Styx Concert Columbia, SC~

Columbia South Carolina... I have not seen a very large list of entertainers that are rushing to come here and put on a show? And I think its a shame. We have a HUGE artistic community who spend their weekends at the neighborhood stage performances and help to promote our local talent. Big names hit the stage over in the arena, while the smaller concerts find their way to places like our State Fair.

Last night that's where I found myself, and I had a GREAT time! This press pass thing is like the "Golden Ticket"! HUGE line out at security, no problem, just walk right in. Crowd rushes the stage at the beginning of the concert, flash your press pass and its "Right this way ma'am, I will bring you to "THE PIT". Lovingly referred to as the "photographers pit." We are only allowed 15 minutes each in the pit, but I can get capture a hell of a lot in 15 minutes! Yes, I was officially working, but how could you ever call this work?

Thank you to Holly and Greg from Blythewood for joining us! It was great to see you both again. I did manage to grab that cotton candy I had my eye on, but no corn dog. :(

Here are some images of Styx... they brought back some serious memories last night!

Sneaking out in my Datsun B210, parking out over the lake under the moon with my friends and smoking like a bad girl! Such a bad girl!!! I don't smoke anymore, but I damn sure love me some Styx!

Adam Lambert Concert. Stuttgart, Germany~

Well, it's 11am here in Germany, and after a very eventful evening I am crawling my way out of bed and back to the land of reality.
Last night I traveled 3 hours to arrive with my best girl Vivian in Stuttgart. We donned our new dresses and glitz for what we anticipated as an exciting event. Adam did not disappoint, the venue and the rude people on the other hand, left a lot to be desired....
Maybe it's just that I'm too old for a general admission type concert? Maybe that my former-former is a very well know artist himself and I'm not used to being on anything but the backside of the curtains? Either way, fighting the entire evening with a very ripe and rude German woman was not my idea of a good time.
I had purchased my M&G tickets with the idea that there was a separate area for the VIP ticket holders to stand, only to find that the line separating them from us was nothing more than a plastic emergency tape unrolled between cones???
It took only 10 minutes after the GA crowd was let through the doors and that tape was broken through in zero time flat. That left those of us with front row tickets, scrambling and fighting our way to keep those front row spots. After being elbowed in the ribs for a good 40 minutes, and also dealing with her ever increasing body odor, I just gave up and gave her what she wanted. It was such a shame!

But Adam.... Ah Adam. He made it all worthwhile. With his amazing voice, fun costumes, energetic dancers and those damn tight leather pants! Yummy!!!!
The meet and greet was enjoyable as well. I would have liked a few more moments with him just to ask one or two questions at least... Making it a little more personal for both parties involved. But it was nice none the less to have met him and to have our picture taken. I'm looking forward to seeing it!!!

All in all it was a lot of fun. Great girls night out of town! I even met two fabulous ladies from Germany who were dressed like little rock stars themselves.... Oh to be that thin again! Girls.... You were smokin hot! I loved it!

For those who have the chance to take advantage of the meet and greet, it's worth it. Just be aware that 1) he does sign autographs (we were told he wouldn't) so be prepared with one of his disks, etc.... 2) that your VIP ticket doesn't guarantee that your going to be front and center.... Be ready to shove your way in there to keep your spot.

Hope those who are looking forward to your concert dates with Adam have as much fun as we did. He is amazing onstage, and a pleasure to meet backstage!

These images were taken with my iPhone, all by being pushed and shoved. Sorry for the quality, but the experience was much fun!