C'mon In!

HELLO! "C'mon in!"

It's TUESDAY! (The days just fly off the calendar, don't they?)

Does anyone want to hear about my weekend with Stevie Nicks? (That sounds very clandestine, which is a word I just learned and have wanted to use for a while now. I sure hope I used it appropriately, being the first time and all.)

For those of you who shouted, "CERTAINLY," whilst jumping out of your chair, keep reading. For the rest of you, come back on Wednesday when this latest concert SHOULD be out of my system.

Okay, it went down like this... "Kev," "Kevin," me, I, and all of my multiple persona's (except "Luke," who couldn't make it because he is too "cool" for a Stevie Nicks concert) was NOT even planning to go, so it was somewhat of a surprise even to me.

You see, "Kev" made a pact when the tour was announced with B ex BFF (12-year-old girl speak for, "best ex-boyfriend forever"), Steve, that we would forgo Stevie's shows in Las Vegas this time because, well, it is very expensive to see Stevie the way I want to see Stevie (from the front row). For those of you who don't know me, I have to interact with the performers to have a good time. You know, feel like I am an integral cog to that evening's performance. No, I don't want to make an arse of myself (I like the word "arse" a lot too and don't get to use it nearly as often as I would like, especially since they have asked me to stop saying this at the office, reminding me I am NOT British). Anyway, I digress, again.. Alls I'm sayin' (mid-west speak), is that a little recognition from the artist, like Justin Timberlake, or "you sexy little tiger," as I call him, returning the "thumbs up" sign, sends me over the moon. In kind, Stevie Nicks taking both of my hands and saying "thank you" after I told her she "looked and sounded AMAZING" on Saturday night, makes the fact that I have spent my entire 401K on such events worthwhile. I may not ever be able to retire, but I will always have my memories (unless I develop Alzheimer's, and then wouldn't that be ironic? Poor and no memories?).

In short, after I made the "pact" I realized that I couldn't uphold my end of the agreement. I wanted to go. So, we began discussions. The trip was "on" the trip was "off" the trip was "on" the trip was "off" and finally the trip was "on" (at least for "Kev.") Earlier in the week, "Kev" called B ex BFF, Steve, to see if he would reconsider (he is very stubborn and it is always difficult to get him to change his mind once he has made a decision, unlike "Kev," who is very impulsive and can be cajoled easily, but enjoys living life that way...). I was certain I could "sway" him if I found the right tickets at the right price. I did. Second row center for LESS than the face value (that NEVER happens). In short, again, Steve could not go, but that was not going to stop "Kev," who had been reading reviews of the show all week. At 9:16 on Friday evening, I, yes "Kev" (I am starting to confuse myself so I hope you are still with me) finally booked a flight for Saturday morning. (It was NOT cheap, which reminds me - is anyone hiring?) All the time, "Kev" forgot that his second B ex BFF, David, was also going to be in Las Vegas the same weekend. Things always seem to work out for me. I am lucky that way. While David did not want to see the show, "Kev" was able to sell the extra ticket to another fan he had seen at many of the other shows for almost the price "Kev" paid for both tickets. (Ssshhh, don't tell him.)


So that's what "went down" last week. This isn't the first time this scenario has played out in the world of "Kev." I love spontaneity and the thrill of not knowing where I will be or what I will be doing at any given time. Makes life interesting, I think. To think, I had rented "Borat" and was planning to watch it over the weekend.

Now you are probably thinking, "ENOUGH OF YOU/"KEV" - TELL US ABOUT THE SHOW!" The show was, as I told Stevie, amazing. While my ticket was for the second row, there were four empty front row seats and the very nice (and oddly attractive) security man, let me (and the fan who bought my extra ticket) move to the front row. I wrote a review of the show for Stevie's official web site, "The Nicks Fix," which should be posted in the next couple of days. Go to www.nicksfix.com (in a day or two) to learn more about the show itself (and not "The Amazing Race" version of how I got there).

Las Vegas is "something" too, isn't it? (I can't think of a better adjective.) An array of characters can always be found in "Sin City." They have banned smoking in the casinos which is GREAT. My last vision, as I left the hotel, was of this (super old) woman hunched over the "Elvis" nickle slot machine, waving one hand in the air and clutching her Bible in the other.

As we have mentioned, Stevie is touring this summer and I hope, if you are a fan, that you have an opportunity to see her. Stevie will be performing TWO shows here in Atlanta on June 4th and 5th.

Remember to pick up your copy of "Crystal Visions," which is on sale TODAY!

Thanks for indulging me (again).

We hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

"Kev"