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Weekend Highlights

Thanks to Yelp, the hubs and I scored free tickets to see the epic Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the American Airlines Arena on Friday night. Although I wasn’t too familiar with their tuneage, I was ready for an all out rock with your cock out experience complete with pyrotechnics, head-banging and extreme effects. Although that’s exactly what we got, we found ourselves a bit bored mid-way throughout the performance. I think this was due to the drawn out “story line” that took place throughout the show, narrated by an over-enthused man. Unfortunately, these narrations would sometimes outwear their welcome by dragging on for sometimes 10 minutes at a time. However, when they rocked, boy did they ever. I just wish there was more of it.
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Trend Bush!

Today, both myself and all the members of the Bush Army, a group of dedicated fans of the band Bush, will be attempting to trend the band on Twitter. I’d love it if some of my great readers could jump on board and help! Everyone knows how much the band means to me and how excellent they are with their fans from all my amazing experiences I have shared on here, so they are definitely well worth it. And all you have to do is pretty simple:

1. Log into your Twitter account or create an account here (it’s free!).

2. Make a post. About anything related to the band and/or music. Make sure to include the following hashtag: #Bush

Easy as 1,2…wait, there’s not even a 3!

Hope you can all participate. And for all of those that find my activity today annoying, feel free to block my tweets or just ignore them. I’ll be back to my regular tweeting schedule tomorrow!

ps; Special thanks to Ace for putting the video above together. Make sure to check out her other Bush-related videos on her youtube channel, ChemicalsBWus!

Squeeworthy: SP’s Tom Tom

Photo Credit: Ian Witlen

All of you know I’m a very dedicated Smashing Pumpkins fan and have been since I was 14 years old. That said, I think this new lineup is absolutely wonderful. A lot of people had several comments when it came to the new members, mainly that this no longer made them the Pumpkins. Lies. If you see this band live, I promise you will think differently. They are a powerhouse. There is just something special when these 4 people come together – it is genuine, raw and emotional. Something that harkens back to a Pumpkins I haven’t seen or heard in quite a long time. And I think this new blood has really influenced Corgan’s songwriting (or maybe it’s his new love, Jessica Origliasso, of The Veronicas?) because every track off of Teargarden by Kaleidyscope has been off the charts amazing. It seems like each single is better than the last and their newest off of Volume II: The Solstice Bare, Tom Tom, is no exception.

But I’ll leave it up to all of you. Listen below to the full track (thanks Kerry!) and let me know what you think! I’m personally in love with the lyrics: You & I are bright//I don’t need anyone but you//our lives to me are art.

Oh, Billy Corgan, you will always own my heart.

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Don’t forget to pick up your copy of The Solstice Bare here before they run out!

Lovable Friday!

1. Ban.do Sequin Shoe Clips

Could these get any cuter? Ban.do never fails to produce the most fun accessories on the planet. These sequin heart shoe clips instantly make a boring pair of shoes turn into a party on your feet! I love all things glittery and sparkly so these immediately called to me. They have most definitely been added to my Christmas wish list (listening husband?) and should be added to yours too! FYI, there are plenty of other shoe clip styles to choose from on the site if these are not for you (but seriously, how could they not?).

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Lovable Friday!

1. Vivienne Westwood Shoes

I’ve decided that Vivienne Westwood is a vile and evil sorceress that is hell bent on destroying my bank account. I also place a little of the blame on Rock ‘n Roll Bride for introducing me to her absolutely adorable collection. The second I set eyes on them I became obsessed with having them, along with the heart shoes. I started scouring Ebay and Google in a frenzy, but unfortunately, they are still out of my price range. I’m hoping someone somewhere will take pity on me and purchase them for me. Gosh, this shoe fetish is just getting out of control.

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