No words can save this, you're broken and I'm pissed

Kasabian, Fonda Theater, Hollywood, CA

It's hard to write a post about this show.  Mostly because it was so good I don't know how to write a post without coming off as a total giddy fan gushing about how perfect they are.  Anyways, I'll try.  I've been a long time fan of Kasabian, but I never got to see them.  Just the timing or venue or what not never worked out.  I know, it's ridiculous.  So I was ecstatic that they were playing a small venue in between the two Coachellas.  As long as I've waited to see them, they sure did not disappoint.  Actually once you've seen their live show, there's no turning back.  You will fall even more in love with them.  Everything just sounded so amazing.  The sound was amazing.  Yes, I know I wrote that twice.  They have stage presence, energy, confidence, charisma, and the set list is a great mix of old and new.  Their new album Velociraptor totally kicks ass, and they also played LSF and Clubfoot.  This was hands down one of the best shows I've ever been to, and I've been to a lot of shows.  I had a perfect spot and danced a lot.  They even gave out t-shirts for everyone to wear.  Mine said "home" on it.  Perfect souvenir.  I left this show feeling so excited as a proper rock show should.

Wait a minute now

The Hives & The Rapture at Glass House, Pomona, CA

If you've been following my blog, you probably know by now that I'm a fan of The Hives.  And that the first time I saw them was back in 2004 when I was a naive little overworking assistant designer, and that I went to their show regardless of a horrible flu and high fever, and that I passed out in the lobby during the encore.  Then, I saw them several more times as years went on, in better physical conditions, and enjoyed dancing crazily, screaming, and singing along.  Just to fill you in.  In all honesty, I waited for The Hives to come back.  Years passed and I started to lose hope.  I was pretty sure I'd never see them again.  But, when their name appeared on the Coachella line up poster, you can imagine the level of my surprise and joy.  Thank goodness they played a small venue show in between the two Coachellas.  Even as I stood there and watched them, it all felt so surreal.  The new songs sound good as usual, and I cannot wait for the new album to come out.

Take a picture of the back of your neck

I was excited to finally see Howler at the Echo last Friday night.  I remember when I first heard them, it was instantly catchy and love at first sound.  It wasn't available on iTunes yet, so I would listen to it on YouTube.  Nerdy, I know.  Eventually, the album came out and I purchased it, of course, only to be pleasantly surprised with more awesome songs, such as Beach Sluts.

Howler

Static Jacks

I know we're getting older every night and each day

This, and work, pretty much sums up my youth.

My birthday outfit.  3.1 Phillip Lim jacket, Madewell sweater, Betsey Johnson necklace, Noir rings, Karen Walker sunglasses

You're on my mind

This is the first illustration I made when I was working on the Simple Song video but it didn't fit at all with the mood.  It landed on the cutting room floor.  So I revamped their outfits and turned it into a February Valentine's illustration to post here.  Cue Mona song.

Dark sunglasses