
BLONDIE rocked the house!
Thunderstorm and all, the theater was jammed full of the happiest fans I’ve seen in years.
We all know the classic hits from the selfish 80’s, you know…hits like Heart of Glass, Tide is High, Call Me and Rapture. I actually had long hair back then.
They played a bunch of newer tracks from PICTURE THIS, their latest. And the grooves are mature and worthy of a purchase for the collection.
Looking at the crowd, I was taken back by the generational mix and how everyone was "ONE" with the music. I sometimes forget what music can do to bring people together.
One glitch in the middle of their first attempt at Heart of Glass, a local power transformer blew and surged the sound system. Result? A 10 minute recess and a fresh do-over. The crowd went wild.
Another thing I noticed. No City employees or elected officials. Am I the only one with the ability to get out on a Tuesday night? You can’t use the excuse that we are too old; the place was consumed by 30-60 year olds.
Anyway, the show was a winner. The UPAC/Bardavon staff should be proud and their quick fix of the power problem was impressive. Well worth the time away from my computer!