The KILLERS Concert

 

 It is Monday morning.. and as I sit and type this.. I STILL feel a KILLER rush of happiness, thrill and excitement -- throughout my whole body.

 

Once again.. the Killers showed us how to feel and experience the Best music.

 

These guys brought  it.

 

These men are amazing.. beyond amazing. 

 

I am convinced that the reason they are called the KILLERS.. is the fact that they seriously kill all other rock music with their amazing lyrics, songs and performances.

 

♥~ And the fact that Brandon Flowers can kill you with his Dashing good looks. ~ ♥

 

Seriously.

 

All day Friday.. I was so excited and nervous.. I couldn't even eat.

 

I had been having dreams for weeks about the concert.. and it gave me some anxiety..
 ( like I showed up too late and couldn't see Brandon on stage )
 and some dreams had me in tears of Joy ( because I finally got to meet him! )

 -- Oh the stress and love I have over this band/singer. 

 

Doors opened for the concert at 6:30.. and Chad and I arrived shortly after -- knowing we would be standing and waiting for a long time.. but at least-- we would have a good spot.

 

We were wrong.

 

There were LINES everywhere. 

 

And all OUTSIDE of the college/arena.

 

 I have never seen such lines.

 

And did I mention that it was raining? 

 

 Ya.. not so fun when you are general admission ( on the floor ) and you don't have a seat.. so anything we had on us.. we would have to hold through the whole concert.  So.. we had the bare minimum on us.. and left the coats in the car.

 

Everyone was getting soaked.

 

We found my brothers Tim and Jeff ( and Jeff's date Audry ) in line -- and joined them.

 

Our spirits were still happy and excited.. but the line and rain -- were depressing also.

 

I was worried.

 

The Anxiety was coming back.

 

Once we got in the building and through security... everything went much more smoothly.

 

We entered the floor.. and it was MUCH better than we thought it would be -- seeing the lines outside.   We knew it was sold out.. so we needed to find a place and stay there.. or we would be out of luck.

All of the really wet Killer fans with Chad and I. 

 I am seriously amazed that there was any sort of curl left in my hair.

Jeff and Audry ( First Killers Concert for the both of them )

Tim and I.

 ( I love that Tim loves the Killers almost as much as I do... :)

 

The opening act was a band from Canada called " Tegan and Sara."  They were pretty good... kinda with an 80's feel.. but how could I enjoy them when I knew what was in store for us next??

 

The opening band ended and left the stage.. and as we watched the stage crew set up for the Killers.. it seemed like FOREVER.

 

Seriously.

 

Then... the band comes out.. and Mr. Brightside starts.... and my very first thought was"

 

 " What in the world did I get myself into!"

 

* Maybe.. if I get trampled.. I'll get backstage passes though! *

 

We were in a sardine can of people... and everybody rushed forward...and then everybody pushed back... and I didn't move my feet once... yet.. I was moving. 

 I felt like I couldn't breathe.  Anxiety set in.. and I had to take a few deep breaths. 

 

Take control!!

 

 Brandon Flowers is on STAGE!!!

 

  I had to remind myself.  Deep breaths. 

 

We were all in the area so tight -- guarding our space close to the stage for our life -- that literally -- when you moved your arms in the air.. and then went to lower them... you wondered if there would be space for your arms again. 

 

 I was touching/rubbing up against strangers for more than 2 hours. -- All night.

 

Typical of me... I was chatty with people -- and made instant friends all around me. 

 

 I was sharing my Brandon Flower love/knowledge with people all around me.. and in a weird way.. it felt comforting to be around all of this foreign" family " that loved the Killers like I do.

 

I was temporarily separated from Chad and my brothers for a little bit.. and didn't like it one bit.

 

 I grabbed Chad -- pulled him through some strangers and  told him to hold onto my back pockets.. and stick to me like glue.

 

Unfortunately.. I didn't see Tim or Jeff for the rest of the concert.. but was so grateful to have Chad at least -- stuck to me -- literally.

 

The crowd was on fire with fun and screaming.

 

We were jumping, singing, screaming, and adoring Brandon's and the Killers mad skills.

 

At one point.. Brandon threw his water bottle over us.. and as the water fell on me.. I was so excited.. that I may actually have Brandon's DNA on me! ha ha

 

I know I am a nerd.

 

A girl that I met.. asked me if I wanted to go with her.. and make our way to the very front.

 

I looked at the front stage.. desiring and longing.. but then looked behind me at Chad.. and knew if I made the choice to go up front.. I would be separated from him the rest of the night.

 

I just couldn't do it.

 

So.. she went forward... and left her husband behind.. and I made myself content where I was.

 

We took a ton of video ( between both of our phones ) and enjoyed every second of the music and the atmosphere.  The band seemed to not even *pause* between each song for a break... and I couldn't believe all of my favorites that were played.

 

One of my favorite moments in the concert -- was of course when Brandon talked a little bit about his Mom -- before he played " A Dust land Fairytale."  It made me feel happy and comforted.. since that song also helped me with healing through my Dad's death.

 

One of the sadder moments of the concert.. was during " Be Still" one of my current favorites of the new album.. and right in the middle of the song.. Brandon quit singing.

 

Everything stopped.

 

And I heard he had the hiccups.. or lost his voice.. I don't know what it was.. but people started to Boo.

 

I was mad.

 

I just kept thinking.. please don't stop!!!  Please don't stop!!!

 

 I felt bad that people started booing.. because even though I hated that it all stopped... I realize that he is "Human" and not a machine.. and it is seriously SICK at how amazing he sounds live.. and how many songs he was pounding through.

 

The play list was exceptional.

 

But... Brandon came back.. and his voice -- who knows what happened -- because it was strong and amazing through the last 3 songs.

 

My top favorite moment of the concert was when he finally sang " All these things that I have done" ( one of my favorites ) and during the song... confetti blew out everywhere. 

 

We were so sticky.. and sweaty.. and wet.. that it was sticking to us everywhere.

 

I opened up the top of my shirt and filled it up with the Killer Confetti.

 

It was a beautiful moment.

 

My least favorite moment ( next to not finishing " Be Still") was the fact that they didn't play " Flesh and Bone" but did play " Jenny was a Friend."  -- Blah-- No offense Brandon.

 

They ended the concert with " Battle born" and it was perfect.

 

The lights came on.. and I had so much Adrenalin going through me -- the first thing I said to Chad was " That was AWESOME" and the second thing was " I WANT TO GO TO VEGAS!"

 

( The Killers have 2 shows back to back at the end of December there. )

 

I made up a * wishful thinking plan.* 
We could go to a Killers show.. and then drive 4 more hours to Disneyland.  :)

 

I seriously can't think of anything that could be happier in the land to do.

 

That would be epic "HAPPINESS overload."

 

But.. we can't afford to do that.

 

But.. I can wish!

This picture looks so far away.. but we were close!   -- Not as close as I would wish for! :)

 

After we got  into the car.. I kinda felt grateful that I didn't have back stage passes.

 

I felt like I had jumped in a swimming pool with my clothes on.

 

My jeans were stuck to me like tights.. I was stinky, sticky.. and wet.

 

I looked like a wet dog.

 

If I ever get the chance to meet him -- I want a decent picture!! Not -- a wet dog stinky one!

 

We left the concert close to midnight.. and drove to a gas station to meet up with Monica for a second.

Monica was in assigned seating in the concert.. and still looks all lovely and put together.

 

Hello..pale, wet dog and happy Ann.

 

It was such a thrilling night.. when we climbed in bed close to 1:30 am.. I just couldn't sleep.

 

Such happiness and excitement filled me!!

 

And look at how much KILLER confetti was "Stashed" in my shirt!!

 

LOVED that it was the Battle Born Lightening bolt.. and the bands signature "K"

 

Simply stated... the Killers are the best band I have ever seen live.

 

They almost sound better live than on an album ( if that's possible )

 

and they know how to put on a show.

 

While I loved the Brandon Flowers Flamingo show at the Depot the most.. this was the best Killers concert I have attended.  Yet.

 

Better than the E-center a few years back for sure.

 

As long as they keep performing.. we'll keep going.

 

I think my kids will protest -- if I don't let them go next time.

 

We'll see.

 

Today I am Grateful for:

 

The Killers -- for making music that I feel.

 

Morgan.. for watching our kids so we could go with no worries.

 

For doing something so much fun.. for myself.

I felt like a teenager again.  Happy and free.

Everyone needs days like this.. to escape.

 

Chad.  My favorite friend and lover in the world.

I just can't get enough of him.

 

For my parents.. that taught us to appreciate all different types and styles of music.

My parents were/are so cool.