Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Tour

Miley rocked the house, at least the kids think so.

The ticketless entry seemed to work fine for me. It is pretty clear that a number of people didn't understand the rules (e.g. The person who bought the tickets needs to show up with the credit card they used). The "show" started an hour early with "Metro Station" Mileys brother, they played well, but the kids were off getting shirts when the show started and missed the first few minutes. Miley started promptly at 8 PM, used most every concert effect I have seen ever, except for lasers. Sound was not the best, loud but not clear. I am not a big fan of her music, took the kids cause they wanted to go. They loved it!!!! Give it four stars because of the sound quality, five if the sound was better.

Opening act: Metro Station (Miley's Brother)
Favorite moment: Miley flying over the crowd during "Fly"
Least favorite moment: Trying to get out of Oakland.

Would I go on my own, no way. But if you have a teen or pre-teen girl they will think you are the greatest parent on a the planet for at least a couple of days if you take them.

Pahlmeyer 2007 "Jayson" Chardonnay

Jayson is the "off label" version of "Pahlmeyer" chardonnay. They started releasing this label a few years ago for barrels that weren't quite of to the standards they wanted. Today it has grown a bit of a following "Me for one". It is half the price of the flagship product, same grapes, same barrels, slightly different blend, and one killer chardonnay. The other good thing is that it is ready to drink now, no putting it in a dark cool place for six months until the "bottle shock" wears off. The taste is mostly citrus and melon, nice layering of flavors. It is full-bodied, very intense and nice earthy mouth feel, long lingering finish. If you want a great bottle of wine, at a price far less than great bottle pricing jump on this one.

Jackson Browne Concert Review

Well I have this saying "Trips down memory lane usually end up off in the ditch in flames". This is the exception that proves the rule. Jackson was in top form, he played two sets, no warm up band. Lots of old stuff, lots of new stuff. He really seems to care about our men and women oversea's and expressed it in a way that was very non political. The last time I saw Jackson was on the "Running On Empty" tour back about 30 years ago. His musical skills and ability to excite a crowd have improved, he is much more upbeat than the last time I saw him. Played almost everything I really wanted to hear. And of course he ended the show with "The Load Out / Stay" a.k.a. "The Roadie Song". So if you get the chance it is a great evening out with your honey.