songbird's crazy world

so Friday night was my second visit to Citi Field, my first to see a ball game. It was a "balmy" 54 degrees at game time, and windy in the left field nosebleed seats...but we had a great time anyhow! Here's a view of the stadium as you walk from the railroad station: In front of the main entrance you will find the home run apple from Shea Stadium -- every time someone hit a home run, the apple  would pop up: Number 42 -- that was Jackie Robinson's number: inside the stadium:   you can see the planes landing at La Guardia: 54 ddegrees, we're freezning to death, and this nutjob dedicated fan takes off his shirt. Home Run! (we saw the apple 4 times that night!) conference on the mound: let's have a Pepsi to celebrate an 8-2 victory! even the elevator doors have the Mets logo:

I am headed out to Citi Field tonight...Mets vs. the Washington Nationals.  I've never been to a game at Citi Field. I've been to a concert (sir Paul), but not a game. I saw many games at Shea, of course.  But this will be a different feeling....a blend of old traditions and new.

Paul McCartney and Billy Joel at Citi Field

http://www.theinsider.com/news/2252989_McCartney_Lines_Up_Opening_Act_for_Citi_Field_Shows_in_NYC http://www.shallownation.com/2009/07/18/paul-mccartney-citi-field-set-list-review-concert-video-photos-7-17-09/ http://quinnmedia.blogspot.com/2009/07/paul-opens-citi-field.html After just announcing official tour dates for their first USA headlining run, Irish rockers, The Script, one of the biggest breaking new band of last year in the UK and their native Ireland, are celebrating the success of their debut self-titled album (on Epic Records) and were picked to perform with two of the most iconic artists of our time. In July, The Script will head back to NYC to open for Paul McCartney as he performs the historic first concerts at Citi Field, the new home of the NY Mets, on Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 (actually making them the first performers at the venue!). The Script are Dubliners Danny O’Donoghue (keys and vocals), Mark Sheehan (guitar) and Glen Power (drums). Here is the f...

So last night I went to Citi Field to the very first concert ever held there: Sir Paul McCartney. (click to enlarge) Here's Paul telling you about the weather: As for the rest of the concert.... the opening act, The Script --an Irish band -- sang for about half an hour, and they were good. But everyone was there to see Paul. After and interminable video montage about his career, Paul took the stage at 9 PM. And sang for 2 1/2 hours! He reminisced about the Beatles at Shea, he did tributes to john Lennon and George Harrison, and also to his wife Linda and Hendrix. He truly enjoyed hanging out with the audience. I loved the pyrotechnics during "Live and Let Die". And I loved how Paul sang John's part as well as his own in "Day in the Life" before moving on to "Give Peace a Chance." Billy Joel's brief appearance (the man looked like a cue ball, BTW) on "I Saw Her Standing There" brought the crowd to its feet.You know he's going...