The Jovi

I know you have all been anxiously awaiting my report from Newark and the Bon Jovi concert. First of all, the stage was set as if it was in a Nashville bar. Country is everywhere -- not to pat myself on the back, but I was onto this "trend" for quite some time now. I like to think that my love for country and my love for the Jovi somehow brought these two together. Magic!

The performance was awesome -- all the songs you could want. Old -- Bad Medicine, Raise Your Hands and of course Livin' On A Prayer. Bed of Roses which I don't think I have ever seen them perform and Wanted Dead or Alive. Newer, Have a Nice Day was amazing -- I was laughing because my niece loves that song and loves to sing along, but I wonder what she would say if she saw Jon and Richie give the middle finger as they sing "Have a Nice Day!" Of course they closed with Who Says You Can't Go Home -- their newer anthem and of course the Jersey crowd loved it. Their performance of the new album was great too but I did miss them not singing I Love This Town -- I'll have to wait for Giants Stadium this summer. Rock On!

Umm not to mention that of course Jon looked great -- I mean every time he smiled we swooned. Every hip shake, pose, smirk. Okay, that's all I can write about right now.

And to my other love, let's talk about the new Carrie Underwood CD. FANTASTIC. So much better than the first which was enjoyable, but this is real. It is genuine -- not so pop sounding, much more country influenced and the voice. I mean I don't know how she does it (and believe me, I spent a good two hours this weekend trying to sing even some of it, sorry Apartment 2H). Her range is powerful and smooth. I can't wait to hear her sing it live because so far, I haven't ever heard her mess up live so I know I'll be blown away. For those who would never buy her CD, but have to admit that you like Before He Cheats (come on, I know you do) there is a great song called Last Name which I'm sure will hit the airwaves soon.

Couple of TV hits -- FNL - can we talk about the scene in Mexico where Street and Riggins are partying and Street starts telling the crowd that he is going to get an operation and walk again? Tim's face hearing his friend's desperation - heartwrenching, just heartwrenching. And then he calls Lila to get her to come help him convince Street not to have the operation. Uggh.

And Brothers and Sisters last night? I don't want to give it away if you haven't seen it, but when Sarah has to send her kids to live with her ex and Sally Field (her Mom) comes over to support her - what great acting. The two of them are phenomenal and I was crying like a baby. And in the scene with Kitty and Rob Lowe, they played that Joshua Radin song - What If? If you haven't heard this and like a nice tearjerker, download it.

One last thought -- the Yankees. So Joe Girardi is the manager and A-Rod is gone. Good riddance -- let's see how much money you can make and let's see if you will ever find a home town that embraces you -- best of luck to you A-Rod. I'm optimistic about this new team - let's give them a chance and they can use some of the A-Rod money to get some pitchers.

Enough for tonight my friends and remember,

don't be ashamed of your obsessions...