Last week, I was in Chicago for the Internet Retailer show. Didn't really learn anything new (although it was worth going to meet all of our current and potential vendors), but I did end up going to Guitar Center's annual Guitarmageddon event, the nation's largest amateur guitar competition. I had VIP tickets and a private box, so I felt vaguely fancy. I met John Mayer who was waiting to go on with BB King, the special guest of the night. He sat next to me for at least a half hour before I knew he was even there. The quiet type, you know. Anyway, my big brush with fame--the waitress dropped my drink tokens on the ground and he had to help me pick them up by using the light from his blackberry. Ah, technology.
BTW, the winner of the competition was Matt O'Ree from NJ. Congratulations! Check him out live:
