Huey Lewis and the News!

We headed out to the NM State Fair to catch one of the headlining performers - Huey Lewis and the News. We have always liked his music (if you listen to the songbook, you may be surprised by how many songs that you not only have heard but, strangely, know by heart). Ali has family connections to Huey so we casually asked if they could put in a good word for us, not expecting much. We rolled into the concert last night to pick up our tickets, and discovered a little package waiting for us. Complimentary front row tickets, and passes back stage after the show!! Below is a picture from the front of the stage (note the yellow line and lack of seats in front of us), and a picture of the man himself doing his magic.

It was a really fun concert. You could tell that the band really enjoyed themselves, and the attitude was catching. They played all of our favorites favorites, including 'Heart of Rock and Roll' and 'Back in Time', and Ali's favorite the a capella 'It's All Right' (pictured below right). They are very engaging entertainers and I would, without hesitation, go and see the band again and as long as they are performing.

The best of the part of the evening was going back stage to see him and the band after the show. We got to eat some food from the hostpitality suite as we hung out with the ~20 others nervously waiting backstage. Finally, Huey made is way back and was awesome. He personally stopped and talked to everyone back stage. We chit-chatted for a little bit (yes, that is right, we chit-chatted with Huey Lewis). The best part was he rubbed Ali's belly, and remarked "good to start them young"! We are now contemplating the name Huey, regardless of the gender. They didn't have much time (they were off to their gig in Kansas at 11 pm), but it was a awesome end to a great evening.