Ok, I’ve been thinking about this lately and thought I would share. After seeing The Cold War Kids and Kings of Leon I started thinking about how unique both of those bands are. With Cold War Kids, there is just this pure raw energy. They have a true passion for what they do. Their music is very intense and not the norm. KOL have a very distinctive sound. Caleb’s voice is just amazing. And their sound is very eerie and rock-n-roll.
Then I started thinking about what kind of music I hear on the radio. Most of the bands I listen to aren’t heard on the radio. And I enjoy that. Not that I don’t want the bands I support to not have fame and fortune, but when bands become “mainstream” they loose some of their uniqueness. They don’t have the freedom to create the music they want. Instead, they have the pressure from the record company and the pressure to make another “hit”.
I also enjoy the intimateness you get with a lesser know band. I remember the good ole’ days of Doosu. I was the coolest thing to watch them play, standing right in front of the stage, and then getting to talk to them after the show. When I saw Cold War Kids, it was in a small venue (bar if you will) and we could have easily met them afterwards. KOL played at the Palladium. Even though it was bigger and there were tons of people there, I still didn’t feel distant from the band. Once a band is too big to play at Nokia, then they loose that connection with the audience. Seeing a band at American Airlines is almost like watching them on TV.
In conclusion, I just want to say that I enjoy the variety of music I listen to. Once in a survey that Kristin did about me, it said what kind of music did I like and she responded “weird stuff”. And I smiled cause it’s true. It’s such a joy to find new music that engulfs you and takes you to new places. Then to be able to see the people who create this music is even better.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Kings of Leon
Wednesday night Amber and I went to the Kings of Leon concert. I was excited about going, but I had no idea just how awesome it would be. It was one of the best shows I have been to in a long time.
We got there a little before 8pm, just in time for We Are Scientists. I listen to them some at work, so I was excited to see them. They put on a pretty good show. We missed the first band – The Stills – but I didn’t know any of their songs, so I wasn’t too sad.
The Kings of Leon seemed to play forever. They played all the songs I wanted to hear, plus more! I just love their unique sound. It’s a mix of southern rock, country, blues, and sexiness. They just seem like good ole’ boys. After watching Caleb (the singer) dance on stage, I’ve concluded that he would be a good dance partner J (especially with a bottle of whisky in his hand) I was really into the concert – singing, dancing, and screaming. It was a lot of fun and I’m glad I went.
Some of the highlights of the show:
Knocked Up
King of the Rodeo
Closer
Cold Desert
Taper Jean Girl
On Call
Milk
Molly’s Chambers
We got there a little before 8pm, just in time for We Are Scientists. I listen to them some at work, so I was excited to see them. They put on a pretty good show. We missed the first band – The Stills – but I didn’t know any of their songs, so I wasn’t too sad.
The Kings of Leon seemed to play forever. They played all the songs I wanted to hear, plus more! I just love their unique sound. It’s a mix of southern rock, country, blues, and sexiness. They just seem like good ole’ boys. After watching Caleb (the singer) dance on stage, I’ve concluded that he would be a good dance partner J (especially with a bottle of whisky in his hand) I was really into the concert – singing, dancing, and screaming. It was a lot of fun and I’m glad I went.
Some of the highlights of the show:
Knocked Up
King of the Rodeo
Closer
Cold Desert
Taper Jean Girl
On Call
Milk
Molly’s Chambers
My Party
Sex on Fire
Since I didn’t get any good pictures at the concert, I’ve decided to show you other people’s pictures. Enjoy!
Since I didn’t get any good pictures at the concert, I’ve decided to show you other people’s pictures. Enjoy!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Spooky Treats
Today I was off of work. I figured I need a little break before my busy weekend. Since I was off, I decided to devote most of the day to baking. I had planned on making cupcakes, cake pops, and possibly popcorn balls.
I got up around 11am and made the cupcakes and the cake for the cake pops. Then I took a shower and ran a couple of errands. When I got back home, I made the cake into balls and put them in the fridge. Then I made the icing for the cupcakes. I had to have 3 different colors: brown, white, and orange. I had some Martha Stewart cupcake stencils that I had been anxious to use. When I got them out, I noticed that they were quite a bit larger than the actual cupcake. I put the stencil on top the cupcake and poured the sanding sugar over it, and when I lifted it up you couldn't make out the image. I tried it a few more times and then I gave up. I was really disappointed cause I wanted to make super cute cupcakes. So all my cupcakes are covered in sanding sugar. Some of them I made into pumpkins.
After finishing the cupcakes, I started on the cake pops. I wanted them to look like ghosts, so I covered them in white chocolate. They didn't cover as well as I had hoped. After they dried I drew on little chocolate faces. They aren't perfect, but I think they are cute.
There was no way I had time to make the popcorn balls, so I will have to do that another time.
The insides...ewwww
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!
I got up around 11am and made the cupcakes and the cake for the cake pops. Then I took a shower and ran a couple of errands. When I got back home, I made the cake into balls and put them in the fridge. Then I made the icing for the cupcakes. I had to have 3 different colors: brown, white, and orange. I had some Martha Stewart cupcake stencils that I had been anxious to use. When I got them out, I noticed that they were quite a bit larger than the actual cupcake. I put the stencil on top the cupcake and poured the sanding sugar over it, and when I lifted it up you couldn't make out the image. I tried it a few more times and then I gave up. I was really disappointed cause I wanted to make super cute cupcakes. So all my cupcakes are covered in sanding sugar. Some of them I made into pumpkins.
After finishing the cupcakes, I started on the cake pops. I wanted them to look like ghosts, so I covered them in white chocolate. They didn't cover as well as I had hoped. After they dried I drew on little chocolate faces. They aren't perfect, but I think they are cute.
There was no way I had time to make the popcorn balls, so I will have to do that another time.
Tuesday I carved my pumpkin. I had never carved one before. I think I did pretty good being that it was my first time. It took me about an hour to clean it out and carve it. But it was worth it. Just look how cute it is!
Before
The insides...ewwww
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Pre-Halloween Fun
Friday Amber and I met up with Kristin and Stacey at a Halloween party. We didn't stay long, but here are some of the pictures:
Saturday was the Block Party down on Cedar Springs. I had been looking forward to it for a long time. Me and Kristin had to work, but we went out afterwards. We went out with Keith and William, and then Chelsey met us out there. Later on Amber came out with us. It was fun. I always like seeing everybody's costumes. I think my favorite was a guy dressed as a huge Christmas tree. I wish we could have got out of work earlier, but oh well.
Cold War Kids
Last Thursday was the Cold War Kids concert. Ben, Gina, and I went to Lola's Saloon in Ft Worth. I had never been there before. It was a cross between the Wreck Room and the Double Wide. Small and cramped, but cozy.
So, did I mention that I am absolutely in love with this band. Nathan's voice is just amazing. I love the incorporation of the piano and other not so common instruments. All of the songs seem to be filled with such emotion and raw energy.
Some of the highlights of the show:
Something is not right with me
Hang me up to dry
Welcome to the occupation
I've seen enough
Robbers
Against privacy
Relief
Saint John
Hospital Beds
Every man I fall for
It was an amazing show. I wish I had been closer, but oh well. By the way, my ears are still ringing 5 days later. Below are some of the photos I took. This is the first time I have taken my new camera to a concert. I wasn't close enough to get the photos I wanted, so most of these are just pure luck. Anyways...enjoy!
Cold War Kids' guitars
Ben, Gina, Me
Gina & Ben
Random painting
Against Privacy
Playing with my camera settings
Tonight they were on Jay Leno. So awesome!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Fun with Foreigners
A couple of weekends ago, Sunday morning started out like every other Sunday morning. I was at work, wishing I was still in bed. I had plans to go out for a drink after work with Keith, Melissa, Rebecca, and Brad. Then we were going to go see Keith’s new apartment.
An hour after we opened, 3 hot guys came strolling in and sat at the bar. Of course everyone was drooling over them. We started talking to them and found out that they were all from different countries. One guy was from Puerto Rico but lived here. James was from Ireland, but lived in London. Andy was from Australia, but lived in Vancouver.
James and Andy had met each other in Cancun a couple weeks earlier. James had been traveling all over (NY, Las Vegas, Austin) and when he came to Dallas, he called Andy and convinced him to come down. They were outside of a party, sitting on the curb together and the Puerto Rican guy drove up and asked them for a cigarette. They started talking and the Puerto Rican guy showed them around Dallas. So they had been up all night drinking and partying.
Since we were going out after work, we invited them to go with us. The Puerto Rican guy left before we went out, so only James and Andy came out with us. After work we went to JR’s down the street. Everyone ended up coming. It was Keith, Melissa, Brady, Bob, Brad, Johnny, David, and some others. After a while, we were hungry, so Keith, Bob, Brad, Johnny, Andy and I all went to Taco Cabana. After eating, we went over to Keith’s to check out his new place. It’s super cute by the way.
We weren’t done partying, so we went over to S4. Upstairs in the Rose Room they have a drag show, so we went up there to watch that. Most of those guys look better than any girl I know. Anyways, after the show we went downstairs to dance. It was getting late and I had to go to work the next day, so I left around 2am. Needless to say, I was exhausted the next day. But it was worth it. Here are some pictures from that crazy night.
An hour after we opened, 3 hot guys came strolling in and sat at the bar. Of course everyone was drooling over them. We started talking to them and found out that they were all from different countries. One guy was from Puerto Rico but lived here. James was from Ireland, but lived in London. Andy was from Australia, but lived in Vancouver.
James and Andy had met each other in Cancun a couple weeks earlier. James had been traveling all over (NY, Las Vegas, Austin) and when he came to Dallas, he called Andy and convinced him to come down. They were outside of a party, sitting on the curb together and the Puerto Rican guy drove up and asked them for a cigarette. They started talking and the Puerto Rican guy showed them around Dallas. So they had been up all night drinking and partying.
Since we were going out after work, we invited them to go with us. The Puerto Rican guy left before we went out, so only James and Andy came out with us. After work we went to JR’s down the street. Everyone ended up coming. It was Keith, Melissa, Brady, Bob, Brad, Johnny, David, and some others. After a while, we were hungry, so Keith, Bob, Brad, Johnny, Andy and I all went to Taco Cabana. After eating, we went over to Keith’s to check out his new place. It’s super cute by the way.
We weren’t done partying, so we went over to S4. Upstairs in the Rose Room they have a drag show, so we went up there to watch that. Most of those guys look better than any girl I know. Anyways, after the show we went downstairs to dance. It was getting late and I had to go to work the next day, so I left around 2am. Needless to say, I was exhausted the next day. But it was worth it. Here are some pictures from that crazy night.
Melissa, Keith, & I
James, Me, & Keith
Me and Andy
Andy, James, & Melissa
Monday, October 20, 2008
Pumpkin Patch
A couple weekends ago Amber, Kristin, Elora & I all went to the pumpkin patch. We had a lot of fun. Here are some pictures from that day:
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