Just got home from the Rock to Win Concert and it was awesome. I got to attend the press conference beforehand and Melissa Etheridge, Cyndi Lauper, Margaret Cho, Rufus Wainwright and Thelma Houston were very high-energy and fired up about the concert and the DNC. I'll be posting video of the press event shortly.
The concert itself was very well-attended by locals and visitors alike.
Thelma Houston kicked things off and looked and sounded fantastic. She did a Motown medley and thrilled the crowd with an amped up version of 'Don't Leave Me This Way'.
Margaret Cho was her usual hilarious self and introduced Rufus Wainwright who dedicated his set to his boyfriend.
The highlight of the night for me was Cyndi Lauper's performance. She sang her new song "Set Your Heart" and gave a rousing political speech before launching into "What's Going On" and "True Colors". She finished up with "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and even brought her son, Declan, out to dance onstage.
Melissa Etheridge ended the show and absolutely everybody in the place had a fantastic time.
Stay tuned for more pics and video.
The line for the concert was HUGE!
