A couple of observations from this weekend:

[cupcake_goth]

cass404 and I went to the HIM concert. Bombastic metal for the win! We both liked one of the opening bands (Dommin); enough so that I purchased their CD from the merch booth. (Even tho' I couldn't shake the feeling that they were a metal version of Low Shoulder.) (There will be, what, three of you who get that joke?)

Part of the entertainment (for me, at least) in going to shows like that one is to people and outfit watch. A word of advice, folks: Acid-wash stretch denim is NO ONE's friend. No, pairing it with knee-high stiletto boots, a skin-tight tank top, and aggressive blond highlights does not improve things. AT ALL. Learn from the horrors of the late 80s, okay?

There was one very ... friendly young lady (who I suspect was indulging in recreational chemicals) who saw me, clapped her hands, threw herself at me for a hug, said "I LOVE you!", patted my skirts, and then stumbled off. She made no mention of Gothic Charm School, so I think it was just a case of really liking my outfit.

HIM played at least two of the songs I really really wanted to hear ("Join Me In Death" and "Wicked Game"); alas, they did not play "Poison Girl" or "Vampire Heart". But still, the show was all sorts of fun, and I'm glad we went.

Comments

[julzerator.livejournal.com]

Weird, I saw Dommin set up in The Commons for lunch today. I didn't see them play though.

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

Awww dammit! I wish I had known. I would have gone and watched them again.

[dasia-rockstar.livejournal.com]

Acid-wash stretch denim...

the horror... the horror...

[maschalismos.livejournal.com]

There was one very ... friendly young lady (who I suspect was indulging in recreational chemicals) who saw me, clapped her hands, threw herself at me for a hug, said "I LOVE you!", patted my skirts, and then stumbled off. She made no mention of Gothic Charm School, so I think it was just a case of really liking my outfit.

You know, after the day I've had, I really needed that giggle. So, thank you for sharing.

[marchwarden23.livejournal.com]

As long as the opening band didn't set the place on fire, try to hustle you into a van and then sacrifice you to Satan, there's nothing to worry about. XD

Also, I have mad envy. Wanna come to the Miyavi show? June 18th! I might pull a sicky from work that night to do this.

[indilwen.livejournal.com]

Oh, I really want to see HIM! Some day...

And as long as the opening band wasn't sacrificing anyone to the Devil, I think you'll be ok :)

[caleidescopeyes.livejournal.com]

Acid washed stretch denim? What an odd trouser choice; especially for a HIM concert.

[ghostworld00.livejournal.com]

"Learn from the horrors of the late 80s, okay? "

I think people dressing like this weren't around then. Personally, I cannot look at things like acid wash without a shudder.

[javagoth.livejournal.com]

There was one very ... friendly young lady (who I suspect was indulging in recreational chemicals) who saw me, clapped her hands, threw herself at me for a hug, said "I LOVE you!", patted my skirts, and then stumbled off. She made no mention of Gothic Charm School, so I think it was just a case of really liking my outfit.

I suspect you are right. I had someone do essentially the same thing when I was at the big burner Halloween party in West Seattle. She ran over, hugged me, said "I love you!" and then stumbled off while her friend rolled her eyes and followed... *smile*

[mimi-monsterr.livejournal.com]

ah I love their version of Wicked Game :)Poison Girl is one of my favourite songs by them along with Your Sweet 666 :)
sadly I didn't get a chance to see HIM when they played near here a couple of weeks ago :(

[cass404.livejournal.com]

It was FUN.

Some wacky, some tragic and some really eye-rolling fun.

And the chemically-enhanced girl was adorable once I realized that she just thought you were a fluffy club toy.

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

Thank you for worrying, but that is my facebook. I just hardly ever update the dratted thing. :)