I entered a Newsday contest for Journey tickets at the UBS Arena, new home to the New York Islanders. I did not “win” tickets but then received an email that I could have a pair just for being a Newsday subscriber, leading me to believe the show was far from sold out. Surprisingly the freebie seats that I was given were not bad, midway up to left of the stage. I am not sure if I had ever seen Toto before this night, but the tunes were familiar and the players were pros. After seeing the very interesting Yacht Rock doc put together by Christopher Cross’ daughter, it is amazing how Toto members are all over Steely Dan tracks and other jazz infused rock music of the 1970’s.

Journey sounded great as always; with so many radio hits you cannot help but be satisfied by the end of the evening.

I believe the last time I saw Journey perform was at the Citifield two day one- off event where Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, EWF also performed.

Africa

Rock on!

GQ