Tom Petty/ZZ Top

classicrockgriller · September 24, 2010, 08:40:13 AM

Mr and Mrs Gizmo are meeting Me and Wifey at Laundry's Seafood in the Woodlands

and then going to see Tom Petty and ZZ Top perform tonite.

Should be Fun!

FLBentRider · September 24, 2010, 08:41:33 AM

I missed ZZTop the last time they were in town... :'(

Have fun.

KevinG · September 24, 2010, 08:48:15 AM

Make sure to bring back a souvenir, maybe some beard hair or something. ;D

mikeradio · September 24, 2010, 08:51:59 AM

When ZZ top came to Prince George, the drummer Frank Beard came into my hobby shop, really nice guy.

Ka Honu · September 24, 2010, 09:12:14 AM

I always thought it was strange that Frank Beard was the guy without a beard.

Pachanga · September 24, 2010, 09:45:54 AM

Those are two great bands. ZZTop played on my high school stage in '72 or there abouts. We didn't know what we were witnessing at the time.

I was in a nearly 100 year old family owned Fort Worth hat maker shop a few years ago buying a cowboy hat and the owner said he wanted to show me something. He had a new purplish, small brimmed bowler hat he was aging for Billy Gibbons. The round topped hat with a rolled brim all around looked like it had been sweated out and had dirt stains etc on it. It is evidently a real art to age a hat and not make it look contrived. This one looked well worn and real. The hat maker was proud of his work and told me his art and methods were a well guarded secret.

I offered to take the bowler to the alley and whiz on it if it would help the cause of reality. The owner said that might be a good idea and laughed but didn't take me up on it.

I know you will have a great time GRG but here is wishing you and yours a "it don't get no better than this" at the conclusion of the concert.

Good luck and boogie down,

Pachanga

classicrockgriller · September 24, 2010, 10:33:35 AM

I think I see Petty every time he comes to town.

But haven't seen ZZTop since the CrossRoads Festival in Dallas (2004).

Looking forward to it.

DTAggie · September 24, 2010, 02:04:06 PM

Enjoy. Have seen ZZ Top many times. Never Petty even though I love him. I believe they were just here, or are they coming here next?

SouthernSmoked · September 24, 2010, 02:09:12 PM

Two of my favorite bands.

I went and seen Tom Petty at "Dubs Lounge" in Gainesville, Fl. back around 1983. Tom is originally from Gainesville.

StickyDan · September 24, 2010, 05:02:53 PM

CRG, your killing me!!! What an awesome bill. I've seen them both before and they where both fantastic. You get to see them both together. You lucky SOB! Have a blast!!!
On a side note, my mother just went to a Slash and Billy Idol concert the other night. She's 63 and not much of a rocker. She loved it. Weird...
Have a beer for me CRG.

Pachanga · September 25, 2010, 10:16:34 AM

CRG,

It is afternoon now. Recovery should be well underway.

Give us a report on the show.

I have been playing ZZ Top music every since you posted this and I am loading up some Petty now.

Pachanga

Tenpoint5 · September 25, 2010, 10:23:50 AM

Quote from: Pachanga on September 25, 2010, 10:16:34 AM
CRG,

It is afternoon now. Recovery should be well underway.

Give us a report on the show.

I have been playing ZZ Top music every since you posted this and I am loading up some Petty now.

Pachanga

I was thinking the same thing!! But Sonny aint the spring chicken he used to be. Might not be able to run with the BIG Dogs anymore!!

Pachanga · September 25, 2010, 11:13:53 AM

Yes, the haze may be slow in lifting.

A big plate of greasy enchiladas needs to be delivered to his doorstep. That's a sure cure in my book or at least it is an accelerate.

Pachanga

Tenpoint5 · September 25, 2010, 11:16:07 AM

Maybe he forgot the old rule Puff Puff Pass and just Bogarted it!!

DTAggie · September 25, 2010, 01:04:54 PM

The monkey is probably up but CRG is out!