- First and most importantly, I had heard a music manager say (and this was heard by me second hand so I won't use his name, let's just refer to him as asshole) that he wasn't interested in listening to any new rock bands because rock music wasn't marketable! - really? What the fuck? Weren't fans supporting rock music enough? - Was I supporting rock music enough?
- Second, it was summer, I was laid off of work (I am every summer...I know, it's rough right?) so I had the time, unfortunately there was still a problem with cash flow - did I mention I was laid off work?
In any case I decided I was going to take in as many shows as I could. I started listening to the local radio station with a passion.....Rock106 you're awesome.....winning tickets to a number of the shows I ended up attending. In all I ended up checking out Jonas and the Massive Attraction, My Darkest Days, Chilliwack, Double Jack, The Chevelles, Hippodrome, Texas Flood, The Sam Roberts Band, Nazareth, Saving Abel and of course Godsmack! Some of these shows I did pay for and some were free to the public, but just goes to show if you're fucking serious about making something happen then you can fucking make it happen!
Bob Seger was right when he said "you can come back baby, rock 'n roll never forgets." I had a blast at all of these shows, rocking out and soaking up the energy of the crowds. I went for the music, I wasn't interested in hooking up with anyone or getting drunk or stoned. - yeah, okay...I was driving....yeah, okay I'm responsible....fuck!
Because this is a blog and not a book the one show I'll focus on is Godsmack in Calgary August 31. This show wrapped up the "Summer of Rock" and it was the one that was most anticipated by me. In case you haven't read my previous posts I guess I should mention I have a small obsession with Sully Erna - Godsmack's hot lead singer! Even as I got ready to go, I selected my prettiest bra and thong to wear....a matching hot pink number, you know...just in case. I topped it off with skin tight jeans, a pretty tank top from Vegas, Playboy jean jacket and heels. I looked hot!
Unfortunately for me my travel time back and forth to the show was 6 hours round trip. Again, I took in the show sober as a judge. No problem, on this night I was so fucking high from the excitement of finally having the chance to experience Godsmack live!
I took up my usual spot by the soundboards - I can see the stage perfect, I don't get bloodied and bruised and if a band member does come out into the crowd, he will usually pop out near the soundboards somewhere and then I'm right fucking there!
Even though I was alone at the show, I didn't have to stay alone for long. A very sweet, good looking and very drunk young man thought I looked lonely and invited me to join his group. When Godsmack took the stage, my new friends moved closer to the stage and I took up my space at the soundboards, getting into the music, raising my arms in the air and moving my hips to the rhythm as Sully belted out "Cryin' like a Bitch". I was having a great time dancing and singing and every so often a man would appear at my side, introduce himself and ask me if I was enjoying the show. I always shook his hand, introduced myself, told him yes and went back to enjoying the show.
That is until Fred the lights roadie took his spot beside me. He asked me if I would like to watch the show side stage. Are you fucking kidding me???? Yeah!!!! Sully was now within 5 meters of me, on stage and just out of reach. Now here is the problem with going to a rock show sober in your 40's. Fucking maturity takes over. I thought about rushing the stage...did I? No. I was actually worried I might get kicked out and I hadn't heard Voodoo, Touche, or Whiskey Hangover yet. Then if that wasn't bad enough, Sully came backstage to change a guitar.....did I run over, rip off my shirt, and show him my tits? Or throw myself at his feet and beg him to let me.....? No....in fact, this thought literally went through my mind "Leave the man alone, he's trying to work"....what the fuck is that?
Despite the fact that I let these chances pass me by, I did love the show. Fred and I left side stage to come out front and watch Sully and Shannon perform their drum battle - two full sets of drums facing each other down and bringing down the house! Sully and Tony's rendition of "Serenity" blew me away. It's one of my favorites and Sully sings it so hauntingly beautiful.
I was still on cloud nine when the lights did go up. I was making my way out when my new very sweet, young, good looking and very drunk friend found me. "Hey, it's hot cougar" he shouted "Did you like the show?" You couldn't have slapped the smile off my face!
The funny part of being called a cougar is this: I was only interested in doing one guy there and he is about my age....not really cougar behavior. Still I enjoyed the sentiment.
I had a great time and it was the perfect end to the summer of rock. Next time I go to see Godsmack though, I'm getting a room, a cab and a bottle of tequila. Maturity, responsibility nor respect can survive tequila! Watch out Sully......
Just an end note: All the shows I went to see over the summer were not very well attended....lot's of standing room left. I can't help but think about what asshole supposedly said about rock not being marketable. I'm going to do what I can as a fan, you know, buy the music, go to the shows...from what I hear rock stars just want to get ahead...or was that they just want to get head?......oh, and sorry Fred, at the very least I should have showed you my tits ; )
Just an end note: All the shows I went to see over the summer were not very well attended....lot's of standing room left. I can't help but think about what asshole supposedly said about rock not being marketable. I'm going to do what I can as a fan, you know, buy the music, go to the shows...from what I hear rock stars just want to get ahead...or was that they just want to get head?......oh, and sorry Fred, at the very least I should have showed you my tits ; )
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