Hanson April 29

Katie April 29, 2008 0 Comments

This night was one of my favorite SK6ers sets. Maybe because I was so far back by the bar no one could bother me and I could see over everyone and wasn’t getting pushed all over the place, I don’t know.

I never did find Marisa or Beckie for that matter during Hanson’s or anyone’s sets, and I didn’t stop by to say hi to SK6ers like I had hoped to.

Marisa and her sister left after the encore to secure us spots by the barricade. After the show I went out and met up with them. This show had started an hour earlier so it was only 11 when it was over as opposed to the usual 12 that seemed to be the norm.

But 12 rolled around and pizza got delivered to the bus and it was then we knew it was going to be awhile and we had stuff to do the next day like.. more fun times at work.

So we left. Turns out Taylor came out and took photos with everyone and Isaac came out as well. Not a huge deal since it was Zac I wanted another photo with…

Hanson April 26

Katie April 26, 2008 0 Comments

Natalie and I spent the night in the car in the parking lot. I didn’t feel like sleeping on the sidewalk (across the street from the beach) if I couldn’t do the walk and therefore couldn’t get stamped to get in early. So we stayed in the comfort of the lovely Randy Taylor (my car).

When we woke up, we headed to find a Dunkin Donuts. When we got back, our spot was gone and the bus had shown up. We found a new parking spot and just chilled in the car.

We got out so Natalie could go on the walk, and i had spotted some elongated penny machines so of course I had to get myself a set from them. So that is what I did while they were on the walk. Then I situated myself to get some great photos when the guys came back and Taylor gave another speech.

Natalie and I played some arcade games and then went back to the car to chill before the show.

And Zac decided the parking lot was his playground.

He was playing with air-soft rifles with some of the roadies and Boots from SK6ers. At one point he was RIGHT next to the car, so Natalie yells “GET ‘EM ZAC” and he looks at us SO CONFUSED. I was taking photos of Zac being all stealth.

Later, he comes back to the car and asks us what we are doing. We told him just chilling and asked him what HE was doing. “Blowing off steam before the show” he told us. We chatted a bit about the BBs that were in the gun. (They hurt. He got hit on his nail earlier and it was still stinging)

We introduced ourselves and he reached into the car to shake my hand. Yes, Zac Hanson was “in” my car. Natalie got a photo with him and I was too shocked to ask. At least I was able to speak in coherent sentences.

After that, we decided it would be a good time to head inside. Where I got yelled at because a guy saw a flash and assumed it was me. I assure you dude, I did not have my flash on.

Later, I got in trouble because my zoom was too big. Dude. I am in the BACK of the place my zoom is about equal to if I had a disposable in the front row at this point – and I need GOOD photos for my scrapbook! I asked him if I didn’t zoom if I could still take pictures and he said yes… so once he disappeared I zoomed in again. I dont know who I was hurting by zooming anyway. Maybe the guy was just jealous of my zoom.

Hanson April 25

Katie April 25, 2008 0 Comments

I decided to stupidly leave my camera in the car, and had only my brand new phone to take photos with. Don’t know why I didn’t at least try to get it in, it could have always been run back to the car. Oh well.

But the best part was when we first pulled in, the walk had just ended. Taylor was talking with some girls so we stopped to take photos (I used Natalie’s camera) This security dude jumped in front, thinking he would block the view and posed. So we had a picture of him, with Taylor in the background and we laughed and gave him a thumbs up and went to find parking. I mean, with the day starting off like that it had to be a good show that night!

And it was. Highlights were 2 new songs I hadnt heard Live before – Isaac’s solo “Every Day” and Zac singing the Beatles “Oh Darlin'” loooved it.

AND we were surprised at the end by PAT MCGEE joining Hanson and SK6ers for the encore. Yes, I will admit it, I went teenie when Pat came out. (And i’m not admitting that ONLY because Natalie CAUGHT IT ON VIDEO…)