I had a once in a life time opportunity this weekend, A cousin that plays for the Cleveland Orchestra and was nominated 3 times in the classical section. Her name is Eliesha Nelson. The pre telecast show (where most grammys are handed out) was much better in the performance area. Bobby Mcferrin and Esperanza opening number was pure showcase of talent. And Trombone Shorty took my breath away, I will be looking for his work to add to my collection. Kathy Griffin came out and dropped the F bomb at will, but her wit did live things up. My seats for the telecast show was so high up my wife thought the backup dancing for Lady Gaga were small kids playing on the stage while they were practicing. I took a few pic's with my cell phone so the quality will be poor:
Very bad pic of Herbie Hancock at After Party


My Cousin congratulating the sound engineers on their win for the recording she played on.






I also have pic of Mavis Staples, Camillionair and Anthony Hamilton from the lobby as they were leaving.

If you can view the pre telecast show and see the live performance during that part it would put the telecast show to shame.