The Yazoo concert last night was good. Near the beginning I could feel why it was worth it years ago to make the time and effort to go to concerts even on a work/school night. Later on, I understood why I don’t do it much anymore.
I was up and dancing at the beginning and having a wonderful time. About a third of the way in, I stopped moving. After that I stayed seated and closed my eyes and just listened. I don’t know if it was the heat, the pot being smoked three rows behind me, the state I am in right now or just getting older, but I just wasn’t into it anymore. It wasn’t quite like I didn’t have any energy. I wasn’t tired, I just couldn’t tap any energy for getting into the concert.
It was a great flashback to that time in my life. I loved watching the two performers and it was a perfect example of synth-pop. There was so little equipment on the stage and just two people. The DJ they had to provide music while people were arriving had more equipment.
I am very please I went. I feel I have seen the Triumvirate: Eurythmics, Yazoo, and Lori Anderson.
Was it really Yaz? Vince Clark too?
That would have been fun to see I’ve seen him twice on Erasure tours.
It really was Yaz. Allison and Vince, just like old times. So much so that some of the images being played behind them were space invaders and they ran out of songs because there was only the two albums. And almost every one of the songs was a favorite.
I had three spare tickets because Ken and Co. dropped out an hour before I was showing up at the theater (Paramount in Oakland). I called anyone that had showed an interest in my old post when I asked if people wanted to buy tickets. Three strangers who were big fans ended up with them so that was good.
I like Yaz a lot more than Erasure. The balance of Vince’s electronics and Allison’s vocals is oddly amazing.
Hee damn would have been fun to see. I like both equally (Yaz and Erasure) Allison has a great voice but I do love Andy’s voice as well.
Thanks so much!
I’m so glad we went. I feel grateful whenever I get to see any of the performers who truly inspire me, and her voice completely blows me away! Thanks so much for making it happen and for the company!