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Concert Junkie

Yes, my blogging silence has officially ended. Rejoice?

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I’ve seen quite a few bloggers posting this meme and thought it couldn’t be more relevant, after all, I am a bona fide concert addict. Nothing brings me greater joy than seeing bands that I truly love up close and personal – to have that connection that is really indescribable. Even better sometimes is going to a show blind  and being blown away by a new act. Discovering a band while Internet surfing or listening to your friend’s record collection cannot compare in the least bit with discovering them live. So without further ado, here is my (very long & comprehensive) list:

Bands I have seen live

The Smashing Pumpkins (5x)
No Doubt (2x)
Bush (2x)
Gavin Rossdale (2x)
Muse
Mute Math (4x)
Spoon
Girl Talk
Camp Freddy
Jane’s Addiction
Nine Inch Nails
Melissa Auf Der Maur
The Bear McCreary Orchestra
Suenalo
Kings of Leon (2x)
Jason Mraz
Maroon 5 (2x)
The Donnas
Pearl Jam
Blink 182 (3x)
30 Seconds to Mars (3x)
The Band from TV
Pink (2x)
*Nsync (6x? I lost count – it’s embarrassing)
Justin Timberlake
Foo Fighters
Weezer
Third Eye Blind (2x)
The Wallflowers (2x)
Lenny Kravitz (3x)
Britney Spears (2x) – don’t judge!
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Weekend Highlights: New Moon

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As all of you know by now, I got a group of my girlfriends together on Saturday at Cinebistro to watch New Moon, the second installment of the Twilight Saga. Before discussing the movie, I have to gush about Cinebistro! I had never been there before and was blown away! First off, it’s only open to a 21+ crowd, which immediately makes it attractive. I’ve gotten to the age where I just cannot stand screaming little tweens or really any interruptions of any kind while I am watching a movie – it drives me insane, so the thought of watching a movie with only adults really appealed to me. It was absolutely silent in there and the seats were so so so comfy and huge! The food was also really delicious, but very expensive. Also, FYI: do not order a bucket of beer before the movie. I had to use the bathroom twice throughout the movie! Not the best decision, in  hindsight! Cinebistro is great, but definitely something to save for a special movie (which this was). We already have plans to visit again when Eclipse is released in June!

If you have not yet seen the movie and do not want to be spoiled, please do not continue reading!

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Lovable Friday

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1. New Moon Premiere!
1. New Moon Premiere!

Although I figure a lot of the die-hards hit up the theaters last night at midnight, for the rest of us less brave souls, it’s a New Moon kinda weekend! As I’ve mentioned several times already (can’t help it, I’m excited!), I’ll be going with a group of girlfriends to check out the movie at Cinebistro Saturday afternoon. Cinebistro is for adults only (21+) and provides food and drinks as you watch the movie. I’ve never been because I had been saving it for a special movie (I’ve heard it can be pricey) and I this fits the bill! I don’t have the patience nor the energy to deal with hormonal teenage girls screaming every time Robert Pattinson’s mug comes onscreen so this was my best bet. Not to say that 20-something year olds can’t be just as fanatical, but I’d like to think we know how to class it up a little better. Afterwards, I am hosting a Twilight-themed party at my pad complete with board games, specialty drinks and fangtastic treats. I hope the rest of my little twi-hards enjoy the movie – I’ll make sure to give my two cents on Monday!

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Happy Hump Day: Twilight Edition!

Better late than never, right girls?

In honor of this weekend’s huge release of the second chapter of the Twilight Saga, New Moon, I’m going to treat you to some vampire and werewolf eye candy! What can I say? I’m an equal opportunity humper. Heh. How many of you are seeing the movie sometime this opening weekend? I bought my tickets over a month ago along with a big group of girlfriends and are holding a themed party back at my place after the movie later that night. I am so excited, guys. It’s kind of ridiculous. You know, the thing I like the most about this whole Twilight phenomenon is that it has allowed all us “big girls” to reconnect with our silly youth. We are not afraid to squeal and let ourselves become giddy over cute boys – it reminds me of when things were so much simpler. And that’s nice.

So without further ado, here are our beautiful monsters:

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Lovable Friday: Mute Math

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First off, I’d like to say that I’m super sorry for the lack of updates this week. I’ve said it a million times over, but I really wish I could blog for a living. My actual living got in the way and I found myself feeling pretty overwhelmed with everything I had to juggle. Unfortunately, that meant that the blog had to take a backseat. But I hope to be back in action again starting today!

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This is not your usual Lovable Friday – no list today. Just lots and lots of Mute Math love! For those of you not in the know, Mute Math is a new band from New Orleans that I am not afraid to say is the best live act out there. Seriously. Now, you may listen to their albums and not be very impressed, but I can tell you if you attend one of their shows, you will be blown away.

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