Saturday, July 2, 2005, was an incredible day for Concertphiles around the globe. Ten concerts had been held across several times zones to promote the objective of Live 8. If one could not be in London's Hyde Park, then Vienna, Virginia, was a suitable substitute.

     Graeme Edge, Justin Hayward, and John Lodge, collectively known as the Moody Blues, appeared at the Wolf Trap Filene Center before a sold out venue. Out on the walk, concert tickets for this performance were either sold or given away as musical invitations for blessed Concertphiles.

     Moody fans were treated to another stellar summer evening of musical magic by this trio of musicians that has been entertaining audiences for almost four decades. Days Of Future Passed, released in 1967, was the band¹s first album, introducing their special brand of music to the world. A legion of fans have been following the band enjoy the sound of the Moody Blues in concert.

     Rock'n Roll as a form of modern music enveloped the world's consciousness as Live 8 was hosted on stages across the world. The global village tuned in for one glorious day of celebratory vibrations for a singular theme of peace. Moody Blues music struck a harmonious chord for those present at their performance.

Vienna setlist: Lovely To See You * Tuesday Afternoon * Lean On Me (Tonight) * The Actor * Steppin' In A Slide Zone * The Voice * Talking Out Of Turn * I Know You're Out There Somewhere * The Story In Your Eyes * intermission * Your Wildest Dreams * Isn't Life Strange * The Other Side Of Life * December Snow * Higher And Higher * Are You Sitting Comfortably * I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band) * Nights In White Satin * * Question * Encore: Ride My See-Saw

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Grooving in a Blues Zone
Spending a lovely evening with the Moody Blues

by Timothy Tilghman