So yesterday I got to see They Might Be Giants at the Slowdown in Omaha, NE. By the way, Slowdown, you've been super awesome to me lately. KMFDM, the Smashing Pumpkins, and They Might Be Giants...all since August. You guys are too awesome.
I ended up going to show alone. Which was kinda sad at first. But I meet a girl named Katie who was pretty cool. We both had coffin purses, so that's how we started talking. It was nice not to be alone.
The opening act was Gold Motel. They were actually alright. Gonna have to look them up. And not to fangirl...but the guitarist was beautiful.
TMBG was awesome, no surprises there. They're a really fun group to see live. (Apparently Katie's seen them 6 times. Damn!) There was a lot of conversations between Little John and Big John (that's what I've been calling them all these years, I'm sorry XD). They did a puppet show, which was cute. And I flipped when Little John pulled out the accordion. And we got loot! Katie got a set list and a record the Big John handed her, and a set list. I got Marty's drumstick, which was exciting. I also got Gold Motel's set list.
Picture time!
So...I don't know how I missed this memo, but I didn't find out that the Smashing Pumpkins were coming to Omaha until the day before the show. Naturally, I was ready to throw in the towel considering it was a sold out show. But my friend Angie is awesome and was determined to get us tickets. We were gonna skip school and go scalp them, but luckily her boyfriend came through for us in flying colors to get the tickets.
After our classes that day we drove down to Omaha. We missed the first opening act, but didn't really care. The second opening act was...interesting...to say the least. "I think we're too sober to enjoy this" Angie said.
It took a while for me to get to the front where I wanted to be. There was a 7 foot doughebag in my way in one spot. I usually try to play it 'cute' to get closer to the stage...but for the first time it didn't work. *GASP* I must be loosing my looks with age. Sadness...I eventually got a good spot, but I felt bad because Angie told me to go up there without her because I wanted it more. I LOVE YOU ANGIE! I ended up standing next to a stage hand that smelled like dog poop and looked like Jack Black, but I didn't care.
The actual concert had it's ups and downs. The microphone didn't work half the time, but they made up for it in long guitar solos and face-offs.
After the show, we went behind the venue to try and meet Billy. He actually came out and did a group greeting. That was nice of him, considering he didn't have to come at all. I was standing a yard away from him. I was in awe...so I didn't take any pictures. XD (He's not Robert Smith, but he's been one of my long time heroes.) During this, a stage hand walked up and randomly handed me a pic signed by the bassist Nicole. So that was exciting. I had never gotten anything like that at a concert, but I always really wanted one. But I'm not the type to fight the crowd for it. Too scary.
After that we went to Village Inn, then crashed at my house for the night. My kitty Frankie was surprised. He loved me up hardcore for a long time.
So all in all, it was a good night. An awesome impromptu adventure if I do say so myself. Angie, you are awesome!!!!
*Picture Time!*
Billy during one of his many guitar face-offs with Jeff.
Billy and Nicole
Jeff..."So they replaced one Asian with another?" Best quote ever from Angie.
Currently hanging on my dorm wall. <3
Actually got other exciting concerts planned in the next few months. They Might Be Giants will be in Omaha November 1st. I'll be going to that one for sure with Steve and Angie. Then at the end of November I found out that Peter Murphy and She Wants Revenge will be playing Kansas City. Trying to put a group together for that.
So, after being a fan for 6-7 years, I FINALLY got to see My Chemical Romance live yesterday. They were opening for Blink 182. My mum also went because she's a fan. It was so exciting. I wish they were on stage longer, but oh well.Off the top of my head I remember they played...NaNaNaNa, I'm Not Okay (I Promise), Planetary (GO!), Give 'em Hell Kid, Helena, S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W, Welcome to the Black Parade, Kids From Yesterday, Teenagers, and they finished with...Cancer...WTF?! I'm sorry, what kind of a closing song is that? And they didn't play either of my favorite songs from Danger Days (Save Yourself...and Bulletproof Heart). They didn't even touch the I Brought You My Bullets... album. I promise I enjoyed it though (Insert Frank: Trust me).Hopefully I can see them when they headline. Gerard's hair was sooo pretty in the light. *fangaism* My camera sucks at concerts, so I didn't take any pictures. But I got something just as good...I got Ray, Frank, and Mikey's autograph. I had them sign my purse. <3 After they left the stage, I talked my mum into ditching the rest of the show and going to wait by MCR's tour bus. There were already some girls waiting. They were all high school girls...showing how damn old I am. I can't believe I've listened to them so long and these girls probably just discovered them in this album or two ago. Not judging, or being an elitist. Just confused about my age. XDOh well, less talk more pictures!...
I got Ray's first. I didn't have a good pen yet. So he used my red pen. He was very quick, and aloof. I don't think he made eye contact with anyone. I don't believe it was because he's stuck up or anything. I have always had the feeling he was kinda shy.
Frank! I swear I'm still freaking out about him. I shook his hand twice (and he had a good grip). He said my name and I could've flipped right then and there. I had to keep my cool. Didn't want him to think I was like the other dumb high school girls. And he was super polite and talkative. It was funny when he was talking to my mum and she was saying how she got into them because she was screening my cds to make sure my music was appropriate (this was when I was 14), and he was like "And you still let her listen to us?!" It was so cute. It took a while to figure out what it said, but he wrote "Monnie, Keep the Faith. xo Frank". 
Mikey was another quick one. The only difference is he had a body guard? I don't know. But yeah, it's funny looking at him now. To me he just looks like a kid trying to be a grown up. He'll always be little Mikey to me. XD
After Mikey, they all left. It sounded like Gerard left from another door. I'm super sad I didn't get to meet him. But I understand, he's the lead singer after all. He'd get jumped. Not gonna lie though, I would've hugged him if I could. Some of the other girls were super bitchy about it though. Whatever, I'm sorry but Gerard, and the rest of the band for that matter don't owe YOU anything. Bitch.I did make one new friend at least. I don't normally like teenagers, but she was pretty cool for being 15. She wasn't an idiot like the rest, and she kinda reminded me of myself at that age.Ughh I'm so tired. I was gonna post another entry about everything else in my life...but I don't know. I'm pretty beat from last night. Might take an nap...
