My SafetySuit guys have a new EP coming to Itunes this Tuesday (28th)! This EP will feature their much loved cover of "Hallelujah", an acoustic version of their song "Anywhere But Here", an acoustic/wedding version of their song "Never Stop", and an acoustic version of their song "Let Go". I am so very excited to get this EP.
Their version of the well known song "Hallelujah" was a hit this past tour. It never failed that every time they performed it, they would get a standing ovation from the entire crowd. All of the people who had no idea who SafetySuit was, were completely blown away by that performance. I'm so glad that they recorded and are releasing it.
"Never Stop" would be a perfect wedding song. I thought that the moment I heard it, and always hoped they would release an acoustic version for that purpose.
"Anywhere But Here" is one of my very favorite songs by them. I'm really curious and excited to hear how this version sounds.
Everyone needs to get this EP on Tuesday! You won't regret it!
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Happy birthday Doug Brown!
Happy birthday to Doug Brown of SafetySuit!
This guy is a big deal to me. Why?
- He's one of my very favorite singers and songwriters.
- He's created songs that have helped me tremendously.
- He makes me feel like i'm not alone.
- He reminds me that there's a positive in everything.
- He reminds me that I don't deserve to settle.
- He makes me feel important and necessary.
- He gave me some of the very best memories.
- He made my first SafetySuit concert a very special and personal experience.
- He is proof that great guys still exist.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DOUG!
This guy is a big deal to me. Why?
- He's one of my very favorite singers and songwriters.
- He's created songs that have helped me tremendously.
- He makes me feel like i'm not alone.
- He reminds me that there's a positive in everything.
- He reminds me that I don't deserve to settle.
- He makes me feel important and necessary.
- He gave me some of the very best memories.
- He made my first SafetySuit concert a very special and personal experience.
- He is proof that great guys still exist.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DOUG!
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Some things I am starting to accept about myself...
I really don't like talking about what's REALLY wrong. So, I can be in the middle of a conversation with someone, that turns into a disagreement. The person I am disagreeing with will obviously assume I'm angry because of whatever we're disagreeing about, but at least 85% of the time, that's not it at all. Either something else happened in that conversation that set me off, or something else entirely unrelated is bothering me, or a series of things are building, and I lash out without explaining what's really up. I know I do this. I know it seems like I get upset over really insignificant circumstances, but that's not ever what i'm upset about at all. I need to get better at this.
I also let things build. I let everything in my life build, and I avoid it all. I use my sense of humor to make light of everything, and just let the issues grow and eat at me until I breakdown. Literally. I have my infamous breakdowns. You would think it would be easier to just deal with things as they come. But I somehow still try to believe that everything will just improve and get better if I just keep pushing through it and staying positive. Dumb. I'm easily overwhelmed, so this doesn't help anything.
I push people away when things get rough. Part of me thinks that once things reach a certain level, I just need to deal with everything myself. Therefore I push everyone that means anything to me away. I don't know why, because that's obviously when I need these people the most. Maybe it's a defense mechanism. Or maybe part of me just hopes that someone will care enough to push back. Who knows.
I have a screwed up way of dealing with life. I should probably work on this. Time, I suppose.
I also let things build. I let everything in my life build, and I avoid it all. I use my sense of humor to make light of everything, and just let the issues grow and eat at me until I breakdown. Literally. I have my infamous breakdowns. You would think it would be easier to just deal with things as they come. But I somehow still try to believe that everything will just improve and get better if I just keep pushing through it and staying positive. Dumb. I'm easily overwhelmed, so this doesn't help anything.
I push people away when things get rough. Part of me thinks that once things reach a certain level, I just need to deal with everything myself. Therefore I push everyone that means anything to me away. I don't know why, because that's obviously when I need these people the most. Maybe it's a defense mechanism. Or maybe part of me just hopes that someone will care enough to push back. Who knows.
I have a screwed up way of dealing with life. I should probably work on this. Time, I suppose.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Cheap Trick and Aerosmith rocked the Tacoma Dome!
On August 8th, 2012, I saw Cheap Trick and Aerosmith play at the Tacoma Dome. Wow. That was one of the most impressive things I have ever seen. The Tacoma Dome was completely sold out. A 23,000 capacity venue. Sold out. It was loud. There were people of all ages. Lots of drinking. And lots of pot smoking.
The show started off with Cheap Trick. Now, I don't actually know that much of Cheap Trick's stuff. I only knew like three or four of the songs they played. They did a really good job. It was really hard to hear/understand the singer, though, which was a bummer. The music really drowned him up. My favorite moment from them was probably when they played "The Flame". That sounded really great, and his vocals were spot on.
After Cheap Trick got off the stage, a huge crew swarmed the stage and started getting things set up for Aerosmith. That got me pumped. They transformed that stage very quickly.
Lights go out. And a video starts to play. It was a very creepy video, but it just made the whole thing way cooler. The lights on the back of the stage were going, as were these video clips. I was looking around the stage trying to see where the band was coming out from, when this smoke came up from the front of the stage, and BAM there was Steven Tyler coming from UNDER the catwalk. It was like POOF he was there.
Aerosmith played for a good 2 hours. Going strong the whole time. Those guys have some crazy energy. Steven Tyler is insane, in the most epic way possible. Their talent completely blew me away. Tyler's vocals were captivating. It was a really surreal experience. A really cool moment was their drum solo. It was a good 5 minutes long. That was probably the most impressive drumming I've ever seen. Steven Tyler came out and joined him for a minute, too, which was really cool. Their drummer threw out the drumsticks and started hitting the drums with just his hands, and even his head. It was so crazy, and so awesome. I'm a huge drum lover, so that was really exciting to see. My favorite songs were probably "Livin' On The Edge", "Love In An Elevator", "Come Together", "Walk This Way", and especially "Dream On". Their cover of "Come Together" is really awesome, and it was really special to sing every single word as loudly as I could with 23,000 other people. "Dream On" about made me tear up. That song is just ridiculous live.
I'm leaving a lot out, and i'm totally winging this. I didn't pre type this or anything. Maybe one of these days i'll give this concert the recap it deserves. But it's late, and i'm too tired to think. Just know, everyone needs to see Aerosmith while they still can. They're on top of their game, and are seriously incredible in concert. I'm so glad I went.
The show started off with Cheap Trick. Now, I don't actually know that much of Cheap Trick's stuff. I only knew like three or four of the songs they played. They did a really good job. It was really hard to hear/understand the singer, though, which was a bummer. The music really drowned him up. My favorite moment from them was probably when they played "The Flame". That sounded really great, and his vocals were spot on.
After Cheap Trick got off the stage, a huge crew swarmed the stage and started getting things set up for Aerosmith. That got me pumped. They transformed that stage very quickly.
Lights go out. And a video starts to play. It was a very creepy video, but it just made the whole thing way cooler. The lights on the back of the stage were going, as were these video clips. I was looking around the stage trying to see where the band was coming out from, when this smoke came up from the front of the stage, and BAM there was Steven Tyler coming from UNDER the catwalk. It was like POOF he was there.
Aerosmith played for a good 2 hours. Going strong the whole time. Those guys have some crazy energy. Steven Tyler is insane, in the most epic way possible. Their talent completely blew me away. Tyler's vocals were captivating. It was a really surreal experience. A really cool moment was their drum solo. It was a good 5 minutes long. That was probably the most impressive drumming I've ever seen. Steven Tyler came out and joined him for a minute, too, which was really cool. Their drummer threw out the drumsticks and started hitting the drums with just his hands, and even his head. It was so crazy, and so awesome. I'm a huge drum lover, so that was really exciting to see. My favorite songs were probably "Livin' On The Edge", "Love In An Elevator", "Come Together", "Walk This Way", and especially "Dream On". Their cover of "Come Together" is really awesome, and it was really special to sing every single word as loudly as I could with 23,000 other people. "Dream On" about made me tear up. That song is just ridiculous live.
I'm leaving a lot out, and i'm totally winging this. I didn't pre type this or anything. Maybe one of these days i'll give this concert the recap it deserves. But it's late, and i'm too tired to think. Just know, everyone needs to see Aerosmith while they still can. They're on top of their game, and are seriously incredible in concert. I'm so glad I went.
Here's to Mike Sanchez!
Some background for you: Mike Sanchez has been on tour with Daughtry for several months this year. I believe the tour started in April (I could very well be wrong though.) Every show day he would post a video to Youtube, and called it his "Backstage Tailgate" series. He mostly posted covers, but threw some orignals in there too. He's never posted anything that I haven't been thoroughly impressed by. As most of you know, it didn't take any time at all for me to become a fan of his. As soon as I heard his voice I knew that he was something special, and was psyched to see him with SafetySuit and Daughtry. Me being who I am, I pretty much instantaneously started (nicely) harassing Mike to post a Lifehouse cover. Now, I am not a Lifehouse cover supporter by any means. I generally believe that their songs should not be messed with. Leave it to Jason Wade to sing the songs that he writes. But I loved Mike's voice and style so much that I was dying to hear his take of one of their songs.
If you read my concert recap, than you know that he told me that if he was to cover a Lifehouse song, it would be their song "Take Me Away". This made me very excited because that is one of my very favorite Lifehouse songs. So ever since then, I would occasionally remind him of this, in the hopes that one of these days he would cover it. As their tour started coming to an end, I basically gave up on the idea that this cover would happen. But today, it did.
Today is Mike's last day with Daughtry, and he posted "Take Me Away" as his backstage tailgate. Saved the best for last, I suppose. I'm sure you can imagine my excitement. I may or may not have even cried. *Sniff.* By no surprise at all, his cover was absolutely amazing. He definitely did Jason and the guys' justice. And I don't think I have ever said that before. The best Lifehouse cover I have seen, hands down. I am still so shocked that that's the song he chose to do for his last show. His version will be played very frequently. So awesome. Watch here: "Take Me Away"
I can't believe this Daughtry tour is coming to an end. I am so sincerely PROUD of Mike. It has been pretty remarkable to witness his journey through this tour. Seeing how quickly fans loved, supported, and became equally excited to see him play, was truly amazing. A Daughtry tour just won't be the same without him, and I know a lot of fans would agree with me on that. He's made these experiences so much more memorable for so many people (myself included.) He really went out of his way for his fans every single night. I am so grateful that I was able to see and meet him when I did. He is one of the most talented, nice, caring, selfless, and genuine people I have ever met. And as I type this, teary eyed and all, I can honestly say that I wish Mike Sanchez the very best in everything and anything he chooses to do. He's gained my lifelong support.
If you read my concert recap, than you know that he told me that if he was to cover a Lifehouse song, it would be their song "Take Me Away". This made me very excited because that is one of my very favorite Lifehouse songs. So ever since then, I would occasionally remind him of this, in the hopes that one of these days he would cover it. As their tour started coming to an end, I basically gave up on the idea that this cover would happen. But today, it did.
Today is Mike's last day with Daughtry, and he posted "Take Me Away" as his backstage tailgate. Saved the best for last, I suppose. I'm sure you can imagine my excitement. I may or may not have even cried. *Sniff.* By no surprise at all, his cover was absolutely amazing. He definitely did Jason and the guys' justice. And I don't think I have ever said that before. The best Lifehouse cover I have seen, hands down. I am still so shocked that that's the song he chose to do for his last show. His version will be played very frequently. So awesome. Watch here: "Take Me Away"
I can't believe this Daughtry tour is coming to an end. I am so sincerely PROUD of Mike. It has been pretty remarkable to witness his journey through this tour. Seeing how quickly fans loved, supported, and became equally excited to see him play, was truly amazing. A Daughtry tour just won't be the same without him, and I know a lot of fans would agree with me on that. He's made these experiences so much more memorable for so many people (myself included.) He really went out of his way for his fans every single night. I am so grateful that I was able to see and meet him when I did. He is one of the most talented, nice, caring, selfless, and genuine people I have ever met. And as I type this, teary eyed and all, I can honestly say that I wish Mike Sanchez the very best in everything and anything he chooses to do. He's gained my lifelong support.
Check him out!
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