Mar 26, 2008 | Gym, Music
I haven’t been for a whole week – Easter Weekend really screwed things up a bit for me, but I was very good about not eating a lot of chocolate. I had one little marshmallow egg and one of those yummy, very rich crème eggs, that’s all! But gym didn’t happen – public holidays, Easter and My Coke Fest all kept me away =)
So I was really looking forward to going today, to getting in there and giving it 1000% percent. It was such a tough session, I worked my butt off! I felt so good afterwards and then, the best thing happened …. As I was walking out, some guy was on his way in (don’t know him from a bar of soap, but I think I’ve seen his face around) and he said: “Looking good!” as he passed me. I was floored! Couldn’t believe it and those two words totally made my day =) He didn’t have to say anything, he could have just kept going, but he did and that one little remark had such a good effect.
I think I’m going to be sore tomorrow though ….. I’m planning to go back for a cardio session tomorrow morning and hopefully I can convince one or both of the kids to come with me. We’ll see how the time goes – work is starting to hot up a bit.
I’m still thinking about the concert – it was so good to experience all those bands live. I’ve been checking out the post-concert group on Facebook and there are some awesome photos – http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9644297257. I really wish we had more concerts here, especially rock concerts. My Coke Fest is about the only one in Cape Town so we have to wait another whole year for the next worthwhile event! Otherwise, one has to fly to the other side of the country to see a good performance and I’m not sure I can fork out for that again, although seeing Fall Out Boy last year was brilliant, worth every penny.
There are rumours that Muse is coming back in 2010 to play for the World Cup concert …. Hmmmmm …. How can I get my hands on a VIP ticket? How does one get a backstage pass to these things? I guess you just have to know the right people.
Well, I’m pretty buggered, it’s been a busy day and I still have chores and stuff to take care of.
Mar 25, 2008 | Music, Out and About
My Coke Fest 2008 was great! There were a few glitches, things I could moan about, but on the whole it was a fabulous day and I really enjoyed myself =) We took some photos on my phone, which I’ll download soon and publish …..
The best performance was by Muse, the second last band. Wow, they totally blew me away! I knew their live act was good (they’ve been voted Best Live Act two years in a row at the Brit Awards) but they really were incredible. That only 3 guys can produce that sound is amazing. Their music, plus the lighting and big screen video created something magical and it was an honour to see such an awesome live production. Loved it =)
30 Seconds to Mars were excellent too – lead singer Jared Leto is a ball of dynamite and he played up to his adoring fans in a big way. At one stage, he climbed the stage scaffolding which must have been about 15-20m high and had everyone gasping! He ran around the crowd too, which is always cool =). The Kaizer Chiefs lead singer did that as well – crazy little Brit! I enjoyed them, their music was a welcome change in tempo and I think they’re lots of fun. Good Charlotte was cool – predictable but still enjoyable. Prime Circle (the best local band) was good – I love their music but they only played about 5 or 6 songs which was a pity. Chris Cornell was disappointing – we could hardly hear him sing at all, but it was still great to see the legend live, and he seemed to be having a good time =) We left the Golden Circle before the last band started – Korn are very heavy and I didn’t want to be in the middle of all the metal madness that was going on in the crowd ….
Weather-wise, it was strange – hot during the day and then freezing when the sun went down. So we got burnt during the day and then shivered with cold through the night. The wind was icy and I’m glad I took along two jerseys. All in all it was a great day, I just wish I was taller =) But, it’s the closest I’ve ever been to the stage during any concert so that was a good experience. Not sure I’ll get so close again though – being close to the stage means being close to the bands AND the speakers, so the bass vibrates right through you and my ears are still ringing today!
Mar 20, 2008 | Music
… till MY COKE FEST 2008!!
Man oh man, I have been waiting so long for this =) I bought Golden Circle tickets last year with my Xmas money and have been salivating over the prospect of seeing some of my favourite bands ever since …
It’s a 12 hour rock concert, held annually (this is the third one) and I have been to both the others – they were awesome =) Actually, the very first concert I went to was the first My Coke Fest and I got to see Collective Soul, Seether, The Rasmus, Metallica, The Audio Bullies and Fat Boy Slim. Last year was Hoobastank, Staind, Evanescence and 3 Doors Down as well as some good local bands.
This year, we get to see an incredible line up, including Prime Circle (local band), 30 Seconds to Mars, Chris Cornell, Kaiser Chiefs, Good Charlotte, Muse and Korn!!! I am sooooo excited!!! Can’t wait =)
