Something happens and I'm head over heels (again)
Just about two years ago as of last month, I embarked upon an epic journey to attend as many concerts by my favorite band, Tears For Fears, as possible on their 2004/05 Everybody Loves A Happy Ending tour. Heck, fellas, I was even lucky enough to meet the band and take kissing pictures with Roland Orzabal. It was a trip - literally and figuratively.
Last weekend, Tears For Fears again decided to shed their mantles and put on a brief tour - not for business or pleasure mind you, but for the benefit of their road/tour manager, Gungi. I attended two out of four of their benefits concerts in Las Vegas and Costa Mesa, California.
To say the brief adventure was a maddening whirlwind is putting it lightly. Sure, it was only two concerts, but I felt like I was always on the go, fretting, or having to plan out my next move. It was fun as all get out, but, WHEW!
So, to sum the entire 3 day experience up...
Three flights, two hotel rooms, one car rental, two Tears For Fears concerts, two opportunities to hang out backstage with the band and my friends Afton, Gruno, Amber, Phyllis, Kathy, Vince & Julie, one amazing Cirque du Soleil show filled with Beatles music (aka, Love), and most importantly, one excellent adventure with Chris ![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif)
jacksonslam later... My adventuring batteries are quite recharged, and I am thoroughly looking forward to being absolutely LAZY and going NOWHERE this weekend. :)
And now for a few goofy pictures...
This was the entrance/box office for Love in the Mirage in Vegas. I got a few more shots of the decked-out 1960s mod decorations in the hall, but I found the giant illuminated British flag light fixture over the hallway the very best part. I wonder if I can get one of those installed in my abode, too?
Here's a picture of me, Amber, Kathy and Phyllis after the show in Costa Mesa. Amber was in a grouchy mood that night, but I assume it's because she was running on 3 hours of sleep, having partied her arse off the night before in Vegas. ;)
Here I am in Costa Mesa after the show with Roland Orzabal, one of the two lead singers for Tears For Fears. Roland was also grouchy that night, but according to my friend Afton who had been working as part of their tech crew for the shows, he had been grouchy the entire tour. (Good thing I love cynical, ocassionally grouchy British men!) Oh well, he still put on an amazing show and was nice enough to us adoring fans who came up to him to give compliments and ask for a picture even though he was butt tired. :)
Apologies for the awkward angle. He was slightly behind me - my head's not THAT big.
Or is it...? ;)
