Sunday, February 14, 2010

Elton John/Billy Joel Concert at the Rose Quarter (02-10-10)

We went to see the Face to Face Elton John and Billy Joel concert at the Rose Quarter stadium. After hearing Gary play their music for the last 29 years, I wasn't overly enthusiastic about going; but this concert was so fabulous, I was won over by the great music and the performers' showmanship. Great time.

 
This is a view of the stadium from where we were sitting. The music was so loud, I was glad we weren't sitting any closer...but it sure looked like the people at the front of the stage were having a blast.



Some sketches of Elton John, Billy Joel, a few band members and screen backdrops.



 The sketches above are of the audience near us. I drew Christopher (top right middle), Valérie (second at lower right) and Monica-Sophie (edge of page on lower right).


I found the souvenir paper sign on the way out of the stadium, near a table where T-shirts and Polo shirts were respectively being sold for $40 and...$60! What a rip!

5 comments:

  1. Well, it looks like a good time was had by all! Your drawings convey the atmosphere of the place very well. nancy

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  2. You captured the loudness and mass of people in your drawings. Nice job!

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  3. You really caught energy of a concert in your sketches. These are wonderful. Yeah, I stopped buying t-shirts at concerts a long time ago. Selling a $10 t-shirt for $40 just because it has a decal on it. :/ Tickets are so expensive, the shirts should be thrown in as a bonus!

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  4. You've definitely captured the moment! It actually feels like a concert!

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  5. interesting post. I would love to follow you on twitter.

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