Lyric of the Day

"Coming alive, something stirs inside,

This isn't over yet,

Shake off the dirt,

Swallow regret,

Stop living under the weight,

Living under the weight of regret..."

- Wake The Dead by Comeback Kid

                                                              yummy^^

Lyric of the Day

"Daar's die man nou, PARTY PARTY PARTY PARTY!" 

 - Doosdronk by Die Antwoord

Handstyles Tattoo Store Opening Shindig

We missioned to The Buck and Hog pub for the opening of the Handstyles Tattoo opening party last Thursday night, in the freezing (Autumn) cold. We stood outside most of the night thus missed Conqueror and Among Friends, but squished our way in to watch Facing The Gallows. This is what went down.

Jess Jess

Me

Facing The Gallows

 

Lyric of the Day

"Give me the beat boys to free my soul

I wanna get lost in your rock 'n roll and drift away

Yeah!..Give me the beat boys to free my soul

I wanna get lost in your rock 'n roll and drift away

When my mind is free

You know a melody can move me

When I'm feeling blue

The guitar is coming through to soothe me...

Thanks for the joy that your giving me

I want you to know I believe in your song

rhythm and rhyme and harmony

You've helped me along

Making me strong....OH!..."

 - Drift Away by Doobie Brothers

HORSE The Band

It has been over a week since I have seen HORSE The Band on their SA tour and I have been uber slack in posting the pics I took on the nights. So I have finally come around to posting them. 


Anyways. HORSE The Band are easily the most incredible live act I have ever seen, and that is saying a lot. Over the years I have seen amazing international acts, each one outdoing the next. UnderOath, Haste The Day, From Autumn to Ashes, Metallica... you get the point. I was overjoyed when I heard Horse were touring as I thought I was the only lady to actually love them. I went alone to the Pretoria gig on the Thursday night (okay I met a colleague there). Facing The Gallows, Sesling and Straatligkinders played in support. I heart Facing The Gallows and Straatligkinders. 

NIGHT ONE

Facing The Gallows

Sesling

Straatligkinders

HORSE The Band

I then made my second solo mission on the Friday night to see them again. I had no intention of going, but owing to their awesomeness, a second round was needed. I knew a lot of people going so I knew I would not be completely A-lone. Plus I got a message from Niel telling me he was going, what a relief. I do not like going places alone you may have gathered. Anyways, back to the point, the band, HORSE that is. Facing The Gallows and Sesling supported again, with The Dead Will Tell and Their Death Becomes Her also playing in support that night. I had a fun fun night. Socialising, singing and being happy! 

The Dead Will Tell

 

Facing The Gallows

HORSE The Band

Lyric of the Day

"It's just me and myself and my ups and downs,

and my ups and downs all day..."

- Cancun by City Bowl Mizers

Lyric of the Day

I Y Atreyu, I have for many, many years now. Their latest album (Congregation of the Damned) is a real triumph and I feel it is their best yet. Two verses from two different songs resonated with me on the album, so they became my lyric/s of the day. As I do everyday, haha.

Over the last few days I have once again gone through a real soul-searching saga. I know what I need to do to get out of my rut. I must simply initialise my action plan.

So, I need to sign up for and complete my wildlife and conservation courses. I need to go to a wildlife photography day course (It is in 3 weeks time). I need to draw up my business plan. I have more things on my life's to do list, but these are the main thing I need to tackle. I must simply get my butt into gear. It is time for change (I keep on saying this but never seem to get it right). Less words, more action. That is a promise to myself!

"I'm carried away

Lost in a moment

Searching for answers

I'm lost in the fray..."

- Congregation of the Damned by Atreyu

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There is an absolute difference between being alone and being lonely. I am not lonely, I have just been alone for far too long. I have mentioned in the past that I am a happy single, but I think it is time for me to meet my somebody.

"From the ties that hold you down (break free),

From the grips of loneliness (break free),

There's something missing in my life that I'm running after (break free)..."

- Coffin Nails by Atreyu

Lyric of the Day

"L-O-V-E's just another word I never learned to pronounce..."

- Starstrukk by 3OH3! featuring Katy Perry

Lyric of the Day

"Everybody seems so happy like they all share

something I haven't felt for years.

For long I've tried to just hold on but now I don't care

I'm closing down my thoughts and fears..."

- Farewell my Hell by Millencolin

Sunday Vibes

It was a long weekend this past weekend, it was Easter. I love this time of year, look forward to it and then it flies by in a flash. I even had days that repeated themselves... Friday: sleep late, movie with me mom and then Cool Runnings Fourways to watch bands. Sunday: the same haha. Sunday night is what this blog post is about. Danceyou'reonfire, Isochronous and Captain Stu were playing. I hadn't seen Captain Stu (and the Llamas) in about 6 or 7 years. I love ska, it is the happiest music and it puts me in a happy place. So needless to say, I was more than amped to see them on Sunday. Danceyou'reonfire opened with a solid set. They are professional, tight and play very well crafted music. So it is always rad to see them. Isochronous played next, but I am really not a fan. All the hype and none of the delivery. Sorry guys. Maybe I am tone deaf who knows. Then (yayness) it was time for Captain Stu to take the stage. Barefooted, long haired, pierced and chilled Cape Townian boys played a cool set. It reminded me of how much I love ska. It was the perfect way to play out the last night out for the weekend. What an awesome weekend. Packed with activities, friends and fun times. Repeat please?!

DanceYou'reOnFire

Captain Stu