My Trip To New York - Radio City Music Hall

As you know, last month Dan and I travelled to New York City but I don’t think I’ve explained the reason why we decided to go….other than the obvious, duh it’s New York.  I know I’ve posted about my love for the band Coheed and Cambria in a previous blog post and it’s that love that brought me to New York. 

The band recently released a double album (it was released in two parts) and just completed a North American tour to promote it.  Originally, the tour did not include a stop in Toronto so I was a sad Alex.  Luckily, I was able to convince Dan that it would be a good idea to coordinate a trip with one of the American tour dates and we settled on New York.  Luck was on my side again when they added a Toronto stop so I got to see Coheed and Cambria on March 16^th in New York and then five days later in Toronto.  

Another added bonus of travelling to New York for the concert was the location: Radio City Music Hall.

Dan looks like he's contemplating something.

I really wish that I took better photos of the bathrooms because parts were swanky and they were definitely unique.

The bottom left says, "To Operate Hand Dryer Push Foot Pedal" and there was a brass foot pedal below.

Rockettes Costume Display

These were the doors from the lobby into the concert hall area.  Again, I wish I took better inside photos but I was too busy wandering around staring at all of the beautiful architecture.

Shot of the merchandise table.  Individuals with "VIP Passes" (which you got by ordering the box-set from the band's website) were given signed copies of the set list so I wanted to buy something to get a bag to safely carry the list back to the hotel (it was snowing).  I was going to buy a toque, since it was snowing and cold, but there was some confusion over what I was asking for (do Americans really not know the word toque or was it this one woman?) so I ended up getting a shirt from one of the opening bands.

Did I mention that it's beautiful inside the venue?   The sound is also incredible and has completely ruined any other concert venue for me.  The show in Toronto sounded like muddled garbage when compared to Radio City's sound. (it wasn't garbage -- both shows were awesome)

If you ever get the opportunity to go to Radio City Music Hall, do it!

Alex & Arthur

Coheed & Cambria

Do you have a favourite band that's stuck with you throughout the years?  I've had obsessions with bands but as I grow older my taste in music evolves.  When I was in high school I was very into Deftones, like crazy into Deftones.  I once made LoveElycia wait for seven hours at a radio station so I could get Chino's (the singer) autograph.  Thanks dude - you're a trooper! While I still listen to Deftones, they're definitely no longer my favourite.

Coheed & Cambria have been my favourite band for quite a while now.  I was really into the Second Stage Turbine Blade, Coheed's first album, when I met my boyfriend Dan.  I got him into the band and we've been together ever since (9 years).

I really enjoy watching them live, it's hard to explain how happy I am while at one of their concerts.  They're all extremely talented guys and you can tell they really enjoy playing.  I think I could honestly go to every single one of their concerts on a tour and never get tired of watching them.

I've seen them play live many times -- the show I went to last week was my 15th time seeing Coheed & Cambria.  (Also, if you've ever read my post Twenty Facts About Me -- fact #20 happened while Coheed & Cambria were playing)

I've met them several times, in fact at some of the early shows Claudio (singer) would be at the merchandise table. I bought my Second Stage Turbine Blade sweater from him.  They're nice dudes!

 I have their autographs -- Claudio has also signed several of my ticket stubs.

This is one of the videos that "I" took that's posted to my Youtube Channel.  I say that "I" took because the videos that usually end up on my youtube are ones that Dan has taken.  I can't stand still at concerts.


So there you have it, my favourite band.  I'd love to hear about bands that you've been into for along time or just stuff you're listening to at the moment.  I'm always looking for new music so if you're really digging something please let me know either by posting in the comments or by email :)

In other news I got my PonyChops button brogues in the mail last night and I am in love.  I've received so many complements today.  

They're super comfy, super cute, and arrived super speedy even though they came all the way from England.  I can't recommend PonyChops enough!  Arthur approves of my new shoes and knows that he's not allowed to touch them with his teeth.

Alex & Arthur