Sunday, December 30, 2012

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Sunday, November 11, 2012

We wanted everything, we needed everything


I almost just posted pictures and not write anything.  It's kind of difficult to put into words.  I don't want to overdo it and I don't want to keep it too short and simple either.  So here goes.  After I first discovered Refused, this was after they had stopped touring, I knew they were just freaking legends whose music sounded forward and timeless.  Then, I went on to find out about the International Noise Conspiracy.  I first got to see them at the Troubadour back in 2005.  That was kind of a blur.  Then, I got to see them again in 2008.  That was super cool because I got to meet Dennis and Inge.  Then several years went by.  In January 2012, when the Coachella line up was announced, and I saw Refused on the bill, my reaction was probably really stupid and total fan girl.  But I'm pretty sure that even dude fans had that same reaction as I did. Thanks to Refused, I decided to go to my first Coachella ever.  And my first Coachella is something I'll remember forever.  I was over confident that I would get tickets to the Glasshouse show, but everything just fell apart, timing wise, and work wise, so I was majorly sad about missing that show.  I wasn't too sad because I had Coachella.  I went to the second week.  For the first week, I was at home and watched the entire webcast and just couldn't take in what I was watching.  I made it to an awesome spot near the side front and got an amazing view without getting trampled over.  The loud sounds, the amazing bright lights, the beautiful desert night air, and blackness of the sky, with palm trees in the background, I saw Refused for the first time ever in my life.  Fast forward to FYF, and if you've been following this blog, you will know I got majorly sick at the festival and had to come home, missing Refused's set.  I was just devastated.  Thankfully, they returned to play the last US show at the Fonda Theater in Hollywood.  When the tickets went on sale, I was completely stressed out, because there were no tickets available. I tried numerous times, couldn't get floor tickets, or balcony tickets, then magically, I somehow got balcony tickets.  I'm a total floor section-get-in-there-let's-dance kind of girl.  But I didn't mind being at the balcony.  I've never seen so many males than females at a show.  I'm guessing the percentage was 95% males to 5% females.  I would've passed out if I were down there.  I got a great view of the stage, forgive me for the low quality photos.  So there.  I guess that's it.  It was a crazy year and I couldn't even believe what has happened.  But, without a doubt, Refused's reunion tour this year made everyone happy and gave them the proper celebration their music deserved.  I don't think I've fully digested all of this yet.  We will one day realize that, yes, this did happen, and sometimes you do get to see legends in the flesh.






















Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Rather be alive


11.05.2012 - Fonda Theater, Hollywood, CA

Friday, October 12, 2012

Late like the evening sun, I sink to the ground


I started listening to Morning Parade and I wanted to see them.  Earlier this year, they played the Echo and Troubadour with Walk The Moon, who I'm not that familiar with, but unfortunately, both shows were sold out.  I was kind of bummed but was happy when they were added to the bill at this year's Culture Collide Festival.  After the outdoors block party ended, it was pretty trying to get back into Taix. Morning Parade was scheduled to play the Front Lounge, which there was a line to get into due to capacity issues.  I finally got inside and was crammed in there.  While waiting for the band to end, I checked my twitter and found out that Morning Parade had moved to the Champagne Room.  There was no official announcement made, so I'm not sure how else I would've found out.  Thank goodness I checked my twitter when I did or else I would've missed them!  We hurriedly rushed out and into the Champagne Room.  Morning Parade played such an awesome set.  You could seriously feel the energy.  The crowd can really tell if you're giving it your all or just running through it.  Morning Parade really put on a great set, the crowd loved it.  They were also on my list of must-see bands from this festival, and they did not disappoint.












I was able to shoot some video because I wanted to capture their energy and awesome live performance.  I really tried to do a good job, but sorry for the shaky shots, I couldn't stop myself from dancing.  Haha...


Stay with me, stay with me





The Wombats - Crazy to think that I saw The Wombats back in 2007 at Spaceland.  Cherub was there, too.  They played old and new songs at the Culture Collide Festival Sunday block party, and the crowd enjoyed dancing and singing along to them.







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