As I trim down my belongings I keep finding stuff I have kept for odd reasons. Among them is this little collection of concert ticket stubs. I remember stories from and situations surrounding them. Here's a quick list of what was going on for each.
The Strokes:
My first real rock concert. Slightly weirded out by all the "crazy" people. One of the first time my "personal space" was invaded. Julian (lead singer) climbed on the rafters/balcony right above us and either beer or sweat dripped on us. Walked away amazed, and was hooked on live shows since.
Nickel Creek:
One of the calmest crowds of people at a show for this one. We pushed our way as close to the front as possible, and I remember feeling bad/lonely when they played "Out of the Woods" and boyfriends held their girlfriends. We were going to wait around and try to meet the band, but left. Come to find out, if we'd hung around we could have got an acoustic show outside their bus.
Iron & Wine:
The only time I've been able to see him. Kinda fell for a girl at this show who was a friend of a friend but never talked to after that show. Yep...
Joanna Newsom:
I had never been taken with anyone the way I was with her and her performance. Austin and I had road-tripped to Atlanta just to see her play. We spent more on diesel oil than diesel fuel. After that show I remember telling Austin I had to make a unwilling vow of celibacy because I would never be as infatuated with anyone else, save Ms. Newsom. Don't ever say stuff like that.
Kings of Leon:
My brother had just left Florida and we were both excited to finally see these guys live. They very quickly became one of my favorite bands and I was pumped for this show. Got sick about a week before the show and did all I could do to feel as healthy as possible for this show. It took them forever to come on stage, but was a show that lived up to what I wanted.
David Bazan:
His solo shows are way less crowded that his Pedro shows. I enjoyed that. Oddly enough I remember watching some TV show before this show about Lars Hamilton and Eddie Vedder hanging out in Hawaii. It was a very relaxing episode of television. So it was weird to go to a show right after.
Chris Thile:
This was a bonus show I was able to enjoy. While in Atlanta for the aforementioned Joanna Newsom show, I found out Thilie was playing the same venue nights before. I had Austin drop me off (as he does not dig this music, and is his only fault in life) and I enjoyed the show alone. I was kind of excited to meet him afterwards and had plenty of time while waiting for my ride. Turns out, he is sort of arrogant.
Bob Dylan:
When he came to Orlando, I figured I must see the legend live before either of us died. Aaron came down from Tennessee to go to the show with DTM and myself. We had really good seats and it was a very policed show. I remember seeing all the older people there and then smelling weed. Going to this show just made me wish I could have seen him back in the 60's. Oh well, next life...
The National:
One of the most expensive tickets I ever bought. I remember how good they were live.
Mates of State:
Good hollering harmonies and short company.
Rilo Kiley:
I happened to get into this band just before they played in town. I love when that happens. Turns out, their bassist reminded me too much of Will Ferrell.
Nickel Creek (Again):
Some of their final shows were this year. They played a bigger venue than I had ever seen them at and it sounded very good but was also the most boring time I've seen them. Good music should be played in as small as venues as possible.
Kings of Leon (Again):
The band had gotten bigger by this show. I somehow ended up eating at the Bob Marley restaurant before the show. This show was enjoyed from a "VIP" section of the venue and was a bit too tame for rock-n-roll.
Joanna Newsom (Again):
I love this musician and the town I saw her in. I love how quiet everyone was and how amazing she sounded.
2 comments:
i want to see bob dylan so badly but i wonder if it'll be a rather sad show instead of a really awesome one. i don't like stadiumish shows and i don't like seeing people who were once alive and vibrant very sad and old.
i saw blondie play once...it was very sad. very gross.
Only go see Bobby D. if you keep in mind he's really old now and his vigor is long gone. But still, I saw Bob Dylan in person... pretty cool.
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