From start to finish it was an all Good Night. Good food. Good company. Good music. Good drinks. Good plans. Good night. Where should I start? Kisa and I arrived at the factory not knowing what to expect. How do I explain this? I was more than excited to hear my favorite heartbeat, see my favorite couple, have a night out with my one and only favorite man. We interrupted sound check inadvertently. We had time to sit for dinner. The first thing I spotted when we were seated was a giant SpeakEasyExtravaganza poster. Huge. I entertained thoughts of stealing it. Fantasized about where it would go on my wall. I would have sacrificed Natalie for Soul Session for sure.
The music. Where do I even start about the music? Sean Rowe is amazing. I absolutely adore his voice. I was mesmerized by how much sound he and his guitar could put out. They were locked in harmony. I wanted him to sing all night long…well, if Greg could join him! My only disappointment? Wondering if I missed ‘Snake in the Grass’. All night I thought about it. (We came up late.) We ended up buying a cd so I would eventually hear my favorite SR song…twice. I didn’t know I would enjoy Sean as much as I did (even though Brian said I would)…so now I’m going to watch Sean’s tour schedule to try to see him more often. At least more often than once. I wonder if he’ll ever get out my way?
Then came Soul Session. It was a SS I have never seen or heard before. Back up singers…two keyboards…sax and flute…all new faces. All new sound. I didn’t hear my favorite cover, ‘Is You Is’ and I missed Greg’s first mini solo, but I had a great time just the same. It was a real party atmosphere (“bringing classy back”) – people dressed up, food, fancy drinks, candy, free stuff (kisa and I both got shirts and shot glasses) glitter dance floor, strobe lights and not a place to sit – every table packed. I decided my favorite moments were 1) not one but three men banging drums with Sean singing, 2) Night and Day (done right) and 3) being with the coolest people ever. I wish I had a setlist. I had moments during every song that sparked me one way or another. From pants-splitting special guests to Sade there was something to remember. I could have stayed all night.
Even better? Talking about filming. Drum beats. Foot prints. Cymbal smashing. I want it all. It was a good night. From start to finish.
~*LunaSea*~ 
wish i could have been there. sounded like a great time!!
I asked Greg if he had a setlist for you. He said they were using them in the first couple shows, but that show was just called out as they went, no list. He did tell me that every show was taped and they’re going to make a cd of the very best of all the shows. You’ve already got one with your name on it!
We’re soooo glad you came out and had a good time. The night wouldn’t have been the same if you weren’t there. Plus, I always love seeing you and J shake your booties! 🙂
xoxo
Sounds like it was wonderful! Did you say Sade was there??? I love her. Did I read that right? I am so glad you got to hear him and see him. I know how you love him 😉 Yay for you!!!
Not the REAL Sade – Soul Session did a great cover of ‘Cherish’ 🙂
I’ve been waiting to read this blog before it was written. Sorry I couldn’t make it or even see you guys/Sean/Greg/Mon/and co. 😦
Glad to hear that it was packed!
I missed seeing you. Being in Ballston Spa wasn’t the same without you there! I’m watching Sean’s schedule for shows thanks to you. You were so so right about him!!!