Maybe I wanted to see David so that I could look back at my own lost innocence - back when the issues were not so dire and I had energy and hope. both?) Yep, I'm one twisted soul, wounded but not out of the battle quite yet. David Cassidy is one of my guilty pleasures along with the 1910 Fruitgum Company ( 1,2,3 Red Light was the ultimate ode to psychologically coerced sex), Bloodrock ( DOA really did something for me) and the Buoys (what was Timothy really all about.cannibalism?. I got to talk to Dean, their rhythm guitarist (Ed's brother) for one hour after the show in the casino! They are sooooo super chill, fun and cool guys to hang out with! Granted, they know me, but they are this sweet to everyone.OK. Plus they are the most humble southern gentlemen you will ever meet. I've never been handed a rose by a band before, let alone my favorite band! Will, their bassist, handed one to me and said my name! I pressed the rose and framed it along with my ticket, the guitar pick and a few other goodies from the show.

At this show, they passed out SO many guitar picks to the audience, keeping everyone engaged! I got one before the show even started because the band knows me :) They also handed roses to everyone who walked up front at the end of the show. My favorite thing about Collective Soul is that they always try to do something special for the audience. He stands in that 'rock star' stance where his legs are bent and his guitar is flung high in the air- the audience can't help but be in awe at his shredding. Jesse is an absolutely professional rocker on the guitar, and he knows it. The rest of the band is SUPER tight as well.

Even at shows like these where majority of the audience was just there because of the casino concert perks and only knew 'Shine', Ed was able to get these people up and standing, bopping their heads and smiling all around. They're rock and roll gods up there on stage, especially Ed Roland who can work up any audience with his charisma, excessive energy, dancing, bright smiles and entertaining stories. I think this was one of the best concerts I've ever been to. This was my 8th time seeing them and they only get BETTER.

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