So I saw this on Instagram. Apparently, Cold is going into the studio next month to begin work on a new album. Also, Terry Balsamo, formerly of Evanescence, is back in the band.
This makes me happy! I loved Cold, and I am very excited that they are coming back!
Just a few more of my favorite covers. 🙂
1. Dope: “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)”
2. Marilyn Manson: “Sweet Dreams”
3. Bobaflex: “Sound of Silence”
Did y’all know there was another version? Well, now you do.
This is more or less a review of Shallow Side’s show in Madison last Friday, but it is also a personal post. I’ve been absent from the local music scene for a while and it was absolutely wonderful being back.
Unfortunately, I missed most of the opening act, a band called By All Means. What I did see, however, was really good. If you like hard rock/heavy metal, you might want to check them out.
I have been to four or five Shallow Side shows previously. I always enjoy them. An energetic performance coupled with amazing originals–and some odd but very fun covers–makes for one hell of a night. Shallow Side is better than anyone at getting an audience on its feet, except perhaps Almost Kings.
Friday was no different. The band’s set included originals such as “Stand Up,” “Out of Reach,” and “My Addiction.” I have to admit, though, that one of my favorite parts was their version of Bruno Mars’s “Uptown Funk,” with which they concluded their show. Front man Eric Boatright definitely did the track justice. It was just…magnificent. 🙂
From left to right: drummer Heath Fields, vocalist Eric Boatright, guitarist Seth Trimble, and bassist Cody Hampton.
Bunny ears, courtesy of Seth…
Seth got me twice. Lol.
Looks like Seth tried to get me three times.
I’ve been a fan of Manson for a long time and Mechanical Animals is undoubtedly my favorite of his albums. This song… ❤
Marilyn Manson — “The Dope Show,” from the album Mechanical Animals (1998).
I can’t even begin to explain how heartbroken I am upon hearing that David Bowie lost his battle with cancer at the age of 69. So I won’t waste any more words. Instead, I will listen to his music and watch The Labyrinth and invite all of you to do the same.
So I’m at the house with my husband-in-law and the tiny human and we decide to watch a movie called Another Me. Throughout the film, this haunting song keeps playing…Lisa Hannigan’s “You Haunt Me.” I’ve been obsessed since.
Lisa Hannigan — “You Haunt Me,” from the Another Me soundtrack (2014). This track was originally released in 2012 by Richard Hawley.
I was hit with all kinds of good news last week. Almost Kings will be releasing their new album, The Re-Introduction, in mid-September. Then, one of my friends sent me this:
I’ve been eagerly awaiting more stuff from Lynam since listening to a few songs that David had on his phone back in, like, December or something. Needless to say, I am very very excited about the next two months!
Oh, and here’s the latest video from Almost Kings. The track is titled “Still Fucked Up.”
A few months ago, Almost Kings bassist Danny Helms let me listen to “Never Gonna Happen” on his phone. My interest was piqued immediately because it’s them but…different. It made me very excited for the upcoming album (and I will undoubtedly be posting a review the instant it hits my hands).
They have now released a video for the song. Please check it out and give them some feedback!
No, today is not my birthday. Monday was, but I wasn’t anywhere near a computer so I couldn’t blog about my absolutely amazing weekend!!!!!
Friday night, we went to see Jude Buckingham and Almost Kings. The performances were epic, as always, and Boze pulled me onstage during “Five Foot Hurricane.” Almost Kings did a few new songs (and premiered one over the club’s PA before their set) and let me just say that I already know I’m going to love the album. I didn’t get my usual post-show time with the guys because I had apparently partied a little too hard during…
Anyway, the following night, my friends threw me a little party at their house. We had breakfast for dinner–lemon poppy seed waffles, red velvet waffles, bacon, blackberry sauce, a tropical fruit compote, ham rolls, and a drink that consisted of watermelon and Malibu rum. My parents ate with us and stayed long enough to check out my gifts, then they went home and the rest of us watched lame horror movies until bedtime.
It was truly a fantastic weekend, filled with most of my favorite people, music, laughter, and love. I couldn’t have wished for a better celebration. 🙂
Photos from Friday
Tiffany fixing my hair before the show
The bestie always sends me out looking great 🙂
Ryan ❤
Kevin
Danny
Boze
My Minion keychain, meant to make me feel better in the aftermath of celebration
Photos from Saturday
Ready for the party
The setup
Bacon, red velvet waffle with cream cheese icing, and a lemon poppy seed waffle with blackberry sauce
My new Minion lunchbox
My friends love to say I’m going to be a crazy cat lady…
My dad fixing Ivy’s hair. I love this picture ❤
I grew up listening to The Beatles with my mom. I always loved Ringo’s solo stuff. I remember going to see Ringo and his all star band when I was really little, around the age of six or seven. He waved at me and it basically made my life. Lol. This year, my dad took my mom to see them for Valentine’s Day. To say that Ringo’s music–actually, the music of every member of the Beatles, both individually and together–has played a huge role in my life would be an understatement. So today I decided to make my throwback track “Photograph,” from the album Ringo, released in 1973.
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