Speaking of life altering moments in life, exactly four years ago today my parents forced me to move to California. I haven't left the state of California since then.
Moving to California has made a huge impact on my life. I wouldn't be attending San Jose State University, if my folks hadn't made me move. California has also influenced my music taste.
I guess, its safe to say. I wouldn't be who I am today if I hadn't moved to the Golden State four years ago.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Life Altering Moment
March 26, 2008; a wonderful sunny spring day in Southern California and a day I have cherished for few years now and will continue for years to come. That was the day I went to my very first music concert. It was at House of Blues in Anaheim, a place that I had never been. The band was Bad Religion, a group's who I only knew thanks to a radio station called KROQ. I wasn't a die hard fan, I didn't own any of their albums and only knew of their 'radio hits' but I wanted to go to a live concert really badly and since this one only cost 25 bucks; I knew I could convince my parents.
I was a 17 yr old high school senior at that time with no car or credit card to buy the ticket. So my first goal was to convince someone to go with me who was also willing to drive and had a credit card to buy the tickets. After looking around for few days, my buddy Michael agreed to go. He was few years older so he had all the necessary good that I needed at the time. He wasn't a big fan of Bad Religion either but he was excited to go to his first concert.
The show was on a Wednesday night, at the time I thought it was very random to have a concert on a week night. But looking back now, I think I have attended more shows on wednesday's than any other day. I don't remember who the first two opening bands were, though I do remember not really liking them that much. After some time of standing, Bad Religion finally got on stage. They all six members on stage including Mr.Brett and as soon as the first chord struck the place went nuts. I learned what a mosh pit was, I learned what crowd-surfing that night. I remember midway through the show, my dad called me probably asking when I was coming home since I had school next day. I just ignored the call and jumped right back into the pit.
My years were ringing like crazy after the show ended. On the car ride back, Michael and I were dead silent, still trying to comprehend what we had just witnessed. My ears were still ringing the next day when I went to school. But it was all worth it.
I haven't been the same person since that night, after that night music came first and everything else was second. Lunch money, who needs that when you can run to Noize Music Store right across the street from University of California, Irvine and buy a CD.
I don't think I will ever experience something as amazing. I haven't seen Bad Religion since that night and I have yet to go back to HOB Anaheim. One day, when I am ready. I am sure I will.
I was a 17 yr old high school senior at that time with no car or credit card to buy the ticket. So my first goal was to convince someone to go with me who was also willing to drive and had a credit card to buy the tickets. After looking around for few days, my buddy Michael agreed to go. He was few years older so he had all the necessary good that I needed at the time. He wasn't a big fan of Bad Religion either but he was excited to go to his first concert.
The show was on a Wednesday night, at the time I thought it was very random to have a concert on a week night. But looking back now, I think I have attended more shows on wednesday's than any other day. I don't remember who the first two opening bands were, though I do remember not really liking them that much. After some time of standing, Bad Religion finally got on stage. They all six members on stage including Mr.Brett and as soon as the first chord struck the place went nuts. I learned what a mosh pit was, I learned what crowd-surfing that night. I remember midway through the show, my dad called me probably asking when I was coming home since I had school next day. I just ignored the call and jumped right back into the pit.
My years were ringing like crazy after the show ended. On the car ride back, Michael and I were dead silent, still trying to comprehend what we had just witnessed. My ears were still ringing the next day when I went to school. But it was all worth it.
I haven't been the same person since that night, after that night music came first and everything else was second. Lunch money, who needs that when you can run to Noize Music Store right across the street from University of California, Irvine and buy a CD.
I don't think I will ever experience something as amazing. I haven't seen Bad Religion since that night and I have yet to go back to HOB Anaheim. One day, when I am ready. I am sure I will.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Lucero
so its been a while since I have updated this...
I am going to San Francisco this sunday to attend Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
festival. Its a free three day music festival that happens every year in SF.
The reason I am going on sunday is cause that's the day LUCERO is playing.
I want to introduce you to lucero if you are not familiar
Lucero is from Memphis, Tennessee. They are about the finest example of
an alternative country act with punk roots. They are a well established as a
must-see live act and I get to see em for the first time for free!
I got into them thru recommendations from fellow dimestore saints members.
I started listening to their album TENNESSEE couple weeks before summer started
and I been hooked!
check out www.luceromusic.com to do some research. you can also go through
itunes or youtube and sample some music if you like.
I will post pictures/review in the next couple days.
I am going to San Francisco this sunday to attend Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
festival. Its a free three day music festival that happens every year in SF.
The reason I am going on sunday is cause that's the day LUCERO is playing.
I want to introduce you to lucero if you are not familiar
Lucero is from Memphis, Tennessee. They are about the finest example of
an alternative country act with punk roots. They are a well established as a
must-see live act and I get to see em for the first time for free!
I got into them thru recommendations from fellow dimestore saints members.
I started listening to their album TENNESSEE couple weeks before summer started
and I been hooked!
check out www.luceromusic.com to do some research. you can also go through
itunes or youtube and sample some music if you like.
I will post pictures/review in the next couple days.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Big Sur Pics
I finally developed the pictures I took during my coastal camping trip to Big Sur right before school started.
Here are few of em:
More: http://www.flickr.com/photos/oldgospelchoir
Here are few of em:
More: http://www.flickr.com/photos/oldgospelchoir
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Summer 2010 highlights
Wow, another summer comes to an end. Start of my third school year at San Jose State University starts tomorrow, something that I am not looking forward to.
Highlights:
1. Yosemite: Holy Cow! I made my return to the park after three year's of absence.
2. Bad Astronaut @ Chain Reaction: First ever Bad Astronaut tour, Joey Cape is an amazing musicians. I have seen Joey play before but it was totally different seeing him play his BA stuff. Sam and I got a chance to talk to Joey after the show. He is one of the funniest dude I have ever meet in my life. Prolly on my top 5 all time Concerts.
3. Red Cortez @ Mezz Bar: First gig that I went to this summer, it was also my first time getting into a bar. The best part was the post-gig adventure that Adrienne,Sam and I had with Ryan, the bass player from Red Cortez.
Memorable Moments:
1. Big Sur two day camping trip: I just got back from this trip today, it was fun and a lot different from my Yosemite trip.
2. Polar Bear Club @ Chain Reaction: It had been a while since I went to hardcore punk show like that. Sam and I were in the very front which is not as fun as it sounds. Sam broke his glasses when he got kicked in the face by a stage diver. In the end, fun show and really energetic. Oh and the drummer of PBC helped us fix up his glasses after the show with some duct tape and also autographed a drumstick for me.
3. The Gaslight Anthem @ the Wiltern: Sixth time seeing this band, the sound was kinda off tho. I blame the place not the bad. Had a nice 15minute talk with Brian after the show which was fun. Also got a chance to meet David Moore of Chamberlain.
Time to get ready for another brutal school year.
Highlights:
1. Yosemite: Holy Cow! I made my return to the park after three year's of absence.
2. Bad Astronaut @ Chain Reaction: First ever Bad Astronaut tour, Joey Cape is an amazing musicians. I have seen Joey play before but it was totally different seeing him play his BA stuff. Sam and I got a chance to talk to Joey after the show. He is one of the funniest dude I have ever meet in my life. Prolly on my top 5 all time Concerts.
3. Red Cortez @ Mezz Bar: First gig that I went to this summer, it was also my first time getting into a bar. The best part was the post-gig adventure that Adrienne,Sam and I had with Ryan, the bass player from Red Cortez.
Memorable Moments:
1. Big Sur two day camping trip: I just got back from this trip today, it was fun and a lot different from my Yosemite trip.
2. Polar Bear Club @ Chain Reaction: It had been a while since I went to hardcore punk show like that. Sam and I were in the very front which is not as fun as it sounds. Sam broke his glasses when he got kicked in the face by a stage diver. In the end, fun show and really energetic. Oh and the drummer of PBC helped us fix up his glasses after the show with some duct tape and also autographed a drumstick for me.
3. The Gaslight Anthem @ the Wiltern: Sixth time seeing this band, the sound was kinda off tho. I blame the place not the bad. Had a nice 15minute talk with Brian after the show which was fun. Also got a chance to meet David Moore of Chamberlain.
Time to get ready for another brutal school year.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Spontaneous
One of the things that I wish my friends or people I knew would understand or like to do is spontaneous activities. Doing activities without a reason. Just doing things for the heck of it. We are all in our late teens/early twenties and we shouldn't need a reason to do shit. Hell, we should have a reason to not do things.
Ideal conversation between two people should be:
Person 1: hey, lets go to LA tomorrow.
Person 2: why?
Person 1: Why not?
Person 2: True, lets do it.
Next time you want to do things, don't ask yourself why do it. Just ask yourself "why not?"
Lets just do shit for the fuck of it
Ideal conversation between two people should be:
Person 1: hey, lets go to LA tomorrow.
Person 2: why?
Person 1: Why not?
Person 2: True, lets do it.
Next time you want to do things, don't ask yourself why do it. Just ask yourself "why not?"
Lets just do shit for the fuck of it
Monday, August 2, 2010
Yosemite
After three years, I made my triumphant return to Yosemite. Unlike the first and the last time I went, I had more of an idea about what I was getting myself into. My only goal for this trip is that I go all the way up Half Dome which I am glad to say I accomplished with my partner in crime Mike.
I also jumped off a 20feet high rock into the Merced River multiple times. Overall the trip was awesome. A perfect mix of watermelons, card games and nature. My attitude of "No regrets. No retreat" worked well for me since I have no regrets of this trip.
I don' think I am going to back anytime soon. Might me another couple years before I return to Yosemite. As of right now, I have no reason to go back.
I also jumped off a 20feet high rock into the Merced River multiple times. Overall the trip was awesome. A perfect mix of watermelons, card games and nature. My attitude of "No regrets. No retreat" worked well for me since I have no regrets of this trip.
I don' think I am going to back anytime soon. Might me another couple years before I return to Yosemite. As of right now, I have no reason to go back.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Expectations
Why do I always have high expectations for everything?
Its like I want things to not live up to my expectations so I can think out about how shitty everything is at the end of the day. Even when I try to keep low expectations of about something, I find a way to be sad/disappointed about the situation at the end of the day.
Its like I want things to not go the way I want them to.
Maybe I just like the feeling of disappointment.
Its like I want things to not live up to my expectations so I can think out about how shitty everything is at the end of the day. Even when I try to keep low expectations of about something, I find a way to be sad/disappointed about the situation at the end of the day.
Its like I want things to not go the way I want them to.
Maybe I just like the feeling of disappointment.
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