Duran Duran’s twitter tweeted that about an hour ago. It seemed fitting to me. This is what I live for as a Duranie, days like this. I’m in a city I love with my partner-in-crime. We get to enjoy some of the city before we meet up with more friends and fellow Duranies before the show at Hoyt’s Tavern at Hotel 71, which looks really nice, by the way. Come join us! Then, it is show time! I’m sure that the energy and excitement from all that will keep us going until the wee hours of the morning!
I have been counting down the days until this show as I have been feeling more excited for this show more so than I had for shows for a very long time. Why is that, I ask myself. I think there are many reasons for this. First, it is my first show since the failed attempt at seeing the band in their home country. I’ll be honest here. When I was over in the UK and saw Simon in front of me and a group of fans, telling us that they weren’t going to be able to the show at London’s O2 the next night, I was devastated. I honestly believed that Simon might not be able to sing again. Obviously and luckily for all of us, that isn’t the case as it appears that the band is doing well and Simon is much stronger as evidenced by the increasing number of songs in the setlist. Therefore, this show means a lot to me. As a Duranie and someone who loves touring, loves meeting other fans and loves hearing the band play live, I can’t imagine not having this as part of my life. Now, that it appears I really will get to hear the band play live again, I find myself appreciating the whole thing a lot more. Nothing gets you to appreciate something like having lost it or almost losing it. The second reason has to do with the people. This will be the first show that Rhonda and I have been together for since 2009! That’s insane! Beyond that, I’m seriously looking forward to going to the show with my cousin-in-law and seeing many good Duranie friends. I’m thrilled that it is a seated show and on a weekend so people are able to get together and really have a good time! Lastly, I’m think I am really looking forward to the show for personal reasons. It has been a tough year for me for a variety of reasons. This show has provided me with something to look forward to, which was very much needed. It has also been a sign that life is turning back to being positive. Now, beyond this, I have the UK trip to look forward to, a trip to visit my sister and wonderful nieces for Christams!
On that note, I have to get up and moving. We have food to eat (which doesn’t always happen for us on tour), fun Chicago places to visit and then a show to get ready for!!!! Tomorrow, we hope to do a blog of a different sort, but I promise you will also get a review of the show. If we are lucky, it might be a review from both of us!
-A
