Last night the American boys from Jersey brought down the muhhaah-effin house. Brian Fallon, not only the lead vocalist with heart, but a comedian and inspirational talker? Yes, all true. Fallon shared stories about his encounters with Bossman Springsteen and also reflected on their new album being #1 in various countries in Europe! "Not to sound cheesy," he shared, "but if we can do it, proves anyone can!" As an aspiring rock goddess/journalist-extraordinaire, I got the chills! Here is their tweet from a mere 7 hours ago. Check out the hashtag, love!
Handwritten is out NOW in the US and it’s number 1 on iTunes rock chart, let’s do it, let’s go for number 1!!!!!! #followingdreams
Playing '45' and 'Handwritten' from their new album, Handwritten, released today, along with 'Great Expectations,' and 'Here's Looking At You, Kid' off their 2008 album, The '59 Sound . All those amazing beats that hooked fans in the first place sounded better than ever last night. The show brought me back to college when I first started listening to them. Their lyrics all remind me of summer lovin' and I was blasted back in time when they played, "Old White Lincoln."
'Like a dream I remember from an easier time..'
Brian, Benny and the two Alex's covered Dave Matthew's, "Crash Into Me" They played 'Handwritten' for the first time in the states. Casually making history in a strip mall in upstate NY, I'll take it! When they played, "American Slang," I was secretly hoping Bruce would come out of a smoke cloud in the back like he did in New Jersey last year, but I guess he was busy or something? Instead Brian's stories and impersonation of him sufficed. Fallon's demeanor is so genuine and the passion he has for the music is so apparent. His vocals are an emotional treat and the group dynamic screams, "humble appreciation!" About a third of the crowd last night were fans from Philly and Jersey and after attending my first Gaslight show I can see why their following is so loyal.
I traveled solo to this show. I planted myself fairly close to the stage and held my ground. The show was packed, not as crazy as the Matisyahu/Dirty Heads on Friday, but packed. I was running on 4 hours of sleep from my Sunday-Funday shenanigans, but managed to muster up energy to dance like a rock princess, once the adrenaline kicked in from the vibes of the show I was in heaven.
When I started writing this blog post, only 8 of the 15 songs had downloaded from the new album. Now after first listen, my top picks in no particular order are "Keepsake," "Biloxi Parish," "45," and "You Got Lucky." From the buzz it seems "Teenage Rebellion" will be the next single to hit the radio, which is also amazing. I can't wait to listen to it 107 more times today. I wish I could skip work and drive around with my top down. Soon. : )
On an unrelated note, I breezily walked passed Gavin Rossdale holding his son Kingston, on Broadway in Saratoga Springs yesterday. Gavin is in town opening for Nickelback at SPAC this evening. I think NB should open for Gavin, but that's just my opinion. Gavin, if you saw me too and you're reading this, I love you.
"Play for the lovers." -Another heart-string pullin' tweet from The Gaslight Anthem.
Brian, Benny and the two Alex's covered Dave Matthew's, "Crash Into Me" They played 'Handwritten' for the first time in the states. Casually making history in a strip mall in upstate NY, I'll take it! When they played, "American Slang," I was secretly hoping Bruce would come out of a smoke cloud in the back like he did in New Jersey last year, but I guess he was busy or something? Instead Brian's stories and impersonation of him sufficed. Fallon's demeanor is so genuine and the passion he has for the music is so apparent. His vocals are an emotional treat and the group dynamic screams, "humble appreciation!" About a third of the crowd last night were fans from Philly and Jersey and after attending my first Gaslight show I can see why their following is so loyal.
I traveled solo to this show. I planted myself fairly close to the stage and held my ground. The show was packed, not as crazy as the Matisyahu/Dirty Heads on Friday, but packed. I was running on 4 hours of sleep from my Sunday-Funday shenanigans, but managed to muster up energy to dance like a rock princess, once the adrenaline kicked in from the vibes of the show I was in heaven.
When I started writing this blog post, only 8 of the 15 songs had downloaded from the new album. Now after first listen, my top picks in no particular order are "Keepsake," "Biloxi Parish," "45," and "You Got Lucky." From the buzz it seems "Teenage Rebellion" will be the next single to hit the radio, which is also amazing. I can't wait to listen to it 107 more times today. I wish I could skip work and drive around with my top down. Soon. : )
On an unrelated note, I breezily walked passed Gavin Rossdale holding his son Kingston, on Broadway in Saratoga Springs yesterday. Gavin is in town opening for Nickelback at SPAC this evening. I think NB should open for Gavin, but that's just my opinion. Gavin, if you saw me too and you're reading this, I love you.
"Play for the lovers." -Another heart-string pullin' tweet from The Gaslight Anthem.
how did i not know you had a bloggity blog? keep up the awesome-ness lady :)
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