There was a slight gap in my posting (not the best thing when you're just starting a blog), but I had a really good excuse! Andy (husband of 22 years-yes I was a child bride) surprised me with a trip to Phoenix to see one of our all time favorites--Tom Waits--for our anniversary. We actually left our sweet boy home with Abuela, so we could get away to Phoenix, where it was H-O-T. Phoenix was the closest Tom was getting to L.A. so off we went. Nothing against you Phoenicians personally, but how the h#@ll do you live in that climate?!! And it's not even summer yet!
Anyway, back to Tom. . . as expected, it was an amazing show/experience. The Orpheum Theater itself was a gorgeous old place, beautifully restored with stunning details and huge murals. The ceiling was painted like the sky, and was illuminated with moving lights to look like thunder clouds were passing through.
If you haven't had the chance to see Tom Waits perform live you gotta try. It's hard to explain the emotion and musicality he exudes, but it just feels good to be in it. He has a gift for putting together incredible musicians with the best arrangements and instrumentation.
Thanks, Andy, for a memorable anniversary. Love ya!
