Just a-tappin my feet...

We all know music is fantastic. Concerts are my utopia.

I haven't been to one in such a long time. Months...

This will just NOT do.

I'm on a mission...time to change this. ASAP.

Coincidence?

Another amazing time at a concert last night.

Who could not love concerts!?

(Besides my husband who has no desire to go to a concert, ever.)

Anyway...I saw a band called A Rocket to the Moon.

I've seen them a few times before usually when I go see The Maine play.  No big deal.

They play their set.

Kelle and I walk into the lobby and who do I see?

John O.

As in, the lead singer of The Maine, John O.

Last seen looking something like this...

He's friends with the lead singer of A Rocket to the Moon. 

There were these two lead singers, from bands I love, just standing there. No fans around. No screaming crowds.

So, of course, I said "Can I get a picture with both of you?"

And they said yes, because I'm a sweet girl.

So John O was at a concert that his band wasn't even playing at and he just happened to be standing there right in the lobby at the exact place and time I was.

Coincidence?

I think not.

He's probably stalking me.

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Which is totally cool with me.

(Please insert your own giggles and eye roll here.)

In other news...

Did you know Frankie Muniz (from Malcom in the Middle) lives in Scottsdale and plays the drums in a band called You Hang Up.

He went from this...

To this...

I had no idea until last night when they played too.

Random...I guess that's what I get for letting my Frankie Muniz fan club membership expire! LOL.

In other, other news...

Bowling league starts tomorrow!

Our team is called High Voltage.

We're gonna kick some league booty.

I'll keep you posted.

All Grown Up = Eye Candy

Many moons ago I posted about a band called The Maine.

If you missed that one you can see it here.

Boy...have these guys grown up.

Nicely...

My love for The Maine all started when a few of my friends and I went to see the band Good Charlotte in concert.

There was a band opening for them who came on stage and instantly blew me away.

It was kinda like "Whoa, who are these guys?"

Well...that concert was in July 2008.

In just over the last two years I think I have seen The Maine in concert 7 or 8 times?! Maybe 9...

They went from opening for big bands to headlining their own tour in such a short amount of time.

They rock my socks off.

Kelle and I just saw them last night again.

Perfect concert.

And as if their music isn't enough, their lead singer surely isn't bad to look at either.

Ya, I've hugged that. Twice. lol

You're welcome.

My Utopia

Utopia: An ideal place or state.

I have a few places/situations that I would consider utopias.

Disclaimer: These are some of the other things in life.

Of course, good times with loved ones is the ultimate utopia.

Here we go...

1. Relaxing in a pool, listening to great music and getting a glimpse of beautiful palm trees.

When relaxing in the pool lately I love listening to Bob Marley or Orianthi.

2. Relaxing on the couch, watching tv, snacking.

*I love you, DVR.*

3. Sitting in a quiet classroom full of students, (yes, it happens) watching them work so dilligently and knowing you just taught them something so new and almost everyone really "gets it."

**Smile and sigh**

4. Concerts - Specifically outdoor festivals.

Not as mud oriented as Woodstock, but just as "feel good."

Outdoor music festivals give you such a feeling of peace.

Enjoying and truly appreciating music and friends while feeling a breeze all around you is really something.

In May I went to the Bamboozle Festival in Anaheim, California.

Amazing music, amazing weather, amazing friends.

***Encompassing feeling of content. Again, Smile and sigh.***

An outdoor music festival ( a.k.a. Warped Tour)

in Arizona in the middle of the summer...

Hopefully, still amazing, but H-O-T, H-O-T, H-O-T!

So...on Tuesday I will be in the middle of one of my utopias...

with lots of SPF 50!

(Seriously, SPF 50...I know.)

I think everyone should discover what they consider to be a utopia and then try to go to that "place" as much as they can.

Just be careful when you're there.

Life Happens

It happens everyday.

Life can make us happy and life can make us cry.

Either way, it's life.

Everything happens for a reason.

I believe that.

Tell people you love them.

You never, never know when you won't have the chance.

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I went to the best concert in the world with some of my BFFs this weekend.

We had a blast and I got to purchase my TWLOHA merchandise.

We also spent the afternoon at Newport Beach.  

There is nothing like the feeling you get from spending time at the beach.

(My TWLOHA shirt is just like Kelle's blue one here, but mine is black.)

I love my friends.

 All of you, no matter how great of friends we are, I love you.

Know that.

Can't Stop Won't Stop

I think it's time everyone out there in blog world learns about quite possibly one of the best bands ever!

I would like to formally introduce you all to...

The Maine

Now, this band is pretty amazing. Here is a list of reasons why:

( I like lists, incase you didn't catch that by now.)

1. They are from Tempe, Arizona.

2. This band was sooooo good that some of the members had to finish high school early so they could go on tour!

3. Their lead singer has an amazing voice. His name is John O.

Reason #4 is a very important one.

4. Since The Maine started out so very local, they played many many shows here in AZ in a small amount of time. Because these guys are so awesome, they always try to spend time just "chillen" with their fans. (Which I am) Therefore, I was able to get these shweet photos with John Ohh.



Awesome, right?
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5. They have a Christmas song titled "Santa Stole My Girlfriend." I am positive it is the only song on the face of the Earth in which Santa is called names and it is still a song that you can love! You've got to admit, that's pretty cool.

6. This picture rocks. It is from their music video for Into Your Arms which they were just allowing fans to go and be extras in. Darn me for having a career that keeps me from being an extra in a music video! Lol! I don't know if I ever thought I would say (type) that sentence!
7. The Maine does a cover of Def Leppard's Pour Some Sugar On Me that is close to the original. They pretty much turn everything they touch into gold. Listen to it on Itunes. Now.
Go find them and listen to them and love them! Thanks. That's all!