Where are my boys?
Mood:  lazy
Ok, so they're on break for a bit until Calgary I think. Perhaps working on some new setlist additions? Hmmmm, we'll see. I am off to California on Nov. 5 and I can't wait. I'll see 5 more shows between Nov. 5-16 and then I think that's it for me until Jan. 06...I just scheduled a trip to Chicago for Jan. 22-26 to see the 2 United Center shows. Remember how cold it was last tour in Jan. in Chicago? Man, it was bone chilling rough. Good news is, on Jan. 27 I fly to Miami for a week!

Whirlwind Tour
Mood:  cheeky
I promise that I will update the Shrine with all the nitty gritty details of my on the road escapades as soon as I get a minute. I have basically been running from town to town, with only a bit of working at my "real" job in between. I went from Toronto, to Pittsburgh, to Hershey, to DC, to Philly in a matter of several weeks. I have tons of photos to upload and lots of reviews to write. I have three weeks to catch up before I am off to LA, San Diego and San Francisco...then that's it for me until the new year and who knows what lies ahead from there? Special thanks a while to Blondie & Bill...and a special kick in the ass to Bernard who owes me one BIG favor from Pittsburgh ;-)

Never A Better Time in My Hometown-Pittsburgh Rocked
Ok, so I danced like a fucking lunatic...I was 5th row center on the catwalk for Christ's sake what could I do? The boys loomed in front of me all night. We took over the VIP Lounge, we were the only ones there and it was a beautiful night by the river, what more could we want? We got "Rocks Off", "Wild Horses" with Eddie Veder, "Get Off my Could" and "Paint it Black". Smoking. B-stage front row Ronnie's side-guitar picks, thanks to TR. Lots of gifts were shelled out to the entourage as well. Hope ya'll like the rings and scarves boys. Keith wore my shirt I gave him in Toronto...and now his daughter Angela owns my shirt that matched Keiths. Happy 31st to Dominic by the way! So many stories, so little time. Look for the real review elsewhere here when my head stops spinning. Thank you Rolling Stones for another great Pittsburgh hometown show! And a special thanks and hello to Bill, in case he peeks in here ;-)

It's Here!
A Bigger Bang was released today in the US...only $9.99 at Best Buy, what a steal! Playing it LOUD right now. Everytime I hear it, I like it more and more. THANK YOU ROLLING STONES for this fantatic album! The 8 year wait was worth it! LOL

New Album and onto Chicago's Soldier Field
Mood:  celebratory
Well, I've been listening to "A Bigger Bang" for a about a week now...and loving it! This album is definitely the Stones getting back to their rock n' blues roots, with the guitars in the forefront.

Now playing "Biggest Mistake", which could have been an Alfie outtake for Mick, seeing as how the lyrics would fit the movie so well. My favorite tracks so far are "Back of My Hand", the sublime blues number with Mick playing some stellar slide guitar; "Rough Justice" for the true rock n' roll of it and the amusing lyrics; "It Won't Take Long", "Sweet Neo-Con" great harp, nevermind what the fuss is about; Keith's new heartfelt ballad "This Place Is Empty" and the Wino's-like "Infamy". So far the 4 tracks that were played "live" in concert so far have come off well, and there are plenty more to choose from.

Interestingly, I hadn't heard any of the new tracks on the radio locally yet! Until yesterday, when I finally caught "Streets Of Love".

Album is due Tuesday! And then you can play it LOUD! It's been getting mostly raves from the media, which is a breath of fresh air. It's being called the Stones best new album since Tattoo You certainly, or "Some Girls"...and some are stretching back as far as "Exile" only because "A Bigger Bang" has 16 tracks.

I am leaving Friday for Chicago and Saturday will be taking in the Soldier Field show. Look for a review here next week.

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Oh, and PS. TODAY IS MY HUSBAND'S AND MY 12th ANNIVERSARY!

Boston Opening Night Review is Posted Today
Boston Fenway Park Opening Night of A Bigger Bang Tour

My Review is Coming this Weekend!
Just getting back into town on Tuesday at 2am and having to leave for work at 6:30am for a 10 hr day was rough. I will have the review of opening night posted on the Shrine this weekend I promise!!!!

Off to Boston to Kick Off A Bigger Bang!
The time has finally come. Tomorrow morning I board a plane for Boston, MA. The Stones open the Bigger Bang Tour at Boston's Fenway Park on Sunday night. Weather calling for strong thunderstorms...let's hope it's earlier in the day and that all is clear by showtime.

Packing the suitcase, "Got my money, my ticket and all that shit, I even got a little shaving kit" remember that lyric?

Have heard "Rough Justice", "Oh No Not You Again", "Back of My Hand" and "Infamy" all live in Toronto, and have heard full versions of "Streets Of Love", "It Won't Take Long" and "This Place is Empty" online...plus clips of all the rest. Everything sounds so fucking fantastic, back to the raw rock n' roll Stones without all the bells & whistles. Album comes out on Sept. 6.

Media is having a frenzy in Boston...boys are on the cover of all major newspaper, including USA Today. Finally getting the GOOD press they deserve!

Stay tuned for a review upon my return home Monday night. Shows secheduled so far this tour:

1)Boston opening night
2)Chicago Soldier Field
3)Toronto Rogers Centre
4)Pittsburgh PNC Park
5)Hershey Park Stadium
6)Washington DC, MCI Center
7 & 8)Philly Wachovia Center (both shows)
9 & 10)LA Hollywood Bowl (both shows)
10 & 12)San Francisco SBC Park (both shows)

Rolling Stones At Phoenix Club Toronto 8-10-05
Stones dreams do come true, and the boys didn't let me down. I will have a more in-depth review of the show available in Stones Planet Fanzine in September, but for now you can read my diary review on the Keith ShrineHERE

Also available online at Stones Planet

A Bigger Bang indeed!!!

I want to personally thank SL & TR for their assistance!

Lose Your Dreams & You Will Lose Your Mind
Ok, so sometimes Stones dreams do come true. In fact, many of mine have come true in the past 11 years...whether it was hard work, luck or a combination of both I will never know, but it's been worth it.

Another of my Stones dreams came true just yesterday, and it's too premature to announce here what it is...but you will know in a few days, so stay tuned!

"Lose your dreams and you will lose your mind"