My Tori Story

As you know from reading previous blogs, I was snubbed by Tori Amos earlier this year, but on Wednesday, August 24th, My luck would change because I had the pleasure of seeing Tori Amos in concert. In additon to just getting the chance to see her, I'd say I had a bit of luck on my side. Although I had tickets in the "nosebleed" section, that didn't stop my enjoyment of the concert. First of all, she was preforming at the Pier 6 Pavilion which is a small venue, therefore the back row wasn't too far and having binoculars definitely helped bring Tori closer to me ; ). My binoculars dub as a digital camera and hopefully I managed to get some good pics out of it (it's just a matter of figuring out how to get it to work with my computer)

Even if I don't end up with some pictures, I was one of the lucky few to purchase an autographed tour program. According to the vendor, Tori Amos only autographed a dozen or so programs before the show. When I first looked at the program I didn't think much of it, but as I compared my program with those of other concert goers, I notied a HUGE signature in the middle of my book that said "Tori Amos". I was so happy ( I just hope the vendor wasn't bullshitting).

In additon to the autographed program, my friend, Katie, and I got to see/speak to Tori's Parents. After the concert my friend and I waited around outside the pavilion with the hopes of getting to see Tori in person or at least catch a glimpse of her. After hours of waiting there was still no sign of Tori, but we did notice a white car driver past us and in it were her parents. As the car slowly drove past us with its windows down, I vigoroulsy waved my hands around (I probably looked so retarded LOL), while Katie said "We Love Tori". Mr. Amos smiled at us and said "thank you", while Mrs. Amos smiled and noded her head. That alone was worth the wait : )

As for the setlist, Tori played a mixture of old and new tunes. Unlike previous Tori Amos concerts I've attended (Oct 1998 & Nov 2002), she didn't play with her band and it was just her, a piano, and a couple of different keyboards on stage. Even without the band, she did a wonderful job : ) Anyway, by the first encore she played "Leather". Needless to say, I went crazy..........Not only because of my love for dead animal flesh LOL, but because the lyrics really speak to me and remind me of a past relationship/current romantic situation (another blog).

Leather

By Tori Amos

Look I'm standing naked before you
Don't you want more than my sex
I can scream as loud as your last one
But I can't claim innocence
Oh god could it be the weather
Oh god why am I here
If love isn't forever
And its NOT THE WEATHER
Hand me my leather
I could just pretend that you love me
The night would lose all sense of fear
But why do I need you to love me
When you can't hold what I hold dear
Oh god could it be the weather
Oh god why am I here
If love isn't forever
And its NOT THE WEATHER
Hand me my leather
I almost ran over an angel
He had a nice big fat cigar
IN A SENSE he said you're alone here
So if you jump you best jump far
Oh god could it be the weather
Oh god why am I here
If love isn't forever
And its NOT THE WEATHER
Oh god could it be the weather
Oh god its all very clear
If love isn't forever
And its NOT THE WEATHER
Hand me my leather


All in all, I had a wonderful time and it was a nice way to end the summer and to give me a break from what has been a very blah and shitty month. The concert was definitely the therapy I needed and it also helped that I got the autograph and saw her parents in person. Maybe by next concert, I'll have even better luck : )