Kings of Leon Concert (29/10/2011)

7 months ago the news that Kings of Leon would be coming to South Africa was all anyone was talking about - then they cancelled coming in March as Nathan Followill tore a muscle in his bicep.  Well it was worth the wait.  And 7 months later I am now officially experiencing post Kings of Leon depression.  I want to be back there right now! 

I was also blown away by The Shadow Club a fairly new band on the South African music scene, best known for there song "Guns & Money"  - I was pleasantly surprised by there act and found myself quite upset when there set finished! I felt it was way too short, they were far better than the other acts The Black Hotels and Die Heuwels Fantasties.  I actually have absolutely NO idea why Die Heuwels Fantasties was even one the the bands selected to be KOL's opening act, firstly not everyone speaks Afrikaans and their performance was distinctly average.  The Shadow Club is a definite must see, they were amazeballs!  

I dont think I could pick a favourite song from KOL's set list as  all the songs were perfectly performed from beginning to end - However there were the obvious favourites (Their most popular songs) such as "Your Sex is on Fire", "Use Somebody", "Notion" and "Knocked Up" to name a few.  I did have a giggle though as just before Caleb Followill played Sex on Fire he said, 'Here is a little song, you all  probably have heard it before, if you haven't well then.... Lucky you' - I'm assuming every interview, concert, radio, fan asks them about that song! Funny. I would ask them if the rumors that it is about an STD are true.  

The concert was amazing and I the firework display looking over 10 000 screaming fans at the top of Soccer City as I was walking out is an image and a moment that will stay with me and 10 000 other Kings of Leon's fans for a very long time.  

All in all.  Amazing Concert.  Amazing time.  

Converse Halloween Block Party

I must admit I haven't frequented Newtown as much as I would like to - I have been to The Woods once actually if we want to get specific.  So when I RSVP'd 'Attending' to the Halloween Block Party I was expecting something quite different to what it turned out to be! 


Converse gave away 1000 free double ticket (We love Converse - Its one of my Favourite brands - I love everything they stand for) I was firstly surprised by how all out everyone went for Halloween.  I went as a policeman (And made some interesting arrests I might add - note to all, "I'm going to have to Book You Sir" works wonders ladies), my starfish went as Little Bo Beep and the others were "Too Cool to Dress up" (LAME) 


I was very impressed with the effort and simple ideas that Converse used to ensure that the block part was a huge success.  Firstly the roller girls, rolling around in roller skates and doing tricks rocked my world (Thank god they werent drinking that could have gotten dangerous) then there was acts preforming dance and circus trips, and then the FREE STUFF!!!! Who doesnt like free stuff?  


There were something like 5 stages (I dont remember exactly ok.... My memory is blurry) I do however remember flicking alot of hoof at the Dubstep stage looking like a druggy with too much energy.  I then wondered over to where the bands were playing, making friends with The Blue man Group on the way and arresting a Pirate (Productive evening) I then watched a band called "The Stella's' (I Think) and then "Desmond and the Tutu's" who dressed up at The Hives for Halloween - From here things get blurry as I then discovered the Jager truck..... 


I got home with minimal bruises and no flash backs of drunken happenings that will haunt me forever. So all in all. Block party HUGE success well done Converse.  

Exams are over.... What now?

Due to being a diligent student I have currently been ignoring my blog (I haven't been ignoring my Twitter tho - I may be a Twitter addict) 


So in the run up to my FINAL exams (depending on marks) I took of two months to "Study" so that means two months of no going out, no socializing and basically hermit like behaviour, upside? Bar ONE exam (Management Accounting) I am feeling pretty confident in passing the others in my usual "Straight C Student" manor..... 


My final exam finished at 5pm on the recorded hottest day of the year and by 6pm I was throwing back my second glass of wine and ordering the "The strongest cocktail you have please"


Now the real partying starts.  I will be throwing my name away.  if any of you come in direct contact with me..... I apologize for my behaviour in advance.  


The weekend after exams goes as follows (P.S. I may love the guy who scheduled my exams because I have the most epic weekend FULL of events in front of me)

HALLOWEEN BLOCK PARTY IN NEWTOWN

The line up is SICK! Like sicker than you day after eating bad fish.  

it goes as follows:

Line Up:   Converse Main Stage (Outdoor) Sibot DJ Zakes Mr Sakitumi Black Sheep Tommy Gun Twitter Mc Battle   Griet Stage (Carfax) Stereoheroes (France) Haezer Niskerone Bteam I Am Noize   Band Stage (Town Hall) Desmond & The Tutus Bittereinder Shortstraw The Stellas Tommy Gun   Young Blood Stage Crossman & Phizicist Sexual Dinasour Ft. Gang Lone Wolf Twelve Vs Sqew Hypomaniacs  Android

I am dressing up a a police woman and I plan to make some arrests.


That's on Friday!  Then on Saturday.

KINGS OF LEON LIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA  

I will be front and central listening to sounds of these sexy man beasts on Saturday night.... 

Their album has had rave reviews, one reviewer even went as far as to say "Come Around Sundown makes you believe in rock and roll again...." 

My. Heart. Cannot. Take. The. Excitement!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And THAT ladies and gents is how one breaks back into society once again!