Dance Across the Country - What a show...
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Ready for an extremely LONG recap of July 11? Well click on the cuts when you are, okay?
The journey began as a usual trip downtown with Vivian. The bus to Scarborough Town Centre was late as usual and while we waited I took pictures of various scenarios that could have occurred to stop the buses. Slowly we made our way through YRT, TTC, RT, subway and walking. The subway train that we took to get down was one of the original ones that are still running amok the city. They're probably from the 70's where people weren't afraid of sharing a seat or two with their fellow passengers. We needed to take a short detour because of over active bladders. Stopping by a Tims near Chester, we couldn't help but pass a few stores including a bridal shop. Then it back to the Mod Club. The sun had come out just in time for a bright 12 and a half minute walk from Ossington to the Mod Club. That area is Little Italy/Portugal so I should have excepted the bonks from cars but seriously 3-4 bonks in under 15 minutes is not good. Either I was dressed like a slut or guys (aka old men with cars) are very pervy. I place my bet on the second one seeing as I was wearing shorts and square neck top. Finally made it to the line and no longer than 5 seconds no I receive an awesome hug from Neha! Yeah! I was so glad that her and Florence were they earlier. It helped alot in the long run.
Now there was about 3 hours to kill until the doors opened. Talking and eating was the bulk of the activities but there were a few things to highlight. The first, the crazy old drunk army dude. Old because of his appearance with the white hair and wrinkles. Army because he kept shouting that he came back from Iraq and served for Canada but later on the USA. Crazy because he offered in exchange for a cigarette he would drop his pants. NO OLD ONE NO. NEVER. PLEASE. STOP. Everyone was freaking out, myself included, because he started to walk up closer to the fans in line and asking people but he eventually left. Second highlight, The Cab. Enough said right? No they arrived around 3:30 and we so casual that whole time. Crossing the street and shopping for food at Dominions and just walking past us all with some sound equipment. It was so cute watching them greet Greta and Bob from The Hush Sound and it really was like they were part of one big ol' family. Mini-highlight for me was Alex Marshall changing right there and then. Honestly, one swing of the door and the shirt was off and on within seconds. It didn't last for too long but they memory has been burned into my brain. Why couldn't he have changed in the van? Because Alex Deleon was changing in there. :)
AHH, after 3 hours it was time to enter! Yes excitement was high and the venue was nice and cozy. I love to buy band merch, especially since this was the Hush't first headlining tour I needed something to commemorate this ocassion. It's nice to see the familiar face of Adam who I saw not too long ago in May. After quickly getting merch Vivian and I went to the stage to meet with Neha, Yentl and Florence. Getting merch wasn't going to stop me from getting closer so within minutes I was right behind my friends. I started roughly third from the stage and ended up forth from the stage but with a short girl in front of me which leveled things out.
THE SETS WERE NOTHING SHORT OF AMAZING.
That night three bands played: We The Take, The Cab and The Hush Sound.
We Are The Take are a local Toronto and were fairly good. Their music was easy to listen to and catchy. I would classify it at jingle and a tad of the jangle music. I only say this because the dude standing beside me was at a constantly jingle and had arm hair like you wouldn't believe. We were so close to the stage that right before they started we could even ask for their names.
The Cab were adorable. I was standing right in front of [Alex] Marshall's keyboard so the view was just fine. They didn't play Vegas Skies but they did play Take my Hand so again there's a good balance at work here. [Alex] Deleon was so close so many times and it was unbearable, in a good way. Like so close yet so far. But he and Cash were right above so many times, I was a little paranoid that sweaty droplets would come down. I love the fact that they want to interact with the fans as much as they can and as often as they can. Like before the show as well, Deleon and Cash were walking around the merch booth and talking to everyone.
The Hush Sound never disappoint. This was my third time seeing them and I'm so over the moon on how muck they've grown as a group and continue to stride for the best for themselves. They got more set time than the previous shows and even did a few covers. I always seem to end up to the right of the stage and didn't get many good pictures of Greta but enough of Chris to last me a life time or until the next time they come around. One of their cover's was Smokey's "You Really Got A Hold On Me" featuring Darren! I always seem to forget that they all sing and that song really gave him a chance to show off his talent.
After the 3 amazing sets, the show ended. But it ended around 9:45-ish which was very early and it gave Vivian and I (who didn't need to leave until 11) ample time to talk to band member and get a few pictures in. It's a bit picture and story heavy so be patient.
Two Guys from We Are The Take
Andrew - bass I'm assuming
Craig [I don't remember his name :\ typical me] Tsui beans I wish you were in my life 24/7 to fill in all those missing blanks :D - guitar
This was sort of in the moment because he took my camera and was like "how do you turn this thing on? how do I get some pictures going?" so I turned it on for him and let him take :)
The Cab
Alex Deleon - He was nice about taking a picture but we didn't have much of a conversation since there were so many other people around.
Ian Crawford - yeah ^_^ he was sweet. I asked if he was really Shane's cousin, You know Shane, Panic Shane yeah that one. And he said yes and that they were distant cousins, like his mom is Shane's cousin. AND Vivian just had to bring up the robot and said "yeah he stole her robot" which confused him and he was like "what?" but I cleared it up by saying that I give it to him because he seemed like he really wanted it. So the next time that they see each other, Ian will ask about it. Doubtful but whatever it was our conversation.
Alex Marshall [I ♥ you] - Omg. There are few words to describe he so I'll try my best. First off, his hug. It was warm and fuzzy. Not going to lie, he kinda grabs you and keeps you there with a friend rub/pat on the back type of thing. So when this was happening I was like "ohh happy belated birthday" [because someone mentioned/asked about his age] and I continued with "so how was it? what did you do" and he replied with "Fishing. it's one of my many unknown talents." "oh, what did you catch?" "trout". "that's it?" "yeah well I was in Utah." "did you gut, cut it fresh and it eat it raw?" "haha of course. But I'm not really into the raw fish." "what, how about sushi?""Nah I'm not a real big fan. My extent goes as far as the California rolls. Like the octopus and the eel is just not my thing." "Really now? Octopus is good." And all while this was happening Alex Deleon was trying to open the van's back door but it was suck so he turned to Marshall and was like "dude?" and Marshall was all like "ohh this thing is here.... NOW OUR VAN IS FUCKING BROKEN :P" and we all laughed. That marked the end of our conversation because there were a ton of other girls waiting for him so we said thanks and bye.
Oh yeah... he wanted to get naked :)
I didn't get to meet Cash or the other Alex [Jonhston] because they were all over the place and surrounded by people.
The Hush Sound
Darren - drummer of awesome (don't mind my face in that one and the one to follow, these were taken right after the concert so I was still a tad sweaty and tired)
Chris - oh who he had such wonderful sweat head during the show :) (again don't look at my face)
Greta - multi-talented beauty whom I've met before but couldn't resist
Adam! - well he's the Hush Sound's merch man and I've always wanted a picture so I thought I might as well :)
BOB WAS M.I.A. But that's okay because a little more than a year ago I met him so he is forgiven.
Overall the night was more than I could ask for. The general crowd was fun and there was minimal pushing. I'm so glad that I got to go and also I didn't give any necklaces away. Maybe next time I should make a few in advance and hand them out to who ever I meet.
Also videos are on their way. They take days to upload and I have work which I forgot to mention. I called in sick AS MY SISTER IN A TIM'S WASHROOM. Very echoy and is not suggested. My manager didn't believe it and snapped back with a "why couldn't she do it herself?". I, I mean my sister is thankfully a quick thinker and said that I was sleeping. But I called again but this time from the wheat and grain products department/section of the Dominions and was actually myself and I sounded like an old woman. Either way still hate work. But concerts come first.