"Well, Winning Bob Dylan was a highlight of the year for Jarod and I.
When we arrived in Auckland we had a bit of a look around some of the bars surrounding the civic as we had a bit of time to kill before we met up with Michael and His partner. At ‘meeting time’ we headed to the civic. I have to say that the Civic is the most beautiful building I have ever seen. It was literally breathtaking and I suggest that after reading this you immediately do a search on ‘eventfinder’ and find out what gig will be playing there next and book yourselves some tickets…you wont regret it.
The civic quickly filled with that tell tale ‘folkie’ smell and fans, dressed in their best velvets and cords filled the small arena. We were really amused at how many folk actually looked like Bob Dylan.
Anyway, we met up with Michael and talked about the site and about Bob over some drinks before going in to see the show.
Michael had scored us some GREAT tickets (how did you do it mate?) We were right up there and it made the whole thing that much more exciting.
Hollie Smith was the support act and she blew the whole place away with her voice. It’s so hard to believe such a big voice can come from such a small girl. If you haven’t seen her live, do it. Again, you wont regret it.
Then of course, Bob came out with his band and was better than Good. That guy still has it. I have never seen Bob live until this point and I wasn’t disappointed. We jived and rocked in our seats and I enjoyed every song. The band were priceless- they looked very ‘new York’ with their mafia style suits and of course, the trade mark hat. The bass player was my favourite, that guy had style In a big way.
Naturally though, bob was the star. As I said, he’s still got it. He seemed at home on stage and was relaxed with his band.
The whole night was a fabulous experience.
I find myself sneaking a look on event finder almost daily for the next thing that demands my attendance.
Next gig? Joss stone and powder finger.
-Michael. Thanks aren’t enough. It really did give us a boost. Hopefully we will bump into you at a few more gigs. Don’t work too hard!-
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"My husband, Jarod is the reason i want to win these tickets.
I met him 5 years ago when he was travelling. He was passionate about composing music and living it by seeing as much live music as possible during his travels. music was a big part of his life.
Since then, we have married and had two sons. He put everything on hold for his two boys, all spare time was sacraficed to work so we could have all that we need. Unfortunately his music has fallen by the wayside. He works so hard he barely has time to pick up his guitar anymore.
Bob dylan is a legend in his eyes and a massive insparation. Bobs music is always playing loud in is work truck when he arrives home.The other night he was saying how sad he was that live music seems to no longer be a part of his life like it used to and how he was so gutted that he had missed out on Bobs last concert here in NZ. Music is so important. He has made so many sacrafices for this family, i would just love to see his face if i could say "babe, Bobs comming back to NZ, and your going"
It would make up for every time he had to turn down invites from mates to go to live concerts because he was working too hard. It woul d mean so much to be able to do this for jarod. it would make an amazing memory for us both.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASEPLEASEPLEASE PLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASE PLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASE PLEASE pick my husband and I to win these tickets. i hope you do!
thanks
vanessa
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vanessa campbell’s Comments
on Bob Dylan at The Civic 5 years ago
on Bob Dylan at The Civic 5 years ago