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These are my thoughts and ramblings as I forge my way through this thing they call Life. I blog with these groups:     "Blogging Circle of Friends "  [E] 
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30 Day Blogging Challeng3e - Day 17 - Philadelphia, PA Lyn says:Old Dominion Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA, US https://www.songkick.com/artists/1652671-old-dominion#review-94747 We're going to catch this band on their way up, they are about to explode on the music scene! Seeing Old Dominion on the small stage, just by themselves at the MN State Fair was a huge treat! The Leinie bandstand was packed for both shows. This was our 3rd Old Dominion show in MN this year, so it was nice to have this personal glimpse of the band. A new album by the band is pending, and so looking forward to their new music, which they played several during their concerts at the State Fair. Also they have written for so many other artists and they covered their own songs, which is fun to see. I am still waiting to hear them cover the song they wrote with Sam Hunt "Make You Miss Me". Old Dominion writes their own lyrics and music, and they are a full band with such great depth of talent, between Matthew, Trevor and Brad who are the writers, singers and guitarists, Brad leading the guitar talent, and Trevor also on the keyboard. Matthew, the lead has such a rich voice with a full range of emotion packed into it. Whit on the drums and Geoff on bass complete the band. The humor the band shows in many of their songs comes through when on stage. Man, I can't believe I missed the opportunity to have taken you to my home state, Old Dominion was playing in Bangor Maine,August 16th while we were in Joliet. *Headbang* We're staying at the Doubletree in Philly, right near the Avenue of the Arts. Awesome location. http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/pennsylvania/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-... We're taking in a bit of culture today at the Philadelphia Art Museum https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60795-d10800264-Reviews-Philadelp... If we have time we're going to do one of Philly's famous duck tours before we head over to Citizen's Bank which is also the home of the Philly Fliers (baseball team). Anybody up for running up those steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art? In virtual time, I could do it. Rocky Balboa would get a run for his money. A little culture will balance the evenings entertainment... which sounds a bit more country - which is why I have never heard of them. An art gallery will also balance off yesterday's NASCAR driving experience - we gotta balance our lives. In the vicinity of the Museum was a used bookshop called Bookhaven. Well, you know I had to go in and browse. Can't turn down a shop with a resident cat - Molly and Harry. These guys don't sound too bad.... though I can't say, Cute video, too! I get the impression that Lyn is a big fan. She's taken us on a wild ride so far... some of it, not to my taste, but others have been fabulous. So I am thinking tonight will be a blast. |
30 Day Blogging Challenge - Joliet, Illinois Lyn says:We're staying at the Hampton Inn. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g36185-d90579-Reviews-Hampton_Inn_by_Hi... https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g36185-d7295640-Reviews-Rusty_Wall... We're going to learn how to drive like Nascar drivers before kicking our heels at the Polka Festival. http://www.bicentennialpark.org/featured/concert-on-the-hill-polka-party-august-... 10-acre park by the river with an outdoor bandshell for music concerts & theatrical shows. Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park - 201 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432 Ladies, we're going to a Polka Festival. It’s a Polka Party time with our favorites…rain or shine! We’ll move indoors if needed. ACTS: Eddie Korosa, Jr and the Boys & Girl from IL with special guest “Mr. Slivo” John Churnovic on button box Frank Rossi & The Sounds of Sinatra EMCEE: Joliet Councilwoman Jan Quillman Enjoy the sweet sounds of summer music every Thursday at 6:30 pm – for FREE! Bring blankets and chairs for hill seating. Concessions are available, including beer and wine. We're going to participate in the polka activities, I hope you brought your dancing shoes. Polka Festival.... that makes me nervous. Outdoor, free concert... that I can handle. Being able to wander around is great. You can head closer for interesting music and further away if the music is not to my taste. Here is a taste of what we... had to listen to... This was tolerable... Frank Rossi and the Sounds of Frank Sinatra. I will say the 'learning' to drive a NASCAR car was fabulous fun. |
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