I Can’t Drink You Away

So, I’ll admit it. I’m not the biggest Justin Timberlake fan. I was too old for the whole “boy band” thing. I have enjoyed his movies and his appearances on Saturday Night Live — it is obvious he has a sense of humor and is not afraid to look silly. But his music is not something I have ever paid that much attention to.

Until tonight.

For Peggy’s 50th birthday I took her to see Justin Timberlake at the MGM Grand Garden Arena here in Las Vegas. It was one of the best shows I have ever seen. There were all the big showy numbers that you expect and they were great. Dude is a flat out sick dancer. And the effects and sound were incredible.

But what impressed me most was a stripped-down set that he did with the musicians in his band. He came out and sat down at the piano and sang a song by himself. Then he picked up a guitar and did a couple of more tunes with the other bandmates. It was phenomenal, and it was a level of musicianship I wasn’t expecting from a Mouseketeer.

I said earlier that we weren’t able to get good seats for the show. Then, about halfway through the show, the stage started moving above the crowd, and we actually ended up with fantastic seats for about forty minutes of the concert. It was a great idea and a great way to connect with the audience.

I’m a fan now. I think he is one of those entertainers who can do anything. Kind of a throwback to the entertainers of the past who were all expected to be able to sing, dance, act and relate — you know, entertainers. It will be very interesting to watch him as his career continues and see what he does. How do you choose when you can do anything? Maybe you just keep on doing it all.

It was a perfect way to celebrate Peggy’s milestone birthday. And for a person who married his mirror, my mirror staring back at me, it was perfect for me, too.

Dinner at MGM before the show.
Justin was cool and let me in without my suit and tie.

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