Crosby, Stills, and Nash
October 2, 2010
Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, FL
Review and Photos by Cali Sanford
Seeing as David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash are nearing their 70s, I was probably the youngest fan at their October 2 Hard Rock Live show. Even though I'm only 17, I am a fan, and having grown up listening to their tunes I was very excited to see them perform.
At most other shows, there are usually multiple opening bands and the show starts about an hour later than listed. I naturally assumed that I had time to set up my camera and mingle with other fans considering I had shown up early, but I was proven wrong. As soon as the clock struck 8 p.m., the lights dimmed and the trio walked on stage. They began with a short introduction and launched into their 27-song set.
Graham Nash
Clearly, after almost four decades of touring, the band has their act down to a science.
If you don’t know anything about Crosby, Stills and Nash, here’s a little background for you: They played at Woodstock (their first gig); they’ve gone platinum and multi-platinum too many times to count; and they were highly praised by Jimi Hendrix. Truthfully, if you don't know who Crosby, Stills and Nash are, you probably don't know who Jimi Hendrix is, but I digress. They are probably one of the most highly-respected and well-liked bands ever.
Each member played their instrument with finesse and the kind of perfection you can only get from 40 plus years of playing together.
Stephen Stills
I had fourth-row seats for the show, so I was thrilled to be seeing a band that I’ve grown up listening to from a mere 20 or 30 feet away. One of the first songs of the night was one of my personal favorites, “Marrakesh Express.” They harmonized so well together, like no other band I’d ever seen before. Each member played their instrument with finesse and the kind of perfection you can only get from 40 plus years of playing together.
About half through the show, the spotlights focused in on David Crosby as he spoke to the crowd about a girl who he once loved and had died on October 2. He seemed emotional and nostalgic as he began to sing an acoustic version of “Guinnevere” with Graham Nash.
David Crosby
The show wrapped up the same way it had started, quickly and business like. The trio got off the stage and after an intense round of claps and cheers, came back to play one last song. The group seemed sad but relieved, the same way any band feels on the last night of a world tour, especially when the members are in their late 60s. My only disappointment of the night was that they did not play my favorite song, “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes.”
By a stroke of luck, I was able to meet David Crosby after the show! I was escorted backstage with a group that seemed to personally know the musician and taken into a small room filled with memorabilia. For a famous musician, Crosby seemed shy and timid as he walked into the room. As I edged closer to him, I introduced myself and finally, with an ear-to-ear smile, got him to sign my ticket and take a picture with me.
If Crosby, Stills and Nash ever come to South Florida again, it will definitely be a must for fans of all ages to see a timeless show.
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