The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #99942   Message #2001434
Posted By: Nancy King
19-Mar-07 - 05:50 PM
Thread Name: Seeger Tribute - Washington, DC - 2007-(online!)
Subject: RE: Seeger Tribute - Washington, DC
Fabulous concert, as others have said. The only thing I'd add is that I'm impressed with how spry Pete is at the ripe old age of 88. The "dressing room" area was at the back of the hall (a church sanctuary), so to get back and forth at the beginning and end of each set, they had to go up and down the center aisle. At the end of the second set, Pete and Mike went on to the back, but Peggy stayed up front. Much applause, of course, and an obvious desire for an encore. Peggy encouraged the guys to come back, at which point Pete literally ran (well, jogged -- but definitely more than a walk) down the aisle, followed by Mike, looking as if he were having trouble keeping up. At the end of the encore ("Midnight Special"), Pete again ran up the aisle. This time Mike just walked...

I'll be grateful -- and surprised -- if I'm half that energetic at the age of 88. Assuming I make it to 88...

Wish you all could have been there!

Nancy