Music

Dear readers

I'm the kind of girl who likes peace and quiet, only when I'm reading a book. The rest of the time you will find me listening to music. I have the radio on most morning and my car is programmed into radio 1. My Cd's are a random collection of music I've collected over the years. Whatever mood I'm in I can always find a tune to fill it.
The first group I ever went to see live was The Spice Girls when I was 9. I was so excited, banners were created by my friends and I. The gig was at Wembley stadium, so for a first gig it was a big one. I can't remember everyone who went to this gig with me, there was a small group of us, however we weren't all sitting together. I do remember sitting with my mum, her friend Kim and Kim's daughter Jenna. Now at the time I went to see the Spice Girl, Geri Halliwell had left, so they were one spice down. To me it didn't really matter as I was getting to see a group which I had loved for years. Who my poor parents had to listen to their songs all the time in the car. Back then it a little tape cassette! I'm sure my dad enjoyed their songs as he used to sing along to them in the car, however it doesn't mean that it was in tune.....bless him. Back to the gig, I remember watching the girls on stage dancing around singing their hearts out to packed out crowd, it was something I wasn't used to. There was so many people singing along, waving their hands in the air. Lucky me, I did know most of the songs so I was also shouting my little heart out. I bet mum had wished she brought earplugs. By the end of the show little Jenna, who was four years younger than me, had fallen asleep. I don't think it was because she didn't enjoy the show I think it was just to much for her. Our parents by the end of the show looked like they could also fall asleep in their seats after all the dancing.
The next group I got to see was about 1 year later. They were chart toppers at the time, Steps. Now I was the girl who knew all the words and the dance moves ( I still know most of the dance moves now, which I found out at a family party!) This time I went to the show with my friends of my brother. The parents and players in the football team. Now they were only about 12 so they were also excited about seeing this band. At time Step was a very big pop band, with all my friends know the routines, maybe not the words so much. Again this was a very pop performance, by my childhood band.

Roll on nearly 10 years later and I introduced to a few new bands one being Paramore. Now after getting there second album it was all I was listening to, driving to and from college. So next, I collected their first album follow quickly by the new album that was out at the time. I was in love with this band! So much so that I got a friend to get me tickets with him and two other friends to the their show when they were touring in the UK! In December of 2009 my mates and I made it to their fall tour at Wembley arena. One of the support acts was You me at Six, another band which I have come to love, (Getting to see them again in April 2012). They really didn't disappoint, getting all the crowed going. - My love of gigs had arrived!!
Another band I was enjoying at this age was Muse, (might be due to the Twilight as I loved the song Super massive black hole) so yet again I had all their albums within  a week (Amazon were really quick with delivery) and my car was enjoying their music. In 2010 they were touring in the UK, mainly at Wembley stadium. Sooooo...... I got on the phone to my mate, and kept asking him to get me tickets. Little did I know he would be able to get them, Break out very excited me!! (Jumping about screaming). So in september 2010, which felt like ages to get here, I got to see MUSE!! With support acts like, White lies and Biffy Clyro I knew the night was gonna be amazing!!
Also in the same year a few months later a group of friends and I got to see Paramore again!! This time at the O2 arena. We were lucky to see them, as a few months later 2 original members left the band, sad times but the remaining member have carried on!! So still beautiful music being made.
A few months later in 2011 and my mate had got tickets to see Example at Cambridge for a few of us. Shopping before hand (Always makes things sweeter) for the three girls while the lads sat in the pub. Now I loved his songs, I just wasn't sure what he would be like live. But with Wretch 32 supporting, Example owned the stage!!! I was on my feet the whole time - even though I was in the seated area. The only thing that made me mad at this gig were the kids standing in the walk ways, getting in the way of my view!! Dam, I don't pay good money for people to stand in front of me! I wasn't happy. However, I wasn't going to let this spoil my night.
Later in April 2011, I had ordered tickets to see Katy Perry for a mate and I. We were going full out! We had ordered blue wigs, wore dresses, heels and sweets for the part! This was a really girly pop gig!! Such fun, getting the audience up on the stage. Overall such a fun girly night. Katy is just so pretty, with a beautiful voice (some girls get it all). My friend and I were dancing the whole night, singing out hearts out! (We have our own dance to California Gurls). On the way home I had to change my shoes because I couldn't walk anymore in my heels.
As the summer neared I had two more gigs booked, the first being The Kings Of Leon in Hyde Park. My friend had always wanted to go to a gig here, so when we found out they would be there, it need to be done. This was my first outside gig and the weather wasn't on our side. The rain poured most of the morning on our trip into London. It held out as we arrived but we didn't know how long it would last. I had a light rain coat with me for protection, but if the heavens opened I don't know if it would of survived. The three of us found a space near one of the barriers a bit back from the stage with a good view. One the support act was the White lies, when my friend saw there name appear on the stage, she let out a little scream! I couldn't get her to stand still. When The Kings of Leon took to the stage we had such a good view - However people were pushing from behind. All I can say is they rocked the stage. We loved the show we all the hits we knew.
A month later came the biggest gig of the year for me and the closest to home. The show was to be at Milton Keynes Bowl, very local to me. A group of us were going, so when the number increase you know its going to be a fun day out. Our friend had offered to drive, so we parked close by and walked in. We brought to drinks in the venue and found a place on the slope in the venue. Now I had never been to the bowl before, and I couldn't believe how many people you could fit in that place!! Getting to the loo took ages getting between all the people. The support act were prefect! Jimmy Eat World (One of there songs is my favourite - However they didn't play it, Gutted) and Biffy Clyro. What a way to start a gig, both of these bands ready got us ready for the main event. We had by this time ventured into the main part of the crowed and the arena had filled up. I was just a swam of people across the slopes. Unbelievable! The Foo Fighters came out all guns blazing!! All the crowed jumping about - What a show!! The night passed so quick, just Epic!!! A gig I was so lucky to see and one I would remember for ever!! Dave Grohl is a legend, and my mate couldn't keep her eye off Taylor Hawkins.
Fast forward to December 2011 and I got to see Example for a second time with some different mates at the same venue. We were seated again, but two rows from the front - much better view! Now the best way to explain what hes like on stage is "Tigger", Dam he can bounce, getting the whole audience on their feet. I'm so glad I got to see him a second time, as by then I knew more songs from all of his albums. Listening to my favourite song by him live "Watch the sun come up" is just breathtaking (even more so when you are jumping up and down). Such a good night. 2011 was a year for music.
So roll on to 2012, so far I've been to the Brits in February, my best night of music as I got to see so many different artist in one place. Also see they pick up many awards, an event I might never get to go to again. Later in April I got to see You Me At Six, after seeing them three years before. They were worth the wait, as by then I knew more of their songs and enjoyed the show much more. They had grown up a bit more and were playing to a packed out crowd who had turned up for them!! My friend and I were having such fun rocking out!
Now with all these gigs under my belt I've got a big event this year that I've already got tickets for.... This August I'm heading to Reading Festival!! Woop!! So many band over THREE days!! I'm so excited - Just not that excited about camping! Oh well I'm sure a little bit of mud can't hurt, I hope. So roll on August, I can't wait to see Paramore and Foo Fighters again!! Bring it on.

I hope you understand how much I love music, Yes I've been listen to music as I write this. Good times.

I hope You've enjoyed your bank Holiday.

Love Lolly
xoxo