The Used! Holy crap!

Oh my dear lord.

The Used were INCREDIBLE live. It was everything I wanted and more. Not only is their new album amazing (possibly better than all of it's predecessors) but they are a great live band. They had a good mix of the old and the new, playing roughly four songs from each album so far. (The Used In Love And Death, Lies For The Liars, Artwork, Vulnerable) I went with the lovely William and Holly, and happened upon an awesome individual called Kelly Tyler in the line to get in. She was there by herself, so we all decided to stick together. We made an extra friend. They were giving out free pots of red face paint with the band logo on, so that you could replicate the cover of Vulnerable by putting streaks of 'blood' on your face. I managed to get a kick ass shirt.

It's not just the quality of The Used live that made them so fantastic, it was the fact that Bert McCracken (lead singer) really interacted with the crowd. Telling jokes, starting chants, that sort of stuff. He has easy stage presence and you can't help but laugh at his craziness.

First support act Marmozets, were awful. I'm not sure if it was their performance or their music itself that was risky, but either way they just sounded like a loud thrash of unpleasant sound. Completely unimpressive. However, Don Broco the second act were awesome. I really do suggest you check them out, because they kick ass. The lead singer really managed to get the crowd going, and warmed us up perfectly for The Used's entrance.

All in all, I had an amazing time! Can't wait until they tour again in the fall.

-Chloe

Oops!!

So I may have forgotten about this place for a while. Sorry!

Anyway, I'm seeing The Used live with a friend on April 25th! Promises to be a lot of fun, and I'm very excited about it. The Used have been a love of mine for about a year and a half now, I idolise them.

As embarrassing as it is to write, on the 20th of March I went to see David Essex's "All The Fun Of The Fair"; which was surprisingly good. I mean, I'm certainly no David Essex fan. His music is dull and mediocre.

However, the play was brilliant.

It was set in a travelling fairground, and documented the lives of the workers and the troubles they face. It was actually quite tear jerking. Kudos to you, David. It reignited my old passion for acting and theatre. If it comes to a city or town near you, I highly recommend it. Not only is it extremely well choreographed, but the actors are incredible singers. All in all a good night.

I'm taking a trip down to London in June, as a little break from the horror of exams (and because it's my birthday June 4th). I can't wait. I'm going to hit up Camden market (which is brilliant) and see if I can watch some gigs of unsigned bands, seeing as Camden is pretty much the heart of alternative music in London. Also, I'm very much looking forward to visiting Art galleries, the Tate Modern in particular. Noel Fielding's little exhibition in the Maison Bertaux is something I REALLY want to see, though i'm not sure if it's been taken down yet or not.

So yep. Busy year!

Tim Minchin. Eeek!

Okay, so guess who i'm seeing live on the 26th?

Tim Freaking Minchin!

So excited. one of the best comedians/musicians i've ever heard. So so funny. I'll be uploading videos and pics of the show after, so stay tuned for that. Woking on a big writing project with a few other authors as well, so it should be interesting. I'm too lazy to insert a picture of him, but he's seriously amazing. Check him out.

-C

Alex Pardee, You Absolute Legend.

Awful/Excited!

Alex Pardee's Awful/Resilient book came for me in the post a few days ago.

I completely fangirled  was very happy, to say the least. It really is a fantastic collection of art, brilliance beyond what i expected. Plus, seeing his signature on the inside, completely caused me to spazz    made the whole experience even better. I mean, my idol touched this thing.

ALEX. MOTHERFUCKING. PARDEE.

Buy this beauty here!

-C



Paul. Frigging. Duffield. (& The Used)

So i commented on one of Paul Duffield's pieces of art on DevaintArt, and he responded >.< I had a little fan girl session, even though he replies to everyone. I probably freaked out as much as i freaked out when The Used followed me (twice) and Retweeted me on twitter. Ah, fond memories.

-Chloe 

Artwork Page Is Up!

Exactly what the title says. Go check it out. 

-Chloe XX

Busy working, as usual.

Hey guys.

Obviously, things are no way near finished with this blog. I need to get up photo's, art, music, etc. I'm also designing a new layout for the site, with some of my art as the header. So, it'll all look a lot more formal later. Stay tuned, and i promise it'll all look tons better later on. In the meantime, enjoy this random tablet drawing i did of Gerard Way.

His eyebrows look like caterpilliars, i know. Also, all my love and best wishes to those caught up in the riots.

Stay safe,

-Chloe XX