The Moonrise Hotel was once again, an OUTSTANDING hotel. Upon arrival I asked my somewhat usual question, any free upgrades. I've been told that they don't have any upgrades many times, but this particular time, YES! I gather my girls and we head up to our suite, and there is a star on the door for Virginia Mayo. Virginia was one of the most successful actresses of the 40's and 50's and was born is St. Louis. We took great care of her suite and enjoyed our time there. It was a little piece of heaven. Thank you Moonrise for accommodating us.
Upon arrival at the Pageant our purses were searched and some people were even frisked. Yes they had a female frisker too. My dear friend, didn't make it past them upon re-entry and he was dearly missed throughout the show. Hide your "stuff" people and hide it well. The security there must expect things to get out of hand, because they were everywhere and all over you. I once stepped over the velvet rope with my drink and was scolded, no drinks here. WoW, really do we have to be so rude. I'm clearly an adult as I believe he said MAM. I suppose there are always rules to be followed and I'll follow to the best of my ability.
Cross came on around 9 and played until 11:15. They opened with Number and then a shout out to Cheryl from Cody, "Cheryl we thought you fell of the planet, we missed you", or something along those lines and then he sang Lonely Girl for her. Lucky Girl.
I managed to take note of all the songs they played, which keeps me busy and definitely drinking less. :)
Number, Lonely Girl, Cold-Hearted Woman, Deal, Blues for you, To Find My Love, Constantly, Hammer Down, 51 Pieces, Seventeen, Rosalie, Anywhere But Here, F@#K Nashville, " Cody gives a big eff you to Nashville and their CMA's", Sister, Acoustic Cody at 10:30 with It Ain't Easy Being Me, She's a Devil I know and Bluebonnetts, Fighting For, Don't Need You, Boys from Oklahoma, Late Last Night, Alabama and encore was Shotgun Willie.
The real set list that Grady gave me read:
Needless to say there were some changes and it doesn't matter one iota to me, what they play. When they play I just listen with a smile a million miles long. 
Again if you would like to read more about their trip to the Midwest check it at: http://www.americanmusicphotography.blogspot.com/
Until the next time,
xXMusicGypsyXx
Great write-up. I had a blast. But, who doesn't when they see Ragweed? Just a bit sorry that Rick had his troubles.
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