When I was living in Los Angeles back in the 90’s, a band burst onto the scene with a different sound. Haunting at times. Melodic. Great lyrics. They soared to the top of the charts with hits like “Mr. Jones” and “Round Here”. Their lead singer dated TV and movie stars. But whereas some bands let fame go to their heads and disappear, never to be heard from again…24 years later, the Counting Crows have  persevered and prospered.  They’ve done so by staying true to what made them popular in the first place, while at the same time, not being afraid to step out of their comfort zone.  Some bands are known for one or two songs, and you spend an entire show waiting for them, barely listening to the songs before them.  If they don’t play them, you leave disappointed.  But the Counting Crows are one of those rare bands that play a different set for virtually every show.  You could see them ten times on the same tour and see a different show every night.  And it doesn’t really matter what they play, because if you like their music, you like them all.