My trip to Minneapolis was definately worth it. I got to meet Michael,
Lauren, Andrea and Marge. That was really cool to actually meet people
that I
talk to online. Michael picked me up on Friday night and then we went
to pick
up Lauren. As Lauren said in her review, she wasn't able to get in. We
both
felt bad for her. But we still had a great time.
We got there right when they opened the doors. It was kind of too early
to
get there because it was a good couple of hours until the show started.
But
it was neccessary in order to get good seats.
The Keller Brothers Band opened and they were even better than I
thought they
were. Michael had sent me their cd so I was familar with their sound.
But
they sound even better in person. I was very impressed with Mike
Keller's
guitar playing. I hope they make it to Los Angeles sometime.

The Big Bang were incredible also. It was so great to see Jonny up
there
playing with the guy who taught him how to play guitar, Ted Larsen.
Ted's
guitar playing is very different than Jonny's. He is sort of laid back
and
seems more relaxed than Jonny. But it was still interesting to see them
play
together. During the show Jonny invited Mike Keller back up to play
with
them. That was great to see Jonny, Ted and Mike play together. They did
all
my favorite songs from the Smokin' cd. Here is the setlist:

Everyday I Have the Blues
Changes
It's Obdacious
Same Old Blues
Take Me to the River
Louise
I Didn't Know
Nice and Warm
Too Tired
Love Me Tonight
E-Train
Night Time is the Right Time
Ain't the a Lot of Love
Cold Shot
She's Out There