STARS

So- the "Lights Crew" made another appearance at a concert last night.

When I found out STARS was going to be in town, I knew where my heart, mind, soul, and body belonged on the night of May 10: at the Pyramid Cabaret. Cam, Jen, Manny (who I'm sure will all blog a bit about their experience, so check them out!), & I met up at Earls on Main for some drinks where Manny's friend met up with us and we all headed over.

Yes, the ticket said 8:00 start time, but the lead singer ended up entertaining us with some MacBook DJ-ing for a long time- with occasional intervals of him taking a drag out of an apple bong...yes, a REAL apple. I'm not complaining about the temporary entertainment, but I was just far too anxious to hear the main act that the 10:00 start was VERY much welcomed when it came!

They played through their entire new album, The Five Ghosts, that no one had heard yet- and it was faaaabulous! Can't wait to have the music in my iTunes. Then they continued on with a ton of songs from their old albums, with a majority coming from Set Yourself On Fire.

I can't believe how good they are live!! There's groups that you completely regret hearing live because they sound nothing like their album (in a bad way). But this group was just...I'm stumbling here for a good word to describe it, but nothing's coming to mind that does it justice.

They thanked Winnipeg for supporting them and being such great fans- and they honestly seemed so genuine about it! I appreciate that..truly genuine artists.

They had white roses attached to all of their equipment on the stage during the show and ended up throwing them out to the audience. I was bound and determined to get one of those roses from the start of the concert. Unfortunately- I never caught one. However- Manny's dear friend was kind enough to give me the one she caught! (You have quality friends, Manny-o).

So now- I can go on and live a happy life ("I'M ALIIIIIIIIIIIIIVEEEEE!!"). If they're ever in my neighbourhood again, you can bet I will be booked that night!