Lorraine

I'm older than dirt, but I still like to rock. I love music and love going to see bands LIVE, not just listening to their CD's. It's gotta be Live, Baby, or it's just not the "real" thing. Standing right up in front of the band is the greatest thrill I can get (and don't even say-at my age!).I've been to so many concerts, still go, and I think I have some great "war" stories to share with those of you who love being right up in front. I'm not a body-surfer, but love the interaction between the band and being in front. It was a blast going back to work and trying to explain a "mosh pit" after seeing Front Line Assembly at the Metro and having about a 250 lb. body surfer fall on my head while I was right up in front. My security friend, Steve, asked me if I wanted some ice for my face. I had a feeling that things were going to get more interesting after that. I had the most lovely black eyes to share with the world! haha.. at least I still laugh about it and am still proud of those. Of course, those broken ribs I got at the Vic seeing Local H are kinda hard to show anyone, but those realllllly hurt for weeks and weeks. Can you say-knife?Thanks to all bands who've especially played the Metro in Chicago. You ROCK!I love being the first one in line when going to see a band as usually you do see the band members outside sooner or later and they're more than willing to talk if you know who they are.VNV Nation - Ronan Harris has a voice that sure can melt me and can probably melt butter too. I have been hearing his songs over and over and can't get enough. I'm looking forward to getting to hear and meet Ronan and Mark Jackson. They've played in Chicago and I've missed them everytime, but hopefully not the next tour!Listening to Combichrist lately- Electrohead and In The Pit. Those two songs are DA BOMBS!! Andy is hmm well someone I would like to meet.Big Mention to the Local Bands for keeping me sane!