Throwback Thursday: Jonas Brothers 7/18/09
Katie Headliner: Jonas Brothers
Opener(s): Jordin Sparks, Honor Society, Wonder Girls
Venue: TD Banknorth Garden
Cost: $105
Setlist:
Book Review: Bless This Mother-effing Home
Bless This Mother-effing Home is a book of sweet stitches for snarky bitches. I have seen some similar crafts online and always get a good laugh out of them so when I saw there was a whole book of them, created by someone else named Katie, I had to check it out. Cross-stitch is a craft I have done before with some success, provided that it is printed and not counted. Katie has been selling her crafts on her etsy page but after getting some publicity on the show GIRLS things have taken off for her. The cross stitches in the book are all cutesy and adorable, as one would expect, but the text on them are a bit unexpected and anyone with a sense of humor would surely find one or five that they feel the need to have in their home. My favorites are probably the ones based on rap lyrics like “mo money mo problems” and “y’all gonna make me lose my mind up in here, up in here”. If you don’t crack a smile at least once when reading through this book you may need to consult a doctor.
I received a free e-copy of this book in order to write this review, I was not otherwise compensated.
About the Book
The combination of sugar and spice is irresistible in this adorable and appalling collection of cross stitch. Laugh-out-loud fun through crafting is found in these biting yet precious patterns.
Katie Kutthroat’s warped and witty cross stitch has taken the internet by storm and has been featured on TV shows like HBO’s Girls and The League. Cute but snarky, each cross stitch pattern featured in Bless This Mother-effing Home evokes laughter and irony. Perforated pages allow for readers to hang up or share favorite entries, spreading the cross stitched love.
Virtual Race: Woodstock
Race Title: Woodstock
Distance: 69.1
Company: Yes.Fit
Charity: NA
This is one of my favorite medals, it is kind of like a sun catcher. It took me from August to January to finish the 69.1 miles for this race and appropriately I finished this “Peace, Love, Music” race in the airport on my way to Back to the Island in Jamaica!
Lauren Alaina at the Wolf’s Den
Sunday March 5th, Lauren Alaina made her way to the Wolf Den at the Mohegan Sun casino. She had previously been scheduled to perform but had to cancel, so I was glad that she had chosen a make up date and I was able to attend (the first date I wasn’t able to because I already had a commitment). In addition to her performance, she would be signing copies of her CD “Road Less Traveled” after the show.
Sunday night Wolf’s Den shows begin at 7pm instead of the usual 8pm. When Lauren first came out on the stage, her mic was not working. She ended up trying her band members mic – still nothing. Then she walked across to the other mic. Still nothing. She shrugged, she joked around with the crowd in the front, she tapped the mic and waited for something to happen – taking it all in stride. Then the Wolf Den made an announcement to stand by and they’d get everything fixed. The band left the stage, mics were I assumed fixed and we started the show again – Lauren this time ran out and yelled “IS THIS THING ON?” to a roar of cheers and applause from the crowd.
I wasn’t a huge fan of Lauren on Idol, though her season is arguably my most favorite season of the show. I’m not much of a country fan so I went into the show not really sure what to expect but I ended up having a BLAST. Lauren puts on a great show, she’s funny and seems super down to earth. For her 3rd song she said she was going to bring a guy on stage because she always picks out her “Next Boyfriend” from the crowd. She said there was one guy up front singing every word so she picked him – but someone else told her that he brought her flowers so she brought TWO Next Boyfriends on stage to dance with her. After having one say his name and having us all say “Hi Brandon!” She had the other guy introduce himself and he was Brandon too! (two?) And as it turned out – one of her guitarists is also named Brandon. “Too many Brandons!” she announced and had the guys dance with her – even getting them to whip and nae nae.
She changed before coming out for her encore of “Road Less Traveled” her current single that has made it on to the Billboard Charts! We slipped out early to jump in line for the signing and made it near the front of the line. She came out about 45 minutes after the show had ended to quite a line. We were able to get through quickly and say hello and get our CD signed and even had time to check out one of Mohegan’s newer restaurants before heading home.
Lauren is currently on tour as an opening act, but if you get the chance to see her, take it! I don’t think you will find yourself disappointed.
Scrapbook Saturday: December
December, just 2 shows. All Star Christmas and One Tree Holiday!
Book Review: Goodnight, Batcave
If you’re like me, you may have grown up reading “Goodnight, Moon”. This book is an unauthorized parody from MAD Magazine and instead of saying goodnight to the moon and everything in the room, Batman says goodnight to his Batcave and everything and every one around. The illustrations are really nice and the book is cute for the young Batman fan who just needs one more book read to him/her before bed!
I received a free e-copy of this book in order to write this review, I was not otherwise compensated.
About the Book
A 100% UNauthorized GOODNIGHT, MOON parody — as only the world-(in)famous MAD Magazine can do it!
Batman may be ready for bed — but crime never sleeps!And before the Caped Crusader can turn in for the night, he’ll have to deal with villains like the Joker, Bane, Mr. Freeze, Catwoman and the Penguin!If the Dark Knight hopes to ever catch some Z’s, he’ll have to catch Gotham’s most dangerous criminals first!
In this all-new story from The Usual Gang of Idiots at MAD Magazine, the bestselling children’s book GOODNIGHT MOON is parodied with the heroes and villains from the world of DC Comics’ BATMAN!
Throwback Thursday: Honor Society 7/19/09
Headliner: Honor Society
Opener(s): Keli Price, Score 24
Venue: Crazy Donkey
Cost: $29
Setlist:
Book Review: Yarn Whirled
Yarn Whirled: Fairy Tales, Fables and Folklore is another crafty book that I was looking forward to reading. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to get the formatting for it 100% correct to be able to read everything, but it seems like these characters may be a better start for me before diving into learning something like crochet. These are more made of folded yarn. I loved seeing all the fairies and the other folklore characters that were created. With my limited hand-eye coordination I think that these types of creations are more my style. The outcome is really adorable too. There are humans as well as other characters shown in the book, like adorable little brown bears and characters from the nutcracker too. The details on the tutus of the ballerinas and the wings of the fairies are absolutely amazing. If you’re looking to make some characters in a way that might be a little bit easier than with crocheting, this is the book for you.
I received a free e-copy of this book in order to write this review, I was not otherwise compensated.
About the Book
Want to create adorable yarn dolls? Give it a whirl! Create a lovable character from the classic stories of Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm with this brand new craft. This unique way of wrapping yarn requires no previous experience or special tools, and uses yarn that can be found at your local craft store. Fun, step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs show all you need to know to create Cinderella and Prince Charming, Hansel and Gretel, King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, Robin Hood and Maid Marian, Snow White, The Little Mermaid, and many other beloved favorites.
Virtual Race: Santa Burger
Race Title: Santa Burger
Distance: 10k
Company: Chilton Running Club
Charity: Mama 2 Mama
Music Monday: John Mayer The Search for Everything Wave 1
Moving On and Getting Over
Changing
Love on the Weekend
You’re Gonna Live Forever in Me
January 20 John Mayer released the first wave of his new album, The Search for Everything. 4 tracks were released and since he worked with the gang he worked on Continuum with, there is a strange familiarity with these songs, even though it was my first time listening to them. I really liked that, because it almost felt like “home” and definitely the “throwback” John that I really love. (Not that I don’t love his more recent stuff, but it was a bit different than the John that I know and love) In the Spring, John will be embarking on the Search for Everything tour – and I’ll be seeing him in Boston – apparently from behind the stage (but that’s a story for another time). In the Summer, he’ll once again be hitting the road with Dead & Co and then is supposed to be going on yet another solo tour after that. Fingers crossed he hits up CT and smaller venues where sitting behind the stage isn’t possible 😉