Yes, I may be an addict. No, I don't care.
This show was in Wichita Falls, TX. Isaac & I drove the 4 hours there & arrived at the venue at about 4:30. No one was out front, so we tried the front doors...locked. Someone opened up for us & I asked if Scottyrock or Judy were around. He let us in & walked us to the back, but neither of them were around so we decided to just wait. After awhile I called Scotty & he said he'd call me right back. He's really bad at returning calls, & it was about 5:30 (doors opened at 6), so I called him again & asked if they needed any help with anything, since we were just sitting around being useless. He goes, "Um...I don't know. I'll meet you in the lobby." So we waited...& waited...& waited. Usually Scotty's pretty prompt, so about 5:45 it's an understatement to say that I was wondering what was going on. Around then Judy showed up & asked if we were part of the meet & greet. I told her I had no idea, & she said she'd radio Scotty if he didn't come up soon. Finally Scotty showed up, chatted with us about random stuff for a second, & then said, "Hang tight I'll be back." He walked across the room & up behind Judy, hiding a roll of Caution tape behind his back. He wrapped her entirely in the tape, then casually walked back over to us & said, "You guys wanna go back?" Like he even has to ask.
He took us back to his "office" while he finished up putting together prescriptions for everyone on the tour who's sick (there were alot of drugs on that desk, haha), & asked if we had eaten. Isaac had been saying he was hungry, so Scotty took us back to the catering room where all the guys of Disciple were having dinner, & said, "You guys go ahead & have whatever you like, relax, enjoy your dinner. I'll be back. Oh, I haven't asked Korey about an interview yet, but I will. And you guys can head back to the auditorium anytime too, there's nothing going on in there now, but you're welcome to go back if you like." And he left. And aside from eating, we really had no idea if we were supposed to stay there & wait for him, or go back up front. Isaac had just finished eating & we were debating what we should do when Korey walked in & said, "So I hear I'm doing an interview!"
She was so great. After the interview we chatted a bit about LLSOW, & then we heard Decyfer Down starting their set in the auditorium. She said she had to go get ready for the show, so we made our way back out to find seats. Between DD & Disciple's sets, I saw Scotty come out on stage & start peering into the crowd. He looked around for a minute or two & then went backstage. My phone started ringing in my pocket...it was Scottyrock. When I answered, he said, "Where are you?? I was looking for you but didn't see you in the auditorium...meet me at the right side of the stage, John wants to see you." John. As in John Cooper. The lead singer. Wanted to see us? As Scotty was taking us backstage for the second time, he said, "John heard you were asking about the new album so he thought you might want to hear some of it." It took just about every ounce of self-control I possess not to completely freak out right then & there. I did my best to stay cool as he opened the door to Skillet's dressing room & John was in there waiting for US. We said our hellos, & John said, "So, I heard you were talking to Korey about the new album...you've obviously heard Hero & Monster already, but I figured maybe you'd want to hear some of the others so you can go back to Panheads & the forums & tell everyone how amazing it sounds!!" And so he let us listen to about 10 of the 13 songs off the new album. The album that doesn't come out until August. The album that NO ONE outside of the band & management has heard. Right after we started listening Disciple started their set. "It's too bad you can't hear it better, hey?" John said, "Hey Scotty, can you tell them to stop the show for a minute? We've got important things going on here." Scotty pretended to pull out his radio & said, "Hey hold the show for about 30 minutes please, you're too loud." Ha. Korey came in about halfway through & said, "Yeeeeaaaaaah, pullin out the new music! We're not allowed to let anyone listen to it. John has to choose who hears it, & he has to be present when it happens." John added, "Yeah, the other bands on this tour haven't even heard it!" After he finished giving us demos, he said, "So...what do you think?" He actually wanted our opinions! Of course we both only had good things to say.
We chatted with John & Korey & Scotty a bit more about the new music & the fall tour before heading back out to our seats. The show was awesome, as always. John seemed in an especially good mood & had a few more jokes than usual. I like to think it was because his new music was so well-received by such dedicated fans. Haha.
After the show we went to the merch table & helped Judy take inventory, tear down & load in. She is just the sweetest. I'm so sad that she won't be on the road after this tour wraps, but I'm going to go visit her in Chicago after she has the baby. It's only like an hour from Kenosha, so that will be fun.
But, I have to say this was probably most definitely the best show of all the ones I've been to so far this year. Listening to your favorite band's unreleased album before anyone else pretty much tops all. Ha.
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Saturday, May 9, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
SKILLET SHOW!!!!!...Part 2!!!!!
Saw Skillet again last night in OKC. SO AMAZING.
I went with Cristen, her brother, & John Dunn. We got to the venue about 4:30, & doors didn't open till 6:30. Cristen & I were sitting against the wall out front & the boys went to walk around, when all of a sudden this huge shadow blocked the sun. We looked up & it was Scottyrock, haha. He was like, "Hi. Wanna come inside?" Of course we did! We waited for the boys to come back & then he took us inside to his "office" to write up our VIP passes. I asked him about interviewing Korey at the show in Wichita Falls next week, & he said, "You know, Korey doesn't do interviews...John does all the press, but you should ask her. Maybe if you ask her instead of me she will do one." On top of that, the Wichita Falls show might not even be happening. Apparently there have been 2 reported cases of swine flu at the University they're supposed to play at, & all public events are cancelled until further notice. "It's ridiculous," Scotty said, "36,000 people have died from the regular flu, but 2 people die of swine flu & the whole country shuts down." Seriously. So hopefully it will all get worked out before then.
We hung out around the merch tables & just waited in the empty venue for the meet & greet at 6:00. Judy, Scotty's wife & Skillet's merchandise manager, came over to me & said, "I know we've met once before, but I thought I'd come over & introduce myself anyway!" I met her once last August for about 5 seconds. I can't believe she remembered that. We chatted a bit about babies, & how she & Scotty can't decide on a name. "If it's a girl, I want to name her Sophia Rose," Judy says, "but Scotty likes Scotty Rose, which I don't think is very feminine at all. And one Scotty is enough!" I said, "I don't know, it could be kind of cute! Like, if you called her Scotti Rose, with an i instead of a y." Her eyes got big & she goes, "You know, that IS cuter! I knew I liked you Cara!" Haha. Jen wandered in for a minute & said hello, & we chatted about the School of Worship for a minute, so that was cool. Korey came in with Xav too & said hello.
When it was time for the meet & greet we got a picture & I told John & Korey I just got back from Wisconsin & that I'm probably going to SOW next year. They were both really excited & asked if it was cold while I was there. "You went to Kenosha?" Ben asked when he heard that. I said yeah & he goes, "You're going to the school of worship aren't you!! That's so cool, you will have such an amazing time. And I help out alot so I'll see you around alot." Maybe Ben doesn't think I'm a creeper. Haha. Scotty called me over then & asked if I had talked to Judy about merchandise. I said no, & he told me to go find her. So I tracked down Judy & told her what Scotty said. "Well, I don't want to ruin your evening," she said, "I know you're with your friends...but we ARE short one person at the merch table..." I told her I would gladly help out if she needed it, & so I worked the table all night. Not quite the front row, but it was a whole other amazing experience. And I could still see the show from the table so that was pretty cool. Judy told me after it was over to take anything I wanted, so I picked up a t-shirt for my cousin & a pair of drum sticks. She also told me they're going to have 3 days off in Tulsa sometime next week, so I gave her my number when I was leaving & told her to call if they need anything at all while they're here. After I helped her do inventory & pack everything up, she said, "Thanks so much again for your help...I'll call you next week!" I hope she does!
This is a much shorter update, but I suppose no one wants to hear about every t-shirt sold all night long. Haha.
I went with Cristen, her brother, & John Dunn. We got to the venue about 4:30, & doors didn't open till 6:30. Cristen & I were sitting against the wall out front & the boys went to walk around, when all of a sudden this huge shadow blocked the sun. We looked up & it was Scottyrock, haha. He was like, "Hi. Wanna come inside?" Of course we did! We waited for the boys to come back & then he took us inside to his "office" to write up our VIP passes. I asked him about interviewing Korey at the show in Wichita Falls next week, & he said, "You know, Korey doesn't do interviews...John does all the press, but you should ask her. Maybe if you ask her instead of me she will do one." On top of that, the Wichita Falls show might not even be happening. Apparently there have been 2 reported cases of swine flu at the University they're supposed to play at, & all public events are cancelled until further notice. "It's ridiculous," Scotty said, "36,000 people have died from the regular flu, but 2 people die of swine flu & the whole country shuts down." Seriously. So hopefully it will all get worked out before then.
We hung out around the merch tables & just waited in the empty venue for the meet & greet at 6:00. Judy, Scotty's wife & Skillet's merchandise manager, came over to me & said, "I know we've met once before, but I thought I'd come over & introduce myself anyway!" I met her once last August for about 5 seconds. I can't believe she remembered that. We chatted a bit about babies, & how she & Scotty can't decide on a name. "If it's a girl, I want to name her Sophia Rose," Judy says, "but Scotty likes Scotty Rose, which I don't think is very feminine at all. And one Scotty is enough!" I said, "I don't know, it could be kind of cute! Like, if you called her Scotti Rose, with an i instead of a y." Her eyes got big & she goes, "You know, that IS cuter! I knew I liked you Cara!" Haha. Jen wandered in for a minute & said hello, & we chatted about the School of Worship for a minute, so that was cool. Korey came in with Xav too & said hello.
When it was time for the meet & greet we got a picture & I told John & Korey I just got back from Wisconsin & that I'm probably going to SOW next year. They were both really excited & asked if it was cold while I was there. "You went to Kenosha?" Ben asked when he heard that. I said yeah & he goes, "You're going to the school of worship aren't you!! That's so cool, you will have such an amazing time. And I help out alot so I'll see you around alot." Maybe Ben doesn't think I'm a creeper. Haha. Scotty called me over then & asked if I had talked to Judy about merchandise. I said no, & he told me to go find her. So I tracked down Judy & told her what Scotty said. "Well, I don't want to ruin your evening," she said, "I know you're with your friends...but we ARE short one person at the merch table..." I told her I would gladly help out if she needed it, & so I worked the table all night. Not quite the front row, but it was a whole other amazing experience. And I could still see the show from the table so that was pretty cool. Judy told me after it was over to take anything I wanted, so I picked up a t-shirt for my cousin & a pair of drum sticks. She also told me they're going to have 3 days off in Tulsa sometime next week, so I gave her my number when I was leaving & told her to call if they need anything at all while they're here. After I helped her do inventory & pack everything up, she said, "Thanks so much again for your help...I'll call you next week!" I hope she does!
This is a much shorter update, but I suppose no one wants to hear about every t-shirt sold all night long. Haha.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Seth McFarlane Looks Different Than I Thought
I just saw him on a commercial, & he's way younger than I would've guessed.
Isaac left today. I cried alot & then had to go to work at Chili's right after. Idk if people just felt bad for me & my red puffy eyes, or if I just got lucky, but I made $40 at lunch, which is really good. Then I went to lunch with my Mom & washed my car. Now it's shiny & clean & it's supposed to rain tomorrow. Since I washed my car, I know it will. After that I went to dinner with Reese & her daughter (the cutest little girl in the history of ever), & then we tried to go to Church but for some reason it was cancelled. I was super bummed out, because this is the first wed night I've had off in ages & we didn't get to go.
My Birthday was good. I got a new cymbal stand, so that required some rearranging of my kit...takes some getting used to, but everything sounds great. We had dinner at Cheesecake Factory & I ate amazing buffalo wing things. Isaac & I were watching tv when we got home & some weeeiiiiiiird movie came on Cartoon Network at midnight. We watched the entire thing, & it was seriously the worst movie I have EVER seen. It's called "The Room," & I would recommend it (if you fast-forward the first ten minutes or so haha). It was just so terrible that it was funny. I laughed so hard I was crying. I'm even going to show you a scene from it, so you can see how bad it is...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISXiFJS9D5A. Click that. For real. So anyway, it wasn't a super eventful birthday, but it was fun. I can't believe I'm 22.
Saturday we went to the City to see Flyleaf. They are so amazing, I love their live show. Lacey is such an inspiration. I took some really good videos for any of you Flyleaf fans at www.youtube.com/user/Duck387.
I have a terrible headache, & my eyes still hurt. I think I'm headed to bed.
Isaac left today. I cried alot & then had to go to work at Chili's right after. Idk if people just felt bad for me & my red puffy eyes, or if I just got lucky, but I made $40 at lunch, which is really good. Then I went to lunch with my Mom & washed my car. Now it's shiny & clean & it's supposed to rain tomorrow. Since I washed my car, I know it will. After that I went to dinner with Reese & her daughter (the cutest little girl in the history of ever), & then we tried to go to Church but for some reason it was cancelled. I was super bummed out, because this is the first wed night I've had off in ages & we didn't get to go.
My Birthday was good. I got a new cymbal stand, so that required some rearranging of my kit...takes some getting used to, but everything sounds great. We had dinner at Cheesecake Factory & I ate amazing buffalo wing things. Isaac & I were watching tv when we got home & some weeeiiiiiiird movie came on Cartoon Network at midnight. We watched the entire thing, & it was seriously the worst movie I have EVER seen. It's called "The Room," & I would recommend it (if you fast-forward the first ten minutes or so haha). It was just so terrible that it was funny. I laughed so hard I was crying. I'm even going to show you a scene from it, so you can see how bad it is...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISXiFJS9D5A. Click that. For real. So anyway, it wasn't a super eventful birthday, but it was fun. I can't believe I'm 22.
Saturday we went to the City to see Flyleaf. They are so amazing, I love their live show. Lacey is such an inspiration. I took some really good videos for any of you Flyleaf fans at www.youtube.com/user/Duck387.
I have a terrible headache, & my eyes still hurt. I think I'm headed to bed.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Blizzard.
Every year it snows the weekend of my sister's birthday. This year it was a little cloudy, but no 
snow or even rain. I guess it was saving up for the weekend of MY birthday, because there is literally about 6 inches right now. And it's still coming down hard. Here is a pic from 11am. There's a whole lot more now. And I'm supposed to work in an hour. We'll see how THAT goes...
I think I'm going to try & learn "Emergency" by Paramore on drums next. Their drummer is really talented, so idk if I'll be able to keep up...I'm sure going to try though. I love that song.
Still no Birthday plans...though Flyleaf is in OKC a couple days later, so that will sort of be my celebration. I can't wait to hear them play some new stuff.
Okay I'm going to go find out what the situation with work is. I'm crossing my fingers that they will close early & I won't have to go in. I really don't want to drive in this.
snow or even rain. I guess it was saving up for the weekend of MY birthday, because there is literally about 6 inches right now. And it's still coming down hard. Here is a pic from 11am. There's a whole lot more now. And I'm supposed to work in an hour. We'll see how THAT goes...I think I'm going to try & learn "Emergency" by Paramore on drums next. Their drummer is really talented, so idk if I'll be able to keep up...I'm sure going to try though. I love that song.
Still no Birthday plans...though Flyleaf is in OKC a couple days later, so that will sort of be my celebration. I can't wait to hear them play some new stuff.
Okay I'm going to go find out what the situation with work is. I'm crossing my fingers that they will close early & I won't have to go in. I really don't want to drive in this.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Busy Summer!
Wow, this summer is going to be crazy fun...
April 4 -- Flyleaf in OKC
April 30 -- Skillet in OKC
May 8 -- Skillet in TX
May 28 -- Paramore & No Doubt in NM
June 18 -- Dane Cook in Tulsa
SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!
April 4 -- Flyleaf in OKC
April 30 -- Skillet in OKC
May 8 -- Skillet in TX
May 28 -- Paramore & No Doubt in NM
June 18 -- Dane Cook in Tulsa
SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Sorry I Missed A Day...
I've been so preoccupied reading "Twilight" I barely have time for anything else! I wish I had an Edward (which is, I'm almost certain, why these books are so popular). I'm going to see the movie again tonight. It's my new addiction, & if you know nothing else about me, know that I have a very addictive personality.
My cousin came in town friday night, & we had "Thanksgiving" at our house on saturday morning, which was nice. But now I'm all confused about my dates because I feel like Thanksgiving has already passed. It's strange. Then last night we went to the Nine Inch Nails concert with Sidney (her boyfriend) & his parents - they are so sweet, they bought ALL of us tickets & wouldn't even let me pay them back! The show was great, they had some awesome special effects, & our seats weren't too bad either.
Cristen & I went to church this morning & it was just what I needed. The sermon was about stress (& if you've been reading my blog AT ALL you know I've had plenty of stupid reasons to be stressed!), & it helped me to calm down & remember to take one day at a time & remember that God has it all worked out already. So I'm trying to take a deep breath & put everything off that can wait until I get back.
Tonight I'm taking Bill to the Dunns house to stay. It always makes me sad to leave him somewhere...he has such sad little puppy eyes, & I wonder what it must be like, being such a little dog in a big strange place & not knowing if your best friend will ever be coming back. It makes me sad just thinking about it...moving on.
I sure hope I've remembered to pack everything...we're leaving at 5am tomorrow & I know I won't be coherant enough to remember ANYTHING then, so cross your fingers for me, haha.
OH! I almost forgot! Be sure to watch the Rachael Ray show the day before Thanksgiving, my sister is going to be on it. http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/ (<~Click on 11/26 for details; that's her standing right behind Rachael holding a gift.)
And now I'm off to read more of my book. It's getting better every page, Edward & Bella are playing baseball with the Cullens & the "others" just showed up. If you haven't read these books, DO IT NOW, I'm so not even kidding. Here's the trailer to inspire you:
Have a good Thanksgiving, everyone be safe. (I still don't have a cable for my laptop so I won't be posting until I get back.)
My cousin came in town friday night, & we had "Thanksgiving" at our house on saturday morning, which was nice. But now I'm all confused about my dates because I feel like Thanksgiving has already passed. It's strange. Then last night we went to the Nine Inch Nails concert with Sidney (her boyfriend) & his parents - they are so sweet, they bought ALL of us tickets & wouldn't even let me pay them back! The show was great, they had some awesome special effects, & our seats weren't too bad either.
Cristen & I went to church this morning & it was just what I needed. The sermon was about stress (& if you've been reading my blog AT ALL you know I've had plenty of stupid reasons to be stressed!), & it helped me to calm down & remember to take one day at a time & remember that God has it all worked out already. So I'm trying to take a deep breath & put everything off that can wait until I get back.
Tonight I'm taking Bill to the Dunns house to stay. It always makes me sad to leave him somewhere...he has such sad little puppy eyes, & I wonder what it must be like, being such a little dog in a big strange place & not knowing if your best friend will ever be coming back. It makes me sad just thinking about it...moving on.
I sure hope I've remembered to pack everything...we're leaving at 5am tomorrow & I know I won't be coherant enough to remember ANYTHING then, so cross your fingers for me, haha.
OH! I almost forgot! Be sure to watch the Rachael Ray show the day before Thanksgiving, my sister is going to be on it. http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/ (<~Click on 11/26 for details; that's her standing right behind Rachael holding a gift.)
And now I'm off to read more of my book. It's getting better every page, Edward & Bella are playing baseball with the Cullens & the "others" just showed up. If you haven't read these books, DO IT NOW, I'm so not even kidding. Here's the trailer to inspire you:
Have a good Thanksgiving, everyone be safe. (I still don't have a cable for my laptop so I won't be posting until I get back.)
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Lazy Sunday
I went to my parents' church with Cristen this morning. I really enjoyed it, they have good music. And we all know how important good music is to me! The only thing I didn't like was you couldn't see the drummer at all. They had him in like a seperate room & miked through the system which was stinky because I wanted to see what he was playing. The sermon was good, it was about loving your enemies. Something I'd say I definitely have trouble with. I think we will visit again next week. It's not quite like Counter-Culture, but then, nothing is. I miss my church, but I think I could enjoy this one too.
After church I came home & took a 3-hour nap which was sooooo nice, I can't remember the last time I had a good nap. It's going to be a nice lazy day--someone even picked up my shift at work. I practiced a little bit last night & this morning, & I'm getting better at opening the hi-hats, which is good. That's the only thing I've really gotten hung up on for some reason. But I'm learning quickly, I can't even begin to tell you the sense of accomplishment I feel when I finally pick up a beat I've been having trouble with!
Not too much to report today. One week from tomorrow I will be leaving for NYC! I can't believe Thanksgiving is next week. And this weekend my cousin is coming to town & we're going to the NIN concert. And then the very first weekend in December my Aunt (Mom's sister) is coming to visit, & I think it's been at least a couple of years since I've seen her. So I'm excited about that! Then Christmas will be here again in no time...man, time is flying. It seems like every year goes by faster, it's so crazy.
Joelle gets to see Skillet tonight! She's driving 7 hours in a snowstorm to see them, AND she's driving back TONIGHT because she has school tomorrow. I think she is officially more hardcore than me. I wish I could go with her! I get to see them in Dallas in April though, so at least I have that to look forward to--I'm sure it will be here in no time.
After church I came home & took a 3-hour nap which was sooooo nice, I can't remember the last time I had a good nap. It's going to be a nice lazy day--someone even picked up my shift at work. I practiced a little bit last night & this morning, & I'm getting better at opening the hi-hats, which is good. That's the only thing I've really gotten hung up on for some reason. But I'm learning quickly, I can't even begin to tell you the sense of accomplishment I feel when I finally pick up a beat I've been having trouble with!
Not too much to report today. One week from tomorrow I will be leaving for NYC! I can't believe Thanksgiving is next week. And this weekend my cousin is coming to town & we're going to the NIN concert. And then the very first weekend in December my Aunt (Mom's sister) is coming to visit, & I think it's been at least a couple of years since I've seen her. So I'm excited about that! Then Christmas will be here again in no time...man, time is flying. It seems like every year goes by faster, it's so crazy.
Joelle gets to see Skillet tonight! She's driving 7 hours in a snowstorm to see them, AND she's driving back TONIGHT because she has school tomorrow. I think she is officially more hardcore than me. I wish I could go with her! I get to see them in Dallas in April though, so at least I have that to look forward to--I'm sure it will be here in no time.
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