I was there. This is my ticket.

I am not in the ticket memorabilia business. I am simply an individual whose life has been blessed by growing up during an extraordinary time when going to a Garland Jeffreys concert like this could actually change your life.

About this show: 5/15/78 GARLAND JEFFREYS made a huge impact on me both as an inimitable crooner, songwriter, and live performer. I'd be lying if I ignored how many stars would come out to see this performer at his New York Bottom Line shows… Lou Reed, Bob Dylan to mention just a few so yes, I too fell under the spell of potentially being in a room that might hold these titans. There were a number of things notable about this show being both a welcome home kind of celebration for him, as well as Phoebe Snow joining him on a vocal for one song. For me, however it was his record "Ghost Writer" that drew me in because that album became the soundtrack for a certain time, cherished friends, certain girlfriends, and immediately would transport me to that other place. To hear Garland sing the songs from that record in New York City for the first time was an Epiphany for me. For the deep skinny on this concert, check out this link to Wolfgang who provides both a review of the night and recordings thereof;

https://www.wolfgangs.com/music/garland-jeffreys/audio/20052312-9307.html?tid=29302

And let's not forget the storied venue itself…

THE BOTTOM LINE (2/11/74-1/22/2004) opened during my first year attending NYU living only a few blocks away. The iconic venues history is well documented and to this day people are well aware of its place in music history. I guess you could say I became kind of a fixture hanging out in front, checkin out the marquee to see who'd be playing next and how much money I'd have to save by not eating dinner to get to see my favorites at the best intimate music venue in New York with the greatest sound system and site lines. Both audience and artist knew that this was the Mecca for live music across a wide variety of genres.

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I no longer need these physical manifestations as my memories are so vivid and my gratitude so deep but I could sure use the money now that I am a solo senior citizen having recently moved back to NJ after 50 years away.

*Please note that your ticket will be shipped fully insured USPS and carefully packed between two pieces of cardboard and then sealed inside a plastic baggie. It will then be placed inside a sturdy 6 x 10 USPS photo document mailer. If you have any other particular shipping requirement please reach out to me BEFORE bidding so I can accommodate you.

**Please note that I have chosen to allow eBay to deduct a percentage of my gains toward a tax deductible donation made directly by eBay to the HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION to aid those affected by the Maui wildfires.

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