FUV Five Favorite Concerts: Paul Cavalconte
Thanks to one rock legend's flu, FUV's Paul Cavalconte got to see a substitute—David Bowie—in a classic show.
During the 2014 FUV fall member drive, we're shining a spotlight on live concerts and performances. The FUV on-air staffers compiled individual lists of five memorable and marvelous shows that have stayed with them over the years, for one reason or another.
Paul Cavalconte's Five Favorite Concerts (FUV Guest Host):
1. Foxboro Hot Tubs (aka Green Day), Bowery Electric
Two hundred people in a dive bar cellar. An all-night explosion of sweat, PBR Tall Boys, Billie Joe crowd surfing, ending arm in arm with him singing "New York New York."
2. Rolling Stones, Capitol Theater, Port Chester
A TV taping with a small crowd in a great space. Almost didn't happen due to Jagger's flu. The scheduled show from the previous week was replaced last minute with (see #3) ...
3. David Bowie, Capitol Theater, Port Chester
The best 2 for 1 deal I've ever had. David subbed for a cancelled Rolling Stones TV taping, but we still all got to come back the next week. He rocked some early classics with an air-tight band, and even knocked off a few acoustic numbers.
4. James Taylor, Electric Lady Studios
An intimate evening at the feet of a master, literally. About 50 people sat in a circle.
5. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, Radio City Music Hall
For David Lynch's star-studded TM Awareness show, the two Beatles reunited for the first time. Just a couple of numbers, but Paul's Sgt Pepper "Bil-leeee- Shears" intro to "With A Little Help From My Friends" as Ringo sprinted on stage was one for the ages.
