I Am The Ordinary

Okay, I've never done this before but I'm pretty much screwed on tours when it comes to merch because my date is so late in the tour.

Is anyone willing to pick up a certain merch item for me? I'll send you the money for it and everything?

So the AP Tour kicked off tonight in Dallas. The set list went (sort of) as follows:
-Take My Hand
-Risky Business
-New Song
-Vegas Skies
-One of Those Nights
-Bounce
-I'll Run
I remember pretty well what all was played, as well as what the first, third (NEW ONE), and last were, so forgive other inconsistencies with order. =P

Also, ( new merch! )

^_^

[1] Sierra Kusterbeck Wallpaper

Preview:



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Yesterday's show was absolutely amazing. I was on the left side of the stage in front of Devin and when he came onstage I asked him if I could have the setlist after the show and he said he would give it to me, and during "Fixed at Zero" Sierra pointed to my friend and I, because we knew the lyrics, to sing the next part ("theres a vulture...") as loud as we could. After the song Sierra said something along the lines of "I can't believe you guys looked up the lyrics to that." Definitely one of the best moments of my life. After the show I got the band to sign my setlist and Devin finally signed my shirt.

( very crappy webcam photo of the setlist that lj messed up even more when I uploaded it. )

I'll try and post some pictures/videos soon.

Hey, I was wondering if anyone has an extra ticket to the Chicago show for April 10th. I just would like one ticket, and I'll pay you for whatever charges you paid for the ticket. If you find one anywhere, like Craigslist or know a friend, please contact me! I am really desperate to go.

My email is: cabulous.sarah@gmail.com

Please let me know if you know of an extra ticket anywhere. Thanks in advance!

Sierra just tweeted that she got to sing onstage with Circa Survive. Anyone got videos? I'm so happy for her!

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid17429271001?bctid=72159634001

A cover of Estelle's "American Boy"

Vote for The Young Veins in MTV's Musical March Madness!

http://newsroom.mtv.com/2010/03/19/march-madness-jack-johson-young-veins-weezer-sublime/


They're up against Jack Johnson. Right now they're doing okay, but they need to win!

 MTV is doing this Musical March Madness thing, and the guys are up against Green Day. Right now they're loosing though, let's change that. 
Go vote! Here

The boys debuted a new song last night at SXSW! You pretty much can't hear the lyrics at all in this video (I'll keep my eye out for a better one) but you get the music.



What do you think??

VERSAEMERGE:
After SXSW, cinematic pop rock artist VersaEmerge are headlining in April and they are confirmed for Hoodwink Festival, Skatefest, Bamboozle NJ and the entire Van's Warped Tour!They have toured with Chiodos' Craig Owens, We The Kinds, Cobra Starship, Boys Like Girls, The Maine and The Cab. The female-vocalist Sierra Kusterbeck will be featured in the May issue of Alternative Press magazine for a lead singer photo special. Their self-titled EP was released on Fueled By Ramen and produced by James Paul Wisner (New Found Glory, Underoath). In between an extensive touring schedule the band has been working on their debut album that is scheduled to be released this year. For more information regarding VersaEmerge, please visit http://www.myspace.com/versaemerge .

http://baxojayz.blogspot.com/2010/03/sxsw-robert-francis-versaemerge.html


SPECIALS >>>
FRONT & CENTER: THE NEW CLASS OF ’10
Sure, band singers usually get the most attention, so why stop now? We caught up with a dozen up-and-coming frontmen (and lady), and had them take time out from their vocal warm-ups to pose for a photo special. Pin these pics on your wall, then head out to see them in action on various tours and festivals this spring and summer.
http://www.altpress.com/apmag/262.htm

the SXSW show was amazingg<3 words cant explain.
they played 2 BRAND NEW songs from the upcoming album (expected in june) that they had never played before. sierra said that they are putting together a bunch of little bundles for the pre-order.
get stoked.

( when im near you i dont speak, i barely look. )

VersaEmerge played a new song, "MindReader" at SXSW. Not the best quality, and if anyone can make out all the lyrics, I'll edit them into this post.

here's an interview about his new project...

Andy Mrotek is one busy person; he’s the drummer for Illinois alternative group The Academy Is…, a part-time artist, selling his masterpieces on the Butcher Prints web store, and now, blazing his own trail, he’s got a new side project, The Animal Upstairs. Recently debuting his new sound, he’s released three demo’s on Tumblr, and we managed have a chat with him about his music and his art.

Let’s start it off: who are you and what do you do? Music-related? Art-related?
I am Andy Mrotek. I play drums in the Academy Is… in which I am referred to as “the Butcher”. As far as Art goes, I’m a freelance artist/designer for SJC drums. My woodburning works have been featured in the last 2 NAMM conventions, and I’m already working on the kit for this year. Go for gold!

read the rest at it's an animal... upstairs

Going along with the other beach photos.

( photo )

Hey Dance/Cobra Starship fans,
GREAT NEWS! Gabe and the boys from Cobra Starship have generously agreed to answer a bunch of questions sent in by you guys this Friday 19th of March! They love their fans and are excited about responding to any questions you have for them.
Start asking questions now and check back on Friday after 5.45pm (when they pop online under the username *TheRealCobraStarship*) to read their answers!

you can ask them here: click!
they're also performing on the show on thursday...

theres a video here too but it only works in australia :( here

(copied from blueskynoise at community.livejournal.com/dailygabespam/282380.html)

help! does anyone have an extra ticket they're willing to sell for april 3rd at el corazon in seattle (ap tour obvs) that they're willing to sell??

the show is all sold out and i desperately need a ticket.

contact me asap if you can help me out!:)

Some things have come up, and I'm not going to be able to go to one of my AP dates.
It's Friday, April 9th at Station 4 in Minneapolis.
It's a sold out show, and I have two tickets. I'm selling them for $18 each, which is what I paid with service charges.
The tickets are will-call, so I'll have to call the venue and get the name changed to pick them up.
Let me know if you're interested, please!

In 2009, Ryan Ross and Jon Walker parted ways with Panic! At the Disco and formed their new band, the Young Veins. The pair's departure from their former band turned into a 'Vacation.' A retro-fused, rock album titled 'Take a Vacation,' expected to be out later this year. Spinner caught up with the band on their way to perform at SXSW 2010.

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