Decisions, Decisions

It's not every day that an epic band like the Police decide to rekindle what was clearly a tumultous yet unparalleled band however, it's also not every day that Serena Ryder comes to play a sold out club in Toronto. This is clearly only a battle that the older generation (X for example) would have to wage. But think about it Copeland, Summers and Sting on the same stage together... and if the Grammy's were any sign of things to come they might actually have come to realize that playing music together is NOT the worst thing in the world... although they did appear to be very wary of each other's "personal space" on stage. Regardless of all that has passed amongst them over the years, this is set to be a show of Epic proportions. These guys are by no means over the hill, in fact they are most likely just getting to the top of their respective games! They have been playing independently of one another for years, producing, doing studio work and solo projects. Think about the magic that could happen on that stage if they can, and all signs point to age helping people better manage their younger egotistical selves, bow to one another's talents! "Giant steps are what you take, walking on the moon."

And yet as a new parent I am somewhat torn. I have a new "limited" budget, not solely imposed by myself (add wife's name here) but I also have to recognize that $250 for a ticket is not what I believe to be fair pricing for concert ticket. Serena Ryder is in town and the show is sold out. She is new. Hot! A fantastic song writer, "the next Janis Joplin" to some. Apparently a wizard with a guitar and magic in front of an audience. So what do you do?

I know some of the hard core rock fans are saying you may not ever be able to see the Police again... but you also may not ever be able to see Serena Ryder in a small club again! (I'll never forget the smirk on my Mother-in-law's face when she told me that she had seen the Beatles in a night club in Manchester; place whatever the sound of really jealous individual sounds like here) I love and respect the music of the Police, but truthfully, they don't need the support or the money! And the fact that I can buy two scalped tickets to see Serena at the Mod Club and still have a few beers and put $50 into my son's RESP. DING! Sold!

Just one man's choice. Either way, enjoy the show!