Honor Society at School of Rock 10/1/09

Katie October 2, 2009 0 Comments

Last night, Honor Society played their first sold out show on the Fashionably Late tour at the School of Rock in South Hackensack, NJ.

It was incredibly cold outside waiting for doors to open. Once we got inside it was incredibly hot. First thing we picked up our M&G; wristbands, which were Orange. Then we grabbed a spot on the side barricade.

This seemed like it was going to be a great spot but as time went on I kept getting pushed backwards. Some girls also went around the other side of the barricade (I think security should have been there so that didn’t happen…) and were standing on the ledge that security generally stands on. I also over heard them say that if security was going to kick them out of that spot, they would lie and say one of them was handicapped. As a handicapped fan, who was getting their space invaded I must say, girls, that was not cool and I don’t think you’d be able to handle a day with my CP. (And once again I wish I had magic powers to send my CP to annoying people like that for a day, and then I would have a CP free day)

But on to more fun things. Esmee Denters was the opener. I didn’t know much about her except that she was signed by Justin Timberlake. Her stage presence was great, which was kind of annoying if you were trying to take a picture of her haha but it was great for the crowd to get a glimpse of her. She sang several songs, one of which she had co-written with Justin Timberlake.

After her set was over they set the stage up for Honor Society. Security came out and said that everyone needed to take a step back and that if they surged forward during the show they would stop the concert.

The guys had new intros to a bunch of their songs, which was cool considering the set list was essentially the same as the Full Moon Crazy tour, just in a different order. Another new addition was “You Really Got Me” which is a cover song that they sing in the Alvin and the Chipmunks movie, out in theaters on Christmas!

After about 5 songs I decided the girls hanging on my head and leaning over me were just completely too much to handle so I went to the back. Since I was no longer crammed in between a mass of people, it was a lot cooler back there as well. Aside from the girls with the light up <3 HS sign, I could see all 4 guys without a problem. (Couldn’t really see Alex or Andy where I was originally)

Before one of the songs, Mike talked about how the last time they played here (August 08) they had to sell 30 tickets (they did) and tonight they had sold the place out and sold 500 tickets. They’ve come a long way in just a year+.

It was hard to get decent photos because reaching for the guys even though you’re 5+ rows back and making heart signs are a BIG trend lately… For a couple of songs I just kind of took it all in and didn’t try to take photos. I did manage to get a few decent ones (which is a MUST for this scrapbooker)

Once the show was over we made our way to the M&G; area, which was a MESS. Seriously needed to be thought through juuuust a bit better. They had the people with fanclub M&Gs; go through the door to the hallway and the merch M&G; people stand near the door. Of course a mob formed around the door so it made things difficult, but we made it to the hallway.

After waiting for what seemed like forever in a tight, crammed hallway the line started moving and we made our way in to meet the guys. Their new thing is “hand hugs” because REAL hugs aren’t allowed. But considering I’ve been getting real hugs since the start I didn’t want to be demoted so when Alex put his hand up I said to him “I am NOT handhugging you” and Andy and Jay were like “OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH” and then we hugged and Jay and Andy were like “awwww” and then I hugged the rest of them. Chatted with Andy quickly about the necklace website he had told us about and how we wanted everything and they were cool. (Our friend Cara had mentioned that we told her about the site too and so thats what led him to mention it to me again)

Full Moon Crazy
Sing for You
Two Rebels
Where Are You Now
My Own Way
Here Comes Trouble
You Really Got Me
Don’t Close the Book
Why Didn’t I
Nobody Has To Know
Over You
See U In The Dark

Today Show 9/25

Katie September 25, 2009 0 Comments

Today show went rather well. I woke up a little after 4 to get ready. Lauren showed up around 5 and we took the 5:22 train in to the city.

We got to the plaza and got a spot in the pen. Al Roker came over and shook everyones hands and said hello. Matt and Meredith came out but stayed to the other side of the pen.

I spotted one of the guests leaving and we hoped we'd see john krasinski leaving but no such luck.

Al came over and talked to the family that was next to us so I am pretty sure I was on TV but of course I only set the recorder for 1 hour!!

At 9 a bunch of people left and we moved to the other window. Of course then HS comes out the door we were watching all morning but moved away from! They came down briefly for the interview with extra and went back inside.

We saw them performing a check or prerecord for the coming up next spot. Then later they performed for real. Unfortunately we had no sound, but the fans sang along anyway! (The guys didn't know we couldn't hear)

Then we waited for them to come outside. They went downstairs but shortly after came back and we got to talk to andy for a bit.

Then their manager had us say 'honor society rocks mtv no duh' and I was right by mike so I can't wait for that to be online!

Now we're on the train home! Can't wait to get back to bed.
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Honor Society Listening Party

Katie September 17, 2009 0 Comments

Thought I was going to miss today, did you?

Not when I have something legit to talk about!!

Last night was Honor Society’s CD Release party in NYC. Lauren and I were obviously planning to go regardless, but since only the first 150 people would be let in, we weren’t sure if we’d make it so we tried to win passes from the fanclub.

In true concertkatie fashion, at 10am I got an email that I had won passes and that I needed to show up by 5:45 in order to be let in.

We got in a bit early and no guest list line was set up, so when we asked we became the first ones in line. While security was trying to figure out what was going on, Honor Society showed up and Alex came right over to Lauren and I to give us a hug 🙂 Then they went inside for an interview.

Shortly after we were let in and when I picked up the passes they were VIP! We went into the small VIP area and were in there with family and friends of the band.

Soon after the guys came out and gave speeches and then came to mingle with the VIP area. We talked to Mike and Andy and got a pic and auto from Andy. Alex’s mom was right near us so she made sure Alex came by to sign our CD 🙂 before heading out to mingle with the fans.

Later on, Jason came back into the VIP area so we were able to get a pic/auto from him.

We decided to venture into the crowd to get the last signature, from Mike and get a picture with him and then attempt to get a picture with Alex.

Alex is always surrounded by 5x as many girls as the other guys are. We almost made it up to him when he got called away (again) so they could say their goodbyes.

Luckily, we were VIP so when they came back out we were able to grab Alex for a picture and then chat with him for quite some time about our dreams and aspirations. (I want to see the band 20 times be the end of this year, he wants to be on late night TV lol) He said we should come to the Today Show and was asking if TV Shows count in my concert count. (As long as they perform – YES!) And he also said he would give me a drumstick in PA – I just need to make a sign so he’ll remember 🙂

Then we chatted with Andrew a bit about our website, how many hits we’ve been getting lately and how they got a TON of plays on the myspace when they put the album up to listen before its release. He also said we should come to the today show and was really pressuring us to go LOL But we will do what we can! Gotta get the day off and take a 4am train so there’s a certain amount of preparation that goes in to that mentally lol

Seriously I don’t even feel like the night really happened, it was so amazing! I love those guys and am so so so proud of them and how far they have come (even though to me it seems like it has been SO FAST!) and can not wait to continue on this journey with them 🙂

Check out my pics with the guys under the cut 🙂

Honor Society New York City 7/22

Katie July 25, 2009 0 Comments

I had been putting off writing this blog for fear of getting too emotional. I even asked Lauren to write the blog for our Honor Society site because I just couldn’t bring myself to write about it – to bring closure to the amazing week I had.

Last year, Lauren asked me to go see some band with her in the city. It was going to be my 100th concert and I was debating even counting it because I had no idea who these guys were, but was just tagging along for the heck of it. (I am concertkatie after all) It was at the knitting factory and there were a handful of girls there earlier than we were. We got tickets the day off and I remember Lauren saying “We can get tickets there – it won’t sell out” I’m not sure what it was, but from their first note I was *hooked*

In February, we witnessed their first SOLD OUT show in New York at Irving Plaza. Now, the Jonas Brothers had a hand in selling this show out and a lot of fans were there only because Jonas might be showing up. (They did.)

Wednesday night they sold out The Blender Theater at Gramercy. While there were hints of “surprises” They sold this one out all on their own. And it’s just amazing to see how much they have grown as a band, we have grown as fans and just everything has changed (for the better) in the past year or so.

When we got there, the line was around the block and around the block and around the block. People were asking what was free because we had to be waiting for something free. Another guy asked if it was a conspiracy of some sort, all these girls waiting outside. And another.. probably my favorite of the night – was telling his wife and daughter that it was a “celebration for all the honor society students” Well, I guess if I were to be grouped into anything – The Honor Society’s not a bad thing lol I was in Honor Society in HS and college!

Finally we were let in, and Lauren and I made a bee-line for the merch area to pre-order their cd. (I had already done it earlier too, but I decided you can never have too many CDs. haha)

It was just like any other concert. At that point. But as the night progressed it was just something so much bigger than that and something I’m not sure if we even fully understand at this point. I tried hard to hold back my tears, I wasn’t upset but just so overwhelmed and proud. And then I broke my chair. Way to bring in some comic relief, universe. I’m not even sure how it happened but the darn thing just unhinged on me in the middle of a song (and luckily I wasn’t sitting in it when it happened!)

There were really no surprises, just the same high energy show we’ve come to know and love.

After the show, we waited for a while for the M&G.; I kind of didn’t want to take a train later than 11:22 (which gets us back at about 1am) even though I was on vacation. (I had napped on the train ride in, at least) And wasn’t sure if we’d be in line longer than that or not.

Lauren said, “Well, I guess we’re not going to be getting hugs” as we were going to go down the stairs to see the guys. Upon spotting us, Andrew stood up, came around the table and gave us both a hug. Mike and Alex also leaned over the table to give me a hug and it just meant so much to me that they remember Lauren and I and acknowledge our support. We were exhausted, but if I had to not get enough sleep – this was the best reason to not be getting it.

Maybe I’m crazy for having done 6 shows in 5 days, but I would do it all over and over again in a heartbeat because there is no one more deserving of my support than Andrew Lee, Michael Bruno, Alexander Noyes and Jason Rosen. They absolutely deserve all the success that is coming to them. And I will be with them every step of the way.

Nobody has to know
Two rebels
Full moon crazy
Where are you now
My own way
Over you
Sing for you
Don’t close the book
Here comes trouble
See u in the dark

Honor Society Farmingdale 7/19

Katie July 23, 2009 0 Comments

Farmingdale was my birthday show. And not just any birthday, my 25th. I got home from Boston around 3am and we were on the road to Long Island at 10 am. Brutal.

We got there and waited for will-call. Somehow, my name got a +1 added next to it for the M&G; so we didn’t have to do anything to get Lauren to be near me in the line incase it got hectic.

When we got inside, Keli Price, the first opening act was on stage. He was followed by Score 24. Both bands were good, but I wanted nothing more than to see Honor Society and get back home to sleep hahaha

We were against the wall on Andrew’s side. Somehow we always end up on his side. And never end up with enough pictures of Jason. I really don’t know why this happens because its not like we consciously choose this, thats just the area with better places to lean on, I guess!

After the show Ned was trying to direct us with his megaphone. Wristband meet and greeters had to go outside. There were maybe 20 of us. Kat asked if we wanted to get pictures as a group or separate. We decided to go separate because Lauren didnt have a decent looking picture of just her and the guys, just the awkward one from Boston.

I went first, of course Andrew was first and gave me a big hug. I told him it was my birthday so he said happy birthday. Then Alex was next, told him I was 25 today and he got all excited and told Jason and Mike. Jason said “I have a present for you!” and gave me one of his guitar picks!!! Then we took our picture and I told them that I was bringing my cousin to meet them the next day at Verizon and Alex and Andy seemed pretty excited about that because I had mentioned bringing her for almost a year now to them!

When we were leaving, we spotted CJ from Push Play so I got a picture with him as well. I guess he was there with Mandy. (who is also in my picture)

The ride home was supposed to be an hour and a half, but ended up being more like 3. The Throgs Neck Bridge was closed on the way back, we could only take the Whitestone, so of course that was ridiculously backed up. At least I’m familiar with the Whitestone from coming back from Mets games!

Got home and should have gone to sleep early, as i was leaving at 10:30 for the verizon signing and to pick up my cousin, but of course I didn’t.

Nobody has to know
Two rebels
Full moon crazy
Where are you now
My own way
Over you
Sing for you
Don’t close the book
Here comes trouble
See u in the dark

Honor Society – Boston MA 7/18/09

Katie July 23, 2009 0 Comments

Of course, I got sunburned while we were waiting in line. This is nothing new. I get burned just walking from the front door to the mailbox sometimes. I’ve also burned when I’ve had 70 SPF on so really, there is no hope for me.

Just before doors, Ned came out with his megaphone. Before the show, we’d be filming a music video with the guys! They are sponsored this tour by USA Pears and had written a song “tastes like Pear-adise” and since we were at the Paradise Rock Club, they figured it would be appropriate to shoot the video there.

When we got inside we were given a pear. (I don’t care WHO gave me the pear, I don’t really like fruit. I also loved how you could win to meet the jonas brothers by eating apple fries. They are trying realllly hard but I keep resisting)

The guys came out and taught us the song and we had to hold our pears up. And then bite into our pears. But I gave my pear away to a girl who really wanted one. Problem solved.

Then they changed into their concert clothes and at 2pm the show started. Awesome awesome start to what would become a crazy weekend/week. They did 2 new songs, Sing For You and Here Comes Trouble. I’m about 50/50 with the 4 new-ish songs, but they’ll probably grow on me.

After the show, Lauren had a M&G; pass but I didn’t. So I pre-ordered the CD to meet them. But things got really hectic and I got a bit nervous so Lauren and security came to get me to keep me with her so I wouldn’t get knocked over or something. Lauren was in the front of the M&G; line. She had to get an awkward picture with the guys, her leaning back on the table and them leaning forward. Andrew saw me and decided they’d all come around the front for my picture. I love that he’s always looking out for me 🙂 So I got a picture and a signed 8×10 even though I wasn’t supposed to. Oh well, the guys didn’t mind 🙂

After the M&G; we went to Coldstone because we needed to cool down! And then we drove into Boston to the parking garage for the concert at the Garden that night! More on that in my next post!

Nobody has to know
Two rebels
Full moon crazy
Where are you now
My own way
Over you
Sing for you
Don’t close the book
Here comes trouble
See u in the dark