Richardson Wildflower Festival

Went with an old college buddy last night to the Richardson Wildflower Festival. What a time. Had a few overpriced beers and saw a few bands play. I was there for one reason, and one reason only, to see The Toadies. They are one of my favorite groups from the mid 90's, and they still put on a crazy show. I used to watch them in bars that had less than 200 people in them, they've come a long way.

Other entertainment at the festival included Night Ranger and Kansas. I watched the entire Night Ranger show but only about 20 minutes of the Kansas set. I really wish Kansas would have been on first. Since there were 2 big stages, Kansas' set started only 30 minutes before The Toadies came on, so we had to leave and hot foot it over to see The Toadies. Kansas did a good job from what I saw. Night Ranger, on the other hand, really looks like a bunch of washed up old dudes that are still trying to hold on to what they had 25 years ago. Still have the long hair, leather pants, leather vests with no shirt underneath, gyrating as if they really are as sexy as they think they are. They had 4 or 5 hits that I liked, they played them all, but it was kind of sad watching them. It would have been similar to watching my dad try to pick up chicks in a college bar somewhere. I'm sure one day he was really good at it, but that time has passed.

So, if you see The Toadies are playing somewhere near you, go see them. If you see Night Ranger is coming, save your money and your time.