Hellogoodbye at the Granada

Alex, Crissy, Dustin and I had a fabu time last night at the concert and then got to partake in some delicious Jimmy John's sandwiches. I was unsure who was playing with Hellogoodbye which turned out to be Cute Is What We Aim For, Reggie and the Full Effect, and some unheard of band that we missed since we were slightly late.

I have only heard Cute is What We Air For a couple of times and they weren't bad, but I did enjoy them live. They weren't truly amazing but they had energy and their songs sound good live, their voices were strong enough, their lyrics we kind of catchy and I will be looking for their CD.

As for Reggie, whose hometown is Lawrence, Kansas. It was a love hate relationship with the audience, in which love mostly ruled but clearly as time has gone by and age has waged its war again all music great and small, most people were not feeling them. I was pretty impressed and can see why they were popular and still are with the loyal fans that will follow him till he is ready to throw in the towel. The songs were fun and hard, and everyone on stage knew how to just enjoy the music. It seems like band now a days are more concerned with image than with the music and it was a fun, light hearted night that a lot of concerts lack. All in all I was glad to see Reggie though I had no previous desire to. It is something I will definitely do again.

The headliner, and one of my favorite bands, Hellogoodbye are your basic geeks. geeks that I would expect to see in 80's movies and makes me think of a slightly better dressed Duckie. If you haven't heard them, check out their new CD,Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! which is their second CD and is full of upbeat electronic songs that will have you daydreaming and snapping your fingers to the beat. Yes they are bubble gum pop to the funnest extreme. The love songs make all the girls hearts go pitty-pat even the older generations enjoy the music for the very Buddy Holly look and sounding lead singer Forrest. Adorable (bye the way)!! Zombies! is a great album that offers a little bit of ballad and dance mixed that will keep you entertained. Some of my favorites off of this one include:

1. All of Your Love - a pop dance beat that makes me move, and sing along. I can bust a move when I want to. ;)

2. Here In Your Arms - Which is the first video off of this album and is currently being played on both Fuse and MTV. It's another good song with a nice pop beat and some techno flavor. Keeping in tune with Forrest's big heart you can totally feel the love. Definitely one of my favorites that is helping keep it locked in my CD player. Watch out cause I sing it spontaneously.

3. All Time Lows - This one makes me shake it up, and try and make my voice do things it really can't do. It's a perfect Southern California for getting your day started.

6. Oh, It Is Love - this one is my favorite on the album. I adore almost each and every word, every strum of the ukulele or guitar, every second of this song makes me smile. If you know love you will melt when this song comes on. It makes you smile till it hurts. It's catchy melody with Forrest's voice will have you seeing floating hearts and sparklers.

10. Touchdown Turnaround - This one is upbeat and techno with the full bubble gum flavor that makes you dance and shake it. One of my favorites that makes me act like I am much younger than I am and realize why all the little teen girls love them so much. Perhaps I am still young at heart.

Now if you love the album then check out their self titled EP which contains some of my all time favorite songs and some very funky pop beats and techno infused pop and a sincere ballad.

Call -n-Return

Shimmy Shimmy Quarter-Turn

Dear Jamie

Bonnie Taylor Shakedown

Jesse Buy Nothing... Go to Prom Anyways

We didn't get to get down close to get the picutes I was hoping for but some of them turned out okay. I could barely see Cute is What We Aim For but got to see the whole show of Reggie incluing the naked guy in suspenders. Hellogoodbye I had to lean this way and that but I got some decent pictures. I hope everyone enjoys. the pictures and gives all of these bands CD's a listen to.

Aftrwards we had planned on going to Buffalo Wild Wings since it is right next door and the nearest one to us here in is Independence and that is not close, but once I saw Jimmy Johns, Alex and I had our hearts set on their sandwiches. I am addicted. It's pretty pathetic really, but they are just soo good. I usually get a Club Lulu or the Beach Club although I do love their Turkey Tom or whatever number 4 is. It is delicious, but then everything there is good. I also had to get a pickle. :D He he. Anyways we made it back by 1am, and everyone was ready for bed. Dustin and I did stay up and watch Jericho though. I figure I will catch up on all my shows tomorrow, on my day off while laying in bed all day. I doubt I will get up to do anything, except to get food, drinks or to pee. I have one hour left and I need to clean up the office so I guess if I ever get up tomorrow I will post about my lazy day or dreams otherwise I will post Saturday while I am tired and bored at work.

Later!