Oh My, My

When you’re in school, you never think this will happen. But it did. I miss it. haha. So I decided to write a concert review on the GroSS concert. Here we go.

Date: 13 February 2010
Concert: Green River Ordinance with Sleeperstar
Venue: Harper’s Ferry – Allston, MA

In 2009, we saw Green River Ordinance (GRO) open for Needtobreathe in Danbury, CT. It was pretty much love at first note. We were pretty excited to learn that they were going to be in Hartford! Only to learn the day of the event that the lead singer, Josh Jenkins, was sick and they couldn’t perform. So we were SUPER excited when were learned that they were going to be in the Boston area! We grabbed our friends and trekked to Boston.

The opening band was okay. Vocal range and arrangements were good. But the lead singer kept swearing…to the point I wanted to throw water on him.

Then came Sleeperstar. And they were amazing. A five part band from Texas, they rocked the house. Regardless of the fact that I was against the stage (which I’ve often found to be the worst spot soundwise), the sounds coming from the stage were incredible. You could feel the bass strumming down to your core (my favorite way!), but you could also hear the piano’s melodies floating through and above the strumming guitar and pounding drum. I was highly entertained by the lead singer, Chris Pearson, because he not only had some freakin’ amazing pipes but he could play a mean guitar and pluck out some amazing melodies on the piano. As a lead singer, and a background singer, I can appreciate both forms of vocals. And Sleeperstar was well rounded in both areas! I absolutely LOVED the background vocals. As I listen to their cd, I find myself singing along with the background vocals more than the lead…which is something I rarely do! Haha. So while I can go on and on about Sleeperstar, and how amazing they were (and how I fully plan to attend any concert they have within my reach…), let’s move on. But first, let me comment on how I adore when bands are awesome on stage...but are also just awesome people. And for sure this band is made up of some super star guys.

The first time I saw GRO, they were the opening band. This time, there were the headliner. So much fun to have a full set! They put on a stellar show. For serious. If you haven’t heard of them, listen. They are such a blast to be around. On and off stage, these guys are amazing. I’ve fully entranced every time they walk on stage. Whether pumping through the stereo, or going acoustic, they will be a sweet sound to your ears. I went through the entire show with a smile on my face (except for when I was frowning at the obnoxious drunk people). I absolutely LOVE when bands enjoy what they do…and clearly show it through their music and through their facial expressions. There’s something magical (for lack of a better word) that happens when a whole crowd joins together and sings a song or a chorus. Maybe that’s just my nerdy musical side showing. But I live for that stuff. Between my sister, myself, and the girl next to me, we had a three-part harmony going for their song “On Your Own”…nothing makes me smile bigger than that stuff. Haha. Probably why I enjoy Lights Up ministry so much. We do that stuff all the time!

Overall, it was a night to remember. Good friends, good food, and great music! I’ve had Sleeperstar’s cd on repeat pretty much since I got home Sunday morning. Later friends.

Love 'n Hugs.