Patti Smith Orpheium Theater Los Angeles, CA

We had a great September and October. We were very busy going to see concerts. We were able to see David Byrne perform one of the most exciting concerts I’ve ever seen at the Greek Theater. Man did he get the crowd moving with his band and dancers performing music from the Talking Heads, his solo pieces and the collaborations he had made with Brian Eno. We were supposed to go to the Disney Hall that night to see the first casual friday night performance, but when push came to shove we decided living composer trumps dead composers, and we are glad we did – the air was crisp, the sky was slightly cloudy and the temp was perfect and like I said we found ourselves really moving along with his music. If you get a chance to buy the newest CD created by Byrne and Eno – pick it up and give it a listen.

We got to see Bloc Party at the Glass House in Pomona and although we both really like Bloc Party, after having seen them 5 times and having bought all their music – we had to say the performance that night was off. It just wasn’t tight and they were having trouble remembering words. Maybe it was the venue – not my favorite, maybe it was our mood – but we just really didn’t enjoy this one – but are looking forward to seeing them again. The newest album is a very rocking piece of sound.

Duffy at the Orpheium was incredible. That tight little gal has a voice that really rocked the house. I loved “Distant Dreamer” that she used for her encore. And her new song “Rain on Your Parade” is going to be a hit – especially when the djs get to mixing it up for the dance floor. And her opening act was just crazy. Eli “paperboy” Reed – what a great sounding band – tight music and what a voice. Hope to see him again in the future.

Patti – what can I say – I have been converted into a Patti fan and I can’t get enough of her. Her performance was incredible – the best we have seen – at the Orpheium. Her voice as strong and so were her emotions. Her rendition of “Are You Experienced” was one of the best pieces of live music I have ever heard. She had the whole audience in her hands.