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Lucas Oil Live, Thackerville
Friday night was another party night at Lucas Oil Live in Thackerville
Glenna Heraly and Christine Deel got a few shots of the night
Jazz Fest New Orleans
On Sunday Rod played Jazz Fest in New Orleans and before the show he watched a local busker, Kasia Kemblowska spotted Rod and said “Did I just run into Sir Rod Stewart in NOLA?..You bet”
Rod also visited 812 Royal Gallery that is located in the heart of the French Quarter and owner Kyla Bernberg got a great photo taken with him
Rod had some familiar supporters at the show..and daughter Ruby revealed she is pregnant with her second child after debuting her baby bump!
And Ron Valle, Eneida Laffont Younis, Jini Sachse and Audra Newton got some stunning shots of the night
And a gem from Antony Richards
And here is a review of the set from Paul Leslie from Charleston
Rod Stewart closes the day
It was a hit show, mostly. It began with “Infatuation,” and anyone who claims that Rod doesn’t have a raw talent and star magnetism is fooling themself. He’s got the pipes, and he and his band put everything into it. Yes, they give you everything. You don’t sell 250 million records without having that certain something. And live, he’s an experience. Highlights included the Faces song, “Stay With Me.”
“Forever Young” featured a long instrumental break—just enough time for Rod to do a wardrobe change. Then they did “Some Guys Have All the Luck,” and the young couple in front of me took the occasion of hearing Rod Stewart sing “I’d Rather Go Blind” as a cue to lock lips for most of the song. I loved hearing Sir Rod sing the Curtis Mayfield classic “People Get Ready,” and he sent everyone home with his interpretation of the O’Jays’ “Love Train.”
The giant screen showed newspaper headlines as Rod tried to subtly insert a little politics. Fair enough and not obnoxious. It doesn’t matter so much who wants to see your show as it does who wants to see you again. It was great hearing Rod Stewart report back about seeing Preservation Hall in New Orleans the night before. It’s great to hear when performers recognize the importance and history of the Crescent City. Cheers, Rod.
Eneida said “It was hot but once Rod came on stage we forgot about the heat! We got to see him really up close! He was amazing ! He can still dance at his age and his kids were in the front dancing away!”
After the show Katherine Klimitas met up with Rod eight years after she first met him in the same tent!
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To read more reviews by Paul Leslie go to https://www.thepaulleslie.com/
London Marathon
Meanwhile back in the UK runners in this years London Marathon may have spotted Penny who was on duty on Sunday
This weeks Rod Art
This week we feature the work of Pirates Alley portrait artist Ocean Clark who sets up on weekends across from 721 Royal street New Orleans.
Among his famous music stars collection is this brilliant portrait of Rod
While on his walk around New Orleans this week Rod spotted the painting and signed it!
When we contacted Ocean this week to ask if we could add the picture to the news he said “Yes please!.. It’s available for purchase too!”
Ocean has now posted the painting up for auction. with an opening bit of $2000 and the auction will go until next Monday.
To see more amazing work by Ocean..Or you maybe want to buy this superb portrait go to https://www.instagram.com/oceanclarkart/ or text him on 504-920-7757
Rod On TV
‘Forever Young: A Grammy Salute to Rod Stewart Live’
Rod didn’t receive his first Grammy Award nominations until 1980 and won his first and only Grammy to date in 2005 for Stardust…The Great American Songbook Volume III.
But on May 19th CBS and the Recording Academy will present Forever Young: A Grammy Salute to Rod Stewart Live.
Airing Tuesday, May 19 (8-10 p.m., ET/PT) on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
The two-hour concert special, named after his Grammy-nominated 1988 hit ‘Forever Young,’ was filmed over two nights in February in Hollywood, Florida. Ben Winston, Patrick Menton, Harvey Mason jr. and Lou Fox are executive producers, with Menton also serving as showrunner. Fulwell Entertainment and Grammy Studios are producing with support from Iconic Artists Group.
What’s On
Ronnie Wood has added a new date in Barcelona on 12th September
And finally…
That was a busy week ..Time for a drink?
If you are popping into Tesco to top up your Wolfie’s Whisky check out the greeting card isle and the new addition, the music icons range by Zoe Spry
Sir Rod is included in the range on this cracking little card
What more could anyone want for their birthday a bottle of Wolfie’s and a card with Sir Rod on!
See you next week….