bucket list

Yes, I realize the date is November 4th + The Lumineers show was on September 15th. Better late than never!

I had tickets to their last show three years ago, but due to a family emergency I wasn’t able to go. Each year that went by without another album, so I patiently waited. Thank goodness they FINALLY released their newest album- Cleopatra. All I had to do was wait to announce when their show would be + when they did it was a major Debbie Downer. Their show was the same night as the annual fashion show I usually work. The good news: my boss knew I was a bit of a concert fiend + was cool about it… I GOT A HALL PASS!! This girl celebrated by purchasing PIT TIX!

Being the great height of five feet tall, I had a fantastic view of the show. They opened the show to Sleep on the Floor and I was officially in my happy place. I’m not going to lie, I totally peeked out when they covered Credence Clearwater Revival’s, Have you Ever Seen the Rain- goosebumps. My dad introduced me to CCR + when I heard them cover their song, I was grinning from ear to ear.

Set List:

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August 2, 2015August 2, 2015 alittlebitsquirrely

Earlier this year I met up with some college friends to see Fleetwood Mac in Charlotte. It was great to catch up with my college roommate + pick up exactly where we left off since we don’t get to see each other often. We had a drinks + a casual dinner at Lebowski’s in Charlotte prior to the show (they’re known for their White Russians).

Thoughts I had while at the show:

Stevie Nicks is my homegirl + I heart her style.
Lindsey Buckingham is a fox for an older dude.
Mick Fleetwood is a total badass on the drums + rocked it during Tusk.
It was a major buzzkill that Christine McVie didn’t perform Songbird.
I don’t want this concert to end. Ever.
Can someone get me a time machine so I can relive this show again?

Here’s their setlist from the CLT show:

Between the other shows I’ve seen this year (Alabama Shakes, Mumford + Sons, and The Rolling Stones), Fleetwood Mac has been my favorite concert for 2015 and so far no one has topped them.

My Bucket List of Bands

Start Me Up

August 2, 2015 alittlebitsquirrely

One concert I dropped some dough on this year was for The Rolling Stones Zip Code Tour on July 1st. Best decision ever. If you know me at all, you know I love a good concert. Not only did they play at my beloved Carter-Finely Stadium (go Wolfpack), but one of my FAVORITE bands opened for The Stones… The Avett Brothers! I was beyond stoked. Normally I don’t make it to the opening act, but I made sure my tail was in my seat to see The Avett Brothers perform. You also better believe I was jamming out to them as well + getting strange looks from the elder crowd. You could tell who was an Avett Brothers fan when they were performing.

Scott Avett should really be People’s Sexiest Man Alive… just sayin’.

Ok onto the main attraction, The Rolling Stones! What a SHOW! Here’s their setlist from the show:

Jumpin’ Jack Flash
It’s Only Rock’n Roll (But I Like It)
Let’s Spend the Night Together
Tumbling Dice
Out of Control
Bitch
Moonlight Mile
Shine a Light
Honky Tonk Women
Before They Make Me Run
Happy
Midnight Rambler
Miss You
Gimme Shelter
Start Me Up
Sympathy for the Devil
Brown Sugar
You Can’t Always Get What You Want (with the Duke Vespers)- ENCORE
I Can’t Get No Satisfaction– ENCORE

Thoughts I had while at the The Rolling Stones concert:

It provided the BEST people watching, ever.
Keith Richard + Mick Jagger are in a heated competition for the most wrinkles.
Charlie Watts (the drummer) looked like a turtle + didn’t look happy at all during the concert. I loved it!
Best dressed goes to Ronnie Wood + his red high tops.
I hope I can still move like Jagger when I’m in my 70s.
Mick Jagger totally name dropped NC State, UNC + Duke as well as RTP, which was random + hilarious.
The Duke Vespers did a stellar job performing with The Rolling Stones. That’s a once in a lifetime opportunity, I hope they soaked up every second of it.

I was beyond glad I went to see The Rolling Stones perform + I HIGHLY suggest that if you ever have the opportunity to go see them, DO IT! They may be getting up there in age, but they’ve still got it!

My Bucket List of Bands

It’s Been Awhile… Part 2

February 22, 2015February 22, 2015 alittlebitsquirrely

Whelp, I’ve done it again. Failed at keeping my blog up to date, but you know what? I’m bound and determined to not give up.

With that being said, I’ve decided to do a recap of the concerts I attended in the summer of 2014 all into one post. Boom!

First up, Weezer at DPAC! Phenomenal show! I’ve been a fan since the 90s and was beyond excited when I got invited to see them with one of my best gal pals. A majority of their show was playing their music from the beginning of their career. It was pure bliss.

Next up was Vampire Weekend at Red Hat Amphitheater. My friend Natalie and I had pit tickets for the show and while I’m not the tallest person (I had difficult seeing the show), I was of course in my happy place, jamming out to the music.

The last summer concert was probably my favorite. He’s been on my bucket list to see, well basically forever. It was BECK at Red Hat Amphitheater! If you ever get the chance to see him live, DO IT! He played a lot of his old music from his albums Odelay, Guero, Modern Guilt, and more as well as tunes from his latest album, Morning Phase.

Can I also mention how much I love his style?! I pretty much loved his entire outfit and his hat! I wonder if I could pull that look off myself…

If there’s one thing I will splurge on it’s concert tickets. Those few precious hours takes me away from whatever is going on in my life and takes me to my happy place.

What’s your happy place?

xoxo

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