Bolt of Blue

Another thing that feels good… I organized and posted all photos from concerts and events I went to in 2010. Whew. I’m posting them all on Flickr now after closing my old site down. It’s so much easier! I’m all caught up with this year too.

I even posted all my Coachella photos from this year. I’ve been wanting to do a full write-up on that but how do I best express how amazing those three days were? It was the most well run Coachella in all the years I’ve gone. And FINALLY! I got to see Duran Duran play this festival. It was another dream come true. There I was in the front row: banged up, bruised, sore, hot, squished, tired, and then they played “The Chauffeur”. I sobbed. Not going to lie. My most favorite band in the world, playing my most favorite song of all time, at a music festival I love. It was emotional, powerful, beautiful.

Now just have, oh, 20 years more of photos to catch up on. HA!

GV finally announced the line-up.

First impression: WAY better than last year.

Second impression: This needs to go back to a 2 day festival.

Third impression: I hated that I let myself wishfully hope for Blur when I knew it was never going to happen (there was legit talk this would be a warm-up to London but it was a long shot.) And also hoping for James.

I need to sit with this line-up some more. I’m tempted by Friday. And Sunday. And heck, Saturday. Have to see…

Regardless, I’m going to be one of the many who will be trying to get into Amoeba tonight for the Franz Ferdinand performance and signing. Wish me luck! It’s going to be a madhouse!

Busy, busy, busy. I should start all my posts the same way.

Going to Vegas on Sunday for a few days… It’s going to be fun since I don’t have any reason for going other than tagging along to attend some nice dinners while my guy works a couple hours each day. It will finally be a nice break I’ve been wanting for ages. Plus, keep trying to find time to do a proper Coachella write-up… and you know there was the Phantom Planet show last week (which rocked). And I keep not finding time. Hopefully, I will also get a little sparetime to continue research/planning for our massive road trip in July.

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Coachella write up coming. Incredibly awesome weekend. Full of amazing music and memories with dear friends.

This week has been taken up by getting back into loads of work. Working on another immigration form that we have to file as soon as we can (this time adjustment of status for Remi’s permanent resident card) and getting all the evidence together. And Remi and I are planning a big summer road trip through all of western North America (more on that later). Involves more research, mapping routes, and making reservations before things fill up. We’re super excited though… it’s going to be rad.

Plus… Spider-Man tonight. Duranie dinner tomorrow night (I won’t get sad that we missed a JT/Roger show last weekend in LA or that the boys are doing a special fans only show in NY next month). Friends getting married on Sunday. Monday is a Phantom Planet show at the Roxy that we just found out about. Thursday we are seeing Loreena McKennitt at the Greek… and then there’s also hanging out with Kate all week before she head’s back to Australia.

And you know, new OTH. Finally.

Life is busy. Life is good.

Madonna day.

This was one crazy experience. Getting very little sleep, waking up early, getting a ride to the polo fields, running from the main entrance to where they sectioned off the mojave and dance tent. Hearing Madonna sound check and then bam…

The Madge dash.

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I’ve been trying to put something together so that perhaps years from now, when my memory starts fading, I can look back and recall some of my early adventures. But life has kept me busy and I’ve been lazy. Ahem.

So what better way to do a recap of Coachella then using photos to help tell the story? Part 2 is coming soon.

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When I have time I’ll write a more detailed report about my amazing Coachella weekend. I saw a lot of wonderful bands, had a fun time with my friends, took lots of photos…

And I was 3rd row center for Madonna.

I still can’t believe it.

Random music thoughts.

In a week, I’m seeing Sondre at the Troubadour. I haven’t had a chance to get his new album yet. I suck.

Coachella is 4 weeks away.

Getting more and more excited.

Details are coming out about Madonna’s summer tour. She’s kicking it off at the Forum again.

21 May 2006
Great Western Forum, Inglewood, CA
Prices: $55 to $350
On sale 9 April 2006 at 10:00 a.m. PST

I’m probably going to wait… see how Coachella goes. And if I can’t resist, I’ll just get tickets the day of.

I love Susanna Hoffs. I’ve adored and admired her ever since I was a pre-teen obsessed with the Bangles. She’s still gorgeous and her singing voice has only gotten better with age.

She’s got an new album coming out. Under the Covers. A collaboration with Matthew Sweet where they cover their favorite pop songs from the 60′s. They already played Hotel Cafe early this month and I didn’t even know. Argh. That place is TINY. They are now going to play the Roxy on April 22. And I’m super tempted even if I have to go alone.