The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
October 20, 2008
Sold out show! Which is pretty amazing exposure for Every Avenue and The Maine. EA opened up and played their usual set, including "Where were you", "Think of you later", "Chasing The Night", etc. Kristen and I freaked out during "Freak Out". (Mostly Kristen) They were so tight this time, probably the best I've seen them. (And I've seen them a lot) Dave was sick. He says it's the change in weather from up North to the South. He's always sick in Atlanta. So his voice cracked a little on the high notes but was still really strong.
The Maine played second. Again, this was the best performance I've seen of them. John has gotten less awkward on stage in the last nine months. In fact, they all have. Garrett's acne has cleared up so much! It's crazy! His face is like butter! (inside joke) That's a weird thing to comment on for this but it's true. They played a lot of their newer songs, opening with "Girls Do What The Want", and surprisingly they didn't play their Akon cover. I can't wait to see them or Every Avenue headline. They both deserve it.
I went outside before Mayday came on. It was so hot in the Masq. Sold out shows are pretty much miserable in there. Anyways, I went out and talked to Josh (EA). He's one of the sweetest guys ever. Derek (MP) awkwardly came up while we were talking and asked what door to go in. That whole band is so awkward! Brooks walked by too and for those of you who haven't seen him lately, all his hair is gone. He's rocking the old Sisky Dead Ferret.
I went back in when Mayday Parade started and danced in the back with Veronica. They put on such a good show. Derek played "Miserable At Best" on his little keyboard and at the end, the whole band came in and finished it. EPIC. They were all dressed all snazzy in their silk button-ups and ties. Kristen can probably tell you a better account of this set, she was up front, and way more into them than me.
I ventured outside again after Mayday and talked to John Ohh for a while. He's a sweetheart. This was The Maine's first time playing in Atlanta and John talked like he was pretty impressed with it. I ended up staying outside during most of All Time Low's set but went back inside right when Alex started "Remembering Sunday". Perfect timing. This is probably my favorite ATL song. So I was happy to see them play it. As much as I hate their crowds, they put on a damn good show. They're so entertaining (and immature), you can't help but laugh and have a good time. But yeah, definitely go check out this tour if it comes near you. It was a blast. =)
2 comments:
haha, i was so thinking the same thing about brooks' hair. i took one look and went "dead ferret!" but the maine was definitely my favorite set of the night, followed by EA. all time low did not and will not ever do it for me.
haha same here about the best sets of the night.
but I've seen ATL so much I can't not like them. lol.
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