Patti Smith at the Santa Monica Pier

Patti Smith and her band closed out the Santa Monica Pier music season with a terrific show last night.  The sound was incredible and the moon was full. I was standing dead center, right in front of the sound board guys, so that probably had something to do with the sonic quality.  I don't think I would have cared either way.  Just seeing her perform for the first time ever was a joy for me.  She's a bright light, a force of nature, and her voice was vibrant and crisp.

As I stood there listening, I remembered all of the times I could have seen her when I lived in New York in the 80's but didn't, for whatever reason.  Better late than never.