"V.I.P. at the James Taylor Concert" or "Lyman is One Lucky Mofo'"

Those of you who know "Blue" Lou Marini our sax player in Tyrell's band from time to time might also know that he tours with James Taylor as well. JT gave a concert at the Greek Theater and Lou came up with V.I.P. passes at the very last minute. When I heard from our keyboardist Jon that he had procured a couple of tickets I was in the middle of cutting potatoes for dinner. Needless to say I dropped everything, jumped in the shower, and left for the show.

Traffic was a little hairy and when we finally arrived the show had already started. But our seats were amazing, four rows in front of James himself. He billed the show as James Taylor and his Band of Legends and there were some world-class musicians in the band including Lou, drummer Steve Gadd, percussionist Luis Conte, and guitarist Michael Landau.

I can't begin to tell you how great the show was. James Taylor is without a doubt one of the genius musicians of our time and his musicianship really shines on stage. Besides all of his hits he did some great covers including "Wichita Lineman", "Everyday" by Buddy Holly, and "Oh, What A Beautiful Morning" from Oklahoma which had a gorgeous vocal arrangement. He really brought the house down with long versions of "Mexico" and "Steam Roller Blues" where the band jammed and grooved their asses off.

As if the music wasn't good enough, I sat two seats away from the devastatingly beautiful Laura Prepon (Donna from That Seventies Show). Prepon was so hot I planned on breaking up with my girlfriend Selma Blair who I met on the Tonight Show so I could go out with her, but I didn't get a chance to talk to Laura so things are still on with me and Selma.

And if that wasn't cool enough we got to go the V.I.P. party afterwards where we hung with the band and gawked at the odd assortment of celebrities in attendance including Cybil Shepard, Huey Lewis, Jeff Garland, and Jimmy Kimmel (alas, no Laura Prepon at the party). Random right? I also met a TV personality I knew from an ESPN reality show and video game/pop culture channel GV, Zach Selwyn. He was shocked that I recognized him so we hit it off immediately, what a funny guy. The food was good and the beer was free, it couldn't have been a better party.

As of 6:30 PM yesterday I had no clue what the night held for me. Crazy right?

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9 comments:

  1. KHM 8:47 AM

    I am devastated. James is *MY* man. What a voice, what a musician--and dude, he looks more and more like my maternal grandfather with every passing year.

    Oh James---don't forsake me for my LA-livin' lucky ass cousin!

     
  2. Shamrock 10:14 AM

    Well, I AM jealous cuz. Not cool. You get to do all the fun stuff. I'm going to pretend we're not related now. And, furthermore, I will say "coveted" all I want.

     
  3. Anonymous 1:01 PM

    You say coveted because you are part of the Maternal Family Pack, and it is cool to covet in our realm. I can't believe you were such a lucky duck Lym. Did you get to meet JT? Does Laura still have blonde hair and was she with Hyde's brother who she goes with in real life? What a great night for you. You are Charmed just like Alyssa Milano.
    LYFE Milo's Nona

     
  4. Lyman 2:40 PM

    Well be jealous all you like but its not my fault you guys don't live in L.A.!

    And Laura did have blond hair and wasn't wearing a bit of makeup and was still totally stunning.

     
  5. Kona Gramps 1:43 AM

    Wow! Very Cool!! But I would've gone for two reasons - to see JT and to drool at my all time favortie bass player, Jimmy Johnson of Flim and The BB's, who also tours with JT.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Johnson_(bassist)

     
  6. Lyman 11:35 PM

    He's your all time fave? I had no idea!

     
  7. KHM 7:03 AM

    younger lym--who's YOUR all time fave?

    JT always travels with big talent, that's for sure! Another Tyrell associate, I've caught Bob Mann looking very cool behind Mr. Taylor...I wonder when James is going to call you up?

     
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