Two Ends of a Concert-going Spectrum: Summer Post II

During the month of July, the average temperature in NYC was about 99*... yes you read that correctly! As you can imagine, time spent outside was NOT advisable. Therefore, I spent most of my time parked inside the air-conditioned Irving Plaza Box Office, or at home! I did however, venture out to the Williamsburg Waterfront in Brooklyn for Faith No More during the 4th of July weekend. Great time with awesome friends =)


Faith No More in Brooklyn NY July 5, 2010

At the end of the month, I had the privilege of seeing the legendary Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at Madison Square Garden, the Worlds' Most Famous Arena, and the complete opposite of the outdoors show I attended several weeks earlier. While my seats were ok, side of the stage in Row A of the Blue Seats (bleachers baby... LET'S GO RANGERS --- sorry I just HAD to throw that one in!), Joey decided to upgrade us to the North Press Box where we had a table to rest our beers (see picture). As much as I hate dropping money inside MSG, there is no better place to see a show! Plus, I know where the secret bathrooms are so if you are with me, you are not waiting.


Me in my upgraded seat, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at MSG July 28, 2010

The show was spectacular, as can be seen by the set list. Every Petty classic that one would want to hear was straight up ROCKIN'.

1. Listen to Her Heart
2. You Don't Know How It Feels
3. I Won't Back Down
4. Free Fallin'
5. Oh Well (Fleetwood Mac cover)
6. Mary Jane's Last Dance
7. Honey Bee
8. Breakdown
9. Jefferson Jericho Blues
10. Good Enough
11. Running Man's Bible
12. First Flash of Freedom
13. I Should Have Known It
14. Learning to Fly
15. Don't Come Around Here No More
16. Refugee

Encore
17. Runnin' Down a Dream
18. American Girl


Tome Petty and the Heartbreakers, taking a bow at their end of the set. MSG, July 28, 2010