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I alluded to it in my post in the thread about Nashville guitar stores.  Surprisingly, as excited as we were about it, I didn't make a bigger deal about it.  I don't know why I didn't start a new thread about it?!?!  WE WENT TO NASHVILLE AND SAW ERIC CLAPTON IN CONCERT!  One week ago today. What can I say about it beyond it was one of the greatest musical experiences in my life?

My wife and I discussed it at length before clicking on "Purchase" on the Ticketmaster site.  It was a significant investment, not just in terms of ticket cost, but it would be a two day drive each way and, if going that far, we decided to make a week long vacation out of it.  But we reasoned that Eric may not be touring that much longer.  We may not get this opportunity again.   

Immediately after the last song he played, before leaving the arena, we agreed we were so glad we made the decision we did!  What an experience.

The concert was an experience but so was the entire trip.  We saw the Country Music Hall of Fame, The Ryman, most of the expected tourist sites.  But what fun downtown Nashville is. Walk into a bar or restaurant and a band is playing.  And the band is great!  Walk a couple doors down the street and another great band is playing.  Every few doors the same experience and all no cover charge.  And not just country bands.  Lots of cover bands.  And here is what is almost depressing.  Every guitar player is amazingly talented.  Every one.

And...........while in Nashville, I worked in a face-to-face lesson with Steve.  And it was, predictably, hugely helpful, encouraging and educational.  Thanks @Steve Krenz!   Now I have to work on those 3 notes on a string scales!  And the 7th chords!

Oh, and I did mention the guitar stores, didn't I?  Well I did hit Gruhn's and Carter's Vintage and Rumble Seat!  And, yes, there will be a NGD post coming in the next day of two.  I just have to get a photo.  It's probably not going to be what most of you expect.

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I thought you've been to Nashville before??

Yes band on every floor 

When I was there I didn't have a ngd

Now the real sad part.

Those bands play a two hour gig for like $30 per band member and rely heavily on tipping before packing up and rotating to the next bar

(Wish my playing skills would warrant a test drive at Carter's)

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The reality of being a 'working class' musician...there's only limited space at the top, where the bigger bucks circulate!  

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But that is what makes it special when the music world gets treated to someone like a Vince Gill...incredible talent with a large dose of humility after reaching great heights.  🤗

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@matonanjin Your promise:  Oh, and I did mention the guitar stores, didn't I?  Well I did hit Gruhn's and Carter's Vintage and Rumble Seat!  And, yes, there will be a NGD post coming in the next day of two.  I just have to get a photo.  It's probably not going to be what most of you expect.

It appears to me that you have insider connections for NGD(s) this year...can I include a wish list of my own for special delivery?  My normally brown eyes are definitely taking on a greenish hue!

Bryan

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Bryan, I will  fulfil that promise, hopefully within a day.  And, yes, I see how it can appear I have had some "insider connections".   But there is nothing sinister here. 😅 And I realize how fortunate I am.   Not that anyone is interested, but we took the profits on a couple investments.  Some of that profit is going to the new house (and new music room).  We agreed to diverting a couple bucks to a few new guitars.  And I can promise you there will not be another NGD for a long, long time, if ever!😏 

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@matonanjin Congratulations on all of the good things happening in your life…happy wife, new music room, and new guitars beside you!  A word of caution, beware the ides of G.A.S. 😎

Bryan

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Great times are back again . A special concert. A special guitar. A special wife. Not in that order of course 😊. Congrats

Greg

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You can't go wrong seeing Clapton LIVE. He is still a great guitarist and singer. You had a very good trip, Clapton, NGD, personal Steve Krenz lesson, getting the Downtown  Nashville experience. All well worth it....

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