The Flaming Lips!

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Yesterday The Flaming Lips had a secret show in Hollywood. It took place at the Nike Theater on Vine. The deal was first come first served. In order to get in everyone had to have a wristband. So, I left work early and I drove to the Nike Theater to get my wristband. When I got there, there was NO parking whatsoever! So, I parked in RED and I RAN to the venue! And I grabbed my wristband (yay!) and I ran back to the car. Then I went back home to get ready. When I got home, I opened my laptop and the battery was dead, so I grabbed my charger and the fucking shit wouldnt work! =( Something happened to the charger! =( So, Im using my brother's mac book right now =( Im going to get a new charger tonight, thank goodness! Im not used to writing a blog with a mac. It feels weird. Anyway.

When I arrived at the venue, my brother was already in line with Kim, and his gf. While we were waiting in line, they started doing an interview with the band right outside.

They had a store on the second floor inside selling flaming lips merch. Me and Cesar went and I bought a shirt for $10 and a poster for $5! I love them both! =)

Both of my posters got signed because after the show they had a meet and greet! =) Steven said "HI! What's your name?!" I said "Karla with a K" hahaha Two of my managers at work call me "Karla with a K", so they both instantly came to mind lol

 

 

This is my shirt. This is the front.

 

And this is the back.

 

After we purchased we headed back downstairs to make line. Around 6:30pm they started to let us in! When we went inside, everyone had seats. We were in the 3rd row. The theater was so nice and modern! Ive never been to a venue like that. It was pretty nice! Around 7:45pm they told us that theyre going to do a Q&A for 30 minutes, then they were going to play the show, THEN they were going to do the meet and greet upstairs in the store! The Q&A was awesome! People asked great questions!

Q&A

After the Q&A they started the show! It was a mini show, so I believe they played about 6-7 songs. They played a couple new songs. It was awesome! I didnt see not one person sitting down! Here are a couple pictures! =D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the middle of the last song, we headed upstairs to the store, to be the first ones in line for the meet and greet. When we got there, there were about 10 people already there. While we were in line, they started to hand out FREE unlimited posters! We all grabbed one. They only printed 700 of these.

I got #184

After we got our posters, the line started to move. It was almost our turn when this one kid with a guitar wanted to cut the line! The security told him that he had to go to the back of the line, but if he wanted to ask someone if was ok for him to cut in front of them, than it was ok. He asked me and I said NO. Kim was behind me, so he asked Kim, and she said ok. Kim told him, that he better not start playing the guitar for them! The kid said ok. After they signed my posters, I stood there waiting for Kim, Cesar, and Kayla.

I swear I was standing there for a good 20 minutes because the kid with the guitat kept talking to the band! He was saying "I just want you guys to know that Im going to play with you guys one day. I love your fucking music! Do you want to play my guitar? Blah blah blah" He just kept going on and ON! Security tried to keep the line moving but it didnt work! Finally, after the kid left Kayla asked if we could take a picture and they said YES.

After we got all of our things signed, Kim drove us back to our cars. I left mine at the hollywood and highland parking lot. When she dropped me off, I had to pee so bad, so I went over to El Cap lol They were letting out from the 7pm show. Then I went HOME! I fucking KNOCKED out! I was so tired!

OMG! BRAND NEW and Manchester Orchestra TOMORROW & SUNDAY!!!!! Another great fucking weekend ahead!!! Im so EXCITED!!!!! :D