The only question was what the entertainment was going to be, because the usual local rules for promoting an event applied: you are just supposed to know.
It turned out to be a local group that was fantastic! How local? One of the female vocalists lives above someone we know in town. The other works in the jewelry store around the corner from the stage. And the concert itself was in memory of a beloved local, a sports figure and member of the group, who dropped dead of a heart attack before age 40.
The group was big: electric guitar, bass, keyboard, percussion, two trumpets, trombone, two sax, two male vocalists, two female vocalists, and a couple of others I couldn't classify from where I was standing. 16 people on stage, plus lights and sound.
The amazing thing was how good they were! I didn't hear a weak link anywhere, and everyone shone in a feature somewhere. With the size of the group and the strength of the musicians they pulled off a great repertoire: Frank Sinatra, Earth Wind & Fire, Queen, Blood Sweat & Tears, Amy Winehouse, and plenty more. There wasn't a single thing they performed that made you think, "They shouldn't have tried that."
A great concert! Kudos to Todi for having such talent!
Is there a concert every night in Todi? Will there be one when we are there or will it all be over until Spring?
ReplyDeleteWe love to hear all about the fun things you are doing, it almost feels as though we are there.
There is not something every night, and they tell us that things are quieter over the winter. Even so I have the sense that things do continue to happen, just in smaller (indoor) venues.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could tell you what will be going on when you are here, but they haven't told us the secret web site that contains the full schedule. We cannot reliably predict what will happen today, let alone plan months out!
Lots of love,
Michael
Well I love surprises! Anyway we don't want to be so busy that we don't have time just to hang out with you all!
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