Conan + Foo Fighters = A Damn Good Time!

Foo Fighters perform on Conan O'Brien 

When: Thursday, September 8, 2011

Venue: Warner Brothers Studio, Stage 8, Los Angeles

Accompanied by: Briya, Megan and Sarah
Genre: Rock 

Getting a ticket to the Conan O'Brien show is a challenge in itself, but getting a ticket to the Conan O'Brien show when the Foo Fighters are performing seemed impossible. But with friends like the ones I have in my life, it turns out that nothing is impossible! So while I probably should have been home in bed recuperating from a silly sinus infection, I was instead out in Burbank waiting to see one of my most favorite bands. Those of you who know me would expect nothing less.

First off, I gotta say that the Conan O'Brien show is one well put together gig. I've only been to a handful of other tapings for various types of shows, so I wasn't sure what to expect. But the fact that this has been one of the hottest weeks of the year, I was a little worried. Turned out the waiting area was in a parking structure  with a decent amount of bench seating...which meant no having to stand in the hot sun. That was a huge relief. Then a guy handed out popsicles to help keep us cool. Very nice. And best of all, rather than making everybody walk the 1/2 mile from the parking structure to the studio, they provided air conditioned buses to get us there in style. A+ all the way around!! Oh, and when we got to the studio, gatorade was made available to everyone. And when we left the studio, we were given a DVD of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Season 6.

If you watched Conan last night, 9/8, you got to see the boys do Walk. But also be sure to tune in Thursday, 9/15 to catch their performance of Dear Rosemary, with Bob Mould. A M A Z I N G!

But even once the show was over, it really wasn't over for those of us lucky enough to be a part of the studio audience! To help "warm up" for the upcoming tour, they broke into the majority of songs off Wasting Light and ended with 2 classics. A 9 song set that made everyone dance in their seats. Which, to be honest, was the hardest part about the whole day. We wanted to stand and rock out, but it was not the consensus, so we made do. Chances are the whole set will be online somewhere down the line because the cameras never stopped rolling. And I'm sure there a few people seated in the front that would like nothing more than to relive Dave shredding in their laps. Oh what a day!!

Setlist: Walk, Dear Rosemary (performed w/ Bob Mould), Bridge Burning, Rope, White Limo, Arlandria, These Days, All My Life and Everlong

August Highlights - Weezer and RHCP

Weezer

When: Thursday, August 4, 2011
Venue: Pacific Amphitheater, Orange County Fairgrounds CA
Accompanied by: Cosmo, Gabrielle and John
Genre:  Alt/Progressive Rock

Nothing quite says summer like giant sized corn dogs, a variety of fried foods (ranging from butter to Jello), over sized turkey legs and an evening spent with Weezer and good friends!!

Granted, we stayed away from the fried foods, but I did pick up a bag of delicious kettle corn to enjoy during the show. And what a show it was!! Weezer is one of those bands where you can't help but have a good time. Add to it, being outdoors on a warm summer night and all is right with the world.

Not a terribly long set list...but good for a Fair gig

I came across this review of the show, and it sums it all up quite nicely. 

RHCP

When: Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Venue: Club Nokia, Los Angeles, CA
Accompanied by: Gabrielle
Genre:  Alternative Rock

Club Nokia hosted the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ benefit concert for the Silverlake Conservatory of Music, a non-profit musical education organization founded by Flea and Keith Barry that teaches kids the fundamentals of music and provides instruments. And thanks to my amazing friend, Gabrielle, we were there to enjoy the show!!

This is one of those iconic bands that I have not followed closely. Always enjoy what I hear for radio play, but don't own a single album. I think Flea is an amazing musician, so when the opportunity came up for me to see RHCP, I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. The energy of the crowd was intense...and it didn't take long to figure out why. When the band took the stage, it was non stop insanity of a rock n roll kind.  It's no wonder they have minimal body fat!!

Setlist: Monarchy of Roses, Can't Stop, Charlie, Ethiopia, Meet Me at the Corner, I like Dirt, The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie, Throw Away Your Television, Factory of Faith, Right on Time, Did I Let You Know, Californication, Look Around, Soul to Squeeze, By the Way

Encore: Drum Solo, Jam, Sir Psycho Sexy, They're Red Hot (cover), Give It Away

A Perfect Circle

When: Thursday, July 28, 2011

Venue: Gibson Amphitheater, Los Angeles CA
Accompanied by: Cosmo
Genre:  Alt/Progressive Rock

A dark, theatrical, and hauntingly delicious show that was perfect no matter where you sat or stood. Again, one of those bands that I'd be unable to name a song, but can recognize their sound and am so very glad that I got to experience them a 2nd time. I'm not entirely certain I'd see them again....this genre of music takes me to a place inside my head that is difficult to shake. But that very part of me can appreciate those feelings - so never say never.


Review from Artist Direct - Click Here to read

Queens of the Stone Age

When: Monday, July 25, 2011

Venue: Fox Theater, Pomona CA
Accompanied by: Megan, Robert, Tiffany, Cosmo
Genre:  Rock

No words. But what a night!!  


Setlist: Regular John, Avon, If Only, Walkin' on the Sidewalks, You Would Know, How to Handle a Rope, Mexicola, Hispanic Impressions, The Bronze, Give the Mule What He Wants, I Was a Teenage Hand Model, You Can't Quit Me Baby.


Encore: You Think I Ain't Worth a Dollar, but I Feel Like a Millionaire, First It Giveth, 3's & 7's, Sick, Sick, Sick, Make it Wit Chu, Little Sister, Go With the Flow, 

Steely Dan - Aja Night

When: Friday, July 8, 2011

Venue: The Greek, Los Angeles CA
Accompanied by: My better half
Genre:  Rock/Jazz

Set List: Dizzy's Bidness, Black Cow, Aja, Deacon Blues, Peg, Home At Last, I Got the News, Josie, Your Gold Teeth, Hey Nineteen, Everything Must Go, Time Out of Mind, Godwhacker, Show Biz Kids, Neighbor's Daughter, You Got the Bear, Reelin' In the Years, Bodhisattva

Encore: Kid Charlemagne, Last Tango in Paris

Steely Dan - July 8, 2011

So originally I had told my husband to go enjoy this show with someone else. In my mind, I was pretty certain that I did not care for Steely Dan. But giving it more thought and realizing that the gig was at a beautiful outdoor venue, I decided that I would be the ideal date. And damn I'm glad I went!!  Of course, truth be known, I would not be able to name you one song by Steely Dan. Oh wait, Hey Nineteen- that's one of theirs, right? Regardless, this little fact did not inhibit me from enjoying our evening under the stars.


And since I don't write reviews - that's not what this blog is about, here is a little something from The Hollywood Reporter - Steely Dan at the Greek Theater. 


Thanks to my other half for taking me as his date....and not his ex. I think he made the better choice.

Footana - May 2011

Foo Fighters Make it to Missoula, Montana

When: Thursday, May 26, 2011

Venue: Adams Center, University of Montana

Accompanied by: Justin 
Genre: Rock 

Some may say the only reason I went to Montana was to see Foo Fighters...but that could not be furthest from the truth. A few years ago, my friend, who also used to be my former personal trainer decided to move to Hamilton, Montana and set up home for him and his wife. I had never thought about going for a visit. Pretty much figured I'd see him if and when he ventured back to Long Beach. But when Foos announced Missoula on their current tour and Justin called and asked if I wanted to come out (I might have put the idea in his head with a random wall post on FB, but whatever)...well it was a win-win all the way around.  And memories to last a lifetime!!

Grill Master Yetter

The Yetter Abode

Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Flight lands in Missoula early evening where Justin picked me up and we make the hour or so drive back to Hamilton. Amazingly, by 9:30pm it is still light outside.  Being the host with the most, Justin lights up the grill and tosses on deliciously marinated chicken and veggies. Definitely a great way to start of the first night as their guest.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Justin's House of Pain

Up at 5:15 am where Justin and I hit the gym for over a hour of self inflicted madness!! We had done more before 9am than the average person that is for sure!! 



But no time for rest. The remainder of the morning and mid afternoon was spent running around town, taking care of random errands and such.  Eventually we made our way back out to Missoula where we decided to hit up a few bars before heading to the show.







After hitting up a handful of some of the finest watering holes Missoula had to offer and properly hydrating ourselves, we made our way over to the University of Montana to prepare for 3+ hours of face melting rock! And as you will see from the set list below, we were not disappointed!!


SET LIST: Bridge Burning , Rope, The Pretender, My Hero, Learn to Fly, White Limo, Arlandria, Breakout Play, Cold Day in the Sun, I'll Stick Around, Stacked Actors, Drum Solo, Hey, Johnny Park!, Monkey Wrench, Let It Die, Generator, Walk, Shake Your Blood, This is a Call, All My Life 


ENCORE: Long Road to Ruin, Best of You, Times Like These, Young Man Blues, Breakdown, Tie Your Mother Down, New Way Home, Skin and Bones, Everlong

By the time we got home after the show, we had been up for 23 hours straight, but that is the power and energy of rock and roll!! And the beauty was that I still had another day and a half left to spend in Montana!!


Friday, May 26, 2011

Lake Como

No rest for the wicked, that must be Justin's motto. Fortunately or unfortunately, the weather this day wasn't really cooperating. What was suppose to be a 3 mile hike around Lake Como was put on hold due rain...so we drove out to Darby, Montana and wandered around there for a bit.

Darby, Montana

Eventually the rain subsided and we ended up somewhere that Justin decided would be a good place to hike...not forewarning me that there would be obstacles along the way. What felt like miles upon miles of uphill, we made our way up and around and back again...and I came away with the realization that my hamstrings need some serious work!!

One of the many creeks we had to cross!!

Saturday, May 27, 2011

My last day in Montana...and Justin made sure I was up early for another morning hike to Blodgett Overlook which is near his home. And this time, no creeks to cross!! I will admit this hike certainly helped me understand why Justin loves where he lives. I'm not a country girl at all... give me my ocean breeze and sunshine, but I appreciate the appeal of what Montana has to offer.

After this final hike, we headed back to Casa de Yetter so I could quickly pack and we could wander the Hamilton Farmers Market for a bit before I had to say goodbye.

Tai, Justin and Carolyn

Looking back on this trip, I am amazed at how much we were able to pack into 3 1/2 days!! But that's Justin - Mr. Iron Man - he leaves no stone unturned and that is one of the many reasons why I am so happy to have him as my friend!!  He and Carolyn made my trip so completely awesome...and yeah, seeing Foo Fighters was icing on the cake but spending time with friends and seeing the beauty of Montana put the cherry on top!!

So thank you, Justin & Carolyn!! And thank you Foo Fighters for hooking me up with a win-win situation!!

Two weeks following this trip, the Yetters welcomed beautiful baby Marisol, born June 6, 2011.

Marisol Alayna Yetter - 06/09/2011 - 8:33am - 6lbs, 15ozs - 19"

Daddy time with Marisol

Foos Invade the LBC on Record Store Day 2011

Foo Fighters @ Fingerprints 04/16/11

Foo Fighters

When: Tuesday, April 16, 2011

Venue: Fingerprints, Long Beach

Accompanied by: Nicole, Cosmo, Tiffany, & Sarah
Genre: Rock 

EDITED to ADD: Article & Photos by Jena Ardell - seriously some of the most amazing photos of this event!!

More than a month has passed since the Foo Fighters made their way into MY city. I wish I had taken the time to write about it in the moment, but as we all know life has a funny way of getting away from us sometimes.

Rather than attempting to piece it all together - I'd rather just show it through pictures. A lot less boring that is for sure!!  Enjoy...

"Knoxy's Proxy" & WWLD?

Taylor arrives via White Limo

Left Side is Shifty's Side!

Shifty

Dave

Taylor

Nate

Dave & Nate

Chris

Dave

Photo taken by Gus (Tour Manager) from above

This video captures the one and only encore. The boys went with All My Life. But the funniest part is the very beginning. Between finishing the last song and leaving the stage, the vultures ripped off all the picks from the microphone stand. It was insane...I guess people didn't think they'd have a chance to be given a trinket from the show so they just took it. The look on Dave's face when he looks down to see that all the picks are gone..."Where are my fuckin' picks, assholes? Give 'em back. We're still on the clock!!" PRICELESS!!