Monday, July 19, 2004
Bellofish
So my friend Chris Bello gets invited to play guitar on stage at Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay with one of his favorite bands, Hootie and the Blowfish. Really, plain and simple, this is a dream-come-true for him. Unreal. This doesn't just happen to people. This is some kind of a lucky arrangement in the stars - the stars in the skies and the stars on stage, including an extra one tonight - Chris, the Bellofish!
Hootie and the Blowfish never grabbed me. Back in the day when they were making it big, I never paid attention - simply not my cup'o'tea. But this is beside the point. I won't be a hater and will say that tonight I gain respect for what they do. They are inspired playing their music and try to please the crowd. The music still doesn't do it for me, but it's not about my taste in music or about Blowfish tonight; it's about Bellofish.
JC and I are invited to take pictures and video and be Chris's support group. We're the paparazzi and his bodyguards tonight. I can feed off of Chris's excitement. Preshow he's climbing up an 80-degree incline with his rollercoaster cart.
Then the time comes, and the Hootie guitarist announces in the microphone: "Tonight we have a very special guest - Chris Bello from San Diego" The crowd claps and his support group in the back - Kevin, Amber, Rod, Tanya, and I yell from the top of our lungs "Rock out Chris!!!" The song kicks off, and Chris's rollercoaster cart speeds down a rapid slope. I know he's experiencing an incredible adrenaline rush. Rockin' with his heroes.
He looks comfortable on stage and plays with confidence, a smile on his face, and a joy that glows an aura around his space. I am so stoked for him. I make my way to the front and snap some photos.
The band plays for a while without him, but to everyone's surprise, including Chris's, they call him back on stage for another song. Chris has won an extra ticket for his favorite rollercoaster ride. This time around he boards right at the top and goes for the big drop again.
The show is over, the crowds leave, and family and friends surround Bello like groupies. We're escorted backstage where the band is hanging out chatting and drinking. Good vibes. All in all I had an excellent time and enjoyed so much to be a part of one of the happiest nights of someone else's life.
Dreams do come true!
Krassy Can Listen To It: "Waltz #2" by Elliott Smith
Hootie and the Blowfish never grabbed me. Back in the day when they were making it big, I never paid attention - simply not my cup'o'tea. But this is beside the point. I won't be a hater and will say that tonight I gain respect for what they do. They are inspired playing their music and try to please the crowd. The music still doesn't do it for me, but it's not about my taste in music or about Blowfish tonight; it's about Bellofish.
JC and I are invited to take pictures and video and be Chris's support group. We're the paparazzi and his bodyguards tonight. I can feed off of Chris's excitement. Preshow he's climbing up an 80-degree incline with his rollercoaster cart.
Then the time comes, and the Hootie guitarist announces in the microphone: "Tonight we have a very special guest - Chris Bello from San Diego" The crowd claps and his support group in the back - Kevin, Amber, Rod, Tanya, and I yell from the top of our lungs "Rock out Chris!!!" The song kicks off, and Chris's rollercoaster cart speeds down a rapid slope. I know he's experiencing an incredible adrenaline rush. Rockin' with his heroes.
He looks comfortable on stage and plays with confidence, a smile on his face, and a joy that glows an aura around his space. I am so stoked for him. I make my way to the front and snap some photos.
The band plays for a while without him, but to everyone's surprise, including Chris's, they call him back on stage for another song. Chris has won an extra ticket for his favorite rollercoaster ride. This time around he boards right at the top and goes for the big drop again.
The show is over, the crowds leave, and family and friends surround Bello like groupies. We're escorted backstage where the band is hanging out chatting and drinking. Good vibes. All in all I had an excellent time and enjoyed so much to be a part of one of the happiest nights of someone else's life.
Dreams do come true!
Krassy Can Listen To It: "Waltz #2" by Elliott Smith
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