I'M DYING TO TELL YOU I'M DYING

All I had to eat yesterday, 7/17/10, was 2 pieces of toast and leftover stir-fry. That doesn't matter though, since I got to cuddle, watch It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, and see Cap'n Jazz. It is something I will definitely remember for a long time. Everyone was just so sweaty and happy, it was great. I bought tickets to this show earlier this year, with someone who no longer matters but attended with a better someone. Of course I took pictures, which was extremely difficult what with all the shoving and sweat. Tim was on top of the crowd a few times, which I can't complain about. He grabbed my hand/wrist and I just about died. Those photos better come out alright. Why I brought a film camera and wore a dress and shoes with somewhat of a heel is beyond me. Sad it's over but at least I can see them again at Wicker Park Fest. Hopefully I'm hip enough for that.

Missed Opportunity

Another great show that I am going to miss: P.S. Eliot, Joie De Vivre, and Coping. Of course I have to complain about this, even though I just started listening to P.S. Eliot. It would have been so great to see them live though, I admire them so much for being an (almost) all female group. The atmosphere has the potential to either be drunk and out of control with excitement, or drunk and relaxed. Either way, it's a bummer I will be missing this. I haven't used a roll of film out of my 11 yet, and this would have been perfect. Maybe I should just use it all on Saturday for Cap'n Jazz? That sounds good.

Content

I really didn't anticipate this becoming a music blog, but that's what it looks like is going to happen. I might post about my life and such if I feel like it. For example, a combination of the two: me and my friend Coolia Duerst are going to start a fem pvnk band called "girls who take photos and won’t take yer shit so fvck yoo". Catchy, right?

R/N

I missed the Raw Nerve/ Failures show yesterday, July 9th. Work and school have just made me so exhausted and there was no one to go with. My best friend, who isn't much of a friend anymore at all, hasn't gone to a show with me for more than a month. So much for friends forever! Whatever. I just wanted to go to this show to take photos of Raw Nerve. I told someone I was bummed about missing it and he said I would've gotten the shit beaten out of me. K cool. I stayed home though and just relaxed without pants. Hopefully they play another show soon. But on the note of having no one to go to certain types of shows with, anyone interested? I need to know more people into this shit.

The Beginning

I started taking show photos at the very first one I attended, a Grown Ups, Like Bats, and Fischer show in Mac Haertl's basement I believe. I had no idea what to expect and I felt so out of place and had no idea what to do with my arms, legs, or facial expressions. HA! Even though the photos were terrible, I'm glad I at least had the courage to take some. Since then, I have bought a flash for my Canon and a flash for my film camera. Both have been helpful and the photos have significantly improved. I'd have to say though, disposable cameras are a godsend, or should I say the devil's gift? Anyways, they are small and easy to use, which helps when you're being pushed all over the place. I have not taken photos at every single show I've attended though, and I will be kicking myself forever. Here's a photo I took at Lautrec's final show at Strangelight. The atmosphere was just so great and I loved seeing the excitement on people's faces for being able to see their favorite band one last time. That's why I love taking these photos.

Yesterday's Lunch

Lemuria. My favorite band. Their lyrics are just always relevant to my life, but the person who showed me them is not. Win some and lose some though, right? I've seen them live once and let me tell you, it was great. I'm sure I have cried to them at one point (or multiple) and I have certainly laughed to them. How a band can have this much of an impact on my life is unbeknownst to me. All I know is that they're good...really really good, and that I can never get tired of listening to them. Get Better is the perfect summer album, so take a drive (or bike ride) and blast it. You will find yourself in love with them in no time. Here's Lemuria's Demo: http://www.mediafire.com/?mtiznyiztan

Perspective

So for a week, I vowed to only listen to female fronted bands. Until I really started to discover new bands did I realize that a majority of the music I listen to has a male vocalist. The punk scene really needs to have a stronger female voice in my opinion. At shows, there are always more guys. Is this because females are afraid to stand out or do most girls just not like hardcore/punk/etc.? I know this issue has come up a lot but it's just so disheartening. Then there's the issue of being treated fairly at shows. I know I have been treated pretty well, but there are still those snide comments once in awhile how a girl can't be in the pit or do whatever else. This is getting off topic, so yeah. Punch, Discount, Suffix, and Lemuria are pretty much all I've listened to this week with a bit of Tegan and Sara in there. They are all so good, but what if the vocalists were male? Punch and Suffix would just be any old hardcore band, Discount would be another pop punk/indie band, and Tegan and Sara would be Tim and Scott. I have so much appreciation for these women. They just make me so proud and make me love this music even more. Here's some Suffix, since a few people asked: http://www.mediafire.com/?nmmy3zoummy