I really, really dislike Ticketmaster. Why? If you have been to a concert lately, or contemplated going to a concert, then you know the exact reason.
Music Midtown is back this year, and with a decent line up....Coldplay and The Black Keys. Wonderful. In and of themselves they are worth the $55 ticket price. Hell, the price could even be much higher and it would be worth it. However...I despise, yes, DESPISE, fees. What exactly are the fees for? No matter WHAT it is for, I can not fathom what would be worth a $16.50 fee. Yes, that's right. These wonderful tickets are $55 (plus the $1.00 donation, plus the $16.50 fee!).
Now, one may ask, but isn't $72.50 a reasonable price for Coldplay? Absolutely. For the life me though, I, at this time, will not allow myself to purchase tickets to Music Midtown because I am so disenchanted by "fees" that are taking over our concert venues and sites where we HAVE to purchase tickets. The concert itself is worth it, the principle behind the whole fee debaucle will prevent me from doing it. I am ok with putting in my earbuds and rocking out to Coldplay with my six pack of whatever I want at the good ole' price of BELOW $9.00 for a sixpack, and save my US$16.50 for something else. Ri-Dic-U-Lous.
I promise to post something happy and cheery in the future if my life ever calms down and I get to participate in some concerts. It looks like Wilco, and Guster, and Wicked, are on my list of definite to dos. I wish you were on that list Chris Martin...but alas...it looks like it wasn't meant to be. At least for now.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Lost in Transition...
Life has been absolutely amazing. I picked up and went to Grad School, and as it is slowing winding down (COME ON JUNE!), my Masters degree is in sight, but I have been a very bad blogger. After talking with my friend Berry (you should check her out here), as well at kids at work who thought it was "so cool that Ms. Brandi is so into music, and ruminating on what life will be like in 2011, we both agree, that the music loving, artist appreciating, girlie girls that we are should let the world fall away and we are must be revived.
I bought tickets for Guster in December, and they have been sitting in internet world, until today, waiting to be printed and in my hand for some good times. In a few hours, I will be able to totally engulf myself in my favorite past time of drinking and listening to good tunes. It has been way overdue.
On an even more excited good note...Jukebox the Ghost is opening for Guster and I'm looking forward to hearing them in person as I have heard some of their stuff and I didn't cry. That is saying a lot given what is played on the radio these days. They are very Temper Trap'ish.
I doubt I will be updating this regularly (which won't be unusual considering I got lost in a black hole when school started), but it will probably be more of a "I love this" quick note, as I expect my life to become even more hectic after June when I continue my other passion after finishing my degree. Music will always be a part of me, and I will always keep looking for inspiration (and the day that Ke$ha will finally be taken off the damn radio, seriously, slit.my.wrists. )
There are loads of blogs out there, and magazines to wet your tantalizing musicbud appetites, so look, and love, because in the end, the music matters! If I find any blogs that stay up to date and current I will pass them your way (when I actually have time to look and pass them that is)!
Brandi
I bought tickets for Guster in December, and they have been sitting in internet world, until today, waiting to be printed and in my hand for some good times. In a few hours, I will be able to totally engulf myself in my favorite past time of drinking and listening to good tunes. It has been way overdue.
On an even more excited good note...Jukebox the Ghost is opening for Guster and I'm looking forward to hearing them in person as I have heard some of their stuff and I didn't cry. That is saying a lot given what is played on the radio these days. They are very Temper Trap'ish.
I doubt I will be updating this regularly (which won't be unusual considering I got lost in a black hole when school started), but it will probably be more of a "I love this" quick note, as I expect my life to become even more hectic after June when I continue my other passion after finishing my degree. Music will always be a part of me, and I will always keep looking for inspiration (and the day that Ke$ha will finally be taken off the damn radio, seriously, slit.my.wrists. )
There are loads of blogs out there, and magazines to wet your tantalizing musicbud appetites, so look, and love, because in the end, the music matters! If I find any blogs that stay up to date and current I will pass them your way (when I actually have time to look and pass them that is)!
Brandi
Monday, January 19, 2009
Modern Skirts CD Release Interview, January 20, 2009!
I had the wonderful experience of interviewing JoJo Glidewell from the Modern Skirts in honor of their national release date for their new album, All of Us in Our Night. Tune in to the interview below!
Be sure to go out and check out their new CD! Until next time, thanks for visiting. For more information on Modern skirts visit HERE.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Busy Weekend
The Brad and I decided it would be fun to take a Friday night trip to Athens this weekend to catch up with my friend John of Dead Stick Landing at the Farm 255. First, I have to say, I love the Farm. Organic, awesome, rockin' staff, a bar, and an outside stage. With that rambling out of the way, let's talk Dead Stick Landing.
These guys are good, although they haven't gotten much exposure. The music is entertaining, and the instruments played superbly. They have relocated to the Atlanta area and should be hitting some hot spots here soon, although right now their playing field is in Athens. We listened to them rock out then got home around 1:30AM. Good times. If you like jam bands you should check them out HERE.
On another topic, I love Matt Nathanson. Check him out.Matt Nathanson
These guys are good, although they haven't gotten much exposure. The music is entertaining, and the instruments played superbly. They have relocated to the Atlanta area and should be hitting some hot spots here soon, although right now their playing field is in Athens. We listened to them rock out then got home around 1:30AM. Good times. If you like jam bands you should check them out HERE.
On another topic, I love Matt Nathanson. Check him out.
I'm still working out some kinks to try and get my first band interview completed via phone, so I'm hoping *fingers crossed* the technical difficulties get worked out soon. Music is in full gear, the fun is happening. Send me more good music!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Concert Updates
I just wanted to drop in today and update everyone on some concerts on the calendar fo this month:
Dead Stick Landing will be playing at the Farm 255 in Athens this Friday at 11:00PM. Good tunes, nice guys, check them out if you can.
The Modern Skirts will be playing at The Earl on January 30th at 9 PM. The tickets are only $8.00 if you buy in advance. If you get out and see one local band this month, go see the Modern Skirts. You will be seeing more about this band on the site VERY soon, so keep checking back.
The Disco Biscuits will be at The Tabernacle on January 31st, 9 PM. Also a fun band to see live.
I have some shows posted for February as well, so be sure to View My Concert Calendar located to the right to see what is coming, and to add some favorite concerts you may be attending.The Disco Biscuits
Dead Stick Landing will be playing at the Farm 255 in Athens this Friday at 11:00PM. Good tunes, nice guys, check them out if you can.
The Modern Skirts will be playing at The Earl on January 30th at 9 PM. The tickets are only $8.00 if you buy in advance. If you get out and see one local band this month, go see the Modern Skirts. You will be seeing more about this band on the site VERY soon, so keep checking back.
The Disco Biscuits will be at The Tabernacle on January 31st, 9 PM. Also a fun band to see live.
I have some shows posted for February as well, so be sure to View My Concert Calendar located to the right to see what is coming, and to add some favorite concerts you may be attending.
More later!
Friday, January 2, 2009
Let's go Nuclear...and by nuclear I mean Margot and the Nuclear So and So's
Bad Brad stumbled upon this band a couple of years ago when we were on a venture to find "new music" and the name stuck out. It was a diamond in the rough find...fresh sounds, good lyrics, great music. I still have not heard much buzz around this band, and when I mention them to friends, there is definitely a look of "What have you been smoking Bee?"
Check them out, spread the word.
Margot and the Nuclear So and So's
Check them out, spread the word.
Ah, they make me warm and fuzzy on the inside.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
2009 and Beyond
Things are happening in the world of Confessions of a Concert Addict so we appreciate your tuning in with us! 2009 is going to be a fruitful year, and for me personally, I hope to hear some music that inspires me over and over again. LOVE IT.
On a side note...I am completely picking up my Vinyl fetish once more. I have not bought vinyl in such a long time, and I truly just love the whole feel of it, and how authentic it feels to me. My next purchase should be coming soon, before the weekend is up *fingers crossed*, as I take a trip to Criminal Records. It's been too long my friend...too long.
So you can see what I am listening to right now, something in heavy rotation with me is Iron and Wine, specifically their song Boy with a Coin. I have been a fan since Such Great Heights in the Garden State soundtrack (wonderful movie with an amazing soundtrack), and I tend to scroll on to this song. I'm not sure why, other than it makes me want to truly freakin' go for any goal I have...it has a nice vibe. The dancing is amazing, and if I didn't think my hands would permanently freeze in a cramp, I may would try it (and I still may!) Also, more recently, Iron and Wine is getting some buzz because they were part of the Twilight phenomenon..good for them.
Iron and Wine
On a side note...I am completely picking up my Vinyl fetish once more. I have not bought vinyl in such a long time, and I truly just love the whole feel of it, and how authentic it feels to me. My next purchase should be coming soon, before the weekend is up *fingers crossed*, as I take a trip to Criminal Records. It's been too long my friend...too long.
So you can see what I am listening to right now, something in heavy rotation with me is Iron and Wine, specifically their song Boy with a Coin. I have been a fan since Such Great Heights in the Garden State soundtrack (wonderful movie with an amazing soundtrack), and I tend to scroll on to this song. I'm not sure why, other than it makes me want to truly freakin' go for any goal I have...it has a nice vibe. The dancing is amazing, and if I didn't think my hands would permanently freeze in a cramp, I may would try it (and I still may!) Also, more recently, Iron and Wine is getting some buzz because they were part of the Twilight phenomenon..good for them.
Enjoy your start of a new year and feel free to send your favorite music my way!
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