Standing Into Danger: Rain's Thursday Art Date: A Favorite Fremont Street Band and Gorgeous Purples of Every Shade ~ June 30, 2022

Friday, July 1, 2022

Rain's Thursday Art Date: A Favorite Fremont Street Band and Gorgeous Purples of Every Shade ~ June 30, 2022

I should know by now not to tempt the Universe.

I recently and rashly declared that my days of staying up

long after midnight or pulling all-nighters were over.

Well, crash and burn in Las Vegas!

And then, several days after we arrived home, I tested positive for Covid.

Then a few days after that, so did Terry

Well, really crashed and burned in Aurora!

We're both still miserable with Covid symptoms, but we're hanging in there.

Hopefully this will be behind us in a few days.

My friend Rain's Thursday Art Date theme for June 23, 2022

was Colourful June: Purple, and on Saturday night, June 18th

I unexpectedly stepped out into a world of gorgeous purples of every shade.

I tossed aside the purple post I had started to write and went with this instead.

Then I was too sick with Covid to post it last Friday.

Note to Self: Don't tempt the Universe!

Under the Canopy on Fremont Street

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

June 18, 2022

We had just exited Circa after watching Colorado's Avalanche shut out

Tampa Bay's Lightning in the largest shutout victory in Stanley Cup Final history!

My throat was raw from yelling and screaming,

and Terry was still pretending that he didn't know me.

Circa's Sportsbook, the Largest in the World

Stanley Cup Final ~ Game 2

Fremont Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

June 18, 2022

Terry Watching the Stanley Cup Final ~ Game 2

We rounded the corner by the outdoor stage, and there they were:

One of my two most favorite Fremont Street live bands setting up

to begin its first set: Blue String Theory.

Waiting to Start Their Set ~ Literally on the Second

This is one high energy cover band that obviously has a blast playing together

and rocking out non-stop to the most memorable hits from the 1970s and 1980s.

Blue String Theory

Peter (left) and Brian (right)

Brian Pollack ~ Lead Vocals

Blue String Theory features songs from so many of my favorite groups from that time:

Journey, Cars, Foreigner, Styx, Van Halen, Bon Jovi,

Def Leppard, Billy Idol, ACDC, and more.

50 & Fabulous Celebration

Enjoying Blue String Theory

An Energetic Start

Gary (left), Brian, Sam, and Scott (right)

Lead Guitarist Scott Van Zen and Bass Guitarist Gary Dilger

It was fun to shoot photos of the Fremont Street crowds and action too,

because a broad palette of purple colors was popping up everywhere.

I 💜 You

Golden Gate Bartender

Peter Kizzire ~ Drums and Vocals

Enjoying the Music

Sam McCaslin ~ Keyboards, Guitar, and Vocals

Fremont Street Crowds Enjoying the Band and Sights

Between Sets

Rocking ~ 1

Brian (left), Gary, Scott, and Sam (right)

Riding SlotZilla's Super-Hero Zoomline ~ 1

(Starting 11 Stories High)

Under the Canopy and by the Stage

Brian Having Fun Shooting Photos ~ 1

Brian Having Fun Shooting Photos ~ 2

Brian Singing with a Member of the Crowd

Some of the Crowd in Front of the Stage

Rocking ~ 2

I Wonder What the Bartender is Thinking

as the crowd enjoys the music.

Sensory Overload

The Crowd Loving the Music

Blue String Theory Members Having Fun

Lead Guitarist Scott Van Zen

Riding SlotZilla's Super-Hero Zoomline ~ 2

(Starting 11 Stories High)

Under the Canopy and by the Stage

Gary Belts Out a Song

Closing Time

I tried to load my video of Blue String Theory singing a Journey medley,

but I just couldn't make it work. 😭😭😭

It was great fun to sing-a-long with the band while recording videos.

I spent hours trying to convert it to a format that Blogger would take,

but to no avail.

So here's a YouTube video clip that gives you a feel for what it's like

to be on Fremont Street listening to Blue String Theory playing a Van Halen medley.

Lead Guitarist Scott Van Zen highlights his masterful guitar playing in the opening minutes.

YouTube ~ Mr. Where Are You Going?

If I'm on Fremont Street and Blue String Theory is performing,

I'll be right up front at the stage,

and I will listen to every set unless Terry shows up and drags me away.

He's not into music the way I am,

but both of us are fine with doing our own things some of the time.

I'm grateful that the downtown casinos and resorts sponsor live music.

There's nothing like great music pummeling you,

bringing back wonderful memories, and making you feel young and alive.

Next week's TAD theme is Playing Hooky for July 7, 2022.

I'll be playing hooky on Friday, July 8th, because I'll be participating

in the Insecure Writer's Support Group Day on Wednesday, July 6th.

That's a big commitment, so that one post is all I can manage in a week.

Stay happy and creative!

Till next time ~
Fundy Blue

My next post will be on

Wednesday July 6, 2022.

37 comments:

Elephant's ChildJuly 1, 2022 at 3:10 AM
A wonderful colourful post. I hope you and Terry get better quickly, and completely.
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LeighJuly 1, 2022 at 3:32 AM
What fantastic photos! Isn't it interesting how a color (like purple) becomes so noticeable when you start to look for it?
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SandiJuly 1, 2022 at 5:23 AM
"My throat was raw from yelling and screaming,
and Terry was still pretending that he didn't know me."

This made me laugh! 😂
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JeffJuly 1, 2022 at 5:54 AM
Fremont is a unique place--it's been a while since I have been there, but I generally prefer it to other parts of Vegas and the downtown section has cleaned up quite a bit since I was first there in the early 90s. I hope the two of you are on the mend. Congratulations to Colorado for winning the Stanley Cup!
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kathyinozarksJuly 1, 2022 at 8:06 AM
Good morning, Looks like you both had a very good time despite the covid-ugh we pretty much do not go any where these days except I go out and do the food shopping.
Loved all the purple
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Alex J. CavanaughJuly 1, 2022 at 8:10 AM
You got some great shots. So close. Glad you got to see them. Bummer you both have Covid now. Unfortunately shots just can't keep people from getting it anymore.
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Debra She Who SeeksJuly 1, 2022 at 8:44 AM
This is the perfect Purple Post! Great action shots of the band/crowd! Sorry to hear about the covid and I hope you both feel better soon. Congrats to your Stanley Cup champions, even if they dented the Cup, LOL!
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David M. Gascoigne,July 1, 2022 at 9:07 AM
I hope you have a speedy and complete recovery from COVID. I know of one person with Long COVID and that is something you definitely don't want!
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ChristineJuly 1, 2022 at 11:03 AM
Fun trip, sorry about the Covid experience though. Gorgeous purples there.
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TomJuly 1, 2022 at 11:20 AM
...Louise, this was an exciting trip, too exciting for this old dude. The Blue String Theory is new to me, the '70s and '80s were a wasteland for me! I have yet to get Covid, but it could be because I live in my own cave! Take care and get well.
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Dixie @ Arranged WordsJuly 1, 2022 at 11:55 AM
What a fun looking trip!
Beautiful purples everywhere too.
I am so sorry you got Covid. I do hope you feel better soon!
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Pat HattJuly 1, 2022 at 2:44 PM
haha pretending he doesn't know you. I think you've mentioned that here a few times over the years. Sure got lots of great shots. They look enthused as can be to be playing too. Great when a pair can go off and do different things and enjoy as well. Blah to stupid covid. Hopefully you guys get better soon. Pretty sure we had it back in October, thanks to two certain little germ buckets, lasted 15 days. Wasn't overly bad, just blah and really weird.
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Linda KunsmanJuly 1, 2022 at 3:51 PM
There truly is so much energy- fun energy in this post!! I would LOVE being there esp. since hubby and I rarely go out to anything like this often anymore :)
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MarthaJuly 2, 2022 at 5:06 AM
Wow, these are spectacular, Louise! The energy really draws you in. I'm sorry that you both got COVID. I hope you are feeling better and on your way to recovery. We've been bitten by the travel bug. If we learned on thing in the past two years it's that life is short and unpredictable. We've decided to travel as much as we can before we get too old to be able to do so! We're each creating a list of places we'd like to visit and then we'll cross reference to create the top favourite destinations. I know that my husband wants to visit Las Vegas at some point for a few days, so maybe we'll get there one day. My cousin and his wife have been a few times and they loved it! Have a good rest of the weekend and a wonderful week ahead!
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Andrea @ From The SolJuly 3, 2022 at 1:36 PM
Yeah Blue Sting Theory and the live music experience ... Boo for coming down with Covid. Hope you are all better by now, but be sure to be on the look out for long term effects :( I"m with you when it comes to live music, but don't get to see it anymore as my husband doesn't travel and even if I could talk some of my friends into going to downtown Chicago for some of their fabulous concerts, I don't think I could handle the crowds ... and then there is Covid. People like to think it is over, but, as you know, it isn't. So this was a fun post. We watch a lot of cover bands on You Tube in the evening at dinner time. We have some favorites ... Pomplamoose and Scary Pocket are two that come to mind. I haven't been to Las Vegas in many years, but my kids have and they always come home with great pictures and tales to tell. Will miss you next week, but understand how hard it is to add more posts than time will allow. Stay well and while you are recouping, turn on YouTube and enjoy :)

Andrea @ From the Sol
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Rain July 3, 2022 at 3:41 PM
I love all the purples Louise! I hope by now your Covid symptoms are ALL GONE. Geez….talk about crash and burn! Nice to see the photos and video of the band, they look like a lot of fun! I love cover bands!! Enjoy yourself playing hooky! ♥♥ Oh btw, maybe 10 years ago I would have tried the zipline, no way no how now lol!
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HaddockJuly 5, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Like that picture of Scott Van Zen and Bass Guitarist Gary Dilger. What a pose.
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RostroseJuly 11, 2022 at 4:31 AM
Thank you for your lovely comment - and sorry it took me so long to reply. Was a buy time here...
That really looks like a great event! And my favorite photo of it is "Riding SlotZilla's Super-Hero Zoomline ~ 1"!
Too bad you got Covid - I hope everything is fine by now!
All the best and have a good time
Traude
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2022/07/mallorca-reisebericht-teil-1-tag-1-bis.html
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bailiAugust 2, 2022 at 2:52 AM
Dear Louise this was such treat to read and see how much you enjoyed the live music in Las Vegas :) so true that live music affects senses in totally different way and most of us step into it completely and with absolute self liberating enthusiasm .
I remember that i had attend a music program during it was being recorded for tv .i was with my sister who had less interest in classical music unlike me .i really enjoyed that show and it still exists among golden memories. Concerts have freer spirt comparatively are more enjoyable for sure.
Sorry you both were sick since then .i don t know if covid but we both too fell ill before we left Islamabad. On arrival we couldn't find any doctor due to rain city roads were flooded. It is third day of my treatment and i am feeling less miserable thankfully.
Loved how you participating Rain's art date :)
Tons if healing energy to both of you my friend!
Health peace and happiness to both of you!
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bailiAugust 2, 2022 at 2:52 AM
Dear Louise this was such treat to read and see how much you enjoyed the live music in Las Vegas :) so true that live music affects senses in totally different way and most of us step into it completely and with absolute self liberating enthusiasm .
I remember that i had attend a music program during it was being recorded for tv .i was with my sister who had less interest in classical music unlike me .i really enjoyed that show and it still exists among golden memories. Concerts have freer spirt comparatively are more enjoyable for sure.
Sorry you both were sick since then .i don t know if covid but we both too fell ill before we left Islamabad. On arrival we couldn't find any doctor due to rain city roads were flooded. It is third day of my treatment and i am feeling less miserable thankfully.
Loved how you participating Rain's art date :)
Tons if healing energy to both of you my friend!
Health peace and happiness to both of you!
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