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There were around 50 people waiting to see the Stones outside their hotel in Boston today. Bobby Keys signed some autographs. Then people went home. But the band had not left yet... Then they arrived to Fenway quite late for rehearsals. A lot of press waited at Fenway. Five live TV cameras, plus 5-6 professional photographers. A couple of helicopters were in the air for news as well. Boston seems to love the Stones. But some of the reporters did not know the names or faces of the four Stones, whick is kind of bad when you are trying to make a story...
The actual rehearsals, or soundcheck, did not start until 7:43pm. First they did 10 minutes of blues instrumental warmup. Then a short set of several songs with lots of space between each song. They played Aint To Proud To Beg, Tumbling Dice, Shattered, She's So Cold, Blues with Lisa on lots of vocals, Rough Justice, Oh No, Not You Again, Streets Of Love. Keith did The Worst, two takes, with something that sounds like a great pedal steel, and then Infamy. They finished long time before 10pm. For those who are worried about the guitar sound and mix... You could clearly hear the guitars outside Fenway. So inside you should be even more happy. They play the guitars loud!
Newbury Fine Arts, 29 Newbury St., Boston. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 617-536-0210.
See links below for
more details about Newbury Fine Arts and the Ronnie Wood Art Exhibition in
Boston.
It takes 25 minutes to walk from the Theater District to Copley. These areas
are the two with the most large hotels in central Boston. For the Theater
District places above use the underground station Boylston. Then it takes
another 20 minutes walk from Copley to Fenway. Or just a few minutes by
underground to the station Kenmore right close by Fenway. All these
underground stations on the green line. And the locations of these places? Well,
they are all hot spots, simple as that.
Any suggestions or comments? Please send e-mail to iorr@arena.no - Thanks!
Ronnie Wood Art Exhibition
Ronnie Wood's newest gallery exhibit opened
in Boston on Saturday August 13 at Newbury Fine Arts on Newbury Street. The show
runs through Aug. 29, but Ronnie will show up for a special party Friday night
Aug. 19 at the gallery, which has been modified to make room for the expected
packed crowds and a ``Glow Bar.'' Everyone is welcome to the party, from 6 to
8:30 p.m. Friday, but only Wood's art collectors will get to meet the Stones
guitarist.
Where to meet
If you are coming into Boston then sure you would like to
meet up with fellow Stones fans. The following is a list of great places
recommended for drinks and food - places checked out and ready for Stones fans
meeting up. There are no booking, no reservations and no connections between
IORR and these places. They are selected as best choices in a city with plenty
of drinks and food.
This is
a large microbrew restaurant with lots of space and great food. The beers are
great, lots to choose from, all fresh and local. The place is right opposite
Fenway stadium, on the corner of Brookline Ave and Yawkey Way. This is a
typical place to meet up on show day Sunday and Tuesday. Come early, as it
will be crowded as doors open and there are many people in the area. PS. Make
sure you go to the right place if you take a taxi, i.e. to Fenway, as they
also have a place near the Fleetcenter, and also in salem...
This place is perfectly located in the Theater District. I.e. if you stay
at one of the numerous hotels there, like Doubletree, Radisson, Marriott, Four
Seasons etc. The food is excellent. It is a China restaurant, but the food is
not just "china", but generally a lot to choose from. They do also have a bar
and drinks. Prices are great, knowing this is a well kept secret of great
food. You can sit outside, lots of space, but try not to go there in rush
hours 7pm - 9pm, because many people who live in Boston have found out about
this place, and you have to queue for a table then. Typically a place to meet
in the early afternoon show-days, or whenever. And you might see band members
and others walking by on the street of course. The location is perfect indeed.
This
one is around the corner from P. F. Changs. Another microbrewery, with great
beers and great food. Lots of space inside and also lots outside. This is a
place to meet any time really, and the nice thing is it is not that full, even
if it is close by anything. Also, it is just across the street of the night
club ARIA, where the Stones had their after-party during the 2002 tour start.
This one is
around the corner from P. F. Changs, before you get to Rock Bottom. Actually
right on the corner of Charles street and Stuart street. Opening hours 11am to
11:30pm Mon-Thu, and to 1am Fri/Sat. They have both food and lots of drinks.
Used to get a beer or food any time, even after shows in 2002. Lots of space,
nice Irish style.
Links and references
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comments, please send e-mail to iorr@arena.no. Thanks!
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