Despite our better judgement, we enjoyed some New York style pizza, cotton candy and even some fried dough with cinnamon and sugar on it (pretty good, but nowhere near deep fried Oreos). It was a lot of fun, and we even saw a sea lion show that was pretty entertaining.
However, yesterday's trip had one purpose, and one purpose only. Aerosmith. They are simply the best band ever. Period. I'd seen them twice before, in 1999 and 2001 (I think), and couldn't wait to see them again. . . especially after rumors circulated that they had contemplated breaking up late last year. It was also Tara's first Aerosmith concert, and I knew she would love it as well.
We weren't disappointed.
Though it's been nearly 10 years since I've seen them live – and Steven Tyler is 62 – they haven't slowed down a step. They rocked the socks off of everyone there, and did it with more energy than the 20-something kids that opened for them. Tyler pranced all around the stage with his signature scarf covered microphone stand, Joe Perry played his guitar behind his head and took of his belt and wailed on it while on the ground. Drummer Joey Kramer had a great drum solo, and even kept banging on his set with his hands and his head after tossing his sticks out into the crowd.
This was the best Aerosmith concert I've been too yet, and I hope they've got another 10 years left in them. Tara had a blast too, and said it was the best concert she's been too as well. The sound was great and the entertainment was better. These tickets were the most expensive tickets the New York State fair has ever sold. . . and they were worth every penny! (Though I got a deal, because I bought them on ebay off somebody that couldn't go anymore!!!)
We're definitely loving New York!
freeking sweet! i wish i could have gone with you! and from your video i think he might sound better live than on cd...weird that never happens!
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