While you probably won't find any of the LR staffers sweating it out in the desert while getting gnarly tan lines, we'll still be living the dream (literally) here in NYC by thinking up our own " Dream Concert Line-Ups." Who would have thought a little Stevie is the common thread amongst us?!
Jessica Peek, Wholesales:
Dream concert line-up?
Outkast, Notorious BIG, Fleetwood Mac, Jay-Z with guest appearance by Beyonce, Michael Jackson, and Michael McDonald. Followed by Girl Talk at 2:00 in the morning.
Who would the headliner be?
MJ for sure!
Where would it take place?
It could be anywhere, as long as I'm in a VIP area and the drinks are free.
Who would you take with?
My husband, the biggest hip-hop fan I know.
Sarah A. Means, Wholesales:
Dream concert line-up?
Johnny Cash, George Strait, Tina Turner.
Who would the headliner be?
Cash.
Where would it take place?
Texas' oldest dancehall, obviously: http://grunehall.com
Who would you take with?
The LR team, newly introduced to Texas beer and loving it (!), and my Dad.
Stephanie Draves, E-Commerce:
Dream concert line-up?
The Replacements, The Zombies, The Supremes.
Who would the headliner be?
The Replacements - because they would probably be late.
Where would it take place?
A Manhattan rooftop / surpise wedding reception.
Who would you take with?
My man + our party people.
Willa Gross, E-Commerce:
Dream concert line-up?
Beach Boys, David Byrne & Brian Eno, Beat Happening.
Who would the headliner be?
Beach boys (oh wouldn't it be nice..)
Where would it take place?
At the NYC Armory and everyone would sit on beach towels.
Who would you take with?
My cutie boyfriend and we would both dress in all white.
Brian Murphy, CFO:
Dream concert line-up?
Heart, Stevie Nicks and Dolly Parton - maybe with Kenny Rogers cameo.
Who would the headliner be?
Dolly.
Where would it take place?
Barclays Brooklyn in a skybox.
Who would you take with?
Anyone who's worked at LR since '05 who's had to listen to excessive amounts of all of the above off iTunes and XM Radio!
Amanda Thomas Alexander, Production & Operations:
Dream concert line-up?
Elvis Costello, The Pixies, Elton John and the Beastie Boys.
Who would the headliner be?
Elton.
Where would it take place?
In my living room or my mom's backyard in the summer.
Who would you take with?
As many family members and friends as I can fit.
Alix Bonnamour, Merchandising:
Dream concert line-up?
Grateful Dead (one of my regrets in life is that I never saw them), Fleetwood Mac, Melissa Etheridge, and Johnny Cash.
Who would the headliner be?
Johnny Cash and Jerry Garcia together.
Where would it take place?
The Saratoga Springs Performing Art Center.
Who would you take with?
I'd take my partner in life, Brian and I'd wear cut-offs, my Pink Floyd concert tee and my Tucker Odile sneakers.