Wednesday, August 04, 2010

What have been up to lately, you ask?!?!?!?! Concerts. Up, that's right. Concerts. At least that's what I've been up to this past week. I swear, I wish I could devote my life to going to concerts. I really should look into seeing If I can somehow get into being a roadie or something. It sounds silly, I know, but hey, ya never know. Anyways, here's my story.

I was desperately awaiting the release of the schedule for the week of July 26th. I hadn't gotten my Goo Goo Dolls ticket yet since I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to go. It was too late to ask for the night off since the calendar was already filled up. But, with my great discovery, I got out at 5:30 which gave me plenty of time to get to Mohegan Sun and see the show. I posted a note on facebook to see if anyone could come with me, but nobody could. I almost decided not to go...not wanting to be pathetic and go to a concert by myself...not to mention the 45 minute drive home in the dark by myself. But, I said "What the hell?" and got myself a ticket. I really didn't want to miss that show. And, turns out, Going to a concert by yourself is not at all pathetic. If I had missed that show, I would be kicking myself for many years to come. This is the first time they've toured since 2005, when I saw them last. I had an awesome time. I got there a little later than I wanted to since I hit a bit of traffic, but that's alright. I got there, got my ticket from the will-call and headed on in. Although, had I known there were two opening bands, I would have waited to go in...especially since I was starving. But, never-the-less, I went in and sat through the first opening band...I think they were called "Spill the Canvas" or something. They weren't so great at all. Next was "Switchfoot". Now, that band had better feel proud of themselves because they actually caught my attention a little bit. The Goo's didn't get on stage until about 9:30. And yes, I was starving. Lol. They were absolutely AMAZING. They literally left my speechless. I took a couple of videos on my shitty camera phone...I'll post them as soon as I get my USB cable in the mail. They're not too bad. But anywhoo, the show was AMAZING. John Rzeznik looks as AMAZING as ever...and sounds AMAZING as ever. Like I said, I was left speechless. I knew there was a reason why they're my favorite band. After the show I made a break for Johnny Rockets which I knew was a futile attempt to get something to eat. However, everything was packed. I think everyone had the same idea I did. So I made a break for the coffee shop (AWESOME coffee, by the way.... I can't find anywhere else that sells it, though.) and got a coffee and a danish. Not ideal, but at least it held me over until I got home. Had a pleasant drive back home. AWESOME night. The only thing that sucked was, I wish I could have gotten to walk around the casino a bit more. But, I was so tired that I just wanted to go home.

Besides, I knew that I was going to be back there in a few days on August 2nd for the Creed concert........

Originally, I had asked my boss to let me get out by 4 that day, but when the schedule came out, she had me on til 5:30. That was alright, I just didn't want to make a big stink out of it. It was still plenty of time. However, Sunday night I get a call from her asking if I could work 8-4 instead of 9:30-5:30. Of course that couldn't have worked out better. So I get out at 4 and shoot on up to my Dad's. We get to the casino, and fortunately enough I got to eat this time before the show. Got in and all that, Opening band comes on...a band called "Skillet". They were very good. A little too death metal for me, but never the less, I did enjoy them. Their drummer was a girl, and she was awesome to say the least. Creed knocked my socks off. They were SOOOOOOOOOO Un-real. Once again, I was left speechless. They were just as good as the first time I saw them. The pyro was awesome and....just....WOW. Words can't describe it.

so that's what I've been up to. Looking for more concerts to go to to continue my saga..........

posted by Lauren 8/04/2010 10:43:00 PM

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