I should mention I saw him solo in late 80s in Providence RI with my best friend at the time, who got me totally into CSN and Y. I as a staunch Who fan and at this time in my life, needed some calmer tones lol. Anyway, the show was excellent, Graham played a lot of piano and acoustic and had a full band with him. Played a lot of the hits and his own material. I knew a lot of Songs for Beginners so the show as great. After we waited outside to meet him in alley outside of venue and sign autographs. It was me Jesse and I standing there. When he came out, he was super disappointed there were no hot chicks. It was hysterical. He said a few words, signed autograph and then went back inside. Nice guy. Just not that happy to see us. lol
Veer: Providence RI gets some great bands, from all over. It's more chill vs Boston too. I saw a lot of good music live as a younger man. My fave was the Cowboy Junkies, think the show was at Lupos, perfect venue size for this band.
Jonathan Richman was also great, just him with an old Fender and a tiny amp and his buddy on stand up drum set.
REM at Brown Univ
Lots of regional bands too, that never made it but had a blast trying.
Oh, and Warren Zevon solo on acoustic. That dude was intense. Now that show I went up to the stage to say thanks for the show, he just leaned down to me, looked me straight in the eye and shook my hand and thanked me for coming out. It was a blizzard that night so a lot of people bailed but he still showed up. Maybe 200 people tops there. He had just learned how to play an Em9 chord like earlier that day or week, and he played it constantly. It was hilarious.