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Gary Allan~~Arcadia, Florida
Last night I was lucky enough to go to the Gary Allan concert held at the Turner Argi-Civic Center in Arcadia. The Turner Center is a story in itself. During Hurricane Charley, it was used as a shelter. With several hundred people inside, the roof partially collapsed. This concert is the first real event since it reopened. They’ve done a wonderful job, the place is absolutely beautiful.
Anyway….I’ve been sort of quietly suggesting we go to this concert for the last month or so. Ben wasn’t familiar with Gary Allan, and wasn’t so sure he wanted to go, but finally agreed to take me. Turns out he loves Gary Allan as much as I do. What a wonderful show! We had decent seats, but Ben, being the photographer that he is, decided to venture towards the front and see what he could get for pictures. About 10 minutes later, he came back and told me that I should go up with him, that you could actually get quite close to the stage. So, off we went.
Close?! I was probably standing 10 feet away from Gary and the band alot of the time! It was really cool. Gary put on a wonderful show, and I got to see a bunch of fights to top it all off. The really wild thing about the fights that broke out…the girls seemed more into fighting than the guys! I mean, there were skinny 5 foot girls just flinging themselves at the security guys. What a sight!
As usual, Ben got some really, really great pictures…even better than usual, given that we got so close to the stage. There’s too many for me to post here….so I’m going to post some here, and then please go check out his new photo thing that we’ve been playing around with…there’s more there (and he’s still in the process of adding), and they’re bigger, so the detail is much better.
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Guitarist David Steele
Thanks to all the great people at the Gary Allan message board who were kind enough to provide me with his name!
One of the best parts of the show was when Gary sang the song “Life Ain’t Always Beautiful”. To me, that’s just one of the most beautiful songs, and if you know the story behind Gary’s last few years, it just gave me chills. He actually sat down on the edge of the stage to sing it.
Gary Allan~Life Ain’t Always Beautiful~click picture for larger view
Gary Allan~~Life Ain’t Always Beautiful
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Ok, and last but not least….some nice guy offered to take our picture last night and I actually look presentable! :)
Looks like you had a great time! I’m not familiar with his music (I know, I’m sheltered) but those eyes! *sigh… worth the ticket price for sure…
from the looks of it, you two had a rockin’ good time! glad to hear you got to have some fun with the hubby. ps- that is a wicked cute pic of you guys! awww, miss ya both!
I don’t know Gary’s story… but I do like that song! I think I needed to hear it today, too. So, thanks!! Great pictures!!
Well taken pictures, Tammy. You had a good time.
The name of the guitarist is David. I don’t know his last name just his first. I am dolphinlover on the fan board. Great pictures! I am glad that you had a great time!
Thanks for sharing.
Great pics!
The guitar player is David Steele. (I think that is right) lol
Thanks for posting the link to these pics on the GA board. Nice shots. That is David Steele on guitar…her rocks. Gary puts on the best shows and they keep getting better. Glad to have another junkie. And for the one who doesn’t know his story watch Oprah today…he will be on there.
great pics thank for sharing.
Great pictures, I was supposed to be there but work intervened! Guitar player is David Steele. Gary is far and away the best performer I have ever seen live, takes your breath away. Great blog here, thanks for sharing.
Great photos – great site! Thanks for sharing!
Hi i was at this show i was one of the meet n greet winners of Garys Fanclub.. It was an awesome show and yes that is David Steele. so glad you all enjoy yourselves..
just wanted to say im soo jealous and glad you had fun..the guitarist David, is seeing one of my best girlfriends..he is super sweet!! Hope to see the guys myself again someday when our schedules are aligned!
know how you feel Gary and his band was at Poplar Bluff, MO Fri. Oct. 29th, my friend and I went and had a wonderful time.