Wadi Rum Sunrise

Jordan 2007. Beautiful sunrise at Wadi Rum.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr2QGEnrJoE

If I Got Something Good (update w/ audio)

Someone at a Pearl Jam board I post at likes my lyrics and used some of them set to music along with him singing. Check it out here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=ef7e232153e0045dab1eab3e9fa335ca5b7955ff9adfa398

I posted the full lyrics not too many posts back. And here are the lyrics used in the song:

Something about your eyes
The way they shine
Something about your body
The way it presses against mine
It all feels so right
It all feels a little too good
Sure not going to last
And I have learned
If I got something good it’s gonna end soon

I got a big empty hole and nothing to show
I got a big empty hole and you’re a friend in this world
I have so many friends
I need you to be more…

Speak Easy (Speak Nothing)

Again, more.



Speak easy, speak nothing
Speak a million words in a million ways
Speak it all to me without solving the problems we see
Speak it all but we’ll say nothing
In a tangled mess all your big words from your tattered dictionary
Flow from your mouth to my head and you think I need an explanation
Only if it’s of your complication because I own a dictionary too
And I’ve read it through and through and once again just to discern

But I’ve figured if you speak nothing, I mean really speak nothing
Maybe I’ll die, I’ll let my feelings die
Maybe this tie of all connections we have will break off and float to the sky
I’ll speak easy of a love from the past
I’ll be old, but it won’t last
I’ll see options, so many that I‘ll have, but I won’t make them my opportunity
For something else to have but not have, to love and not stop
And be hurt again
No thank you, I’m done with that ball and chain

But I can pretend, I can climb the mountain, from the top I can shout
Be easy, be free, look at me, but I’ll just speak nothing, I won’t be free
I’ll just imagine that you weren’t for me
You say if I want the best, go love the rest
But not the one that isn’t good enough, but settle, please settle
You must find love though it’s not everything
And you must settle, baby, please settle
Best and settle don’t sound habitual, not together side by side
So I’m confused just a little and this is how nothing is spoken
Contradictions and round about ways to show your affection is a token

Speak easy, speak nothing
Speak a million words in a million ways
Speak it all to me without solving the problems we see
Speak it all but we’ll say nothing
In a tangled mess all your big words from your tattered dictionary
Flow from your mouth to my head and you think I need an explanation
Only if it’s of your complication because I own a dictionary too
And I’ve read it through and through and once again just to discern

But I’ve figured if you speak nothing, I mean really speak nothing
Maybe I’ll die, I’ll let my feelings die

Anyone Can Tire Of This

Another one.




Knock, knock
You say who’s there
I say open up
Let me show you I care
I’ve walked alone
It’s a thin line
This solitude can wear down over time
Anyone can tire of this
Anyone can tire of this

Hello. Hello
Excuse me while
I feel sorrow
Pick me up
Show me tomorrow
Don’t break my heart tonight

Anyone can tire of this (loneliness)
Anyone can tire of this (loneliness)

Is this way right
‘Cause my heart says it is
If I cry
Will it wash away your fear
Ah, my dear

Oh, don’t break my heart tonight
I won’t break your heart anytime
Don’t break my heart anytime
Don’t…not now

This solitude can wear thin over time
Anyone can tire of this
Anyone can tire of this

Anyone can tire of this (loneliness)
Anyone can tire of this (loneliness)

Silent Screaming

And more...




I found you there
Standing by the door
You were smiling silently
Looking down where
I could not read your thoughts
But I could see
You were thinking
And I wondered what about
You started moving closer now
Nothing out of the ordinary
That’s where I wish it would stop
One day what you think
Will come out on top
Until then we must be content
Walk in circles until we are spent

Dance with me please
This dance of sweet misery

A movement of the hand
It grabs my attention
Sitting next to me you don’t realize
That each movement holds my breathing
I’m sitting here and I’m wishing
That these few minutes will last forever
The touch of your body against mine
Sitting together and you probably don’t even recognize
That existing here only for these minutes with you
That would suit me just fine
Sitting there without a sound
Only the creaking of the house
And the breathing of me and you
But I realize we aren’t alone
And as the shadows fall I start to sigh
I tried to say what is on my mind
Too many people crowded around
Waiting for the news to spill on out

They see, the trees see
The birds and the bees see
All know that we know
And the dance is sweet
But my brain’s tired and so are my feet

Song For You

More writing from me.



I wanna watch you dream
Wanna watch you dream, mmm
Tell you the truth
This song is for you

I wanna know you love
Wanna know you love, yeah
Let me know you feel
Cause this song is for real

I wanna feel your touch
Wanna feel your touch, mmm
Guess I want too much
Sure I’ve said enough now

But this is me
I feel and I breathe
I break and I bleed
And I sing this for you

I try to let go
But if it’s working
It’s hopelessly slow
And doesn’t stop my dreaming

I wanna watch you dream
Wanna watch you dream, mmm
Tell you the truth
This song is for you

I wanna know you love
Want you to know my love, yeah

If I Got Something Good

Something about your eyes
The way they shine
Something about your body
The way it presses against mine
It all feels so right
It all feels a little too good
Sure not going to last
And I have learned
If I got something good it’s gonna end soon

Something about your words
The way they thrill me
Something about your promises
We never get to see
It all was a little too much
Blinded by the rush
And I have learned
If I got something good it’s gonna end soon

It brought me to my knees
And it brought you to your feet
I was going straight and you u-turned
I can’t say I know what you feel, but I sit here and yearn
If there has ever been one thing that I can teach
It’s don’t give your heart to a man with too many words
I allowed him to reach
He buried inside and somehow I didn’t mind
But now you’re gone
I got a big empty hole and nothing to show
I got a big empty hole and you’re a friend in this world
I have so many friends
I need you to be more…

Something about your eyes
The way they shine
Something about your body
The way it presses against mine
It all feels so right
It all feels a little too good
Sure not going to last
And I have learned
If I got something good it’s gonna end soon

Ground I Ought To Stand On

I have made my own decisions

I have been down the road less taken

Mistakes are mine

The love is fine

And the heartbreak has left me shaken

I learn from it all and I see my path

I know the ground I ought to stand on

But it’s your side I want to be by

If we follow each other we might go down

But it will be together and with a love that falters none

You only live once and it’s making it tough

Except someone will get hurt

You stand staring me down and

I know the ground I ought to stand on

Far away and can’t hold your hand

This is where you tell me I am suppose to be

I had the love and I had your touch

We shared it all as if it was only us

We parted, but I thought I saw the light

I figured you just might get to be mine

Until you told me you found new ground to stand on

Sent my love back and told me yours is gone


I guess I have to find new ground to stand on

Miss Together

Miss Together

I loved you and you loved me

I opened my big mouth and all had to leave

Nothing feels quite the same

I like to say I’m to blame

The more I hurt somehow makes it all right

Still I miss good night

I miss love you, baby

And I miss together lately

It hasn’t been long and I already want it back

For reasons unknown I would turn back the clocks

Take back the tears, the sighs, the words

Bring back the laughs, the tender-hearted longing

I miss sharing the sweet things we wanted

I miss learning what haunts us

I miss love you, baby

And I miss together lately

There are a few things I want

I shouldn’t but I do

I don’t know how to fix what can’t be undone

Two hearts and cracks all through them, love

But I know

I miss talking through the day

I miss knowing you love me crazy

I miss love you, baby

And I miss together lately

Yeah, I miss love you, baby

And I miss together lately

Can love happen t0o fast? And become too strong? Maybe. But one thing is for sure. To have love happen fast through a great connection and become so strong only to not ever have a chance to succeed is one of the worst things ever. It messes with the human condition.

Love You Crazy

You have left and I’m alone

I don’t know how

I don’t know why

But I sure did let you go

And I can’t cross that river for fear I’ll drown

I wish I could swim it but I have not learned how

I love you crazy without a doubt

I want you back

I will learn the way

I will open my heart to find you again

A warning was not needed

Nothing was fast enough to tell

Your love knocked me down before I knew what I was feeling

Hit me before I even fell

I opened up like never before

We cried and laughed

Threw the past right out the door

I don’t know how

I love you crazy without a doubt

And how do I ever say goodbye

Tears of happiness are all I’ll cry

If you’ll stay here and give it all you got

I’m not gone, but we are a little lost

And like the space we live in

I don't understand

But I love you crazy without a doubt

Burn (Where There's Smoke)

As always this is sort of autobiographical. A plea or warning of sorts to someone. He did not listen. I got hurt.

Burn (Where There’s Smoke)

Another little heart that is messed up

One more drink to forget it all

She’s going to jump when your fingers touch

She’s been waiting and it has been long

You’re gonna come down, it’s gonna hurt

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire

And it’s gonna burn

She’s a little cracked but not fully broken

If you can’t be careful, be kind, and put her back

It won’t be wild but a gentle token

And when it is the love you lack

You’re gonna come down, it’s gonna hurt

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire

And it’s gonna burn

You have been a worried man

Not sure about the path you are on

Your eyes are empty and you want to shine

You see a light and want to grab on

Anything for a sign

You’re gonna come down, it’s gonna hurt

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire

And who’ll get burned?

Without a reason

But we need a reason

You run around and tire

And then what will you desire

Where there's smoke, there's fire...

Lonely (Why Am I So)

Just wrote this.

I have nothing anymore
I won’t chase it anyway
I’ll let it all find me
Is this why I’m lonely?

I had it once but I let it go
I tried to be warm but I left it cold
I’m a little too blinded to see
Is this why I’m lonely?

I say I know what I want
But I really, I really don’t
Every time the going gets good
I tend to find a retreat
Is this why I’m lonely?

I’ve found the sun
And I’ve found the moon
I’ve found your love
I’ve found some truth
But out of it all
Seems to grow a lie
And I need you to help me
Find my mind

So call my name
Bring a smile to my face
Let me see those dark eyes
May they keep me in line
I’m not so sure I want to stay
Lonely all the time

Bruce: 4/04/08 Sacramento, CA

April 4, 2008
Sacramento, California
ARCO Arena

All right, so I take a bus from Springfield to St. Louis, MO. I fly from there to Orange County. I had booked that flight before I knew I would attend Sacramento as well. I’m there for about two hours before flying to Sacramento where my friend Morgan picks me up. We were going to spend the wait before the lottery together, but she had to work at the last minute! Off to In n Out which we scarf down in the parking lot of Arco. Nice guy tells us where wristbands are being given out and while saying good bye to Morgan Greg and Lizzy show up. I get my ticket and get my wristband. Meet some cool people while hanging out. Finally meet Pauline, Andrew (officially), and so many others. You all know who you are! The community that Bruce brings together is quite amazing really. I cherish it. Ok, so lotto time I’m all lined up, the number is called, and I’m in. I end up second row in front of Stevie behind two pretty cool boys. They aren’t big fans but they seem to enjoy the music and get a lot of attention throughout the night.

Spirit in the Night won the radio contest, and has Charlie (!!) and Max open the show we all hear the beginning of the song. I was quite surprised. Ever since seeing the Hartford video all I can think is I wish I could see So Young and In Love open a show, but Spirit in the Night was in the same vein and quite a shock. I love this song regardless, but this night was extra special. One of those openers that makes me say I would be happy even if the band left after that. Anyway, Pauline was lucky enough to be in front of Bruce as he sat down on the stage and then nearly slid off the stage into her arms! Why wasn’t I in front? Nah, very happy for her. Bruce was clearly in a grand mood.

Radio Nowhere was great per usual and works well going right into No Surrender which is always dead on and great. Lonesome Day is just hot! The band is really pumped and on for this show. Gypsy Biker was really good. Magic was haunting, and I’ll have to say again I really like Soozie’s vocals on this.

Tour premiere of Murder Inc.!!! I nearly jump out of my shoes! I got the tour premiere of Lost in the Flood in Cincinnati and now Murder Inc. in Sacramento. This song is tied as one of my favorites, so I was psyched to hear it. It was amazing and all I expected. I’ve never heard it live before, obviously, but it was one of the best versions I’ve ever heard. Maybe I’m biased. Reason should have been next. I really missed hearing it especially if it came after Murder Inc. I can only imagine how fantastic that would have been. Although Candy’s Room is killer. I can’t complain I suppose.

Because The Night follows and is easily my favorite version I’ve heard live. Seriously Nils just goes off with the most astounding BTN solo, and he throws in a little riff that blows all other BTN solos away. I don’t know why he hasn’t sounded like this since, but it is as if one night he just wanted to vary the solo. I’m glad he did!

I might be getting tired of She’s The One, but I still enjoy it. Livin’ In The Future is a lot of fun and great as always and the same can be said for The Promised Land. Sherry Darling next and it continues to be fun as always. It’s funny that some of these “fun” songs might not rank as high on my list of favorite songs, but I would sometimes rather hear them live. Nothing like hearing either a barn burner of a song (i.e. Murder Inc.) or a fun song (i.e. Sherry Darling) live. It really sets the mood and allows people to just lose themselves in the songs.

Around this time Bruce spots the sign Lizzy and I bought because she had written “Clarence for President” on it. She was on the other side of the stage from me, so I didn’t recognize it was our sign at first. The sign spends the rest of the night onstage. We joke that Bruce owes us $4 for the sign. Backstreets comes next as a request it seems, and is one of the best versions I’ve heard. Afterwards we get the usual Devil’s, The Rising, Last to Die, Long Walk Home, and Badlands. As always let me praise Last To Die here. During Badlands I thought Stevie was pointing at the boys in front of me since I assumed every band member was looking at them when looking in my direction. We know kids get the love. Then Stevie points at me though and mouths “No, no. You!” and points at me. Ok, so I’ve been following him around and he notices. J

Girls In Their Summer Clothes opens the encore…unfortunately. I like it, but I’m just not so sure about hearing it live. A sign asking for Rosalita is seen, and the band go running into it. A lot of fun with great interaction between Bruce and Stevie. Without a moment to breathe BTR starts next and then Ramrod. I mean Sacramento is seriously loved by Bruce. One can tell with his demeanor and this setlist. The night closes with American Land, and as that drum beat starts up I’m sad the show is over but thrilled to hear AL. My first show was in Sacramento, and it was tremendous. This show did not change that.

Spirit In The Night
Radio Nowhere
No Surrender
Lonesome Day
Gypsy Biker
Magic
Murder Incorporated (Tour Premiere)
Candy's Room
Because The Night
She's The One
Livin' In The Future
The Promised Land
Sherry Darling
Backstreets
Devil's Arcade
The Rising
Last To Die
Long Walk Home
Badlands

Girls In Their Summer Clothes
Rosalita
Born To Run
Ramrod
American Land

Bruce: 3/24/08 Columbus, OH

March 24, 2008
Columbus, Ohio
Schottenstein Center

Four days and my final show of spring break. Of course by this point I know that I have four shows in California to look forward to! Lizzy gives me a call, so I head down to the lobby to wait for her. While there three people show up and sit down all the while talking about avatars and such. One person looked kind of familiar, so I was thinking they must post at Greasy Lake. Lizzy calls saying she is looking for the front, so I get up to head out. First I talk to the three, and I find out they are Bushy, PattyC, and VABossfan. Pretty cool to run into them. We talk a bit and I head out. The usual happens as we get our wristbands, go eat, and head back to the line. We are lucky enough to be on the rail on Stevie’s side!

The show opens with a predicted The Ties That Bind. No complaints as the song is great once again tonight. Afterwards I hear the opening chords of Radio Nowhere which always gets the place rockin’. Lonesome Day was as fun as always, but the first really hot song of the night is Adam Raised A Cain. My second time hearing the song I believe. Absolutely awesome as always. The guitar, the lyrics, the intensity were all there.

Gypsy Biker isn’t a favorite from the album, but I actually really enjoy hearing it live. Singing the last few lines is a lot of fun. So we get Adam and now Something in the Night! I’ll take the whole Darkness album, so no complaints from me. RTB per usual and I always hope he will never take the song out of the setlist. It’s needed. Well, I need it. Not sure about everyone else.

This night is going along really well because You’ll Be Comin’ Down was premiered! Great song from the new album, and I was wondering when the band would finally play it. Thankfully I was there to enjoy it. Lizzy was telling anyone that would listen that it hadn’t been played before. Lol

Because the Night was searing as usual thanks to Nils’ solo. I’m glad he gets to shine during that song. She’s The One I can get tired of, but I’m not going to say I don’t enjoy it live. I do. I just would like to see that spot mixed up a little. I also can’t clap the rhythm of this song and sing at the same time damn it!

Livin’ In The Future is one of those songs I can’t tired of. It must be because it and Last To Die are my favorites from Magic. The usual intro with needed applause. Yeah, I know it won’t change our country back to the way it was. Maybe it will give us some a kick in the butt. The Promised Land follows and always seems so relevant to sing. Maybe one day that last verse won’t mean so much and be so powerful, but I doubt it.

Right before Sherry Darling Bruce mentioned that it won the radio contest and he joked that Stevie was the one voting for it so many times. That got a few laughs, and the song was a lot of fun. Definitely something Stevie enjoys playing.

Andrew has been chasing this song, and I told him I’ll be in Columbus and we will get it. He should have been there because we did get it. All I could think is how lucky I am to hear some rare songs, but I can’t manage Darkness on the Edge of Town. Weird luck.

Devil’s, The Rising, Last to Die, Long Walk Home, and Badlands are no surprise. All great especially Long Walk to Badlands. I love singing Last to Die. This song just means a lot to me and Long Walk Home makes it the perfect 1-2 punch.

Girls… started the encore. I don’t mind this song. I mean I do like it. Maybe it’s because my mind can’t seem to remember more than 90% or so of the lyrics. I don’t know why. I’ve got the whole rubber ball smacks part down. Why can’t I remember more?!

BTR, Rosalita, Glory Days, and American Land were great song to end the night. Rosalita had Lisa pissed off at me some more. I can’t help it! I don’t tell Bruce what to play. J Glory Days isn’t a favorite, but it is always fun live and the majority know the song. American Land I will always argue should end every show except on special occasions or one-offs. If this song doesn’t get you singing and jumping…well, I don’t know what to say.

And the best thing about the end of the show? Lizzy and I make a sign that says “Garry Rocks.” She is holding it while I point at it like a maniac. Stevie goes up to Garry and motions that he paid us off. We all have a laugh over that. At the end of the song Garry grabs his pick and starts walking toward me! I never see him do this! I put out my hands like I’m begging for food, and he places his pick in my hand! Love it!

After the show I tried to find Marty, Bill, Tim, and Bob who I met earlier in the day. I met Bill before, but my first time to finally meet the others. Sure took long enough especially with Marty! We didn’t get to meet up, and I was on my way to the Greyhound bus station. I had to wait until 4:30 or so in the morning before getting on the bus for home. Spent the rest of spring break there with the thoughts of 3 great shows.

The Ties That Bind
Radio Nowhere
Lonesome Day
Adam Raised A Cain
Gypsy Biker
Something In The Night
Reason To Believe
You'll Be Comin' Down (Tour Premiere)
Because The Night
She's The One
Livin' In The Future
The Promised Land
Sherry Darling (Tour Premiere)
Incident On 57th Street
Devil's Arcade
The Rising
Last To Die
Long Walk Home
Badlands

Girls In Their Summer Clothes
Born To Run
Rosalita
Glory Days
American Land

Cincinnati, OH 3/22/08 Bruce Springsteen

March 22, 2008
Cincinnati, Ohio
U.S. Bank Arena

Lizzy and I left Indy the day before. A lot of trouble at first since my phone wasn’t working, but we got that sorted through the power of the internet. Phone ended up being fine, and we were on our way to Cincinnati. Spent most of the day in the hotel room resting and posting on the internet until that night when we had some great BBQ at a place I seriously can’t remember all of a sudden. Next day I check out and walk with my stuff over to arena. Lizzy was already there and had number 15, and I got 31. I had nothing to eat that day, so we walked around trying to find a place. I settled for Skyline Chili and saw a bunch of other people with wristbands. We head back to the line around 4 since it was from 1 to 4 instead of the normal time due to The Who disaster 30 years prior. We waited around for awhile freezing. I ended up being introduced to Johnny and his brother-in-law Dave through the woman who sold me a ticket. She happened to sell the other ticket to Dave. It’s crazy how we meet up and make new friends. I found out I had a free ticket to Anaheim night 1 earlier, so now I was looking for night 2. Johnny said he may be able to help and took my email address. It just so happens that went into my spam folder and we didn’t talk again until San Jose when we saw each other in line. Luckily, I had a ticket by then.

I start talking to a couple from near my hometown although across the river, and I tell the wife that I want number 14 to be drawn in the lottery. Why? I have absolutely no idea. It would make sense for me to say 15 since Lizzy was 15. Well, 14 was drawn! 14 wasn’t there and Lizzy went in first! Due to some people not being there I end up going in about 14. Lizzy, myself, Johnny, Dave, and the couple I was talking to all end up elbows on stage! Elbows on the freakin’ stage! Seriously? So nice. This guy Tom was at his 197th show. He wanted so badly to be against the stage instead of second row. He actually offered me $150 and I said something about $300. He said he would give me $200. I stepped back to look from his position and stepped back to my spot. I still wonder if I should have done it, but I just couldn’t. Not only would I feel bad taking his money, but I think I would feel worse knowing I was once in the front spot. Although Dave had no qualms. He took the $150 and stepped back a couple of feet. I guess we all won.

When the band opens with Darlington County I assumed it would be a fun, fast-paced night. These different openers every night really add something to the show. Radio Nowhere sounded better this night than previously, and I think it’s a real powerhouse live. It leads into Lonesome Day which I’m glad to hear again.

Gypsy Biker is solid just as the other night and Magic once again haunting. From these two songs we slam right into Reason to Believe. The band seems on a mission with the fast pace of the show. Seriously no breathers. I can gush about Reason to Believe all night long, so I’ll just say it is even more enjoyable from the front spot of the pit. Bruce stopped in front of me to play harmonica and sing into the bullet mic. I was giddy to say the least.

Candy’s Room into Prove It All Night was great. I really enjoyed hearing two Darkness songs together right before She’s The One started. I’m not sure I like this as much as The Rising tour, but it’s always great.

Livin’ in the Future and Promised Land were strong. I realized how great it is to have these two songs back to back. One about what’s happening to this country and the other about the desperateness to fit in, find oneself, stand up for oneself, etc. They work well together.

Bruce points at a sign for the next song and what do we get? Be True! I used to really love this song, but not as much anymore. Although hearing it live reminded me of how great it is. A fantastic treat. And if I thought that was fantastic I was blown away with the next song. The tour premier of LOST IN THE FLOOD!!!!! This show was my eight Bruce show ever. I still haven’t heard Darkness On The Edge Of Town, but Lost in the Flood is tied as my favorite with it and Murder Inc. At first I was dumbfounded that I was hearing this before Darkness. Then I was still dumbfounded because, well, I was hearing Lost in the Flood and the tour premier at that! The performance is amazing! The band nails each and every note, and, yes, I cried. I’m standing front row, slightly to Bruce’s right, and I’m crying for at least half the song. This is a real song! Epic.

Next up are the songs we expect in this spot and for me Last To Die and Long Walk Home are the standouts. And back to back these songs are intense. I love it. The band leaves and comes back to perform a tour premiere of Glory Days. By no means is this song my favorite, but it is so much fun live. And maybe at this age it is starting to mean more to me. I mean this is my Glory Days, yeah?

Born to Run is next, and the version is great! Although I’m front row, so I get to strum Bruce’s guitar! I also make sure to touch the thighs and calves…again. You can’t blame me. I did every time I got the chance. :-D
Dancing in the Dark I didn’t really want to hear again, but it’s fun. I can’t complain. American Land was just as fabulous as the night previous, but this time even more fun because Bruce was inches from me most of the time. At one point he did his jump toward the crowd and Lizzy and I thought he would jump on us. I couldn’t complain about that. It was like he paused in mid air as I saw him come my way.

Although the band was now done. They played for something like 2 hours and 5 minutes. That is really short! Although the audience was cheering the crew was dismantling the stage. To my surprise Bruce came back out with the band. The band seemed confused, but the lights went down and everything was moved back into place as Bruce started Kitty’s Back! The performance was pretty good and aided by the impromptu performance.

The show closes out around 2 hours and 20 minutes. I can’t complain. For those who seem to think it is the worst show ever I say you need to be there. I liked that the band came back onstage for Kitty’s Back. They didn’t have to. Also, Lost in the Flood was worth the price of admission alone. How in the world could I complain? Glory Days was also a tour premiere. That is still saying something.

Oh, and Lizzy and I bought a dry erase marker board before the show. We shared it throughout the night. I wrote “I heart Stevie” on mine, and at one point he looked and mouthed “oh really?” to me. And at the end of the night I wrote “Pick Me Steve!” and Lizzy drew a guitar pick. Stevie and Garry laughed at it and after American Land he came over and handed me a pick! What a great night.

Darlington County
Radio Nowhere
Lonesome Day
Gypsy Biker
Magic
Reason To Believe
Candy's Room
Prove It All Night
She's The One
Livin' In The Future
The Promised Land
Be True
Lost In The Flood (Tour Premiere)
Devil's Arcade
The Rising
Last To Die
Long Walk Home
Badlands

Glory Days (Tour Premiere)
Born To Run
Dancing In The Dark
American Land

Kitty's Back

Indianapolis, IN 3/20/08 Bruce Springsteen

I'm quite behind on my reviews obviously. This is the first of eight
done if we count Dallas coming up.

March 20, 2008
Indianapolis, Indiana
Conseco Fieldhouse

I swear my reviews are books sometimes. I just get way too excited
about music especially Bruce. I'll keep the review a little leaner
this time.

All right, so this was my spring break. I went to Indy, Cinci, and
Columbus. I left Springfield, MO at 11:30 p.m. by Greyhound headed
for St. Louis with a transfer and I was on my way to Indy. I arrived
around 9:30 a.m., and I wandered around the city the rest of the time
waiting for 2:00 p.m. That was too much walking with my backpack that
carried my laptop and clothes for the week.

A little after 2:00 I went to the arena and got my wristband. I was
number 83. I was tired after all the traveling, not much sleep, and
walking around during that time. I saw two girls about my age
talking, so I went over to them. We talked a bit about Bruce, and I
realized one girl looked familiar. I asked her if she ever posted on
any Bruce message boards. She told me her username, and I told her
mine. I was surprised because by chance we started talking and met.
To think we've known each other online for 5 years though hadn't
talked much recently. Lisa was with her, and we became friends. To
think I met Lizzy and Lisa this way which is the reason I made it to
the California shows is kind of crazy.

Anyway, we hung out a bit and went to Hard Rock to eat before the
show. We all got into the pit and were two rows back on Clarence's
side. We met a few other people within our age group which was great.
I joked we should have made a big circle and danced during the show.
Lisa kept saying The Ties That Bind would start the show I think. I
said it would be Night. Lo and behold I was right! Great opener it
was too. Naturally Radio Nowhere was the second song, and seeing as
this was my first show this tour Lisa was dying for me to hear it.
Unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to our expectations. It seemed
the band kind of stumbled with the opening of the song. I'll consider
that the only stumble of the night.

I appreciate Lonesome Day more than I did on The Rising tour. I've
always loved the song, but the studio version just slays me nowadays.
Needless to say, I really enjoyed hearing it live. Prove It All
Night I can never tire of. Right now I have a friend getting into
Bruce, and when I hear this song I think of the excitement he has when
he talks about it. I wonder if he'll keep that excitement once he
finally hears it live. I have to think he will because I have.
Gypsy Biker isn't a top favorite from Magic, but nonetheless it is
great. I like it more live, and have a lot of fun singing the final
verse. It can't just be me. Maybe it is.

Magic is just surreal. I love the lyrics, the meaning, and hearing it
live with Soozie is wonderful. I know some won't agree, but I prefer
her over Patti.

Reason to Believe!!! I think saying the song title is enough. This
song is freakin' fantastic. If it was great before then it is amazing
now with the new version. I never want to stop hearing this song this
tour. Before the show I must have heard it on various boots from the
tour 35 times. It really gets you moving and singing along. It's
hard not to.

Tour premiere of Rendezvous at this show. What a night! I love this
song! I remember when I got the CD it was my favorite from the get
go. I didn't see this coming at all, and right into Because The Night
we go. I'm not sure I could tire of this live. I mean sure I might
want to hear something else sometimes, but this song is smokin'. I
realize every time I see Nils live how much more I appreciate him than
I think I do. She's the One is next, and I think the two songs go
very well together. I love hearing the harmonica and Bruce's
yelps/noises/whatever I should call it.

Livin' In The Future is my favorite song from Magic, so hearing it
live for the first time was a real treat. Not only do I love the
lyrics and music, but I completely agree with what Bruce has to say
before the song starts.

Next is The Promised Land, but before the song starts Bruce speaks of
a guest. I was wondering who in the world it could be see we were in
Indy. DANNY!!! What a surprise! Lizzy, Lisa, and myself were going
nuts. From there on the night really picked up and it was great to
see the band be so happy that Danny was there. Promised Land was
intense as always and felt better than ever before to me. And since
Danny was there we get Spirit In The Night! I love this song so much,
and had only heard it once previously with Vini Lopez as guest on
drums in 2003. Bruce and the band were on fire, and who doesn't like
watching Bruce and whatever he decides to do with the mic stand. ;-)
After this Danny actually pulls out the accordion for Sandy! Wow.
Some people still haven't heard this song live and this was my second
time. I'm not a big fan of Sandy, but I always enjoy it more live.
This performance was really special.

Devil's Arcade, The Rising, Last To Die, Long Walk Home, and Badlands
come along next to no surprise. All were great to hear especially
Last to Die and Long Walk Home. These songs are my second and third
favorites from the new album. Hearing Last to Die live made me
realize just how great it is. The desperate beauty of that song is
killer. Long Walk Home is a lot of fun to sing along to, and I'm
really glad that Stevie has his own part to shine on while the crowd
sings along. Badlands is just as great as ever. I'll never tire of
singing along to "it ain't no sin to be glad you're alive."

For the encore Danny came back out which was great. We get a
wonderful Backstreets and then one of the best versions of Kitty's
Back. Well, I think so anyway. I really love the jazzy sound of the
song. It is so much fun plus I am always willingly to watch Bruce
break out into a solo. Born to Run is a powerful mainstay as always
and Dancing in the Dark is a lot of fun to sing to and interact with
Bruce and the band. Hannah was the lucky girl that Bruce pulled from
the crowd to dance to. That was really cute and fun to see until I
learned more later on.

American Land closes, and this is my first time to hear it live. I
loved it before, and I love it more now! You can't help but clap,
jump, and sing along. This is one of the best closers ever. I don't
see any reason to stop with it. The lyrics are so powerful too. It
ties up all the meaning that Bruce is trying to get across these days.
I have to say this is one of the best Bruce shows I've seen. Granted
it was only number seven and not one hundred, but I thought the band
was smokin' and just playing and having fun like never before or at
least more so than they have had in a long, long time.


Night
Radio Nowhere
Lonesome Day
Prove It All Night
Gypsy Biker
Magic
Reason To Believe
Rendezvous (Tour Premiere)
Because The Night
She's The One
Livin' In The Future
The Promised Land
Spirit In The Night
4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)
Devil's Arcade
The Rising
Last To Die
Long Walk Home
Badlands

Backstreets
Kitty's Back
Born To Run
Dancing In The Dark
American Land

Untitled

A few minutes to write this. I don't think it's special or anything, but I feel the need to post it.

Serious as a heart attack
Clichéd and over the edge
Try to be cool revealed as a hack
Rhyme this line and left to dread

Nothing more to write
Empty brain syndrome
A drink to clear it up
Lazy eyelids instead of epiphany
Left to myself and I don’t feel free

My two arms and the best hug
Lonely morning awake at 4 a.m.
Boozed and drugged and nothing to give
Procrastinating even not to live

A drink to clear it up
A drink to clear it up
A love to pick me up
Don’t leave me to me
It will never get done
End of the world
I'll still refuse to move

Clutch concert pictures

I posted links in the post below, but to help save time I will post some of them here for your viewing pleasure.



Murder By Death
Josh and I
Jeremy and I
Clutch



Maylene and the Sons of Disaster

Clutch 2/29/08

This was a great show. I did not know that Hex Machine was opening, and I had no idea who they were. We got there late, but Hex Machine was definitely decent. Next, was Maylene and the Sons of Disaster. I had no idea who this band was either. They were quite good, and they reminded me of Clutch. The lead singer had a very commanding "rock star" presence when on stage which my friend Josh mentioned. Very nice surprise this band was.
Afterwards, Murder By Death came on stage, and I have a CD of theirs plus a few more songs. They lived up to my expectations although the sound was a bit off with them. I love the girl cello player. Sweet addition. You have to like a band that sounds a bit like Clutch along with rockabilly.
Finally, Clutch came on stage as one of many fights continued. Security wasn't very good about stopping fights. Anyway, Clutch were all I expected and more. I was a little let down that more songs weren't played from the album Clutch. I believe Can't Stop Progress started and went into Devil & Me along with a bunch of other great songs. I was glad I knew most of the songs considering I only have three Clutch albums.

It was also great to meet up with friends and people I hadn't seen for awhile who came up to Springfield for the concert. All in all a fantastic night.

Here are the songs I know were played:

You Cant Stop Progress
Power Player
The Devil And Me
Texan Book Of The Dead
I Have The Body Of John Wilkes Booth
The Regulator
Cyprus Grove
Bakerton Jam
Mercury
Profits Of Doom
Promoter
Bakerton Jam 2
Child Of The City
Burning Beard
Gravel Road
Electric Worry
One Eye Dollar

Links to some pictures although they aren't that great.

Maylene and the Sons of Disaster
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Murder By Death:
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/SSRKE/2-29-2008%20Clutch/MurderByDeath2.jpg

Clutch
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/SSRKE/2-29-2008%20Clutch/Clutch5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/SSRKE/2-29-2008%20Clutch/Clutch6.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/SSRKE/2-29-2008%20Clutch/Clutch7.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/SSRKE/2-29-2008%20Clutch/Clutch10.jpg

Josh and I
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/SSRKE/2-29-2008%20Clutch/JoshKelly.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/SSRKE/2-29-2008%20Clutch/JoshKelly2.jpg

Jeremy and I
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/SSRKE/2-29-2008%20Clutch/KellyJeremy4.jpg

Lock Me In

Lock me in
Lock me in
You win
I’m done
It’s been fun

Guess I’m so slow
Actions take a toll
And I’m sorry
But really
What have you done
Make me feel the one

Didn’t notice
Disappearing this
Feelings hidden
Uncover them
No, okay
I’ll be alone
I’ll be a friend
Lock me in

I won’t run
Maybe a glutton
Pain will leave
Won’t it please?

Understanding
Connecting
Not good enough
What’s the fuss
Got my trust

And I’m sorry
But really
What have you done
Make me feel the one

Got my trust
Got my trust
Lock me in
And I’m sorry
For you
And I’m sorry
For me