Just straight up!

Last night was in one word: AMAZING!!! We did start out at the backstage pass party at the Radisson. There was a nice size crowd of people but it still felt very intimate. We all were able to take a picture with Jewel. I told her that we matched, she agreed. P.S. Not my most flattering pic but I am posting it because it's Jewel. You can tell she is a very private person but very polite, cordial, and FUNNY! It takes a lot for me to admit if I think someone is funny, that girl made me laugh. She came out for a quick Q&A session before she performed a song that has not been recorded yet. I believe it was called "Hole in My Heart". She explained that she had written it about a close friend of hers that died of cancer. It is still playing in my head this morning. It was also the last song she sang at the venue last night.

Let's talk about the venue. The Fargo Theater could not have been a better setting for her performance.  It was small, quaint, and intimate just like her. I thought it was really cool to watch the crowd and feel everyone mesmerized by this gorgeous little woman with a huge voice. There was no crazy outfits or people doing acrobats behind her. There was her, a couple of guitars, and a simple set that changed lighting when necessary. To me that defines a true artist. Oh and by the way she sang every song, definitely did not lip sync, and called out to the crowd to ask for song suggestions. Basically asking us,"C'mon Fargo what did you com here to hear?" Kris and I were both really impressed by a song she put together after googling Fargo-Moorhead. Hilarious! The FM Conventions Bureau must get a recording, it could be our city's new jingle.

By the way did I mention that the opening act Kip Moore was not only musically talented but GORGEOUS, You should have seen the line of women waiting to get their picture taken with him. I have a feeling we are going to be seeing a lot more of that man.

All in all it was a really great night. A big shout out to Country Financial to say THANK YOU for a fabulous evening. Kris and I both had a blast! Jewel's performance quite honestly could not have been any better and I am more in love with her talent than ever, especially being able to see her sing live. From her walking on stage and singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" in a Capella to her hilarious rendition of "Race Car Driver" I am a fan for life.

Make sure you check out Kris's blog at Pout to hear her side of the story and if you are in St. Paul tonight, please do not miss this show-you can get tickets at Road Trips and Guitar Picks. I guarantee you will be so happy you treated yourself to this show.