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I love The Killers (the band, that is)
I normally don't go to concerts, but this must be the "Year of Concerts" for me or something.  Anyhow, I have seen this particular band twice now (KROQ Weenie Roast in May and Street Scene in July).  I know I briefly blogged about them in the past, but I've got pictures to share this time.  Supposedly we weren't supposed to bring cameras, but everyone had cameras since the security weren't really inspecting bags, so I asked my friend to bring her camera in.  The Killers set was excellent for photo taking (see below), while the set for Black Eyed Peas (my other fave band) was quite dull- you couldn't tell it was them, not even one sign with their band name.  Check out the lead singer in the pic below- cool effects, huh?  He has a great voice, but he needs to loosen up and learn to dance a bit.

Instead of lighters, everyone was waving their cell phones (see pic above).  Welcome to the age of technology.  Since I had never been to Street Scene before (even though I'm from San Diego), someone compared Street Scene to Woodstock.  Maybe.  The best part was the big inflatable slide in the carnival area.  I had never been on one of those things before.  Everyone was racing up the rope to beat their friend, but Rocket Barbie and I took our sweet time (like girls) while everyone made fun of us.  It was sooooooo much fun that we ran around and got back in line for a second turn.  That was a fun way to end the night.  The picture came out very dark, but thanks to Picasa I was able to lighten it up for your viewing pleasure.

I normally don't buy CDs, not because I'm a pirate, but rather I don't know names of songs or artists.  Plus my friend, Rocket Barbie, insisted that I support "small" bands.  Anyhow, I really liked The Killers after the first time I heard them.  I normally don't listen to this kind of music too much, but I was 100% sure after the second time.  Now I recognize them on the radio.  So guess what?  I bought their CD.  Love it!  If you don't know that band, I think it's Alternative Rock.  A friend thought they sounded like the Cure, but I think it sounds a little more upbeat, not so depressing.  One of their songs is called, "Smile like you mean it."  I think that suits me. 

PS.  My friends want to see The Killers in concert while we're in Vegas next weekend, but I think 3 times would be overkill.  I bought the CD, so now I can listen to them anytime, anywhere at no additional cost, i.e. TicketMaster fees.

PPS.  The codeine in my cough syrup knocks me out, hard to stay awake to blog, zzz...