Sweet Suite.

Ever since I heard James Taylor and Carole King were doing a reunion concert, I knew I had to be a part of it. So I called Kris to see if Tim could get us tickets. Tim is an advertising executive with Channel 7, and also Kris's brother-in-law, he can usually score great tickets. I put the bug in Kris's ear about 6 months ago and when I didn't hear anything about their June 9th concert, I just figured it was too hot a ticket. Woe is me.

Well the response to their first concert was so great, they scheduled another for the DC area. Kris called last Thursday to see what I was doing on the 23rd, of course I'm thinking, "Oh Dear Baby Jesus, what needs to be done at mom's house now? Being the ever helpful sister, I say I think I'm free that night. Well when she said she got 2 tickets for the Troubadour Reunion, my scream may have broken her ear drum. I can't remember the last time I looked forward to something so much. Everyday we would call each other with a "JT" or "Tapestry" song to begin the conversation. Now being a part of this concert would have been enough for me, but Tim being who he is got us access to the Channel 7 Suite. Now there are alot of suites owned by various big-wigs, but Channel 7's is what would have been the equivalent of the 50 yard line at a football stadium. Our seats were Primo.

The stage was round and centered on the floor. It was constantly circling so everyone in the audience got equal face time. The music was vintage "JT" and Carole Kings's "Tapestry". I could not have been happier with their music selection, if I had given them my own set list. Both voices were crisp and clear and when combined, the harmonies were straight from the heavens. I don't know about anyone else, but for me music can conjure up such images, some good, some not so much. I got a little misty eyed on 2 of the songs, but those are my memories. This is a concert that will be with me for years. Thank you Kris, Tim and Leslie.