The scene was outside the theater. The scene is the anticipation and congregation of a sold out show. I have enjoyed live Railroad Earth shows since their beginning in 2001 and the scene is a recent phenomenon. The night was cold, we had our tickets and we shuffled into the the theater.
The lobby was packed to the point where movement was difficult. The Morristown Theater is the type of classy place that does not allow food or beverage in the theater proper. The lobby was packed with fans and friends catching up and enjoying a drink before Railroad Earth hit the stage. Full from dinner, Kristen and I quickly headed to the quiet second floor and balcony. We found our seats and settled into the tranquil theater.
The room pulsed a quiet beauty. Quiet was the theme of the night. We needed to conserve energy to make it through the two night run. We pledged to enjoy drink in moderation and get a good night sleep. The New Riders played first. As mentioned, the theater was mostly empty for their enjoyable set, another sign of RRE's growing popularity. Though the New Riders may be considered legends, this was a RRE show and the real energy was building in the lobby. Appropriately, the best received moment of the New Riders set was the company of Tim Carbone on "Peggy-O". The Riders called it a night after this song. Everyone in the room knew it was time for the headlining act.
Railroad Earth's set began quietly enough with "Everything Comes Together". My wife and I had not heard this song performed live in several years. All of this time, I have wished it to be a show opener. The song took me back to the last time I heard this song live. This was the night when my good friend Nick met his wife at Mexicali Blues in Teanack. At this point, I knew it was going to be a great run of music and friendship.
Railroad Earth played one long set to a packed and ecstatic crowd. The energy in the room propelled me to dance and drink three glasses of red wine and I was feeling fine throughout the night. Since we have supported this band from the beginning, it is wonderful to have witnessed their growth. More importantly, I am humbled by the positive energy that their music creates.
After the show, we found our friends outside the theater. Our friends were all amazed by the performance. I have yet to find anyone that does not love this band. We went back to my cousin's house and went to bed. Positive energy propelled me to do sit-ups and push-ups before bed. I slept healthy and excited and ready for another day.
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