart - Ann & Nancy Wilson $65
It’s been 26 years since sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson formed Heart and had #1 hits with "Dreamboat Annie" and "Crazy on You". We look forward to hearing "Little Queen," "Kick It Out," "Barracuda" and "Dog & Butterfly," given full band treatments by this legendary rock 'n roll outfit from Seattle. Anyone who saw Ann at last year's "Walk Down Abbey Road" Humphrey's show can expect her to receive standing ovations after virtually every song she sings.
Which should about bankrupt me.
A lot of the others appeal to, but some I have done already (seen America there twice now). Well, heck... maybe I will see America again. They were fun to watch.
http://www.humphreysconcerts.com
The place in the midst of a hotel behind a restaurant. The concert area is basic white plastic chairs on grass. What is cool is that it's on the edge of the water of San Diego Bay, with palm trees. On a nice summer's evening, sipping a drink and enjoying the music, it can be a great place.
And if you buy the dinner package, you get a great dinner before the show. Preferred parking and seating in the first 9 rows next to the stage. It's worth it to me.
Anyway, you have to buy your tickets soon after they go on sale, which is this Saturday. I enjoy going and seeing old hit groups, now past their prime of popularity. Instead of an arena and being in row 100, I can sit 10 feet away and enjoy the same music.
We have seen a lot of bands perform here. If you click on the above link, and 2002 schedule of events, you can see who is going to play.
At this point, I want to go see:
A Walk Down Abbey Road
A Walk Down Abbey Road $58
The second time around for this spirited tribute to The Beatles. Last year's initial "Walk Down Abbey Road" was a stunning success which many people pegged as the best Humphrey's show of 2001. This year's model brings back Todd Rundgren (who stole the show last year) and Alan Parsons. They'll be joined by classic rock legends Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad), Jack Bruce (Cream) and Christopher Cross. The show will not only include the band's interpretations of Beatles' classics but will also dip into the hit filled repetoire of each of the artists involved, including songs from Todd Rundgren and Christopher Cross' solo careers, The Alan Parsons Project, Grand Funk Railroad and Cream. If you didn't experience this magical collaboration/concept last year, don't miss out on the 2002 version. A truly uplifting musical experience.
Cheap Trick
With their unique brand of high-powered pop, the colorful quartet of Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander, Bun E. Carlos and Tom Petersson return to Humphrey's on the heels of their tour this past winter with Aerosmith. They will performing their mega-hits dating back to the late 70s including "I Want You To Want Me," "Don't Be Cruel," "Ain't That a Shame," "The Flame" and "Surrender" to name just a few. Their previous two shows at Humphrey's sold out in a hurry.
Heart
Heart - Ann & Nancy Wilson $65
It’s been 26 years since sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson formed Heart and had #1 hits with "Dreamboat Annie" and "Crazy on You". We look forward to hearing "Little Queen," "Kick It Out," "Barracuda" and "Dog & Butterfly," given full band treatments by this legendary rock 'n roll outfit from Seattle. Anyone who saw Ann at last year's "Walk Down Abbey Road" Humphrey's show can expect her to receive standing ovations after virtually every song she sings.
Which should about bankrupt me.
A lot of the others appeal to, but some I have done already (seen America there twice now). Well, heck... maybe I will see America again. They were fun to watch.