The Boss.

I've been to many concerts in my life, beginning in 1971 or so with Ike & Tina (yes, together) Turner. I've even seen Bruce Springsteen before, albiet 30 years ago. Jazz in small clubs, Prince at a huge basketball arena, Patti Smith at a raucus working-class bar, and many others. But, never, have I been so moved by a performance as I was tonight by Bruce Springsteen at Philips Arena.

Just last week Danny Federici, Bruce's long-time friend and keyboard player for the E Street band died after a long illness. Even so, he played with the band right up until the middle of March. I knew going into the show tonight that the last few performances had been tributes to the friendship and comraderie that the entire band felt towards their friend. But, WOW! Even in front of tens of thousands of people, the intimacy I felt and the emotion that emanated from that stage was breathtaking. 180 minutes of rock and roll like nothing I've ever heard or seen.

I often say that I worship at the church of Patti Smith. Well, tonight I've been converted to worshipping a diety. Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith. Fitting, too, since they have been friends for many years. In fact, together they wrote her first and biggest hit, Because the Night.

Big kudos to Bruce for his mentions of the great work being done by the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Political commentary was brief but welcomed.

Also thanks to Take Me Out Tickets for scoring us some awesome seats!

Now back to our regularly scheduled programming...