It is uncharacteristic, but I've been less than enthusiastic about writing this blog lately. It's not that Trace and his music do not merit the attention. His performances are awe inspiring - his songs beyond what anyone in country music is putting out there today; take for example his recent Memorial Day performance of "Til The Last Shots Fired". It is his schedule that has me down.
I've followed the posted concert schedule religously for months, mapping the tour route to my location in the South, but my favorite country music superstar isn't coming within driving distance. Not one to gripe without taking action, I started up an email relationshipwith the assistant manager of our local concert venue. He was supportive and even offered to forward my praises of Trace's newest album to the GM along with a CD containing my favorite tracks which would sound phenominal in that venue. Yet my efforts remain unrewarded.
I have a feeling I am destined to remain a steadfast Trace fan who has never been priveleged to see a live Trace performance. It's not that I haven't tried. I purchased great 4th row seats last year when he appeared here - then my grandmother died and I had to go to the funeral. It sounds hard hearted but let me explain that this grandmother has always been known by her grandchildren as the "She Devil". Still, I had to go for my dad's sake and ended up giving away the tickets to someone who actually GOT TO TOUCH TRACE'S HAND. Next I purchased tickets to his Atlanta show - different reason for not attending, but same outcome -some other Trace fan got to sit in my seat and enjoy the Big Guy.
I always thought I would get another chance. But according to Trace's current concert schedule the closest he comes is Atlanta, and we know how that turned out. I will keep checking for updates, and my heart will do the pitter patter when Trace's emails come in about Fan Club tickets going on sale. For all you Trace fans lucky enough to see him in concert, let me know how it was.
Otherwise, I will keep in my mind a recent quote from Trace that he had finally reached the place in his career where he can always get a gig at some honky tonk and take the stage no matter where his career goes. I will be there Trace, as long as it is within driving distance.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009
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I share your pain! The TAFC website had Trace listed for a concert in Portland Maine in July but it's not happening - at least not in Portland and probably not at all.
Good luck catching up with him some day soon.
I feel your pain as well, while I've seen 'The Big Guy' in concert a few times, I ALWAYS attend w/ my hubby & sons - this year with him touring w/ Toby Keith, the tickets for entire family to attend is reaching epic proportions, and these days w/ the economy, it's just impossible - hopefully the music industry will get the message & lower ticket costs, not gonna hold my breath though - we'll just have to keep hoping for our 'Big Guy' to come our way & ticket prices to become reasonable once again.
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