Well, it's no secret that I have tickets to see Pearl Jam. However, in the last month or so, the concert calendar has filled right on up. Let me break it down for you.
In May, I'll see Band of Horses and the almighty PJ. One week later, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. This will be the third time I've seen Tom and I understand that not everyone loves him. Well, he and I have a pretty significant history. When I was two years old, my parents had this record player with ridiculously huge headphones. I used to pad my way over to the record player and put the headphones on until my dad would start the music for me. I enjoyed the usual stuff - you know Sesame Street and the like - but apparently, I used to just LOVE when my dad would play Tom Petty for me. 'The Waiting' was my favorite song in the world. At least that's what my parents have told me. So, seeing Tom Petty three times, with the best dad in the world, is a pretty cool thing. And this time, my hip little mama is even going to come along!
Early in June, I'll be checking out the two-day Summerfest here in Houston. The Flaming Lips are headlining and there is an absolute bevy of others that I'm excited to see. Namely, Ra Ra Riot. They were great the first time I saw them, and I'm looking forward to seeing them again. About one week after that...
MAIDEN. Iron Maiden, that is. Yes, I saw them in 2008 and it was magical. I will get to see them again and I could not be more excited. I didn't think that anything would ever top the first time, but this go-round I'll have the fantastic Donny G. and one Mr. M to accompany me. Oh, and there's the best guy of all - my fantastic father. One of these days, I'll tell you all about the man that is corporate Global Manager by day, and more rock and roll than you and I combined, by night. Just know this: he's so awesome, we need a new word for awesome.
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i have to say i'm pretty darn excited about that new ra ra riot album. but getting to rock out maiden with my favorite peoples will be the best. i'm listening to fear of the dark right now. yes, fear of the dark, damnit! it's not as bad as they say. its got operaticness. but there is one thing i did want to ask you. what was it? oh yeah. tom petty? :P
Fear Of The Dark is good - so long as Bruce is singing it. That other clown - not so much.
Okay, so you're not loving the Tom Petty? You shouldn't hold it against me. I'm still your friend and you love Rush.
:-)
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