Marianne
07-14-2002, 10:49 PM
I am a new member too, but let's get to the real news.
The whole might was wonderful and I just have to share it with people who like them as I do.
I heard that Sean and Sara were to be performing with jazz guitarist Peter Sprague and some other musicians at a little place callled Dizzy's in Downtown SD. There was no way I was going to miss this so my father and I decided to go, since he enjoys that type of music as well.
We had to park inside a parking garage since parking on the street is virtually non exisent in that part of town. When we got inside Dizzy's we found out that we can mark where you would like to sit and then leave until the show starts. We got two seats in the 3rd row, but again the palce is so small that we were still so close to the tiny stage. It was early so went to the next door hotel. We got some brochures and went to put them in our car, when the coolest thing happened. As we were walking I heard a car coming so stopped to let it pass. Much to my surprise, who was driving ,but Sean! He looked right at me. It took me a second, and then it hit me. I told my dad as we are walking to the elevator to get back down to the ground floor. When the elevator door opens there he was again. Right in front of my face. I felt like such a dork because all I did was turn around with my back to him. The elevator was completely crowded, so it would have been hard to talk to him. When we got out my father and I held back and did not actually go back into Dizzy's for a minute.
Back inside they were doing a sound check of sorts ang goofing around, which was a treat to witness. They then went backstage to rehearse some more. The show started about 8:20. I was so happy because from where I was sitting I had a perfect view of Sara and Sean. They were almost like the center of the performance because all the other musicians were off to the sides.
I cannot even describe how good the show was. These are above all talented musicians with a truly remarkable gift. And as good as they are, they still remain so humble and unasumming. They played a song that will be on Nickel Creek's new cd called Seven Wonders. It was a beautiful song with Sara on vocals. They also played some songs that will be on Sean's soon to be released solo cd. Of course they were all amazing. One in partcicualr had a cute story to go along with it. They talked of how they made up this game while on the road where every day they each would have to write a song. They would decide on a title, and try to write something to fit, good or bad. Some of the ones Sean wrote were so good that they made it onto his cd. They one they played was called Chicago, named that because of they city they happened to be in at the time.
They took a 15 minute break about an hour in, and I thought this would be a perfect time to try and speak with them. My dad spotted Sara real close and got a pen out for me to get her autograph. I walked up and she was talking with someone so I was waiting until she was done. I turn my face and then I see Sean right there. I was taken back but suddenly felt completely at ease and intoduced myself and told him I was a big Nickel Creek fan. You know someone is genuine when you tell them you're a fan and they say thank you, which is just what he did. He shook my hand, I asked him if he had any of his cd's there to buy. He didn't, but told me the name. I then asked if the group wuld be in SD anytime soon and said probably in September. That made me happy. I asked for his autograph and signed it to me, smiled and walked away. And girls he's even better looking in person. I then said hello to Sara basically telling her what I big fan I am, and she said thank you too. She was very sweet, just like she always comes across in interviews. She gave me her autograph as well, writing thanks for coming. You can tell how much Sean and Sara appreciate the support.
The second half of the show was just as wonderful. My fav part was when they did a really neat jazz like arrangement of Reasons Why. It's cool when you hear a familar song put together in a new and different way. The very last song the group played was the Beatles hit Tax Man. It was great. But then a surprise came. Sean and Sara did a song all by themselves. No microphones, just her fiddle, his guitar, and their voices. You could have heard a pin drop in the room. Throughout the entire piece I had goosebumps. Saying it was Beautiful does not do it justice. It was a wonderful way to end a wonderful evening. I was just sorry it had to end. My only regret was not having a camera with me. I just will have to rely on the pictures in my mind which I'm sure will be a fond memory forever. I only hope I get another oppurtunity to see them perform in that sort of place. being that close, where all that matters is the music, not flasing lights and big productions, is one of the greatest things. And as if I wasn't a tremendous fan already, being there only reafirmed and strengthened my great respect and admiration for them.
Sorry for the EXTREMELY LONG NOVEL I've written, but I just had to share it. I am curoius if anyone on this board was there as well, or has a had similar experience.
Thanks for reading.
Marianne
:) :)
The whole might was wonderful and I just have to share it with people who like them as I do.
I heard that Sean and Sara were to be performing with jazz guitarist Peter Sprague and some other musicians at a little place callled Dizzy's in Downtown SD. There was no way I was going to miss this so my father and I decided to go, since he enjoys that type of music as well.
We had to park inside a parking garage since parking on the street is virtually non exisent in that part of town. When we got inside Dizzy's we found out that we can mark where you would like to sit and then leave until the show starts. We got two seats in the 3rd row, but again the palce is so small that we were still so close to the tiny stage. It was early so went to the next door hotel. We got some brochures and went to put them in our car, when the coolest thing happened. As we were walking I heard a car coming so stopped to let it pass. Much to my surprise, who was driving ,but Sean! He looked right at me. It took me a second, and then it hit me. I told my dad as we are walking to the elevator to get back down to the ground floor. When the elevator door opens there he was again. Right in front of my face. I felt like such a dork because all I did was turn around with my back to him. The elevator was completely crowded, so it would have been hard to talk to him. When we got out my father and I held back and did not actually go back into Dizzy's for a minute.
Back inside they were doing a sound check of sorts ang goofing around, which was a treat to witness. They then went backstage to rehearse some more. The show started about 8:20. I was so happy because from where I was sitting I had a perfect view of Sara and Sean. They were almost like the center of the performance because all the other musicians were off to the sides.
I cannot even describe how good the show was. These are above all talented musicians with a truly remarkable gift. And as good as they are, they still remain so humble and unasumming. They played a song that will be on Nickel Creek's new cd called Seven Wonders. It was a beautiful song with Sara on vocals. They also played some songs that will be on Sean's soon to be released solo cd. Of course they were all amazing. One in partcicualr had a cute story to go along with it. They talked of how they made up this game while on the road where every day they each would have to write a song. They would decide on a title, and try to write something to fit, good or bad. Some of the ones Sean wrote were so good that they made it onto his cd. They one they played was called Chicago, named that because of they city they happened to be in at the time.
They took a 15 minute break about an hour in, and I thought this would be a perfect time to try and speak with them. My dad spotted Sara real close and got a pen out for me to get her autograph. I walked up and she was talking with someone so I was waiting until she was done. I turn my face and then I see Sean right there. I was taken back but suddenly felt completely at ease and intoduced myself and told him I was a big Nickel Creek fan. You know someone is genuine when you tell them you're a fan and they say thank you, which is just what he did. He shook my hand, I asked him if he had any of his cd's there to buy. He didn't, but told me the name. I then asked if the group wuld be in SD anytime soon and said probably in September. That made me happy. I asked for his autograph and signed it to me, smiled and walked away. And girls he's even better looking in person. I then said hello to Sara basically telling her what I big fan I am, and she said thank you too. She was very sweet, just like she always comes across in interviews. She gave me her autograph as well, writing thanks for coming. You can tell how much Sean and Sara appreciate the support.
The second half of the show was just as wonderful. My fav part was when they did a really neat jazz like arrangement of Reasons Why. It's cool when you hear a familar song put together in a new and different way. The very last song the group played was the Beatles hit Tax Man. It was great. But then a surprise came. Sean and Sara did a song all by themselves. No microphones, just her fiddle, his guitar, and their voices. You could have heard a pin drop in the room. Throughout the entire piece I had goosebumps. Saying it was Beautiful does not do it justice. It was a wonderful way to end a wonderful evening. I was just sorry it had to end. My only regret was not having a camera with me. I just will have to rely on the pictures in my mind which I'm sure will be a fond memory forever. I only hope I get another oppurtunity to see them perform in that sort of place. being that close, where all that matters is the music, not flasing lights and big productions, is one of the greatest things. And as if I wasn't a tremendous fan already, being there only reafirmed and strengthened my great respect and admiration for them.
Sorry for the EXTREMELY LONG NOVEL I've written, but I just had to share it. I am curoius if anyone on this board was there as well, or has a had similar experience.
Thanks for reading.
Marianne
:) :)