| | Things have been going rather well as of late, which is surprising. Sadly didn't get to IGUN last night, but theres always next week. But I really must talk about the Manson show! On the first of February Lindsey, Adam, Ryan, and I headed to Cleveland for the Marilyn Manson show at the House of Blues. We tried to find Jake and Katie when we got there, but it ended up they were on the left side of the stage while we were on the right side (Katie said she actually ended up getting hit with Manson's saliva, as he was spitting on the crowd XD ). Travis and Chrissy were there as well, but they had balcony seats. The show started out with a band called Hours that sucked HORRIBLY. They seriously looked like some 40 year olds trying to act like a whiny emo band (especially the lead singer). The crowd actually booed them, and people were yelling shit like "you suck," "faggots," etc. So the lead singer tried to salvage hs dignity by saying that he enjoyed the crowd expressing themselves and he liked being called a faggot and that he was sorry mommy and daddy never got to tuck several of the crowd members in as children XD. Nonetheless, the attempt to recover his nuts failed miserably. The only time the crowd cheered was when they announced they were playing their final show for the evening. While I do respect the courage it takes to play in front of a crowd and especially to open for someone like Manson... you need to actually be GOOD. Then band themselves may not have been bad, couldn't tell over the whiney high-pitched annoying voice of the lead singer. Ryan commented that someone should kick him in the groin, and I replied that it sounded as though someone already had. After a long wait (which was to be expected, he always makes his crowds wait), Manson took the stage, reunited with Twiggy! And I also believe it was Twiggy's return that provoked them into playing many of the older songs. It was a rather interesting setlist. My only complaint is that "Putting Holes in Happiness" was not played. But damn, it was nice to hear Manson live again. Though sadly, a large portion of the show was taken up trying to watch our backs. When Manson came out, it got a little crazy, but otherwise remained rather tame... for a Manson show at least. I was surprised. THEN everything went to hell. The drunks from the bar started to join the crowd causing trouble, and I had to shove more than one. Then the crowd surfers began jumping on random people with no warning. Ryan actually shoved me away so one wouldn't land on me and ended up getting clipped on the shoulder. I didn't notice at first, and the guy landed at my feet, where I abruptly began to kick him with my huge boots because he pissed me off. Then I turned and saw that Ryan had taken a hit for me and was NOT doing very well. So I gave the guy another swift kick, and he started a yelling match with me before trying to stare me down. He was a short, little guy who I towered over and probably could have taken if he tried anything. Thankfully, Adam stepped between us and shoved the guy off. He continued yelling during "The Love Song," emphasizing the "fuck yea" at my face like he was some sort of hard ass. Then the lights went out between songs and I didn't see him, and Lindsey informed me she had maced the bastard in the eyes during the blackout. I later saw him off to the side yelling shit at me like he wanted to fight me, but I believe he was escorted out by security after that. I must admit, that was the most violent I've ever been at a concert. But considering I was on the defensive all night and full of adrenaline, and other issues I won't go into, he chose the WRONG night to screw around with me. Ryan's shoulder is finally doing better, and I'm glad, because he had lost feeling in a good portion of his right side for a little bit, so I wonder is it wasn't a pinched nerve he recieved from the blow. The rest of the show wasn't bad, though I couldn't help but be paranoid about everyone around me, though we made a few friends in people standing around us who vowed to have our backs in case of trouble, and we agreed to return the favor. There were a few small incidents after that, but nothing big. We found Jake and Katie towards the end of the show, bought merch, and then found Travs and Chrissy before leaving. We all ended up at "My Friends" (I believe was the name, at least... something with 'friends'...) in Lakewood after the show to eat, and all had a good time, though many of us were exhausted and Ryan was still hurting. Chrissy and I found a lot to chat about though, as we hadn't had a chance to talk in how long and had both been busy. After that, we all went our seperate ways home. Except for the incident with the "crazed oompa loompa," it was a fun night. Ryan and I have been doing well, making it through our first week together and nearly making it to our second. Sounds like hes coming with me to Ashland tomorrow to get shit sorted out with my phone. Its been horrible the entire time 've owned it, and I was told at a local store that I was sold a crap phone, so I plan to take it back while I'm still within the 30 days. Well, I believe I shall call this entry finished now. Possible Manson pictures to be posted later, if they come out. H31L. |
