Cheap Trick at The Fillmore NY @ Irving Plaza

Sorry that it has taken me so long into to 2010 to update this fantastic blog but I have been super-busy... and primarily way to broke to attend shows. However I did get to see two FANTASTIC shows (well 1 full one and 1 that I worked but was able to sneak away to revel in the fun!) in January. Hoping for a fabulous, rockin' spring, for the time being, enjoy reading about my fabulous adventures thus far this year =)

In late January, Cheap Trick played a crazy show at the Fillmore at Irving Plaza in New York City. To say it was the hottest ticket in town would be an understatement! Luckily, I was working coat check that night and was able to part of the set upstairs from the VIP balcony.


Cheap Trick on Stage at the Fillmore, January 2010

The set-list pleased those in attendance and can be seen below:

1) Way of the World
2) Come On Come On
3) If You Want My Love
4) I Want You to Want Me
5) These Days
6) Baby Loves to Rock
7) Sleep Forever
8) Heaven Tonight
9) Miss Tomorrow
10) Miracle
11) Just Got Back
12) Sick Man of Europe
13) Closer -The Ballad of Burt & Linda
14) Surrender
15) Dream Police
16) Auf Wiedersehen
17) He's A Whore
18) Good Night

After the show, I hung out by the dressing rooms for a bit with friends before heading home. There were rumors swirling that Little Steven was floating around. The guitarist for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and Sopranos star (love ya Silvio Dante!) came out from the dressing room and was clearly in the center of attention with the VIP crowd. Joey, my fabulous photographer, introduced me to him and I blurted out that "the River show at the Garden was one of the greatest concerts I have ever been to!" He smiled and said "Yeah, that was a very special night for me too." He was immediately rushed out by security so no picture (unfortunately)...

As we were walking out the back door, I realized we were following Cheap Trick's legendary guitarist Rick Nielsen! He was kind enough to pose for a picture with me before getting into his car and riding off! A great night all around =)


Anya with Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick, January 2010