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Friday, April 3, 2009
Meet and Greet Story
Meet and Greet...
I was so excited the day of the concert that I could no longer stay home and wait.
So, I went up to SLC at The Depot and started chatting with a handful of people. We could see the band coming in and out of their tour bus. But, we were being respectful and giving them space. ( Surely that gets annoying to have people sitting by the bus )
Anyway. They had won a meet and greet with the band. They were waiting for Arny..serious that was his name...he was with the record label. To take them in and listen and stuff.
We were all freezing, it was SOOOO cold, and the wind was blowing. Whoever was supposed to get them in was like an hour and a half late...when this guy came up to me and started asking me questions. I pointed out the group of people ( 5 ) to get in. And then he invited me to come in too!!! *Wha?* The girl I had been talking to was soooo excited. She kept saying over and over, I just have to share this with someone!
Shortly after that AmyO came. I wished I could take her with me... but we were already inside waiting to go up to the stage.
They took us in, and they were warming up and played several songs. Then bits and pieces of songs. We met their manager, the record label guy, and some members of the opening band. Then one by one...members of the band came down and chatted, signed autographs...*thud*
Justin gave me a big hug and had Brittany take our picture. I am kinda short...so he had to cuddle up and he was like...I am so sorry, I probably stink...we have been on the bus. I smiled and promised if he wouldn't smell me, I wouldn't smell him! LOL!
He put his face against my cheek...and then he was gone.
*sigh*
Then I had to stagger back out to reality! Into the cold. But W.O.W.
What an amazing group of guys! They were all very down to earth and humble. It was really cool to see such talent be so...cool. It was like they could have been our neighbors. ( wish they were )
So what makes this really funny...is we ended up smashed against the stage. We got things thrown at us. Water spit at us...sprayed at us...why am I a moving target??? The bass player kept smiling and winking at me...and I would look around like wha??? And he would laugh. It was funny. They recognized who I was, so we ended up with guitar picks, a set list and I had Justin's water bottle. Which I promptly guzzeled. I was dying of thirst!!!
All in all.
Best. Night. Ever.
And this is a shout out to Brittany...who shared an amazing experience with me.
Without her none of this would have happened!
I was so excited the day of the concert that I could no longer stay home and wait.
So, I went up to SLC at The Depot and started chatting with a handful of people. We could see the band coming in and out of their tour bus. But, we were being respectful and giving them space. ( Surely that gets annoying to have people sitting by the bus )
Anyway. They had won a meet and greet with the band. They were waiting for Arny..serious that was his name...he was with the record label. To take them in and listen and stuff.
We were all freezing, it was SOOOO cold, and the wind was blowing. Whoever was supposed to get them in was like an hour and a half late...when this guy came up to me and started asking me questions. I pointed out the group of people ( 5 ) to get in. And then he invited me to come in too!!! *Wha?* The girl I had been talking to was soooo excited. She kept saying over and over, I just have to share this with someone!
Shortly after that AmyO came. I wished I could take her with me... but we were already inside waiting to go up to the stage.
They took us in, and they were warming up and played several songs. Then bits and pieces of songs. We met their manager, the record label guy, and some members of the opening band. Then one by one...members of the band came down and chatted, signed autographs...*thud*
Justin gave me a big hug and had Brittany take our picture. I am kinda short...so he had to cuddle up and he was like...I am so sorry, I probably stink...we have been on the bus. I smiled and promised if he wouldn't smell me, I wouldn't smell him! LOL!
He put his face against my cheek...and then he was gone.
*sigh*
Then I had to stagger back out to reality! Into the cold. But W.O.W.
What an amazing group of guys! They were all very down to earth and humble. It was really cool to see such talent be so...cool. It was like they could have been our neighbors. ( wish they were )
So what makes this really funny...is we ended up smashed against the stage. We got things thrown at us. Water spit at us...sprayed at us...why am I a moving target??? The bass player kept smiling and winking at me...and I would look around like wha??? And he would laugh. It was funny. They recognized who I was, so we ended up with guitar picks, a set list and I had Justin's water bottle. Which I promptly guzzeled. I was dying of thirst!!!
All in all.
Best. Night. Ever.
And this is a shout out to Brittany...who shared an amazing experience with me.
Without her none of this would have happened!
Photos from the concert!
The gals!
Front and center of the stage!
The Stage!
Justin.
Christy and me!
Approaching Normal Album Cover
Ryan- violin, mandolin, guitar, keyboards and vocals!
C. B. Hudson- guitar
Matt. bass...cute smile extradoinnare!
Thanks Justin!
Thanks Ryan, CB, Matt and (Justin's brother...drums)
For the Best. Night. Ever.
For the girls that shared it with me.
And Steph...how can I ever thank you for breathing life back into my soul
and
introducing me to Blue October.
I have to tell you how simply amazing these guys are! Each one of them has a gift and talent. However, Justin. Has a way of pulling you into him. Of conveying his emotions. The pain, sorrow and also immense joy. What a DIVA!!! He is simply, simply...made to perform. His voice, his face...the expressions. You have no choice but to feel what he is feeling. To live what he had to live to be able to write these songs. C.B. was a joy to watch... his emotions where written across his face...and Ryan! Holy Crow...should anyone person have so much ability? There were times he had a guitar strung across his back, with a violin pinned to his chest...was playing the keyboards AND singing...geez. That could give me a complex!!! I know Justin's brother plays the drums, however I couldn't see him...but he kept us rocking all night long. I simply don't have the words to express how sad I was when it was over. It was so amazing.
An intricate dance between musicians.
Beautiful.
Graceful dancers.
Justin, may have changed my life. With his songs.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Blue October Concert Pictures
Hope this is enough to whet your appetite! I forgot my camera...so I am waiting for pics from my friends to come through...
I will post more soon!!!
Blue October = Best. Night. Ever.
Last night was the Blue October Concert here in Salt Lake City.
Can I just say they are amazing??? This is the first concert I have been to in almost 17 years. Um, they rock. What a talented group of guys! Not only do they love what they do...they do it soooo well. They play with emotion that borders hysteria...then a lullaby...the roller coaster ride.
Or Jump rope if you will.
Those of you who know me well, know how excited I get. I got there super early because, it was just too hard to stay home any longer. Tickets started to sell at 5. I was there by 3:45. I know. It was worth it though! The reward for freezing your tookus off in the cold is....
A small intimate meet and greet with the band. Yup. I got to meet the entire band with 5 other people. Someone somewhere has my picture with Justin. However, all of them...ALL OF THEM are very down to earth. That is probably my favorite thing... They asked our names, and even signed a poster for us. They just jammed on stage and got ready...then came down one by one and introduced themselves and chatted. *thud* Seriously. Ironically, Ryan ...the super cool guy who plays the violin, mandolin, multiple guitars, sings and keyboards...is from Louisiana. Wha? Yup. The same place I am from. What a small world.
Here is a shout out to their new album.
Approaching Normal.
If you can get the clean version off of I tunes. I highly recommend it. It is filled with powerhouse rock out songs, lullabies, and serenades. YUMMY!!! My favorite is jump rope...which was written for Justin's daughter...( every chance he had he was showing her picture to us...red headed and ADORABLE ) There is one for the soldiers they see in the airports as they travel. So much. I wish it could have lasted ALL NIGHT LONG.
Alas, all good things come to an end. Amy O., Christy, Erin and I enjoyed a night right against the stage... being tossed guitar picks, water bottles, water...(ugh), bonking knuckles and holding hands with some of the most awesome musicians ever. *sigh* I love musicians. It makes me feel all pink and tingly inside. I have to admit that washing my hands after made me feel lots better. Those guys were all sweaty and stuff. I am such a freak...
Best. Night. Ever.
Can I just say they are amazing??? This is the first concert I have been to in almost 17 years. Um, they rock. What a talented group of guys! Not only do they love what they do...they do it soooo well. They play with emotion that borders hysteria...then a lullaby...the roller coaster ride.
Or Jump rope if you will.
Those of you who know me well, know how excited I get. I got there super early because, it was just too hard to stay home any longer. Tickets started to sell at 5. I was there by 3:45. I know. It was worth it though! The reward for freezing your tookus off in the cold is....
A small intimate meet and greet with the band. Yup. I got to meet the entire band with 5 other people. Someone somewhere has my picture with Justin. However, all of them...ALL OF THEM are very down to earth. That is probably my favorite thing... They asked our names, and even signed a poster for us. They just jammed on stage and got ready...then came down one by one and introduced themselves and chatted. *thud* Seriously. Ironically, Ryan ...the super cool guy who plays the violin, mandolin, multiple guitars, sings and keyboards...is from Louisiana. Wha? Yup. The same place I am from. What a small world.
Here is a shout out to their new album.
Approaching Normal.
If you can get the clean version off of I tunes. I highly recommend it. It is filled with powerhouse rock out songs, lullabies, and serenades. YUMMY!!! My favorite is jump rope...which was written for Justin's daughter...( every chance he had he was showing her picture to us...red headed and ADORABLE ) There is one for the soldiers they see in the airports as they travel. So much. I wish it could have lasted ALL NIGHT LONG.
Alas, all good things come to an end. Amy O., Christy, Erin and I enjoyed a night right against the stage... being tossed guitar picks, water bottles, water...(ugh), bonking knuckles and holding hands with some of the most awesome musicians ever. *sigh* I love musicians. It makes me feel all pink and tingly inside. I have to admit that washing my hands after made me feel lots better. Those guys were all sweaty and stuff. I am such a freak...
Best. Night. Ever.
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