"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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"Jeff Morris" wrote ...
Living all my life in Boston I've attended both on many, many occasions.
Symphony Hall is one of the best venues in the country. I've been there
five
times this season, most recently to see Bobby McFerrin - a great show,
especially with the Symphony Hall acoustics.

how recent? Just last week, on the radio, one of those
'what-ever-happened-to?' bits, asked if Bobby was still happy.

Two weeks ago, April 4. Symphony Hall was sold out, the first time I've seen it
filled this year. It was a great concert; lots of audience participation.
McFerrin is an incredible musician. Making a special appearance was harpist
Deborah Henson-Conant, who amazed all with her "electric blues harp" and
singing, which sounded like Bonnie Riatt. Their duets were worth the price of
admission. McFerrin finished with a Wizard of Oz medley, and then did the
Mickey Mouse Club Song for an encore. He seemed very happy, but he did not do
his trademark song.














However, the July 4th event on the river is a spectacle not to be missed,
at
least a few times. For a number of years I worked in the boathouse
directly
across from the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade. Perfect seats for the
fireworks,
but we used the TV and radio to bring in the concert.

I haven't gone over to watch the concert in a few years - only the first
200,000
get good seats. Last year we watched the concert on TV on our boat,
moored in
Salem Harbor waiting for their fireworks.

Sounds lovely!

Scotty