Starting Over at the Dirty 30: Bloc Party

6.03.2013

live {musical monday}

As I mentioned on Saturday, the husband and I headed into the great

city of Pittsburgh to see our favorite band, Bloc Party, play for

the first (at least that we are aware of) in Pitt. And just like the other shows

we have been to, they did not disappoint. They played at Mr. Smalls which is a

small concert venue converted from a church in Millvale, PA. The venue is owned

by Rusted Root - who is local to Pitt in case you didn't already

know that:). We have been there once to see Blind Pilot Winter 2012.

I love it for it's intimate atmosphere but for us old foggies, it can

be hard on the back, legs & feet from standing ~~and dancing~~

for too long. I am always curious to see who turns out for

shows like this one. I know Bloc Party has a decent

following but was surprised by how young the crowd was. Hipsters.

Alas, I was, and I hope the same goes for the band, pleased

with the turnout and do hope they return to Pitt for shows

in the future. I told husband last night that I would really like

to go see them in their hometown of London sometime. So I guess

the next thing to is either a) when the lottery and/or b) sell myself

for that trip. I kid. I kid.

Us Burghers take pride in the view the city of Pitt. In my humble opinion, no matter where you are driving in from, there is not a bad view of this city.

And one of these days I am going to learn how to adjust photos so they look nice and even. Anyone want to just teach me?

See where that arrow is pointing? Yeah, that is the lead singer. Who walked right past me. But guess who was too busy taking photos to realize? Yeah, me. Bummer. And of course husband was trying to play it all cool so he didn't stop them to tell them how much we love their music.

Us:) And he is actually smiling. Isn't he the cutest/most handomest?

They didn't play this song last night, did in September when we went though, but I fell in love with it on our drive home from the show.

Bloc Party - "The Healing"

Okay, now it is time to shower, clean a little, and PACK!!! for our
trip to Palo Alto tomorrow! I have a feeling this day will just drag.
Luckily I get to spend it with my two most favorite 4 and 1 year old girlfriends:)

See y'all when I get back! If you want to follow our adventures:
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xoxo

6.01.2013

365 brought to you by bloc party

Isn't it funny how short weeks seem to always drag longer

than the normal 5 day week? It was especially long for

me as it was the last week before our holiday (<---

I like to pretend I am British sometimes) in Palo Alto, CA

to visit my sister M. To say I am so excited would be such an

understatement. I have never been to this part of the state and have

a feeling I am going to feel like I am coming home, knowwhatimean?

I seriously can hardly think of anything else but our trip but I will not

bore with you right now. But speaking of holiday, I just lied to you

#sorrynotsorry, I asked husband if he needed anything from the thrift store,

Target or Old Navy. His response? "Now, don't go crazy at Target."

Puhleaaassse.

Anyway, tonight, the husband and I are going to see our favorite band, Bloc Party,

perform live for the first time in Pittsburgh. They are British so they

do not travel much this side of the pond but when they have, they skipped

Pittsburgh and would go to ~~Philthadelphia~~ Philly instead. We have travled

there twice to see them, once in 2008 and then this past September.

Husband seems to think he is the reason they are coming to Pitt since he

tweeted them after the last show we went to asking them to come to Pitt.

Don't worry, I am letting him go ahead and think that.

Do you know of Bloc Party? I was first introduced to them during an

episode of The OC. BTW, I forget how cheesy and dramatic this show was.

But, husband re-introduced them to me when we first started dating.
They have so many great ones, but I think this one is my favorite!

Bloc Party - "Kreuzberg"

My favorite lyric is: "I have decided at twenty-five something must change"

They are incredible live so if you ever have the opportunity to see them,

I highly recommend it! I will post about the concert tomorrow:)

Also, as promised yesterday, below are my photos from

my 365 project for the past 2 weeks. I hope you enjoy

them as you listen to some great music. Happy Weekend!!!

May 18, 2013. Day 149 of 365.

"Vine Covered Lady"

"Lightpost"

"That's Me"

{When I showed husband this photo, he said, "hey, that looks like me." Of course he is kidding. But he is still pretty muscular;)}

May 19, 2013. Day 150 of 365.

"Rocks to Lake Erie"

"Sailing Frame"

"Cleveland in the distance"

May 20, 2013. Day 151 of 365.

"Covered Garage"

May 21, 2013. Day 152 of 365.

"Old Town"

"Window Box"

May 22, 2013. Day 153 of 365.

"I want to be a garbageman"

{Little man loves to watch the garbage men take his garbage in the morning. I asked him what he wanted to be when he grows up. He said a garbageman. How cute!}

May 23, 2013. Day 154 of 365.