The Duke and the King
September 10, 2009
XPN David Dye’s World Cafe Live
(As written for XPN)
When faced with a recent personal tragedy, former Felice Brothers multi-instrumentalist Simone Felice had to make some tough choices: After the death of his first child, he decided to leave the band he’d founded with his brothers. Along with longtime friend and Parliament contributor Robert “Chicken” Burke, Felice formed The Duke & The King.
The band’s minimalist folk wades in the waters of nostalgia while retaining contemporary touches. Felice’s lyrics pine for the past alongside light acoustic guitar and drizzles of ambient effects, and it works: Instead of the loud, raucous energy of Felice’s former band, The Duke & The King favors contemplative ballads and rich storylines. The duo’s first album is titled Nothing Gold Can Stay.
Followill Dreams
August 31, 2009
Please Scroll to the bottom of this post to check of the Dream Glossary.
Lately I’ve been having dreams where one or all of the Followill’s have been involved. I’m chalking it up to all the late night blogging I’ve been doing. I thought I’d share and was hoping you too would share any of your bizarro dreams if you’ve had them (the none erotic ones, thank you very much).
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DREAM: Dreamt I was watching TV with Nathan Followill and he kept changing the channel to baseball. It was VERY annoying. Then I tried to put my head on one of his guns and it shot my face off.
WHAT IT MIGHT MEAN: He’s just a regular dude but with a cooler job and I have no chance in hell.
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DREAM: All the boys were at my parents house but it was more like a sorority. My Mother kept referring to Jared as the Gay one. Then Caleb came out and beat everyone up for calling Jared Gay. So basically he beat up my Mother and Matt. My Mother is 4’11” and 76 years old, that bastard! Matt had it coming though.
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Dreams By Kitty
Ah, good to know am not the only one with regular visits from The Family in my dreams. Why? I think its because we are so close… *snort of laughter*
I dont know what these mean but here are few open for anyone to explain:
Dream: I am shopping in an old fashioned foodshop. As i push my cart around the shop i come to the meat counter. Serving me on the other side is Nathan in a red t-shirt and a butchers apron. He hands me what i ask for over the counter smiling. As i come to the check out line, i see that Annette Bening is the shop girl.
What it might mean: Nathan serving me “meat”…? Well… lets just say i don’t even eat meat as am a vegetarian of 16 years.
Dream: Am in an old house that has not been lived for decades it seems. Everything is covered in dust and spider webs. I clean and Nathan is with me. He cleans too and is very good with the broom, i make a note of that. Wake up when i start cleaning the mucky windows…
What it might mean: …??…
Dream: I sat on my sofa watching telly. Caleb is with me butt nekkid watching telly too. He seems totally fine with his nudeness and suprisingly i pay very little attention to the fact either. Long dream of us just watching telly together.
What it might mean: …
Dream: Serving drinks at a party. Hand over drink to JRod and he smiles and thanks me. The drink is bright red, like juice. Matthew asks for one too. Then Caleb. I start walking around the party looking for Nathan to give him a drink too but can’t find him. Feel very anxious when i wake up before finding him.
What it might mean: …
And all that is just the start. Weird? Maybe… I dunno. x
Queen of Finland
Well i know a little bit about dreams but not much. I will tell u my theory on Nate being a butcher in private, but a house in disrepair represents your physical self or your body. Which makes sense since you were ill for so long. Nate helping you “clean” up your house may be about you getting back to being the healthy and and maybe finding a good relationship. Hence the reason why it was Nate helping you clean since you fancy him most. He just represents any person you may meet in the future as a potential partner.
I know Naked is about feeling exposed or vulnerable but that is usually when it is you. Maybe Caleb was naked because he’s a public figure and we know so much about his life yet he knows nothing about his fans private lives. Hence why you are clothed. He doesn’t know your private side.
I am definitely going to look up couch and tv watching since we both had similar dreams like that. I have no idea about the drink thing and not being able to find Nate but it kind of reminds me of the “can’t find your locker all semester” dream that everyone seems to have at some point in there lives.
Dreams by DebP
I dreamt that my hubby and I were riding around in a pickup with Nathan and one of the male cast members from One Tree Hill (and I don’t even watch that show, so no, I have no idea what character this guy plays). Anyway, we were debating the merits of ketchup and mustard. I shit you not. WEEEEIIIRDDD!!
Really, u mean that’s just not a typical day in the life of Deb P
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What do Dreams Mean:
Hospital
To see or dream that you are in a hospital, symbolizes your need to heal or improve your physical or mental heath. You need to get back to the flow of everyday life. Alternatively, it suggests that you are giving up control of your own body or that you are afraid of losing control of your body.
Doctor
To dream that you are a doctor, suggests that there is some problem that you need to patch up or some emotional wound that you need to bandage up. You are being supportive to others.
Operation
To dream that you are operating on someone, indicates that you are facing some deep issues or dealing with your repressed thoughts.
Bomb
To see a bomb in your dream, indicates that you may be going through a potentially explosive and trying situation in your waking life. The bomb could represent repressed desires and unexpressed emotions that are likely to explode or burst if not dealt with soon. It could be something within yourself, such as the desire to explode with anger over an issue that’s affecting you.
Running
To dream that you are running away from someone, indicates an issue that you are trying to avoid. You are not taking or accepting responsibility for your actions. In particular, if you are running from an attacker or any danger, then it suggests that you are not facing and confronting your fears
Night
To have a dream that takes place at night, represents some major setbacks and obstacles in achieving your goals. There are some issues in your life that you are facing, but are not too clear. You should put the issues aside so you can clear your head and come back to it later. Alternatively, night may be synonymous with death, rebirth, reflection, and new beginnings
Market
To dream that you are in a market, represents some emotional of physical need that you are currently lacking in your life. You may be in need of nurturance and some fulfillment. Consider the specific items that you are shopping for. Alternatively, the market signifies frugality.
Aunt
To see your aunt in your dream, represents family characteristics and values. It is a connection to your own heritage. The aunt may also represent aspects of yourself that you like or dislike. She can also be seen as a substitute mother.
Basketball
To see a basketball in your dream, suggests that you need to make the first move. You also need to concentrate and be more focused in your goals.
Pool
To see a pool of water in your dream, indicates that you need to understand and deal with your emotions. You need to dive right in. Alternatively, a pool may indicate your need for cleansing. You need to wash away the past.
Climb
To dream that you are climbing up something (ladder, rope, etc.), signifies that you are trying to or you have overcome a great struggle. It also suggests that your goals are finally within reach. Climbing also means that you have risen to a level of prominence within the social or economic sphere.
Smoking
To dream that you are smoking, indicates that you are trying to shield yourself and others against your emotions. You have trouble letting others in.
Fame
To see famous people in your dream, signifies an increase to your prosperity and honor.
Dead
To see the dead in your dream, forewarns that you are being influenced by negative people and are hanging around the wrong crowd. You may suffer material loss. This dream may also be a way for you to resolve your feelings with those who have passed on. If you dream of a person who has died a long time ago, then it suggests that a current situation or relationship in you life resembles the quality of that deceased person. The dream may depict how you need to let this situation or relationship die and end it.
Children
To save a child, signifies your attempts to save a part of yourself from being destroyed. If you dream that you are separated from your children, then it symbolizes failure in some personal endeavor or a setback in some ideal you had.
Explosion
To hear the sound of a loud explosion, but you did not see it, signifies that your troubles will soon be replaced with tranquility after you have overcome some small obstacle.
Swimming
To dream that you are swimming underwater, suggests that you are completely submerged in your own feelings. You are forcing yourself to deal with your emotional difficulties.
The Ultimate KOL Set List!
August 29, 2009
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Now playing: Heartless Bastards – Out At Sea
via FoxyTunes
the Ultimate Set List
(according to your polls)
Joe’s Head
California Waiting
Spiral Staircase
Molly’s Chambers
Soft
Four Kicks
King of the Rodeo
Bucket
Knocked Up
Charmer
McFearless
Black Thumbnail
Frontier City
Manhattan
Crawl
Closer
Milk
Trani
Arizona
Cold Desert
TOP 4 Favorite Songs off Each Album
4. Cold Desert OBTN
3. Trani YYMH
2. Arizona BOTT
1. 4 kicks ASH
Thanks everyone (approx 600) for voting! Maybe someday this setlist will happen!
CT
Reading, Red Morning Light and Fans
August 28, 2009
All I can think about now are butterfly kisses and cinnamon. Seems the 2 go very well together in this particular situation. *sigh*
Favorite Song from…
August 28, 2009
Jared interview at Lollapalooza
August 15, 2009
I don’t wanna be a douche bag DJ and ask you all the same questions but I am and I will.
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Now playing: Tim Virgin with Jared of Kings of Leon at Lollapalooza ’09
via FoxyTunes
Open Letter to Drunk Girl …
August 14, 2009
Dear Drunk Girl:
Your behavior at (any given concert, club, bar, etc…) does and will not serve you very well in the long run. Running around, getting in everybody’s face, letting the nips hang out of your spandex tube top will not end up with a happy ending. You are only going to:
1. Be embarrassed by what you said, did, or flashed.
2. Sleep with your best friends dude.
3. End up naked under a baby grand piano with no idea how you got there or whose house you are in (Trust me I know).
Hey, we’ve all been there and this is why I offer my words of wisdom. Beer before liquor never felt sicker. Liquor before beer all in the clear. Pace yourself please. I am so sick of being stuck behind you at a concert. I can only take so much of your high pitch screams, flailing arms and public grinding. Please be smart because you’re just setting yourself up to be the next victim of a Roophie hit.
Thanks for listening and making the right choice to wear underwear and to keep the pony ride ass slappin’ dance routine that you do with your girlfriends to a minimum.
Thanks,
C-
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Now playing: Paula Cole – Feelin’ Love
via FoxyTunes
On Nate and His Breakfast of Champions: Beer
August 3, 2009
Nacho, guitar/mirror tech
August 1, 2009
“NACHO…MIRROR!!!”
Caleb: Dude, I told you to only ever bring me the gilded mirror!
Nacho: Sorry, I couldn’t find it in your makeup bag. You’ve got like 10 bronzer compacts.
Caleb: Hey Man, these spray on tans don’t last forever ya know.
Nacho: Dude you are such a pussy right now.
Caleb: Thanks Bro
Caleb to Reflection: Focus Caleb, Focus! This is the big time…Matt and Al are watching…you can do it buddy!!!
…and let the show begin.
A comment from Christina: I had nothing to do with this dialogue, it completely wrote itself.
Michelangelo's Nathan
July 24, 2009
F*ck David! Now this is a Masterpiece!
Michelangelo's Nathan
I truly feel this may not only be one of my best pieces of work
but also an all time low for me. Yes, I admit it,
Houston we have a problem.
I’ll beat all of you to it…I have way to much time on my hands.
Oh Well…even with a bad perm Guns McDraw is a hotty.
Ode to the Beard…
July 21, 2009
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Some of you may have noticed I put this one on
both my blogs but really can you blame me?
Gaylord Focher? Is that you? The name totally makes sense now.
I can’t seem to get past the nipple it’s screaming at me.
He really should get that mole checked out. Barf!
It’s a whole new play on the weave
That may be a Dr. Seus character but not
quite sure which one. The pink tux is bringing back
some bad prom memories.
Marty attempts to fool his English Professor
so he can catch up on some much needed rest during class.
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and that is all..I created a similar post on my NTYTLD blog
subject: Tattoo’s
Warning! Contains Graphic Images…
July 18, 2009
It’s like a decapitation…It’s impossible to look away, the horror!
you will be missed
It was a brave death my friend. You may be gone but you will live eternally through the music. Rock On!
R I P Gibson
July 10, 2009
Apparently Caleb ended the life of his beloved Gibson at T in the Park.
May you rest in peace Geetar and may you finally get the girl in your next life.
Oh and let’s not forget the Drum. Kind of getting the Farrah Fawcett short end of the recognition stick.
RIP to you too!
They say death comes in 3’s, Matthew take note! At least Jared has more then one Bass.
Top 10 Favorite Albums of KOL Fans
July 8, 2009
Thanks for being so patient people! It was quite a project, over 500 albums were submitted. ALL have been counted and organized and the results are in. I think it’s safe to say Kings of Leon fans have excellent taste!
Some of you inquired about the top 10 song list I previously asked you to contribute to. I am taking another route and letting WordPress and Poll Daddy do the work for me. If you vote on the poll that I posted recently I will conclude your top songs once I post all the KOL albums and their songs. It is just way too time consuming for me to list, organize, calculate and post all that on my own.
Stay Tuned!
Reflections On A Teenage Award Show
June 1, 2009
What is the appeal of RPattz? Does anyone else see the resemblance to a man hit in the face by a frying pan? His head seems incredibly large to me as well, and I’m not talking as a metaphor for his ego, I’m talking literally. Is it true vampires cannot see there own reflections in a mirror?
Leanne Rimes singing Jizz in my pants? What!!! Perfect casting!!! Keyboard Cat? Genius! Screw Eminem, Keyboard cat would’ve been better.
Explosions, great but the addition of JJ Abrahams on Keyboard solo, oh the irony…and a performance a lot less dorky then you would think.
The popcorn head guys in the gold unitards were disturbing, who was the fey that came up with that idea? How cool was Bruno with his freakishly funny boundary pushing, incredibly uncomfortable yet sidesplitting antics? Love it! Aww, his poor ball-sack, but how appropriate he landed on Vanilla Ice who could hook him up with Ice Ice Baby…right?!
I think Kristen Stewart should take a note from Ashley Tisdale and Sandra Bullock’s excellent choice in footwear! Those puppies rocked! Gorgeous and sexy with a touch of sluttiness…kudos to both of you ladies, you looked fabulous.
Kiefer Sutherland, stick to drama. Jim Carrey, Prop 8 joke good, Swine Flu joke bad. Catherine Hardwicke what the hell were you wearing, all that outfit said was, “had to go commando.”
I would like to reflect a little on Zac. First off I would like to apologize for not giving him a chance. I admit I wrongly judged him because of his performance in HSM (which I never saw). But, I have come to the conclusion that he is freaking adorable and if I were 3 years younger…oh boy! Although I wish someone had lent him their mirror cause the hair in his eyes was driving me crazy.
I was able to catch the Kings performance before the live stream cut out on me, which of course they rocked. Caleb looked like he was having fun and I must say I LOVED his outfit. So much better then his DAD sweater. It looked like he stepped away from the swimmer killers he usually wears and pulled out a roomier pair of pants. I thought they looked great, they gave him “some what” of an ass. I’m all about the ass. I love a nice ass. Did I mention his ass? The beard is prrrrrfect. As I reflect on Jared’s performance (and by performance I mean his hotness) this evening, I have to say I absolutely love the Chace Efron look. It’ s much better then the RPattz look he use to be sporting. Matt rocked the guitar as usual and Thank God Nathan left the sleeves at home. I was disappointed I didn’t get to see what the ladies wore but maybe we’ll see pictures later. I’m sure they did not disappoint.
Well all in all it was a great promotional “Twilight: New Moon” 2 hour long commercial and I think that Andy Samberg did a great job. I’m sure they are all off having a fabulous Hollywood time but I’m off to bed and quite content at home with my real boobs, my tanless body and my live cat to write my little tales and my little clue games.
JARED FOLLOWILL…MERELY A BASS PLAYER? OOOO NOOO!!!
May 18, 2009
BABY J COMMENTARY
THE LIGHTNING ROUND
1. JROD-Bass Player/FireStarter
2. PSA: The Cautions of Too Much Hair Product
3. See what happens when u try to shake off the Hotness? Can’t be done!
4. Nate may have the KaPOW but I got the ShaZAAM!
5. Skull and Brains? Oh No, Fire and Brimestone!
6. I guess that wasn’t swimmers ear
7. When I asked for the Heatmeiser hairdo I didn’t mean literally!
8. I am the Bass GOD of HAIR Fire!!!
9. Heads on Fire…(sorry had to do that one)
10. RECALL ALERT: Apparently there is an issue with the lighting mechanism with the LIDS ON FIRE 420 SERIES…please return to the nearest Head Shop immediately!
11. Followill House of Hair…Our toupe’s are guaranteed to sustain any natural or man made disaster! Just watch this video…but wait there’s more…if u order now we will include a beard extender at no additional charge. Sick of waiting for that patchy growth to fill in? Then the beard extender may be just what you are looking for! Look how lush and full not to mention REAL Caleb’s beard looks! Call now while supplies last!
For a Friend (RIP Deb Charlton)
May 6, 2009
(This is a repost of a post I wrote many years ago about Deb Charlton who died this past Wednesday. I thought I’d share it one more time.)
I have been a music fan my whole life but growing up the bigger the star the more likely you and your friends would both be fans. Never was there any kind of music connection as there is today. Back then if you liked country you were probably southern, if you liked rock and roll you were probably a teenager, if you liked R&B you were probably black, and if you liked Bruce you were probably from New Jersey. There were no indie bands or indie stations there was not much diversity at all. I think one of the smartest things that bands like Pearl Jam and KOL have done is to include these social networks onto their websites.
I first went on to the KOL site before the MSG concert. I perused the site and contributed to the blogs and quickly made friends. As we all know it’s taken us Yanks awhile to catch onto the greatness of the Kings. The really cool thing about that is the amazing friends I have made from across the pond. This brings me to why I’m writing you this story; to tell you about my dear friend Deborah Charlton.
Debs was one of the very first people I connected with, she praised me for my funny stories and loved my play-by-play commentary about the MSG show. She explained that due to a liver condition she was in a wheelchair and if she could she would attach a jetpack to the back of her chair so she could hover over the stage while the band played. I instantly loved her after playing that visual in my head. My kinda gal. We quickly became friends and have pretty much spoken via the Internet every day since.
Debs is a single mother of a beautiful 11yr old named Amber. Deb had a liver transplant a few years back but it has since failed and she awaits another to be available. She recently started taking shots that help reduce the swelling of her organs so she can breathe properly and be strong enough to receive a second transplant. From what I understand, the shots are equivalent to Chemo and leave Deb very ill. She isn’t having much luck with the shots. She feels they aren’t working and have more of a negative result for her.
Debs was recently selected by the Willow Foundation to receive a special occasion of her choosing. This is much like the Make A Wish Foundation who grants wishes to the terminally ill, an organization probably more familiar with Americans. Deborah has chosen to see the Kings of Leon at the O2 on the 30th of June. I don’t think there’s anything else I need to say about how big of a fan she is after writing that.
The dress has been purchased and the new red shoes have been described in perfect detail to her KOL friends, and I have no doubt we are all just as excited for her as she is for herself. There is no one who deserves this more then Debs. She truly is the sweetest, kindest, most positive and freakishly funny people I have ever known. Many nights have been spent up late; me due to insomnia she because the morphine makes her wired; doubled over with laughter unable to complete a sentence. The next day I would always receive an email from my precious friend thanking me for our late night gabs that made her feel better. How she’s able to make me feel so special when she is going through so much pain is amazing.
Deb has found much strength and love among the KOL community and I truly feel her love for the music and the friends she has made have kept her going. We need Deb to be strong and get through this tough time so she becomes well enough to even receive the liver she so greatly needs. All I ask of you is to pray pray pray. Whatever you believe or not believe we need to send positive words and thoughts her way. Believe me, when I tell you this is a special person. If you ever meet her or talk to her online you are truly lucky. My wish for Debbie is to be standing at the concert with her daughter by her side dancing away in her red shoes and sexy denim dress looking as beautiful on the outside as she is on the inside with nothing but a bright and healthy future with many many concerts ahead of her.
Please leave Debbie a comment here, on the KOL site, her facebook page, or twitter.
Thank you!
Debs friend Christina
xoxo xoxo
Debbie and her Daughter Amber
facebook friends of Debs check out her info page for additional contact information.
Information on the Willow Foundation
Kings of Menudo
April 29, 2009
After just 2 months back from their year long tour for OBTN, Kings of Leon are eager to get back into the studio to cut another record. Always ready for a new challenge and spicing up their music by new inspirations, KOL took the word spice literally. Check out their new cutting edge image and you will definitely get a sense of what the music will sound like. Yo Vengo Yo Vengo!!!
Kings of Menudo
Kings of Leon in Philadelphia
April 26, 2009
5 minute commute to the stadium but stupid fuck here forgot her cash and God forbid the stadium parking lots upgrade to that crazy modern technology called Credit Card Machines.
My seats are not so bad; I’m on J Rod side kinda in the middle on the end. I am a walking audio-visual geek armed with my phone, my flip video camera and my digital camera. I am also wearing glasses that are not strong enough but look cool. I’m also wearing what I affectionately call my Sally Jessie Raphael’s that I bought at the dollar store. Basically they are equal to the planetarium telescope as far as magnification is concerned. I love them, but I look like a 5-year-old Jared Followill, sans white dinner coat. And do I have both pair on my head at the same time? Why yes I do, thank you very much.
Stream of Consciousness
Watchmen on, Nathan was right they are awesome.
This is my kind of music.
There are 20 musicians on the stage. Looks like half of them keep wandering on and off the stage. Interesting concept.
The lead singer is tall as hell; HE’s probably 6’2. They kinda look like frat boys.
No tight jeans.
Here comes some random dude again. The triangle player, wonder if he gets any chic’s with that as his instrument; and what about the groupie who sleeps with him at the end of the night? What is that conversation with your friends like?
Oh my God, I totally hooked up with a dude in the band!
Oh yeah? The drummer?
Umm, no the triangle player.
Wha?
OK update on the wondering musicians. Turns out they are the horn section, and the triangle player is also in the horn section. Phew!
Major drunk girl sitting behind me! This could definitely be worse then the tool kit from the MSG concert. F-bomb in a high pitch squeal with a Philly accent is like nails on a chalkboard. NOTE TO SELF: Stop saying fuck in public so much and be conscious of saying YES and not YEEH. This chick makes me want to be a better woman.
Horns are amazing! Watchmen are rocking. Seriously, I love it when a band makes me say hmm, must hear more. The lead singer has a great voice and the music sounds awesome.
Gah!!! It’s the Walkmen!!!! I never get it right. It’s the Yogi Berra in me. Sorry guys u rock though, even if your not super heroes.
I wonder if they “rent out” the horn section for the gig, this band cannot be this big.
Really mixed crowd, young/old/gross/ not so gross/drunk/sober…
Dear God:
Please no tall Dudes in front of me this time? Thank you! Love you! Bye. Click. Dial tone (I am determined to make that joke work).
Walkman just held that note for a good 1 ½ minutes?!
What lungpower…wonder how long he can swim under water.
Very nice girl just sat down next to me…no doubt we will be BFFs by the end of the night. Happens every time. No one can resist my charm.
Horn section whistles too. Is that extra in the rental contract? Yes! The horn section is a rental from NYC and this is their last night with the Walkmen.
Walkmen have finished.
And the roadies take over. Man, they work fast. What is all the equipment I mean so much is involved with setting up. I wonder how it makes the band feel knowing how many people depend on them for their own careers. I don’t really know how it works but really it as a reflection on their success as musicians. If you look at it on a business level it is amazing! All the way down to those assholes in the parking lot that don’t take credit cards. Does this affect their decisions as a band? That’s a lot to carry on your shoulders.
It looks like all the Flyers fans came straight from the game over to the concert. They are all wearing their bright orange t-shirt. Thank God I chose not to wear the orange hunting vest. Caleb’s poor guitar would be so confused and have a hard time finding me.
Even some of the roadies wear skinny jeans!
I swear I keep thinking I gotta pee then when I go it’s not even enough for a drug test. IGNORE THE URGE CHRISTINA! I wonder what happens if one of the guys has to go? Is it like the puke thing and they go in a bucket? These are the types of questions I would ask if I were to interview them for Rolling Stone magazine. Oy, so sick of the canned question/answer shit I keep reading over and over. Pee breaks, the people need to know!
It is 9:01. Heads up peeps, the zoom on my flip sucks.
Jared has a new guitar, black. That’s all I can tell u about it. It’s black and its cool. It looks just like the white one but its black. Hey man, I know my guitar shit what can I say.
What is up with Philly chicks? Cover the fuck up! Am I old? There is way too much cleavage in this joint and not good cleavage. It just looks slutty…and fake…and cold…I mean come on, the girls who are like 2pds and have huge fakers look like they’re gonna tip over at any second. Not even an ass as a counter-weight. Bring back the 70s real boobs no bras. Speaking of that whatever happened to Nathan’s pink drum kit? It was so cool and it always reminded me to do my monthly breast exams.
Are my jokes too obscure? Does anyone get them? Fuck it. I’m all ROFLOL over my bad self.
Lights down…getting so excited!!!!
Ugh, obstructed Jumbotron again…WTF?
Hot Dude Alert: 3 rows down…oh no, he’s wearing PINK underwear. To me that say’s “I have a secret!” Drums yes, undies no.
There are major amounts of duct tape used by the roadies. If they run out I have plenty in my trunk.
Oh, drunk girl you are like Katherine Hepburn in A Philadelphia Story, a class act.
A fight just broke out in the GA section! I just saw some girl flailing her arms around. Girl fight? Oh God. Here comes security. The crowd is pointing out the instigator to the guards. You’ve been thrown under the bus dude! He is now being escorted out. Did that girl fight him? That’s hysterical.
One of the stadiums has or had a jail and a court, but I can’t remember which one.
And cue the church music!
Here they come!!!
Crawl
Matt is wearing a vest. Apparently vests are very popular with the ladies and they will all be happy to hear he is wearing one.
Oh this just sounds awesome!!!!
Taper Jean Girl
Trying to take video, I have a clear view. The girl in front of me is like 4’9”. Caleb height.
My Party
Can we trade that in for McFearless? No?
Molly’s Chambers
Red Morning Light
Oh sweet! Didn’t expect that. This crowd seems to know the older stuff, where as the MSG crowd not so much. Everyone is buying all their older albums now I guess. I became a fan at BOTT and did the same thing. I think Aha Shake is my fav. But Fans and bucket LOVE those songs.
California Waiting
Harsh light in my eyes, I am now blind.
FANS!
Yay!!! Crowd Loves this!
Finally the smell of Pot where the hell has that been? I was starting to wonder? Oh wait, don’t think it’s the crowd…nope…its Nathan.
MILK
Another one I love.
(I will punch drunk girl and then be escorted out, but it will be worth it).
4 KICKS
Ah yes, I ordered up this one special for my gals. You know who u are ; )
Hmm Caleb just gave himself a little chest rub, OK. Well it looked like that from here.
Caleb says a few words. Says he’s impressed by the crowd and hopes they sing along. Which means…
…Sex on Fire
Zzzzzz…My new bff Natalie and I are in agreement this is not our favorite. So we chat.
Philly folk are enjoying it, fun to watch.
Bucket
Geek boys in the row in front of me are rubbing each other’s bald spots. True fact.
Notion
I requested some ass wiggles and he ain’t delivering. But the jeans are nice and tight. So damn tight I would say the man is a boxer-brief dude maybe? Hmmm. He’s got some big ass feet too, at least in those boots.
ON CALL
This is the very first song of theirs I heard on the radio. Perk my head up moment. Sold!
Another fight?! This time it’s right next to me. The guard is screaming at the guy. I missed the whole thing. He’s not getting kicked out though, just a verbal ass-whoop.
Cold Desert
Matt sure knows how to make that song sound purdy. Damn he is good. The best thing those brothers ever did was kidnap him from Oklahoma.
Caleb thanks the Walkmen.
Use Somebody
Ugh guy in front of me keeps bending down to talk to his incredibly short girlfriend and obstructing my view. I knew there would be a catch. He’s like 6’2”ft. Caleb’s wishful thinking height.
Does Jared realize the audience is behind him? He spends the whole time facing the amps. Is there a mirror attached to them or something?
Slow Night So Long
Matt is gonna need some Tylenol tonight. Major head banging.
Oh no! drunk girl just fell and tried to bring my pants with her!!! How come I get accosted at all the KOL shows I go to? Well 2, but whatever.
Natalie and I chat before the encore. She is a super fan much like me and it turns out she reads my blog! She went to MSG too. We both agree this concert definitely has a better crowd.
Some royally stoned girl next to her tries to speak to me, but I have no idea what she’s saying. I just nod and smile.
CLOSER
KNOCKED UP
Caleb is trying to say something to the crowd but everyone is freaking out. He stops and laughs then continues. Humble words much like MSG.
MANHATTAN
DEVIL SONG
Does this song have a name yet?
BLACK THUMBNAIL
Oh I love this song!!! My last shot at seeing an ass wiggle. Matt plays the shit out of this song. I think I’m having a religious experience. Seriously, he can play. His abilities are best described in my very first article about KOL, titled Kings of Leon; you can find it on my blog. I’m in heaven. No lie it’s like we just made out!
No ass wiggle WTF…oh Caleb…how could you. My horny heart is broken.
And that’s it they wave good-bye! I’m sad…its over.
Its like Christmas morning, you anticipate the day for so long. Each song is like a gift that you eagerly want to open or hear in this case. You are so excited but before you know it all the gifts are open; all the songs are played and that special day is over. I will watch the video over and over but it’s never the same as being in the moment. Hopefully, they will return and I will still believe and never lose that feeling of excitement and anticipation. I’m off to call my friends much like I did when I was little, and tell them all about the wonderful gift the boys brought to my hometown.
Thank you, Thank you…you are blessed and loved!
Open Letter to the Followill Girlfriends
April 15, 2009
Dear Ladies:
As a complimentary service for your visit to our fair city while you are on tour with your fella’s, we’d like to offer you an exclusive 99% off shopping spree on the day of the concert. We offer this service to all the spouses of our visiting bands.
You will be escorted from your hotel room to an undisclosed location ( for security purposes of course) where you will find a warehouse filled with the finest of apparel, accessories and jewels all by high end designers such as Gucci, Dior, Loubitoun…OH the list will go on (once I look up some top designer names) Stella McCartney (that’s a good one right?) It’s my understanding if you put copy in Cyan blue Rock Star girlfriends can’t read it, I don’t know why I think it has to do with interviews and their fella’s not wanting them to read some stuff, goes for their parents and their kids as well.)
All we ask of you is that you leave your belongings at the front gate with our security guard. That would include the keys to your hotel room, tour bus, houses, farms, cars, etc…(again, for security purposes of course). Get Kirby groomed, apparently one of them thinks he’s twitter follow worthy and he should be a good distraction for a couple of hours.
Spend the evening shopping, take ALL the time you want. No rush, really, long into the next day if you’d like! note to self; remove all “made in China” stickers from knock offs. Make sure Granny gets started on those fake tags. Double up her arthritis meds for the week. You will have access to the finest of apparel and accessories before they go in stores. Remember to spray paint bottom of heels Red for an authentic Loubiton look at least 2 days ahead, don’t want anyone leaving red foot marks and sticking to the floor like Bono’s wife did last time. And fucking learn how to spell LOUBITON!!!
We will also be serving dinner in our private dining area off the loading dock with cuisine from one of Philadelphia’s finest french eating establishments. Remember to order a platter from Chik-fil-a. Also get a couple of boxes of Riunite.
We hope your stay in our city is comfortable and pleasent and feel free to contact us if you have any special requests.
Thank you ladies!
Sincerely,
Your Philadelphia Welcoming Committee
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