4.7.07
I'd been keeping tabs on the fact that HUMANWINE was going to be coming to Nashville with Brian Viglione (of The Dresden Dolls) as their drummer...not just any drummer...this is VIG we're talking about...the man is simply the BEST as far as beating things with sticks is concerned. So OF COURSE I wanted to see my musical hero in action, and maybe get the chance to meet the bloke.
The only catch was, the show was advertised as 21+. Still, I was going to go anyway just in case. Holly went with me, which was awesome, I had my own personal photographer by my side! So we get to the guy at the front and I'm ready to put on the charm to get my way in, but he informs us that it's 18+!!! My knees buckled with sheer joy, and we made our way up to Mercy Lounge.
We got their early, to our surprise. The 2 opening bands hadn't even started yet. So we sit in anticipation, I'm just going nuts over the fact that I'm about to see BRIAN PLAY...in person...live...you know. Wow.
The first opener goes up, they were...eh. Not fantastic. But while they were playing, a kid in a hoodie comes out from backstage. I see it's Brian V. Holy shiate. He makes his way over to a pole nearby myself and leans against it to listen to a song. At the end, he cheers, and makes his way backstage, all the while brushing my foot a tad in the process (sigh!)
The second band goes up, they weren't great either, but after they finished, HUMANWINE was going to make their prescence known on the stage. The musicians, including Brian, set up their instruments, check everything, all systems go. Holly and I get out of our seats to get closer to the stage, leaving our purses behind, camera in tow.
The first song starts...the first beat on that drum and my heart vibrated with excitement. From then on, it was just uphill. I danced to the beat, all the while making myself look like a fool, but that music was utterly perfect. Everything about the concert was ART and beautiful melody and the beat...that BEAT! Brian is a monster! Watching his face and hearing his precision just freaks me out.
The show ends, Brian with his shirt off, he's standing off the stage, talking to a fan...after they walk away, I make my way up to him (it was easy to do, there weren't many people there) to say hello. I introduce myself and tell him how much of a Dolls fan I am, and he gave me the biggest hug I think I've ever gotten. He looked me square in the eye, which was memorable. He was the type of fellow that would've talked to me all night if we could. I seriously believe that. I asked him if he would sign my wallet. He did, which was AWESOME. I need to get it...lamenated, or something.
I told him how I worked with Zea and Michael Pope and all these people, and it was just a fantastic little moment that made my day just...perfect. We took 2 pictures together, and all in all, I had the best night of my life. Meeting Brian couldn't have been more of a pleasurable experience...unless, of course...we fornicated...but that's a whole different story. ♥
the first picture of Brian taken. :P
Holly Brewer. She's fantastic. What a voice, and what a character. She used a marker to make sound effects.
And the shirt comes off.
I love it when he stands up.
Iconic.
She's beautiful.
M@
After the set.
DANCING! After Holly shot this, he said, "wait! I wasn't ready! we gotta take another one."
And that's what followed.
The after affect.
Tee hee.
My new favorite item.
I loved that night.
The only catch was, the show was advertised as 21+. Still, I was going to go anyway just in case. Holly went with me, which was awesome, I had my own personal photographer by my side! So we get to the guy at the front and I'm ready to put on the charm to get my way in, but he informs us that it's 18+!!! My knees buckled with sheer joy, and we made our way up to Mercy Lounge.
We got their early, to our surprise. The 2 opening bands hadn't even started yet. So we sit in anticipation, I'm just going nuts over the fact that I'm about to see BRIAN PLAY...in person...live...you know. Wow.
The first opener goes up, they were...eh. Not fantastic. But while they were playing, a kid in a hoodie comes out from backstage. I see it's Brian V. Holy shiate. He makes his way over to a pole nearby myself and leans against it to listen to a song. At the end, he cheers, and makes his way backstage, all the while brushing my foot a tad in the process (sigh!)
The second band goes up, they weren't great either, but after they finished, HUMANWINE was going to make their prescence known on the stage. The musicians, including Brian, set up their instruments, check everything, all systems go. Holly and I get out of our seats to get closer to the stage, leaving our purses behind, camera in tow.
The first song starts...the first beat on that drum and my heart vibrated with excitement. From then on, it was just uphill. I danced to the beat, all the while making myself look like a fool, but that music was utterly perfect. Everything about the concert was ART and beautiful melody and the beat...that BEAT! Brian is a monster! Watching his face and hearing his precision just freaks me out.
The show ends, Brian with his shirt off, he's standing off the stage, talking to a fan...after they walk away, I make my way up to him (it was easy to do, there weren't many people there) to say hello. I introduce myself and tell him how much of a Dolls fan I am, and he gave me the biggest hug I think I've ever gotten. He looked me square in the eye, which was memorable. He was the type of fellow that would've talked to me all night if we could. I seriously believe that. I asked him if he would sign my wallet. He did, which was AWESOME. I need to get it...lamenated, or something.
I told him how I worked with Zea and Michael Pope and all these people, and it was just a fantastic little moment that made my day just...perfect. We took 2 pictures together, and all in all, I had the best night of my life. Meeting Brian couldn't have been more of a pleasurable experience...unless, of course...we fornicated...but that's a whole different story. ♥
the first picture of Brian taken. :P
Holly Brewer. She's fantastic. What a voice, and what a character. She used a marker to make sound effects.
And the shirt comes off.
I love it when he stands up.
Iconic.
She's beautiful.
M@
After the set.
DANCING! After Holly shot this, he said, "wait! I wasn't ready! we gotta take another one."
And that's what followed.
The after affect.
Tee hee.
My new favorite item.
I loved that night.