Concert Katie

the same song over and over again

November 2010

Concert Hanson

Make It Out Alive – Members Only Event 2010

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AKA… “I spent $350 to fly to Tulsa for ‘Thriller’ and all I got was Ghostbusters”

jkjk.  Although, I did really want them to play Thriller!

This years Halloween was probably one of my more eventful ones.  I left the house at 4:30am thinking I was running a bit late.  Got to the parking lot at 5:30 and was shuttled to the airport. I was through security in no time and ended up with an hour to kill.  My first flight was from Hartford to Atlanta.  Then I took their underground train over a concourse and waited to board to OKC. I pretty much slept the entire flight both times.

Keena picked me up and we met up with Becky for lunch at the Cheesecake Factory and then made our way to Tulsa.  We got there around 5:30 and were going to go to Hanson’s office (across the street) for pictures but after Keena and Becky parked the car the line had kind of formed around me so we stayed in it. 

At 6pm we had our photos taken for the costume contest and were checked in for the event – but we couldn’t go inside until 8!  Once we were let in, Keena and Becky went ahead and saved me a spot while I slowly made my way inside.  I was in the front row by a speaker in front of Taylor so I could lean on the speaker.  I actually ended up sitting on the stage for quite a bit while we waited for something to happen!

Then finally, Zac came on stage to emcee the costume contest. He told us he wasn’t yet in costume and that he wasn’t Joe Jonas… because the costumes they were wearing were going to match, so he didn’t want to give anything away coming out in costume before the other 2 would be on the stage.  He also said he felt like a standup comedian but it was ok because we laugh at anything he says.  The finalists for the costume content came on stage and we were told how we could vote for the winners.  Via their website via cellphone but of course my phone died before we got inside so no voting for me!

Then it took forever to set up for the show.  I saw them bring out a huge lyric sheet and was able to make out that it said “Ghostbusters” and ruined the surprise for everyone around me!  Then setlists were put down and I was so bummed – no THRILLER!!!! But at least I did get 1 new cover song added to my list – and probably not one they’ll be doing again on tour. (EDIT: just got word after I had written this that they played it at the Dallas show. There goes my theory lol)

Isaac and Taylor came on stage as 2 of the 3 musketeers and then Zac came on stage – as a 3 musketeers candy bar (with a sword).  They said there was probably a short list of drummers who had drummed dressed as a candy bar.  Zac mentioned something about the Rock N Roll hall of fame and they said there would be a special place for him in the Mars Bars Hall of Fame.  (It was kind of hard to hear them when they talked)  There was also a lot of inappropriate talk about “swords”

After the short set, it was time for a Q&A; where nothing new was asked! (Although the girls dressed as Ghostbusters did ask if someone called them which was cute)  Listen to the reporter interviews on HNet people! Everything that was asked was pretty much answered in the reporter interviews.

Then we were told there was no time for group pics, but we did get a signed photo on the way out.  I picked up a glow in the dark event tshirt and passed on the poster and the 5 of 5 shirts. (I wanted all 5 and couldn’t justify buying 5 Vneck shirts that are black (which i therefore never end up wearing) that said Hanson on them – so since I couldn’t decide on 1 I was getting none)

Then we had an exciting trip to QuikTrip and it was back to OKC to sleep – Keena tells me I fell asleep really fast.  It was about 4am my time at that point – so it made sense I was out haha

This morning we got Taco Bueno for lunch so I could try their tacos (they were good – but I still prefer Taco Bell – which is good considering that is all we have up here!) and then I was off to the airport.

Had another layover in Atlanta, this time had to go 2 concourses over and then finally got back to Hartford.  When I got in my car the tire pressure light was on but I managed to make it home without any problems and now I have that to take care of!

I may or may not post photos later… I’m not sure what I have.

Make It Out Alive
And I Waited
You Never Know
Speechless
This Time Around
Dancing In The Wind
Hand in Hand
Voice In The Chorus
Something Going Round
Ugly Truth
Thinking Bout Somethin
Can’t Stop
In The City
Ghostbusters!

Concert Tyler Hilton

Concert #200 – October 30, 2010 – Tyler Hilton&Josiah Leming

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Show #200 started off with a scream from Clay Garner that was so loud (and unexpected) it made Jessa jump!  He was young – 16 – and said Tyler and Josiah were his Idols, which I thought was kind of funny.  Also funny was when he encouraged us to stay for Tyler and Josiah.  That was the plan!  At the end of his 5 song set a dude yelled “You’re CUTE!” Which was definitely a highlight.  His set was good but he lost me on his last song – a cover of Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin'”

After a short break it was time for Dion Roy.  His guitar had a crazy glare going on from the lights which blinded Jessa and I at times.  He mentioned his songs have been featured on Road Rules, Bad Girls Club and The Kardashians, none of which I ever watch – but good for him!  His set was 6 songs and started out a little rough, but he quickly found his groove.  He also commented that he was from NY and was looking forward to sleeping his his own bed that night – adding that it wasn’t that Josiah and Tyler weren’t great, which led to his backup guitarist Pete (?) asking if he had been sharing a bed with them.  I thought it was funny.  Maybe you had to be there.  The kid next to me had ants in his pants which felt the need to pick up during this set and I felt it worth noting.  At times I felt like I was on a boat and it was incredibly distracting…

Another break and it was time for Josiah.  Josiah was a contestant on Idol season 7 (Cook’s year) and I could not stand him.  He got cut and appeared on Ellen and I probably vowed to never see him live – but I was there for Tyler and suffering through him was a price I was going to have to pay.  Admittedly, he was not as bad as I had thought – but he did have his screeching moments (and I thought Adam Lambert was bad…).  After 2 songs he asked if we were attached to our chairs and wanted everyone to stand up for him.  I politely declined.  For the song “Silly Fly” he was bouncing all over the stage and I am really not sure how he had so much energy and how he was able to keep it up for his entire set, but he did!

He told us the song “Lover” was written about a girl he met at a strip club and fell for and then he realized she was mean and it was her job to make him fall for him.  The next song “You, I Love” was written about a girlfriend who was plain.  He loved that bout her and she hated it.  His set was 10 songs.  He was backed by josh on bass, Steve on guitar and Tom on drums.  After his set the girls all went to meet him and came back giggling like school girls. Maybe he is charming? I don’t know, I didn’t bother to leave my seat.

They broke down Josiah’s keyboard and we waited for Tyler.  He came out alone and sang “When It Comes”, I was glad he started with something older I knew because I’ve been slacking in the Tyler fan department as of late! (But I will be correcting that very soon!)  The band (same as Josiah’s) joined him for Sunset Blvd and This World Will Turn Your Way and a cover of Missing You.  I don’t think I’d ever seen him with a full band before (although it’s been years so I really can’t remember) but Tyler can rock!

The band left again and Tyler started talking about the next song he’d sing and the girls behind me screamed out “ROLLIN HOME!” And he jokingly yelled at them for giving it away.  Next he was joined by a French fan now living locally for When The Stars Go Blue.  Judging by the screams this isn’t something he plays very often.  He did 4 more songs – one of which he wrote with Lady Antebellum.  I can’t remember which it was now, but I really liked it! Then he left but the house lights didn’t go on and a chant of “Tyler, Tyler” began.  He came back out and said he was heading to merch and asked what we wanted to hear – tons of songs were screamed out and he went with Stay.

The merch area was a nightmare so we decided to skip hanging around for pics and just headed out (similar story to concert #100 – minus having a train to catch).  Tyler has grown tons musically since I last same him – definitely catch him if you get the chance!

Photos to come soon..

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