The D at Festival Pier

Tenacious D.
YOLO!

Cardiology!

This day got lost

Spent the day doing something I haven't done since February. I spent the day playing guitar. It might have hurt a bit, but it was good. It was one of those days where I got up, got dressed, and started playing and suddenly it was 8pm. Hadn't showered, hadn't eaten, and hadn't barely done anything but play and sing. Well, I did take Gizmo out, but there's no getting around that. I haven't had one of those days in so long. It felt good. I can't believe how fast that day went. Ah well. It was good for my soul!

I know exactly what I want

Met up with my good buddy, John, to check out Marina & the Diamonds at the World Live Cafe. Not only did I get to see a band I've never seen before, but I got to ride a train I'd never ridden before either. My ability to get around the city without a car has expanded a lot this month! Trains aside, the show was pretty good. The opener, I forget their name, got a thumbs up from us both. I figure, as openers go, if they don't suck, they're good. So, they were good. Marina was no slouch herself. I was a little distracted by this guy that kept trying to talk to me, but I enjoyed the show nonetheless. It was short, though. I think maybe she should beef up her show with some covers since she doesn't have a lot of material. Or at least play some other material so it doesn't feel like it's over in a blink. That's just my meager opinion, though. Check her out. She's an interesting new artist making the rounds..

I Love Paul

I was extremely lucky to be given the opportunity to attend my 3rd Paul McCartney show. Definitely feeling very blessed to have ever gone even one time so the fact that I've now gone to see him three times is beyond amazing. And he didn't let me down. Obviously, I successfully sneaked my camera in this time and got some snaps. I also took a video, but I haven't put that up anywhere yet. But believe me, it was fantastic and I'm very grateful to the McCarthy clan for allowing me to have the opportunity to go! It was especially great to go with a family that was so well versed in the history of the Beatles. I learned a lot. ;)

My first Honda Civic Tour!

This whole experience really hurt my friendship with Jamie.

Just another night in the Hood

Went out with Jamie in attempts to sway her desire to go postal on her workplace and found ourselves in the midst of karaoke night in Applebee's. I don't know if this is something that a lot of Applebee's do, so try to contain your immense jealousy if your local Applebee's does not. Hopefully Jamie felt a little less disgruntled after hearing my smashing version of "Sunday Morning" by No Doubt. If not me, than one of the many other high school graduates there to sing their diplomas out. It was quite a night in the neighborhooood!

Is he lisping?

Despite the record breaking heat, Jamie and I ventured up to my second city for the Bamboozle Roadshow. Unfortunately, we missed just about every band that played the second stage. It was hot over there and we found a nice shaded, breezy spot near the water that just so happen to be near the Good Charlotte meet & greet area so we could spy a little. Well, we could have, but we just looked over in that direction and then said, "oh, look" and then went back to our business. But, oh boy, believe me, I was FREAKING OUT inside. After awhile, we ventured back into the crowd and experienced all things Bambozzle. I think what's the most bamboozling thing is the attire of the crowd. Granted, it was hot out. That being said, this show was a pedophiles dream come true. So many under age girls in teeny tiny outfits. So many brace-faced prepubescent girls in Daisy Dukes and rolled up tank tops. When I was their age, I never wore shorts. Too bad more girls aren't self-conscious about their knees and too modest to wear tank tops.


So, if you hadn't heard (or seen), we went to see Good Charlotte. Kind of a bust to go see a band you like at one of these things, though. They had a 30 minute set and played all their hits. I mean, it was a fun set nonetheless, but it's not really all that thrilling for a person that's been to a lot of their headlining shows. But, like I said, it was fun despite all that. It went by REAL fast! I did get some sweet photos thanks to the early hour of the set. Normally when we see them, it's dark. My digital zoom likes it when it's sunny. So do I :)

In other news, I have now seen Third Eye Blind play live as well. It was bizarre. Stephen Jenkins is an odd chap. You should see them. Their drummer is made of lions. No shit. True story. LIONS. Also, they played the longest version of "Jumper" I've ever heard. It was the only song I wanted to hear so I guess they really went all out. They didn't have to do that, though. I liked it the regular length that it was.

Towards the end of our night, we ran into a dapper gentleman. No idea who it was, but he was really hot ;)