Among many other Poco concerts over the years, I was able to see Rusty and the boys at the Rialto Theater in Loveland, CO on 19 September 1998 -- Richie was a guest for the encore. The venue was experiencing some sound problems, and to calm an otherwise restless audience, Rusty went to the lobby, bought _all_ the candy bars at the counter, and walked down the aisles, handing them out, one by one, to a satisfactorily appeased (and amused) audience. I enjoyed a Butterfinger, for the record.
Many say that people are more remembered for their kindness above all, and over 20 years later I remember Rusty for his nice, good-humored gesture that day.
That particular show was the first time I had ever heard "One Tear At A Time", and I remember thinking, "This guy is still writing great material!" I liked the live version, and I also like the 2002 Running Horse as well as the Sky Kings 1992 versions.
I also enjoyed his delivery of the jokes that he was, as he described it, "paid not to tell".
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In general Rusty made many of us feel like we were welcomed into his living room for an evening of honest, pleasant music, which deserves a whole book much less a blog entry to properly praise.
Thank you Rusty!