> Subject: Today in History: October 27
>
> 1987: Joni performed at the "Cowboys for Indians and Justice for Leonard
Peltier" benefit in front of an estimated 9,000 people at the Pacific
Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, California. Joni concentrated on recent
material, previewing a new song ("Lakota") and offering a dramatic rendition
of "Tax Free."
> More info: http://www.jmdl.com/articles/view.cfm?id=161
>
I was there. What the reviewer doesn't say is that Joni did stop more than
once because the talk from the audience was literally covering her singing
at the piano. Joni opened the benefit (gasp!) and everybody had come for
Willy Nelson and Kris so you can imagine how much attention they paid Joni
in between 2 frankfurters and beer! Grand fiasco at the piano.
After Joni's show there were some fans outside (any JMDLers?) by the back
exit screaming "Joni we love you" hoping to make up for the extremely rude
audience.
The only good thing is we left early, right after Joni, but in total
frustration.
Laurent
