Penthouse Pauper

I'd try to be clever and write this post with all the song names and lyrics worked into it, but I'm too tired. The evening started with a 70 minute set from Lenny Kravitz and was elevated into my personal Rock Memorial Hall of Fame by a 2 hour set by Aerosmith. For ancient guys, they still rock. They just move a little slower. Steven's voice is starting to go, but he still hit Dream On like a champ. The set consisted of their classic for the most part. Stuff you know and jam to when you hear it. There were a few songs not included that I sorely missed including Walkin' the Dog and Dude (looks like a lady).

The really interesting thing was audience. Of course there was the obligatory acrid scent of a doobie in the air that makes your nostrils flare, but as a non smoking arena, I have to say it was nice to not smell like a chimney when I left. The audience was mostly older people 9some with kids in tow). I guess this is why most of the set was older music, it's the stuff we know. And the kids, well... they are kids.

I've also noticed a change in concerts since I was a teenager/college student. They are less wild. The security is a lot more vigilant and the audiences aren't as rowdy. Perhaps I need to see a Green Day show or something equivalent to see if kids still rock. But then I'd be the proverbial 'old guy'. lol It's not that I'm old, but I saw 40+ year olds trying to be 'hot rock mamas'... ewww. (I'm sure there are exceptions...)