After parking in the garage across the street and dashing through the rain, I arrived inside the Sheldon, where Brian told my my ticket was waiting at the Will Call desk. They had my ticket and backstage pass, then the Will Call person told me to head to the merchandise table, located in the adjacent art gallery. I did and both Brian and my Mom were there. We chatted for a bit before Mom and I walked over to the lobby, where we waited until the auditorium opened up 30 minutes before showtime.
Inside the auditorium, we found our seats, located in the center section in the sixth row from the stage. Mom and I waited in our seats until the show began just after 8 pm. The hall was virtually packed and they cheered as Etheridge, Brian, and the two other musicians on stage started the set. It was a terrific program, with Etheridge playing her hits which go back over 30 years, and a few other songs. When she introduced Brian as being from St. Louis, the crowd (including Mom and I) cheered loudly.
After the main set, the band came back onstage for a brief encore. This included Etheridge joining Brian on drums for a tune. The main set and encore lasted just over two and one half hours. Mom and I, joined by our friends Jim and Pat Cook, went backstage, where we chatted with Brian for awhile. We then left the building, and Brian got on the tour bus for their next stop: Cincinnati.
Overall, a great night. So proud of my brother.
Later.
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