If I were to sum up the concert at the Globe Cafe on February 10th in one word, it would probably be "woah."
Not only did I meet people from Washington, Illonois, and other states, but these people were awesome! In fact, everyone was awesome. Everyone was AMAZING. Except for the part where everyone was also sick.
My entire band is sick, everyone at the Globe was sick, and it will be a miracle if do not become sick. How many sickly people have I hugged? Too many.
And now for the story of what happened! Starting from the beginning, I suppose.
Well, we said we would leave at noon.
Two hours later.
Dad: We should leave now.
Me: Yea.
So we got a late start, but this does not stop us! I brought lots of cough drops. We listened to the Malvinas, They Might Be Giants, and Jesus Christ Superstar on the way there. Cool.
There is this place in Bethlehem called "Vegan Treats," so naturally, being vegans, my father and I just had to stop and buy vegan treats. YUMMMY. I had no clue how hungry I was until I ate that cookie.
Okay now we got to the Globe. And we knew where it was this time! My dad said they even got a sign! But it wasn't put up yet...nice. And they even cooked vegan for us! Again, YUMMY. I love yummy food.
The Hungarian Horntails are up first, which is awesome because they are awesome. Darius' friend Rayn sang with him, and I have to say-that was lovely. Except Darius was one of the sickly persons I mentioned. Poor little guy!
Ohsnap! We were next!
Possibly they best idea I've had in a while is to start playing the accordian. Because people seem to think this is totally rad. My dad played guitar as "Mr. Potter" or "Mr. Mr. Potter" since if James were alive he would be "Mr. Potter," but he's not...so my dad is basically Harry Potter's grandfather. Okaycool.
Well, yes, I am James as usual, but Sirius and Remus were sick! AH! And I needed a Remus and Sirius (and Peter) for my first song! So who do I call to the task? The infamous Potterdelphians, of course! Mike enthusiastically took on the role of Sirius, Seth portrayed Remus, and AJ braved playing Peter. Potterdelphia Power!
So...yea. They did the little acting bit before "Chapter 28" where we do the whole "Did you like question ten, Moony?" thing. It was awesome.
I forgot half the lyrics to songs I wrote, I messed up some piano things, my throat was as dry as the Sahara, but overall, I think this was the best performance ever. (Then again, it's only my second.) I think the best part was that when I looked at people (who I could see...it was hard to distinguish faces with the lights so low) they were smiling and laughing...which is awesome. Because that means they were having a good time. I like to make people happy.
And now the weirdest part of the night...after I finished my set people wanted me to sign things! And take pictures! WOAH. That was like...wow. I signed pants, shirts, ribbons, peices of paper...shoes...ha. You actually wouldn't believe the number of pants I've signed in my lifetime...because...well...yea. I won't get into that story. In response to me signing items that belonged to other people, I asked them to sign my cape! I want everyone in the world to sign my cape. So come to a show so you can too!! : )
SUPER thanks to Care and Allise for the wicked cool Marauders Map! It was burned to perfection. HA! You people rule. And more SUPER thanks to Courtney for drawing an awesome picture for me. And...more, more SUPER thanks to Potterdelphia for being totally rad. And thanks to the Globe for awesome vegan food. And being awesome.
Oh..back to the show. Order of Merlin was after us, and much to my dismay, I didn't have film in my camera until after their set! So I have no video of them, but I have memories! The costumes were quite fantastic, Hagrid and what I took to be an angel/gnome thing. Courtney and I rocked out.
Then the Moaning Myrtles, who were, once again, amazing. I got some good videos of them too. I particulary enjoyed them serenading Draco Malfoy. Word.
The Parselmouths! All the way from the west coast! They ruled! It was awesome to see/hear them live, because I love all their songs anyway...and the balloons. House elf balloons....that people kicked. So cool!
The Whomping Willows, again, outstanding. I got awesome footage of this as well.
Courtney had to leave sometime around now, tearful goodbyes!!
And then Draco and the Malfoys, which was actually just Brian playing acoustic. But it was terrific! And the kazoo...ohman. Kazoos basically pwn everything. And I got more cool videos!
Ha. Wow. I feel like I forgot to say a lot of things. I had a lot of people say "European Immigration and Assimilation" to the camera so I can use it for my history project. Because thats my topic. So...it will be relevant to have people say it...umyea. I basically want the world to included in this history project. My project for last quarter I made a video and had my friends in it, and it ruled. But this is new semester, a new topic, and I want new people to be invovled! So if I ask you questions that pertain to Irish immigrants in the next few weeks, do not be alarmed. I'm probably taking a survey.
I guess I'll wrap things up now. I said a few "thank you's" earlier, but I need to say more. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT LAST NIGHT!!! IT WAS THE BESTEST!!! EVER! I LOVE YOU ALL!
really. I do.
I'll try and get the videos up later today when I get a chance. I think I have a few pictures too.
word.
Alright.
Everyone have a spectacular (i'm running out of adjectives besides 'awesome') day/week!
-Kristin
PSS- I will be playing at LeSalles U on the 23 (next next weekend) with the Remus Lupins, The Whomping Willows, Snidget, and...other people? I kinda forget. But everyone should come! Maybe I'll write more songs! (with the accordian!) and stuff.
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PSSSS- The Marauders are part of the EP Wizard Rock Month thing! (that was awfully not descriptive) ha. You can read all about it at http://www.wizardrockclub.com/ You should subscribe! 12 CDs! Charity! It's awesome.
Okay I think I'm done now.
: )