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December 18, 2008
December to Remember
Airborne's lead singer, Mikel Jollet
I finally saw them live. The Airborne Toxic Event. A night I have been yearning for since I first heard this band back in early September. It was bloody amazing.
I will not explain what they mean to me in this post, so I will just redirect you here. Squid from 94.7 Portland introduced us to the evening, and in walked our band, with beers in their hands (as opposed to Carolina Liar, they had waters hehe). The moment violinist Anna played the first notes to Sometime around midnight my heart flew to where those notes journeyed to. After ATE was done (booo), Carolina Liar followed. I was not too familiar with their music, only knew two songs. But WOWWWWWWWWWW, that's some damn good rock n roll energy these guys have. They had us singing at the top of our lungs while jumping at the same time. Funny thing is the lead singer Chad is from my lovely Charleston, SC whereas the rest of the band members are Swedish. Odd, huh!
Definitely recommend both bands. Different sounds, different attitudes, same purpose.
The BEST thing that happened: I went up to the bar before the show to get a quick snack and a stout a friend recommended ("rubinator" yum!). As I turn to the bar, I INSTANTLY recognize the gorgeous face of Mikel, lead singer of ATE. Sitting just 3 seats to my left. Total fangirl moment. After a long time I finally gather the nerves to say hi and thank him for the show. Sweet darling guy. When a couple sitting next to me asked him if we has with the band, he sheepishly replied "Yeah". Adorable.
Here's to many great music nights in Portland.
Portland, I fuckin love you.
Anna becoming a spectator
Airborne Toxic Event. Bassist Noah (far right) is HOT AS SHIT. And has the sweetest smile.
Carolina Liar engulfed in the positive energy of their music
Chad from Carolina Liar singing Coming to Terms. He would often talk about how we are all confused in life, but we're all looking for the same thing and how it's almost 2009 and we've made it so far, so Celebrate. I appreciated his words a lot.
Keyboardist Steve from ATE. That guy is just full of COOL.
Posted by starmagn at December 18, 2008 11:48 PM
Comments
OMG you lucky gal!!!! I've heard the song from ATE and I just feel like crying everytime I hear it/see the video. I'm so glad you got to say hi to him. So many times the fear just paralyzes us. You go girl!!! Oh, and those pics are to die for!!!
Posted by: Stitch at December 19, 2008 12:40 PM
Amy, I'm so happy you had a great time! Isn't it amazing how a concert can give you such a rush of energy. How are you liking this snow? Crazy.
Posted by: Linnea at December 21, 2008 01:34 PM