Earlier this week Wonder Boy and I embarked on the concert trifecta. We wanted to see three concerts on three consecutive nights, all in different cities. Concert number one was Crowded House in Nashville, Tennessee, at the Ryman Auditorium. This was my first experience seeing a show at the Ryman but I’ve heard about it many, many times. “It’s a religious experience to see a show there.” That’s the same line I’ve heard from everyone. And you know what? It’s true.
When you enter the building and are greeted with a statue of Minnie Pearl and Roy Acuff you know that history has occurred here. Little historical gems are preserved around each corner. Autographed concert posters, stage outfits, architectural details. The place can give you chills!
For the show we had balcony seats. For some places that might be a downer, but not at the Ryman. It only seats about 2,500 people and we felt like we were right in front of the band. We were! I know Wonder Boy was in heaven seeing Crowded House, one of his favorite bands. It was his fourth time seeing them and the second time to see them perform at the Ryman. This only my second Crowded House show but it was excellent. They’ve been together so long and the members know each other so well that the act goes off like the art it is.
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