I intended to write a review of a restaurant in Atlanta (Newnan or Peachtree City).  Unfortunately I really did not eat anywhere extravagant due to gas prices being as they are, so I decided to write a review of the concert I attended and a review of a home cooked meal.

I attended Petra’s Farewell Tour concert at “The Fred” located in Peachtree City, GA.  This concert was held on Friday night (October 7, 2005) and is part of Four Nights in October.   Petra has been together for 33 years.  Over the years, Petra has received numerous awards including four Grammy and ten Dove Awards.

When Petra announced their retirement from their musical ministry, I searched their tour schedule hoping they would be coming to the Tri-Cities area.  The closest was Burlington, NC and Peachtree City, GA.  I decided to attend the concert in Peachtree City due to being able to “meet and greet” Petra before the concert.  I was also able to visit my relatives that live in the area and see other bands during the weekend. 

I have listened to Petra’s music since 1987 when I was introduced to Christian music. I really wanted to say something to both John Schlitt and Bob Hartman.  As I got there at 4:00pm, I was able to say a personal word to both of them.  Both of them are very nice individuals. Here are a couple of snapshots taken:

John Schlitt (lead singer) and me.             Bob Hartman (founder of Petra) and me.

There were several bands that came on before Petra.  The concerts started at 5:00pm and the rain started too.  It was just a mist of rain for the first three or four opening bands after that it was a steady rain.  The crowd at the stage did not leave.  Petra came out at 9:50pm and I was in the dry up until then.  Needless to say, I got soaked.    

I had not seen Petra in concert for six or seven years, so I was not sure what to expect.  The concert was all that I hoped for.  All of my favorite songs were played.  They played a mixture of their newer music and some their older music.  That was a real treat for me.  Petra sounded as good as they did when I first saw them in Knoxville, TN in the early 90s.  John’s vocals were as if no time had passed since I first heard him.  Bob still plays the guitar like no one else.

The coolest part of the concert was when they did an acoustic set.  The instruments used were an acoustic guitar, cello and drum.  They played their ballad hits or what I call “slow songs” during this time.  The concert ended at exactly 11:00pm due to some kind of local ordinance.  I was a little disappointed that it ended when it did, but to pull something like this off there will be uncontrollable circumstances that arise.   I must give Petra an A+ for their concert performance. 

When I visit my Aunt Madge, I know I will be well fed on Sunday.  Her children and grandchildren (my cousins) get together on Sunday for dinner. Everyone brings a dish and or desert.  There were several that could not be there due to illness or being out of town. 

There were three meats served including - thick juicy plump pork chops baked to perfection on top of breaded stuffing, oven baked chicken breasts baked in a delectable creamy sauce and sliced roast beef roasted to perfection.  There were of course  vegetables including corn, green beans and fresh salad.  There was also a fruit salad which included fresh watermelon, tangy pineapple, seedless white grapes and other fruit.  Needless to say, I had everything on the table and an extra pork chop and sliced roast beef.  I was extremely stuffed.  That was the best meal I have had in a long time. 

A couple of hours later, a dessert were served.  It was a Chocolate type of cheese cake.  The cake was served with a flavorful vanilla ice cream.  After I was finished with dessert, I headed out for the 4^th night of 4 Nights in October.  If I had to rate this meal, I would give it an A+++.