Brandinian

I had a fantastic time at the concert last night. It was my first time ever seeing Mika, and one of the most energetic concerts that I've ever been too. I waited outside by the stage door to try to meet Mika, and it was freezing cold. After like an hour and a half, the security guard came out and told us that Mika would come out and sign, but that he wouldn't pose for pictures, which was understandable considering the subzero polar bear loving weather. The security guards were very pushy, literally pulling and shoving people to make them go quicker up to Mika. When i got up there, and asked for and received a high five, and got my ticket signed. Even though I wanted a picture with him, I was still real happy. Afterward, myself and the girl that I was with went to go and eat at a restaurant across the street. It was a little Mexican restaurant, and we were a little unenthusiastic because just about no one in there spoke English, and we didn't speak Spanish. However, as we were talking, I stopped mid conversation and looked over at the door because dun dun dun MIKA WALKED IN! I just about flipped out. I was like, "Holy ****, that's Mika!" We flipped out and I tweeted like three times about whether or not to go up to him. Finally, we gathered up our courage and did it. He was an extremely nice guy, and I stress the extremely. He didn't give off any sort of ego, and he seemed very soft spoken and gracious. The old man that he was with took the picture for us, and kept asking to make sure that the picture that he took as alright. It was great! We chatted for a minute or two, and then we left him to eat. He said that the reason he was so not tired after the show was because he was starving. We went back to our seats, incredibly star struck, and couldn't get over it. It was so weird talking to my friend after that, because every time I looked at her, Mika was just sitting right there drinking wine in my line of vision. Yes! It was a FANTASTIC evening!

Does anyone know where to go to meet MIKA after the show?

Does anyone have like one spare ticket for NYC? My roommate really wants to go to the concert but it's sold out. Anyone have anything? PM to talk about prices or anything.

Gotcha! It's like 3:00 AM here, so I should probably be getting to bed. Still, the idea of chatting with Aussies is appealing. Those girls have some pretty cute accents.

I'm kinda feeling like I'm blowing up these boards, as I am the last post in at least four different subforums.

Hah, of course I'd ask him just for the hell of it. It would be pretty damn neat hanging out with Mika.

I'll be sure to keep my eyes open and my pants buttoned.

I TOLD YOU TO TAKE OUT THE TRASH! HOW MANY TIMES DO YOU NEED TO BE TOLD!? THAT'S IT, YOU'RE SLEEPING IN THE DRYER AGAIN TONIGHT! I've really got nothing to yell about, obviously.

Thanks, but I couldn't help but notice your title as the Village Pervert.. now I just feel like there is some sort of motive behind your welcome. I feel dirty.

It's all good! I was just like, dang, I am already getting yelled at and it's my first day here!

I'm not even referring to the recording, chill. I'm talking about the song in general. He's played it live many many times.

Just wanted to bump this because I friggen love The Swell Season. I've seen Glen and Marketa at Radio City once, and I've seen Glen alone at a little pub in NYC. I'm seeing them again on Sept. 14th at a really small venue, but I love those intimate little shows. It makes you connect more with the music. Their new album "Strict Joy" is fantastic from what they've shown so far. You can download "In These Arms" and "Low Rising" on iTunes right now. Or, you can legally download them, as the band has given permission, here: In These Arms http://www.spinner.com/2009/08/17/swell-season-in-these-arms-exclusive-download/ and here: Low Rising http://www.ifc.com/blogs/indie-ear/2009/09/the-swell-season-make-art-make.php Check it out! Glen is one of the most passionate musicians that I've ever seen. Ever. When I am forced to use two evers, you know it's gotta be good.

I'm actually really happy Oasis is splitting up. They had some good songs, but it was mostly all of Noel's work. I'm really excited to see a solo album coming out of him.

Can we all agree that this song is incredible addicting? It's like musical heroine.