Hold on, folks. It's going to be a bumpy ride!
A friend of mine here in Colorado was able, through some connections, to get two free tickets to k.d.'s concert in Denver last night. I was thrilled to
be able to have my fourth date with our lady, but I was a bit apprehensive about going with my friend.
She's a hetero Republican dance team choreographer who had no idea who k.d. lang is. But a ticket to see k.d. is a ticket to see k.d.
The concert was at the Temple Buell theater, which is located in the Denver Performing Arts Center, a huge, confusing complex. Most of the theaters I've
been to have been very old and ornate and beautiful. This is a very contemporary venue, but nice.
Our seats were good. Not great. Not spittle-sharing close, but good. We settled in with our drinks and took in Dustin and his tall, dark mistress, the piano.
He was good. I'm not a big fan of classical piano pieces, but it was pleasant. My friend, who hasn't shared a bed with her husband in years (he's
an abusive jerk), thought he was "kind of hot." Didn't do anything for me, but then not many men do! LOL (Johnny Depp and Anderson Cooper, in
case you're wondering.) We whispered a bit and got a dirty look from two older ladies in front of us. Ooops.
k.d. took the stage in her usual attire and started to sing. (I'll spare you the song list. It's the same!) After she started singing, my friend
leaned over and whispered, "I thought it was a dude. I almost asked you who the guy is."
So goes the night!
k.d. was in fine form. Great voice, as always. Very funny. Very political. She's quite upset about Sarah Palin and her very Canadian accent. Smoke Rings
brought her best material. She mentioned that Laura Bush sold pot before moving into the White House. Then said, "I'd have to smoke a lot of pot of
I were married to George. I'd have to smoke a lot of pot if I were married to Laura."
My friend didn't get any of the political stuff. She was pretty unresponsive throughout the concert. It's kind of difficult to really enjoy yourself
when the person you're with seems miserable.
The theater wasn't full, and it was obvious a lot of the people were season-ticket holders for the theater. A few people walked out part way through the
show.
Needless to say, I didn't go to the stage door to try to meet our lady. Bummer. Krismichelle never would have tolerated it, and I'm not sure I could
have found a stage door. I was lost most of the night!
So the night wasn't perfect, but a date with k.d. is a date with k.d. She blows me away with that voice! Unbelievable. Even my less-than-enthused friend
had to admit to that!
Oh, leaving the place I had no idea where I was. I just kept driving, not even knowing if I was going remotely in the direction of where I live. But my
beloved car, Trixi, came through. Just as I was starting to feel a bit of panic, my favorite shopping mall came into view! Leave it to Trixi to find a
mall!!! LOL
JAG
