WHAT A FU@*!N WEEKEND! Here is no why . . . (Long read,

Rolled outta bed Saturday morning. Had an itch to see the Silversun Pickups (cause I didn't wanna go all the way to Bmore on Sunday. More on that later), even though I had to tolerate the "DC101" crowd. Whatever. Tickets are sold out. Blower. Found a chick at the show, sold me hers for $40. (Idiots were out there paying $80 a pop!) Walked in literally when they started their set. They fuckin' rocked. Like I knew they would. So I say to myself, let me support the band & pick up a CD. Here's where the story gets good. Pause for pics . . .

:D Pause for more pics. I'm close to half done with this story. We go from their tent back to the stage to catch Jet . . .

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Bumped into the lead singer from Jet, Richard, that's a good dude right there . . . Good people

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So after we discuss a shitload of various topics over baked ziti & salmon (plus they were cool enough to pump me full of Stella Artois for about the next 2 hours), like Courtney Love's whoredom, the greatness of The Rolling Stones & The Arcade Fire, A Tribe Called Quest, and other shit, the band starts to make their way back to the hotel. They thank me for coming out to support them. We exchange numbers & part ways. I thank them for a priceless experience. That for the time being was over. Or so I thought . . . .

Part Deux . . . .

After waking up from my sleep around 3 pm or so the next day, I grab my phone. I left my CD they autographed for me in their tent, so I called 'em & was hoping they could mail me another or something. I also was thinking seeing Silversun Pickups in a theater has to be great, so I get myself psyched up to do it one mo' 'gin. Called up the band, they said I'm on their list plus one. Couldn't find anyone to go with, so I go it alone. Walked in 30 mins or so before they start. Saw Nikki briefly before the show, she was cool as a fan, greeted me with a hug like we actually know each other. Thanked me for coming out. She said "Sorry" about my lost CD, and that they would be glad to get me another. Anyway, they killed it last night. "Rusted Wheel" was great, "Lazy Eye" was :eek: , and the whole show was more or less amazing. Pause for pics . . . .

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So after their display of rock awesomeness, we all are just kicking it at the merch stand. They all came around to sign my CD for me, and on top of that gave me my $10 back because I bought a second one. That blew my mind. How can they be that fuckin' cool??? They invite me backstage for beer & what not. We're all just hangin' out. We end up singing New Edition songs, listening to some Prince, and other shit. Sat around, listened to some music, Played some songs off my iPod for 'em. In case you were wondering: 1)The Police - The Bed's Too Big Without You, 2) Arcade Fire - No Cars Go, & 3) Pixies - Debaser. Before I knew it, almost 2 hours had flown by & they were tired plus ready to go back to the hotel. I told the band & their tour manager that they gotta swing through the 9:30 Club when they get a chance. They told me that it's the only club they haven't played in DC yet. It was nothing short of a privelege to hang out with them. They treated me like family, & I'm more than proud to say I'm a fan of theirs. I told them I will tell everyone I know about how great of a new band they are. Not only are they the best (my opinion) new group out there, but they're genuinely good people. They officially have a fan for life. Brian, Nikki, Joey (SUPER good dude), Chris (amazing fuckin' drummer), Dave, McRae, thank you all for the experience of a FUCKIN' lifetime. Now I'm done. Thanks for reading. I fuckin' LOVE music . . .

Encore

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AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!

I fuckin LOVE stories like these!

I really can't believe that shit happened. I'm kinda soaking it all in. Been listening to the album non-stop . . . .

Did the chick ask to play with your large organ?

That was a great story…Thanks for sharing :)

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
Did the chick ask to play with your large organ?

I meant to get around to that. Maybe I'll e-mail her a pic of my, ahem, organ. :D

Seriously though, on top of the fact she's kinda hot she is a SUPER cool chick. Her & the band showed me MAD love. It was a great time to say the least . . .

great story! only you, mr. director, seem to be able to pull this sh*t. we gotta hang more :)

Originally posted by sweetcell:
great story! only you, mr. director, seem to be able to pull this sh*t. we gotta hang more :)

Divine intervention. Can't explain it. I'll tell you the rest next time we happen to cross paths. The cooler shit is all the stuff I left out. Can't have my business floating all around cyberspace . . . . ;) Fill in the blanks . . .

I used to like you.

Now I hate you.

Originally posted by vansmack:
I used to like you.

Now I hate you.

I was joking arouind with the band about this shit. Told 'em I felt like the black Cameron Crowe. Almost famous and shit . . . . . LOL

Originally posted by TheDirector217:
I was joking arouind with the band about this shit. Told 'em I felt like the black Cameron Crowe. Almost famous and shit . . . . . LOL

Oh, I think you misunderstood.

I hate you because you wear sunglasses indoors.

Originally posted by vansmack:

Originally posted by TheDirector217:
I was joking arouind with the band about this shit. Told 'em I felt like the black Cameron Crowe. Almost famous and shit . . . . . LOL

Oh, I think you misunderstood.

I hate you because you wear sunglasses indoors.

Sorry. Vanity factor. Sue me. :D

Originally posted by TheDirector217:

Originally posted by vansmack:
I used to like you.

Now I hate you.

I was joking arouind with the band about this shit. Told 'em I felt like the black Cameron Crowe. Almost famous and shit . . . . . LOL

You ran me over when you were taking some of those pix, but it's all good.

Originally posted by TheDirector217:
Sorry. Vanity factor. Sue me. :D

Just kidding. Great story and I am super jealous in a major Cameron Crowe kind of way. Big fan of the SSPU, and that was only hearing their music. They seem even better now! I love the Clash T and then the Vertigo T too - straight outta my wardrobe. The pointing to Richard like "do you know who this guy is?" is a classic shot. Next time, get him to take one pointing at you - sure to get you laid.

A little shocked that you couldn't get someone to go with you to the Baltimore show and if I lived in DC I'd be super pissed you didn't post here seeing who'd like to join you. Oops, did I post that so everyone could see? My bad.

Great story…..just wondering who the darkie fella is in a couple of the photo's!!! ;)

I think I know exactly who you are. My bad. I was burning the midnight oil hard as hell this weekend. My apologies. We can get up one of these concerts & I will bestow thou with an apology beverage free of charge for your troubles. :D

Originally posted by TheDirector217:
I think I know exactly who you are. My bad. I was burning the midnight oil hard as hell this weekend. My apologies. We can get up one of these concerts & I will bestow thou with an apology beverage free of charge for your troubles. :D

Deal.

Originally posted by bnyced0:

You ran me over when you were taking some of those pix, but it's all good.

I think I know exactly who you are. My bad. I was burning the midnight oil hard as hell this weekend. My apologies. We can get up one of these concerts & I will bestow thou with an apology beverage free of charge for your troubles. :D