Concert Memories
Good morning, blog world!!!!! 
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.
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.
As expected, Ray was amazing! I enjoyed his solo acoustic performance even more than last year’s show with his band.
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.
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! 
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!
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!
Jocelyn — November 5, 2009 @ 8:05 am
hahahah my first concert was the moffatts
I am a true canadian girl!
Tina — November 5, 2009 @ 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
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is — November 5, 2009 @ 8:22 am
Mine was James Taylor…still in love with him today.
Nicole — November 5, 2009 @ 8:26 am
My first real concert was Maroon 5 and John Mayer, and I was 5th row!
Laura — November 5, 2009 @ 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!
MB — November 5, 2009 @ 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.
Diana — November 5, 2009 @ 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
Light Delight with TouTou — November 5, 2009 @ 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:-)
Estela @ Weekly Bite — November 5, 2009 @ 8:37 am
New Kid’s on the Block was my first concert at the age of 13
Angela @ A Healthy Fit — November 5, 2009 @ 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.
Stephanie (Surviving Chicago) — November 5, 2009 @ 8:51 am
I love Ray! You should look into Amos Lee if you haven’t heard of him.
Sues — November 5, 2009 @ 8:59 am
We were totally at the same concert back in 1990. Mine as NKOTB too!! At Foxboro! I was 8
Tasha — November 5, 2009 @ 8:59 am
The Presidents of the United States of America! A great first concert. Who doesn’t love Particle Man?
Emily (Healthy Fit Mama) — November 5, 2009 @ 9:00 am
OMG – My first concert was also NKOTB in 1990 at Foxboro Stadium! I was in HEAVEN!
VeggieGirl — November 5, 2009 @ 9:01 am
First concert = Elton John when I was 6. I got to meet him
diana(mymarblerye) — November 5, 2009 @ 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!
Kelly — November 5, 2009 @ 9:03 am
My First concert was Robert Palmer. He was so great!
Lee — November 5, 2009 @ 9:20 am
Mine was also NKOTB! I think I was around 10 or 11.
Madeline @ Greens and Jeans — November 5, 2009 @ 9:22 am
Mine was that same NKOTB tour! I was in kindergarten and my mom made we wear ear plugs.
Christina — November 5, 2009 @ 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.
SweetiePotato — November 5, 2009 @ 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!!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) — November 5, 2009 @ 9:47 am
My first concert was Billy Joel – I was in third grade
Niki — November 5, 2009 @ 9:50 am
I loved NKOTB but never went to one of their concerts. My first concert was NSYNC! Loved Justin Timberlake!
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers — November 5, 2009 @ 9:50 am
i don’t remember my very first concert… ah! my favorite concert was bon jovi though… so amazing!
Beth @ DiningAndDishing — November 5, 2009 @ 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!
Britt - Runnerbelle — November 5, 2009 @ 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.
Meg @ Be Fit Be Full — November 5, 2009 @ 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!
Lindsey @ Eat, Read, Run — November 5, 2009 @ 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.
Lauren — November 5, 2009 @ 9:57 am
My first concert was Ani DiFranco, when I was 14. I was soooo excited.
Carolyn — November 5, 2009 @ 9:58 am
My first concert was NKOTB, also!! Probably around the same time!
Sammie — November 5, 2009 @ 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.
Whitney @ Lettuce Love — November 5, 2009 @ 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.
Joelle (The Pancake Girl) — November 5, 2009 @ 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!
Leah @ L4L — November 5, 2009 @ 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.
Morgan — November 5, 2009 @ 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!
Tina — November 5, 2009 @ 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!!
elizabeth — November 5, 2009 @ 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.
Cait (Cait's Plate) — November 5, 2009 @ 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!!!
Katie — November 5, 2009 @ 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.
Jenny — November 5, 2009 @ 10:28 am
Z100′s Jingle Ball! Had ‘Nsync and everything. amazing!
Lindsey — November 5, 2009 @ 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:)
brandi — November 5, 2009 @ 10:40 am
ha, my first concert was NKOTB, too!!! Loved it. We had the nightgowns, Barbie dolls, posters…
laura dishes — November 5, 2009 @ 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!
Anne @ the doctor takes a wife — November 5, 2009 @ 10:51 am
NSYNC was my first concert on my 16th birthday… I was so geeked out
Lesley — November 5, 2009 @ 10:56 am
My first concert was NSYNC! 1998. It was my birthday and I was SO excited!
Katherine (blissful-body) — November 5, 2009 @ 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!
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale — November 5, 2009 @ 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!
Brynn — November 5, 2009 @ 11:14 am
N’SYNC, 8th grade. So much fun.
Kim — November 5, 2009 @ 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!
skinnyrunner — November 5, 2009 @ 11:34 am
mine was petra, a completely stuck in the 80′s christian rock band. oh dear lord.
Heather — November 5, 2009 @ 11:45 am
First concert was 1989 Nashville,TN NKTOB and Tiffany! Wow we are too cool!
The Healthy Apple — November 5, 2009 @ 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!
amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) — November 5, 2009 @ 11:49 am
My first concert was Hanson. LOL! so embarassing.
See you in San Fran!
Nicole — November 5, 2009 @ 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…
Adam — November 5, 2009 @ 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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Melissa (Melissa Likes To Eat) — November 5, 2009 @ 12:03 pm
My first concert was NKOTB too!! Tiffany opened for them.
Kristen — November 5, 2009 @ 12:32 pm
My first concert was also NKOTB!! I had a thing for Jordan. haha.
Lynn (The Actors Diet) — November 5, 2009 @ 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.
Julie — November 5, 2009 @ 12:53 pm
I had that poster too, and I think it was the image on my knotb pillow case!!
Kate — November 5, 2009 @ 1:08 pm
My first concert was Hanson! MMMBop
Jaclyn — November 5, 2009 @ 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.
Melissa — November 5, 2009 @ 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.
Jenna — November 5, 2009 @ 2:33 pm
i agree that adding the pb to the breaky fills me up till lunch!
jenna
Anne Marie@New Weigh of Life — November 5, 2009 @ 2:54 pm
My first concert was also NKOTB-I loved them way back when!
Sarah — November 5, 2009 @ 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!
Traci — November 5, 2009 @ 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!
catherine (FOOD SNOB) — November 5, 2009 @ 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!
Julia — November 5, 2009 @ 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
Megan M. (Bites of the Apple) — November 5, 2009 @ 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.
Jessica @ Dairy Free Betty — November 5, 2009 @ 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
Dawn Dishes It Out — November 5, 2009 @ 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
Tatum — November 6, 2009 @ 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.
BroccoliHut — November 6, 2009 @ 12:15 am
My first concert was NSYNC when I was 12. I waited for hours in the cold for those tickets!
Tarilyn — November 6, 2009 @ 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 =)
Barb — November 6, 2009 @ 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!!
Jaime — November 6, 2009 @ 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.
Nikka @ neekadeek — November 7, 2009 @ 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.
Marianne — November 22, 2009 @ 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