The show was held at the Utah Saloon in downtown SF. It was an extremely small venue, more like a small bar, but it was nice and cozy. We sat upstairs and had an awesome view of the show. If I leaned over the rail, I could probably touch him. His songs really captivate me. I don't know what it is. I just know he must have been really hurt by someone, and therefore must have loved deeply as well. So it makes me wonder where his motivation comes from when he writes his lyrics. Anyways, after the show, I talked with him for a bit and actually took a few photos. He's hot. He made me swoon.
So, since that day, I have gone to 3 out of 4 of his concerts in SF, the last being a few days ago at Cafe Du Nord in SF. I really thought I was over the Ari hype, but once he sang, I fell in love all over again. Our friend, Kris, even said that he fell in love with him that night, too. LOL. Now, I'm playing his songs, which I know by heart by now, every single minute. I even went on his forum to check out some info about him. I know I'm crazy. I'm even his friend on myspace.com. Man, I'm loosing it. I wonder if the hubby is jealous. Ha!
He is really good. If you don't believe me, click my Ari playlist to the left to listen to some of his songs. Give it some time to load. I put 3 songs on there: Fond Farewell, Strangers Again, and Monsters. Monsters is one of my favorites.
If you haven't checked him out yet, go to Ari Hest. Listen to Anne Marie. He dedicated that song to me. Yeah, I wish. I am very happy to have found out that his song "Strangers Again" will be played on Days of Our Lives. Yo go Ari! That is awesome.
Oh, we also saw Marc Brussard sing at the concert. He is really good, too.