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Goo Goo Dolls = LOVE
Jul. 17th, 2007 12:13 pmHeeeee!!!
The concert was fantastic. We traveled from DC to Baltimore to see it, which isn't too bad. I mean, for the Goos, an hour of "road time" isn't much at all. (At least, not to me ... hubby might think differently about it. Poor guy. =P) The concert billing was The Goos with Lifehouse and Colbie Caillat (I hope I spelled her name correctly). Anyhow, Colbie was opening first, and I figured she would play for, maybe, thirty minutes or so ... then with setting up and taking down, etc, we'd have an hour of "extra" time between when the concert started and Lifehouse took the stage.
Well, I figured wrong. We got kind of a late start and, of course, took time in Baltimore to eat. So, by the time we were done and heading over to the pavilion, Lifehouse was already well into their set. I was kind of bummed, as I like that band a lot, too. We got there in time to hear several of their songs, though, so it wasn't a total loss.
The Goo Goo Dolls were FANTASTIC. I love this band -- to a point where, really, it's almost ridiculous. They were very interactive during the concert, engaging the audience quite a few times. They always bring a ton of energy to their performance. Last night was no exception. But the best thing was that they played a lot of their older songs -- and many that are not considered "hits". Beyond incredible, if you're an old-school fan of this band. And I guess I've loved them long enough to qualify. I was thrilled. We bought our tickets late, so there were only seats in the very back. Not a problem in the pavilion, as you can still see everything -- pretty much, no matter where you sit. But most of the people around me stayed in their seats througout the "unknown" songs, which made me think they were only familiar with the band's more recent albums and/or their hits.
But, who cares? I was on my feet, whooping and hollering and singing along througout every song. And, the very best part? They actually played Slave Girl. I couldn't believe it when I heard the opening for that one. I love that song in a way that, well, is so very wrong -- especially considering I am a girl and it's not that nice toward the female half of the population. *nervous laugh* It was an incredible kick to hear it performed live, though.
My kiddo had a great time, too. The pavilion is open air, so it was kind of hot. That was the only drawback for her, as she got hot and a bit cranky around the middle of the Goo Goo Dolls set. But hubby took her outside to get some fresh air, and she came back all happy and ready to rock. Silly little thing. She knows all the words to almost all their songs because I listen to this band so much. I can't go through a day without hearing at least a few of their songs, which I know is pathetic ... but that's my brand of addiction for you. =P So, she had a good time, singing and dancing a bit in the aisle. I spent most of the concert holding her, though, so she could see. We danced together, which was a lot of fun. But, man ... I am sore today. *feels so old*
All in all, a fantastic concert. We went. We saw. We got t-shirts. What more is there? Heee!
The concert was fantastic. We traveled from DC to Baltimore to see it, which isn't too bad. I mean, for the Goos, an hour of "road time" isn't much at all. (At least, not to me ... hubby might think differently about it. Poor guy. =P) The concert billing was The Goos with Lifehouse and Colbie Caillat (I hope I spelled her name correctly). Anyhow, Colbie was opening first, and I figured she would play for, maybe, thirty minutes or so ... then with setting up and taking down, etc, we'd have an hour of "extra" time between when the concert started and Lifehouse took the stage.
Well, I figured wrong. We got kind of a late start and, of course, took time in Baltimore to eat. So, by the time we were done and heading over to the pavilion, Lifehouse was already well into their set. I was kind of bummed, as I like that band a lot, too. We got there in time to hear several of their songs, though, so it wasn't a total loss.
The Goo Goo Dolls were FANTASTIC. I love this band -- to a point where, really, it's almost ridiculous. They were very interactive during the concert, engaging the audience quite a few times. They always bring a ton of energy to their performance. Last night was no exception. But the best thing was that they played a lot of their older songs -- and many that are not considered "hits". Beyond incredible, if you're an old-school fan of this band. And I guess I've loved them long enough to qualify. I was thrilled. We bought our tickets late, so there were only seats in the very back. Not a problem in the pavilion, as you can still see everything -- pretty much, no matter where you sit. But most of the people around me stayed in their seats througout the "unknown" songs, which made me think they were only familiar with the band's more recent albums and/or their hits.
But, who cares? I was on my feet, whooping and hollering and singing along througout every song. And, the very best part? They actually played Slave Girl. I couldn't believe it when I heard the opening for that one. I love that song in a way that, well, is so very wrong -- especially considering I am a girl and it's not that nice toward the female half of the population. *nervous laugh* It was an incredible kick to hear it performed live, though.
My kiddo had a great time, too. The pavilion is open air, so it was kind of hot. That was the only drawback for her, as she got hot and a bit cranky around the middle of the Goo Goo Dolls set. But hubby took her outside to get some fresh air, and she came back all happy and ready to rock. Silly little thing. She knows all the words to almost all their songs because I listen to this band so much. I can't go through a day without hearing at least a few of their songs, which I know is pathetic ... but that's my brand of addiction for you. =P So, she had a good time, singing and dancing a bit in the aisle. I spent most of the concert holding her, though, so she could see. We danced together, which was a lot of fun. But, man ... I am sore today. *feels so old*
All in all, a fantastic concert. We went. We saw. We got t-shirts. What more is there? Heee!
