Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 08:01 AM

Concert Memories

Good morning, blog world!!!!! :mrgreen:

Just a quick recap from last night…

Mal and I met our friends, Josh and Danielle, at the Beantown Pub for a cocktail before the concert.

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I enjoyed a glass of Chardonnay while the 4 of us caught up. We spent about an hour chatting before heading to the Wang Center for the concert.

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As expected, Ray was amazing! I enjoyed his solo acoustic performance even more than last year’s show with his band.

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My favorite songs of the evening: Jolene, Shelter, and Empty. Ray played a slow version of You Are My Best Friend, which was neat to hear, but I definitely prefer the album version.

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Mal and I were wired after the concert, so we didn’t get to bed until after 1:00 AM. Needless to say, I woke up exhausted and skipped my usual early-morning workout at the gym. :-? Maybe I can fit a workout in this evening?

Breakfast

I used the other half of baked acorn squash in my oats this morning. I love getting my veggies this way! :-D

In the mix:

  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vanilla soy milk
  • 1/2 acorn squash, mashed
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed meal
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon
  • Pumpkin seeds

I added 2 scoops of peanut butter to my oats today. It better hold me over until lunch!

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Oats with iced coffee:

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Question of the Day

What was your first concert?

Mine was NKOTB at Foxboro Stadium in 1990. I may have worn a black hat just like Joey McIntyre! He was my favorite!

P.S. The image that I just linked to– I’m pretty sure I had that exact same poster hanging in my bedroom! Man, I was so cool!

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78 Comments on “Concert Memories”

  1. #1 Jocelyn Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 8:05 am

    hahahah my first concert was the moffatts ;) I am a true canadian girl!

  2. #2 Tina Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 8:20 am

    HAha! My sister and I BEGGED my mom to get us tickets to NKOTB with no luck. My sis, who now lives in Boston, sees them EVERY chance she gets and is trying to convince a friend to do the NKOTB cruise with her!

    My first concert was David Bowie’s Sound & Vision tour in 1990 for my 13th birthday. I saw him at Foxborough Stadium and the Hartford Civic Center–two concerts in the same weekend thanks to very generous birthday gifts :)

  3. #3 Jessica @ How Sweet It Is Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 8:22 am

    Mine was James Taylor…still in love with him today. :)

  4. #4 Nicole Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 8:26 am

    My first real concert was Maroon 5 and John Mayer, and I was 5th row!

  5. #5 Laura Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 8:27 am

    My first concert was NKOTB too! I definitely went to three of their concerts, and always secretly hoped I would be that girl they pulled up on stage and sang to. I was crushed it time I wasn’t picked.

    Their Christmas album is still a staple during the holidays!

  6. #6 MB Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 8:28 am

    My first concert was Eric Clapton and I’ve seen him again and again over the years. He is always amazing. It doesn’t get much better than Slowhand.

  7. #7 Diana Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 8:31 am

    I don’t remember my first concert! I’ve been to so many aahah Great.. now I’ll spend the whole afternoon trying to remember! :p

  8. #8 Light Delight with TouTou Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 8:34 am

    Looks like you guys have a lot of fun there!! Enjoy the days!

    I love that oatmeal and the way to cook it. It’s super yellowish – just like the color of fall. Thanks for the recipe:-)

  9. #9 Estela @ Weekly Bite Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 8:37 am

    New Kid’s on the Block was my first concert at the age of 13 :)

  10. #10 Angela @ A Healthy Fit Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 8:46 am

    My first concert was the Beach Boys, I think I was 12 and it was a bday present. I went with my parents…I was SO cool. :)

  11. #11 Stephanie (Surviving Chicago) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 8:51 am

    I love Ray! You should look into Amos Lee if you haven’t heard of him.

  12. #12 Sues Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 8:59 am

    We were totally at the same concert back in 1990. Mine as NKOTB too!! At Foxboro! I was 8 :)

  13. #13 Tasha Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 8:59 am

    The Presidents of the United States of America! A great first concert. Who doesn’t love Particle Man?

  14. #14 Emily (Healthy Fit Mama) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 9:00 am

    OMG – My first concert was also NKOTB in 1990 at Foxboro Stadium! I was in HEAVEN! :-D

  15. #15 VeggieGirl Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 9:01 am

    First concert = Elton John when I was 6. I got to meet him :)

  16. #16 diana(mymarblerye) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 9:02 am

    let me get this straight, you are a popular blogger, cook delicious meals, and go to see my favorite artists in concert?!? NOT FAIR! :)

  17. #17 Kelly Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 9:03 am

    My First concert was Robert Palmer. He was so great!

  18. #18 Lee Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 9:20 am

    Mine was also NKOTB! I think I was around 10 or 11.

  19. #19 Madeline @ Greens and Jeans Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 9:22 am

    Mine was that same NKOTB tour! I was in kindergarten and my mom made we wear ear plugs.

  20. #20 Christina Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 9:33 am

    My first concert was Moist, a Canadian Band. Actually my 2nd concert was also a Canadian singer… I didn’t know I was so patriot lol.

  21. #21 SweetiePotato Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 9:34 am

    My 1st concert was Jessica Simpson! It was for my 16th birthday and I couldn’t of been more excited… I was SUCH a fan!!

  22. #22 Shannon (The Daily Balance) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    My first concert was Billy Joel – I was in third grade ;)

  23. #23 Niki Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 9:50 am

    I loved NKOTB but never went to one of their concerts. My first concert was NSYNC! Loved Justin Timberlake!

  24. #24 Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 9:50 am

    i don’t remember my very first concert… ah! my favorite concert was bon jovi though… so amazing!

  25. #25 Beth @ DiningAndDishing Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 9:52 am

    Shania Twain! We were in the very back row of the whole place, BEHIND Shania. Worst seats ever!! I had the best time though :O). I felt so mature!

  26. #26 Britt - Runnerbelle Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 9:53 am

    Ha ha! I never saw NKOTB till this past year, my friend had an extra ticket to her law firms box…. so I went. It was so funny to see my friends who were die hard fans singing the words to every song!

    I think my first concert was either Bonnie Raitt or Paula Abdual. LOL One timeless and the other….. a trainwreck.

  27. #27 Meg @ Be Fit Be Full Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 9:54 am

    I love the Beantown Pub! It was one of my go-to places for after work drinks. My first concert was the Dave Matthews Band when I was a freshman in high school. I enjoy his old-school songs much better than his new ones!

  28. #28 Lindsey @ Eat, Read, Run Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 9:55 am

    NKOTB was my first! I dragged both my parents along with me. I think I was actually at the concert where Donny fell through the stage? He was on some sort of trapeze wire thing. I don’t know where the concert was, but it was pretty funny.

  29. #29 Lauren Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 9:57 am

    My first concert was Ani DiFranco, when I was 14. I was soooo excited.

  30. #30 Carolyn Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 9:58 am

    My first concert was NKOTB, also!! Probably around the same time! :)

  31. #31 Sammie Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 9:58 am

    Too funny, that was my first concert as well and it looks like there were other blog readers there too. I was a huge New Kids fan. I was more that ecstatic to see them in concert.

  32. #32 Whitney @ Lettuce Love Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 10:02 am

    I am jealous that your first concert was NKOTB! Mine was Something Corporate in college — I didn’t even like them but my friends made me tag along.

  33. #33 Joelle (The Pancake Girl) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 10:04 am

    Oh Joey was my fav too!! I even had the NKOTB sheets on my bed haha very cool, I know.. My first concert was Backstreet Boys though!

  34. #34 Leah @ L4L Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 10:05 am

    My first concert was Carmen, a christian singer, when I was like 9 years old. It was in the Tacoma Dome and totally awesome.

  35. #35 Morgan Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 10:17 am

    Peter, Paul and Mary! I was 2 and a half and my parents were still sort of hippies at that point. After that I was hooked, I LOVE going to concerts!

  36. #36 Tina Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 10:18 am

    That looks like a lot of fun! My first concert was Weird Al!!! Hahaha. My dad took my siblings and I wayyy long ago when I was maybe 4 or 5?? But the best concerts I’ve been to are Green Day. I’ve seen them three times (twice just this summer) and they’re incredible! Sooo much energy, and they really involve the audience in a way I’ve never seen before. So great!

    p.s. Love the oats!!

  37. #37 elizabeth Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 10:19 am

    I was there last night! It was a great show, he’s a fantastic musician and I thought a very compelling story teller.

  38. #38 Cait (Cait's Plate) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 10:25 am

    Oh my gosh this question brought back great memories – My FIRST concert ever was Hanson! Haha. I went on to go to six of them in my crazy youth.

    Ps – that breakfast looks awesome and YAY FOR BEANTOWN!!!

  39. #39 Katie Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 10:25 am

    I don’t remember my first? The first I remember loving was Cross Canadian Ragweed and Dierks. I loved it and totally want to go see them again.

  40. #40 Jenny Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 10:28 am

    Z100’s Jingle Ball! Had ‘Nsync and everything. amazing!

  41. #41 Lindsey Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 10:37 am

    AHHH I am soo jealous that you got to see Ray LaMontagne!! He has one of the most amazing voices! Hope you had a wonderful time:)

  42. #42 brandi Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 10:40 am

    ha, my first concert was NKOTB, too!!! Loved it. We had the nightgowns, Barbie dolls, posters…

  43. #43 laura dishes Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 10:41 am

    My first concert was the MTV TRL concert in 2001 (I think) in Hershey, PA… I just remember being really excited to see Jessica Simpson!

  44. #44 Anne @ the doctor takes a wife Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 10:51 am

    NSYNC was my first concert on my 16th birthday… I was so geeked out :)

  45. #45 Lesley Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 10:56 am

    My first concert was NSYNC! 1998. It was my birthday and I was SO excited! :)

  46. #46 Katherine (blissful-body) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 10:58 am

    my first concert was the smashing pumpkins in 1995 – i couldn’t even drive yet! i have since gone to hundreds of concerts and am married to a music producer/dj! i love music!

  47. #47 Amanda @ Cakes and Ale Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 11:11 am

    Mine was Blues Traveler! I saw them here in Chicago at the historic Aragon Ballroom when I was about 12… I felt so grown up and cool!

  48. #48 Brynn Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 11:14 am

    N’SYNC, 8th grade. So much fun.

  49. #49 Kim Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 11:25 am

    Garth Brooks was my first concert. I went with my mom, dad and younger brother. I have the best memories from that night. My favorite was my brother dressed up in his black jeans, cowboy boots, white button down shirt, bolo and cowboy hat. Oh how he idolized Garth!

  50. #50 skinnyrunner Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 11:34 am

    mine was petra, a completely stuck in the 80’s christian rock band. oh dear lord.

  51. #51 Heather Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 11:45 am

    First concert was 1989 Nashville,TN NKTOB and Tiffany! Wow we are too cool! :)

  52. #52 The Healthy Apple Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 11:47 am

    Tina, I’m so excited to see you tomorrow in San Fran at the Foodbuzz Festival…Safe Travels and have a great day. See you soon on the West Coast!

  53. #53 amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 11:49 am

    My first concert was Hanson. LOL! so embarassing.

    See you in San Fran! :)

  54. #54 Nicole Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 12:00 pm

    Tina, I definitely had that poster in my room! My first concert was Huey Lewis and The News at Concerts on the Common. Remember that? They don’t call it that anymore on the Boston Common. Ah, memories…

  55. #55 Adam Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 12:02 pm

    Hahahaha…Mine was also NKOTB believe it or not. I saw them at the Worcester Centrum (it’s now called the DCU Center) and loved the show. I was so excited to be able to go to a concert that I didn’t care who it was, but truth be told I was a New Kids fan!! Still am really. Gotta love the Beantown Boys!!

    Glad you had a good time at the show last night!!

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  56. #56 Melissa (Melissa Likes To Eat) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 12:03 pm

    My first concert was NKOTB too!! Tiffany opened for them. :)

  57. #57 Kristen Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 12:32 pm

    My first concert was also NKOTB!! I had a thing for Jordan. haha.

  58. #58 Lynn (The Actors Diet) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 12:50 pm

    my first concert was “teenage fan club” – i went into NYC on a school night, wound up kicked in the face in my first mosh pit. my mom let me have the next day off, but she took me to take my passport pic. it was awful – a big fat lip, wearing a teenage fanclub shirt.

  59. #59 Julie Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 12:53 pm

    I had that poster too, and I think it was the image on my knotb pillow case!!

  60. #60 Kate Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 1:08 pm

    My first concert was Hanson! MMMBop :)

  61. #61 Jaclyn Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    i also wore a hat to my first concert, which was NKOTB! though, mine was a bit more “blossom-ish”.

    Seeing ray at the beacon theater in ny next week. psyched.

  62. #62 Melissa Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    Wow, there are a lot of NKOTB fans here. I feel REALLY old. My first concert was Brian Adams, Providence Civic Center, 1985. Soon to be followed by Journey.

  63. #63 Jenna Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    i agree that adding the pb to the breaky fills me up till lunch!
    jenna

  64. #64 Anne Marie@New Weigh of Life Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    My first concert was also NKOTB-I loved them way back when!

  65. #65 Sarah Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 3:08 pm

    NKOTB was my first concert too! How awesome though that you live in their hometown, ha ha. I’m going to have to try acorn squash in my oats now, that just sounds so good!

  66. #66 Traci Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 3:22 pm

    Actually have only been to a couple of concerts over the years: Van Halen (saw them in CA) and Sting back in the day at the Boston Garden. Still remember it, great show!

  67. #67 catherine (FOOD SNOB) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 3:28 pm

    Ah, New Kids. Also my first concert! We had my dad’s work’s “box seats” — thought we were SO cool! :) Except that my parents were with us, and probably pretty bored!

  68. #68 Julia Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    My dad took me to a rolling stones concert in third grade. I was just so overwhelmed; I had never seen adults getting so wild and crazy before! And my brother was sound asleep on the bleachers…. and the tongue kissing…. yah it was a bit much for us little younguns! haha

  69. #69 Megan M. (Bites of the Apple) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 3:58 pm

    My sister and I went to Dixie Chicks when I was in 9th grade and she was in 7th. We’d just moved to NY and thoguht it was SO cool to be seeing a concert in Radio City Music hall.

    And the chicks were great, obv. ;)

  70. #70 Jessica @ Dairy Free Betty Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 10:40 pm

    I am sooooooo jealous.. Ray Lamontage (or however you spell it) is AMAZING!!!!!!! One of my favorite voices around!! :)
    Love your updates and glad to see you eat chocolate too!! hehe

  71. #71 Dawn Dishes It Out Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 11:04 pm

    Mine was NKOTB too … probably same year! I was in love with Donny. Took me a while to shake the ‘bad boy’ attraction!! LOL

  72. #72 Tatum Reply to this comment
    on Nov 6th, 2009 at 12:00 am

    My first concert was Boys to Men when I was 12. We were in the next to last row and they looked like tiny little ants but it was awesome.

  73. #73 BroccoliHut Reply to this comment
    on Nov 6th, 2009 at 12:15 am

    My first concert was NSYNC when I was 12. I waited for hours in the cold for those tickets!

  74. #74 Tarilyn Reply to this comment
    on Nov 6th, 2009 at 12:50 am

    My first concert was NKOTB too! In Vancouver BC. Can’t remember what year though, but I was pretty young! My friends and I just saw them again last December =)

  75. #75 Barb Reply to this comment
    on Nov 6th, 2009 at 1:06 pm

    NKOTB!! last november I had a Oprah full circle moment and saw then on their reunion tour! Same friend with me and same location-it was kinda crazy! We dressed up all 80’s and old NKOTB tshirts that our moms still had-it was so fun!!

  76. #76 Jaime Reply to this comment
    on Nov 6th, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    My first real concert was NKOTB too. I might have had a Joey haircut if you can beleive it. Not good. LOL. Jordan was my favorite though.

  77. #77 Nikka @ neekadeek Reply to this comment
    on Nov 7th, 2009 at 12:11 am

    In 5th grade my Mom took me to see Janet Jackson in concert for her ‘Janet’ Tour. The best Christmas present I had ever received! Totally made up for the fact that she hid the tickets inside another present, my first training bra.

  78. #78 Marianne Reply to this comment
    on Nov 22nd, 2009 at 4:40 am

    My first concert was in 1984 (I was 5), and it was Michael Jackson. I was the coolest kid in kindergarten when I got to bring my program from the show in for show and tell the next day :D

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