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Mousetoescamper

(5,509 posts)
Sun Aug 27, 2023, 03:23 PM Aug 2023

Magical musical evening at the vineyards

Summer's almost gone. I attended the final concert/dance of the summer at a vineyard near my home last night. The sky was clear, the moon was out, the air was warm and the Uptown Band was hot.





















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Magical musical evening at the vineyards (Original Post) Mousetoescamper Aug 2023 OP
Wow, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2023 #1
I'm glad you asked about the sphere, Peggy Mousetoescamper Aug 2023 #3
Thanks for your excellent reply, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2023 #4
I could see using one of those light-filled helium balloons Diamond_Dog Aug 2023 #9
Wow! Fabulous photos! Diamond_Dog Aug 2023 #2
Thanks, Diamond_Dog! I think you would've enjoyed this show Mousetoescamper Aug 2023 #6
Awesome! Diamond_Dog Aug 2023 #8
Outstanding photos! Alliepoo Aug 2023 #5
Thanks, Alliepoo! Mousetoescamper Aug 2023 #7

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,479 posts)
1. Wow, my dear Mousetoescamper!
Sun Aug 27, 2023, 03:29 PM
Aug 2023

What a great array of photos. Love 'em all!
Great band shots; great crowd shots!
What is in the last shot? It looks like a glass sphere.

Thank you!

Mousetoescamper

(5,509 posts)
3. I'm glad you asked about the sphere, Peggy
Sun Aug 27, 2023, 04:45 PM
Aug 2023

Last edited Sun Aug 27, 2023, 06:35 PM - Edit history (1)

I went to the concert with two friends and soon after we set up our chairs on the lawn, we noticed the sphere. It would be hard not to notice such an unusual object. Here's a closeup taken before sundown and a shot of the sphere in context.





Turns out it's a helium balloon with fairy lights. The owners said they bought it at a novelty store for $13, which included filling it with helium. I'd like to have one, but how would I do a refill when the helium finally escapes? Maybe the store does free refills.

BTW, that's the moon peeking through the leaves at top right.

Thanks!

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,479 posts)
4. Thanks for your excellent reply, my dear Mousetoescamper!
Sun Aug 27, 2023, 05:08 PM
Aug 2023

I would never have guessed that this is a helium balloon! I thought it was glass.
And I love the moon peeking through the trees. I've seen her doing that in my back yard! Your shot is very cool.
All the photos here and in your post are most excellent!

Diamond_Dog

(35,199 posts)
9. I could see using one of those light-filled helium balloons
Sun Aug 27, 2023, 05:39 PM
Aug 2023

As part of a centerpiece on every table at an outdoor evening wedding reception or other kind of summer party.

Mousetoescamper

(5,509 posts)
6. Thanks, Diamond_Dog! I think you would've enjoyed this show
Sun Aug 27, 2023, 05:29 PM
Aug 2023

I was surprised to hear a banjo played during the sound check; I thought they were primarily an R&B dance band. The banjo was used during their cover of Old Crow Medicine Show's "Wagon Wheel" and a few other songs. As expected, they played a lot of R&B as well. It seemed that most of the some 2,000 attendees were up and dancing when they played Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk." The last song was AC/DC's "You Shook Me All Night Long." Didn't expect to hear that one! They encored with "Shout!"

Diamond_Dog

(35,199 posts)
8. Awesome!
Sun Aug 27, 2023, 05:36 PM
Aug 2023

Thanks for taking the extra time to fill in some details! I love wine and I love live music. What a great evening! I don’t know how anyone could stand still hearing “Uptown Funk.” And “You Shook Me” and “Shout” ….Great way to end it!

Alliepoo

(2,503 posts)
5. Outstanding photos!
Sun Aug 27, 2023, 05:22 PM
Aug 2023

It does indeed look like a magical musical evening! What a way to bid farewell to summer!

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