Music and Theatre 101, Entry Numero Neuf

In September my sister and I attended the Def Leppard concert with special guests Heart.  This was the 3rd time I have seen Def Leppard and they never fail to disappoint!

"Rise up! gather round, rock this place to the ground.  Burn it up let's go for broke, watch the night go up in smoke.  Rock on! Rock on!  Drive me crazier, no serenade, no fire brigade, just Pyromania!"

Whatever era of Heart you enjoy most, you got the best of both the 70’s and 80’s with this sister act. Ann and Nancy Wilson, the driving force behind the band since their heyday, still lead the ship, and a rocking one at that. You sing along no matter if it’s “Magic Man “or “Alone” because they are great, iconic, rock songs that helped define their particular eras.

Def Leppard has a similar connection with their classic hard rock songs from 81-83 with releases High N’ Dry and Pyromania and then a more commercial rock sound with Hysteria from 1987 and onward that produced a ton of hit singles and made them one of the biggest band on the planet. Again you catch yourself singing along to all of their hits regardless of which era you prefer, at least this is how this show ended up for me.  It was a huge sing-a-long of fun, power ballads, and air guitar playing along with Phil during “Animal”

Music and Theatre 101, Entry Numero Huit

In August, as opposed to seeing a Musical or Concert, I had the privilege of being IN a concert.  Music and Hope - The Chelsea Chiala Benefit Show for SIDS, was put on by my voice teacher's (Gayle Greenbrook) tap dancing group called Tap Explosion.  I was one of the lucky few asked to be a guest singer.  Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexpected, sudden death of a child under age 1 in which an autopsy does not show an explainable cause of death.  Chelsea passed only having been on earth for 9 short weeks.  In honor of Chelsea we put together this show in which 100% of the proceeds went to The American SIDS Institute in memory of Chelsea.  We ended up raising over $5,000!!  It was so exciting to be a part of something so wonderful.  RIP Chelsea.  We love you and miss you...