Right Off Broadway, frnkiero

all these pics were taken by me

Sunday, the 26th of July 2015 I attended my very first concert, it being frnkiero andthe cellabration.

And I thought my ears were going to bleed profoundly.

 

Though I don't know a lot of the words, I am fond of this band and I really enjoyed myself. The venue itself was rather small, so no matter where we were, we were pretty close to the stage, and it was crazy. Being my first concert, I was very overwhelmed by the sheer loudness and shocked at how loud it could be. After I got over myself, it didn't seem too crazy loud and got used to the sound being right on me. I loved the atmosphere. The opening act was The Homeless Gospel Choir. At first, I wasn't a fan, but then I grew to like the music. Contrary to the name, it was just one guy, Derek Zanetti, and he had quite the sense of humor. It was just Derek and his guitar for the opening, and the crowd loved it. He talked with the crowd and began every song with "This is a protest song" and he has such a unique personality; couldn't have asked for a better dude to open such a great concert, he even came on to sing a song with Frank. And, before frnkiero and the cellabration came on stage, they had this weird recording playing of Frank just talking for like five minues. 'Twas weird. Once they finally did come on, though, it was great. Frank sang with such emotion, it was crazy.

He was also sweating pretty hardcore, and, for some reason, kept on spitting like a geyser into the crowd. Since they had to leave immediately after playing they couldn't meet or sign anything, so they played their whole discography! Even though they wouldn't be able to sign anything, I was stoked they'd be playing literally everything they'd ever sang/wrote. I recorded my two favorite songs, Weighted and Stage 4 Fear of Trying, on my camera and took so many pictures. In one of my recordings (Stage 4 Fear of Trying) you can hear the audience finish this one part that Frank didn't sing and I think that'd be so great as an artist to hear. I am in love with concert-going.

From this experience, I know that I really want to go many more concerts in my future, especially one in which I know most of the songs and words *hint hint: twenty one pilots*.

 

     Derek of The Homeless Gospel Choir was in the back at the merch table signing stuff at the end of the concert, and my pals and I met him (why Frank wasn't there, I'm not sure). Boy, was he supe'chill. I got a cassette tape signed by him and a Polariod of a cool flower I snapped right outside the venue signed as well. We also got my friend's father to snap a pic of us with Derek with my Polariod cam and then Derek kept the picture! I dunno if I looked good in the picture or not, but I hope I did.

 

     By the end of the night, I had a frnkiero necklace, a signed THGC cassette tape (with digital download, of course), a signed Polariod pic, and a frnkiero guitar pick that my pal caught and gave to me. We were SO close to getting a drum stick, but it was just out of our grasp. I also stink stankin' forgot to get a fricken shirt doggonitt. The FIATC shirts were super cool, too, the one I wanted had "No Fun Club" on it and was long sleeved. Now I can't find it on the website, and it's so frustrating. It was a fun night on the town, though.

 

Soon enough, I'll be posting some pics of the outfit I wore the night of the concert. And, maybe one of the videos I shot at the concert. Maybe. If you guys want me to post it, let me know in the comments, and I probably will. It was an amazing experience, thanks for listening to me share!