Pink Martini 2012

Last evening we went off on our annual excursion to the Deer Valley Music Festival. Music outdoors, under the stars, in the tops of the mountains. It really does not get any better than that. And this year it was for one of our favorite groups, Pink Martini.

The venue and the band did not disappoint. We had some dinner, sat on the blankets, bundled up a it, and listened to the smooth sounds. Pink Martini never disappoints, but this year was doubly delightful because their lead singer China Forbes was back after a hiatus for resting her vocal chords, and the Utah Symphony was also in attendance. All in all, it was absolutely delightful.

(From l to r: Darcy, Anna, Tracie, Inge, Angel)

Sadly, all concerts have to end at some point. But on our way out, we got a bonus. China was visiting backstage with concertgoers and doing pictures with folks. SO before we knew it, there we were in line, and then there we were with China, who I must say was incredibly nice.

(From l to r: Roger, China Forbes, Inge, Tracie)

It was my first celebrity photo op, and needless to say, Inge and I appear to be a tad over-excited. But I feel it's safe to say that Pink Martini will forever be on our concert-going agenda. Because you know, China and I are "like that"!

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