Then to end it all there is this rush of sets taking me from December 7th thru December 31st with a break in the middle for an 8 day trip to Scotland. And with this I plan to cut back to no more than two shows a week, maybe less! Here is a list of the people I am seeing, with an assumed grade and a one liner…
1. Alicia Keys – The most boring piano player alive – Grade: D
2. Billy Joel – The most exciting piano player alive – Grade: A
3. Bon Jovi – Maybe, if they keep to handful of hits… – Grade: C
4. Bruce Springsteen – Should shine, plus a duet with McCartney?? – Grade: A
5. Coldplay – Retire already – Grade: C-
5. Dave Grohl – Undoubtedly he will be playing drums in the backing band, which is where he belongs – Grade: B
6. Disco Biscuit – The best rhythm section in white jam boy history – Grade: B+
7. Eddie vedder – Will be joining the Who – Grade: B+
8. Ed Sheeran – Last time I saw him was… MERCURY LOUNGE!!! – Grade: B+
9. fun. – Terrific at T5, tired on SNL… we will see – Grade: B+
10. Jason Mraz – Maybe if he shaved – Grade: C
11. Jay-Z – Was a little boring at the opening of the Barclay Center so let’s wait and see – Grade: B
12. Justin Bieber – Much better at 30 than 90 minutes – Grade: B-
14. Kanye West – Even money he performs “Runaway” – Grade: B+
15. Paul McCartney – Always at his most lachrymose in charity occasions – Grade: B
16. Olly Murs – Is ready for his close up – Grade: C
17. One Direction – Have a lot to prove – Grade: B
18. Ne-Yo – Greater singer but his material is weakening.
19. Phish – Yeah, for my sins – Grade: C-
20. Rolling Stones – The video has looked pretty good – Grade: A
21. Taylor Swift – I bet “State Of Grace” kills it – Grade: A
22. The Wanted – Not by me – Grade: C