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I hear ya Marley! I saw the ABB for the first time in 1990 and was blown away. After seeing them at multiple venues on their annual stops in Atlanta, I got to the Beacon in 1999. For 10 straight years through 2009, I was back for a single show some years and as many as 3 in other years. Prices in NYC were a good bit cheaper back then and I had the time of my life on those weekends.
Hanging out at places like P&G, Yogi's, Gin Mill and of course the Hotel Beacon with thousands of fans from across the country and globe was something else. LeftCoast Partys, HospitalitySweeties, Wonwayout's Gin Mill annual bash. Amazing, amazing stuff.
My last trip there was in 2009 and I got to see Clapton play with the band for the final 70 minutes of the show. One of the musical highlights of my life. Wish I could make it back for the festivities this year, but that was a grand way to out.
I met folks there who later invited me to stay with them at the Wanee Festival and this year will be my 9th trip to Spirit of Suwanee Music Park for that fun. I wish I could do both!
What a ride...