Ironically, the week after meeting Crispin Glover at the Alamo Drafthouse in downtown Kansas City, Huey Lewis and the News performed one block to the north at The Midland by AMC on June 20. The band is a definite craze of mine that holds a sweet spot in my heart. They were my first taste of 80s music and also incredibly instrumental in my fall for the decade as they perform the soundtrack to “Back to the Future.” Their tour, which is still making stops, is celebrating the 30 year anniversary of the “Sports” album.
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| My copy of the 30th Anniversary edition of the Huey Lewis and the News "Sports" album |
This concert was highly anticipated as I bought tickets months in advance. I was sitting at my work computer one day when something in my head randomly spoke to me and said I should check the band’s concert tour. Much to my surprise, tickets were going on sale the next morning in KC. I must admit that I really could not manage the purchase at the time, but I deemed it one that I just could not live without making—a moment I could not miss—and so I splurged! The next morning I immediately accessed The Midland website on my Galaxy SIII and digitally waited in line for the second tickets went on sale. As this was a benefit show, floor seating was limited to the sponsors, but I feel that my gorgeous girlfriend Courtney and I still had some of the best seats in the house—front row of the lower level balcony!
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| My tickets to see Huey Lewis and the News at The Midland by AMC on June 20, 2013 |
Huey Lewis and the News played every song on the “Sports” album, plus a load of other popular tunes. Quote of the night from Huey, “So many hits, so little time!” Indeed, it is true, but they sure unloaded a ton of them, including my obvious favorite, “The Power of Love” straight from the BTTF soundtrack. No better feeling must exist than hearing your favorite love tune live while next to the gal you love. We were also exceptionally charmed to hear “Do You Believe in Love” with one another.
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| Huey Lewis and the News live in concert at The Midland by AMC in Kansas City |
I sure did not want this night to end, but will certainly remember it fondly forever. With a bit of fortune and luck on my side, Huey Lewis and the News will visit the Midwest again in the future. Any time they are near, you can bet I will be there!
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| Huey Lewis and the News event program and tour tee |
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