Covenant in Chicago: Part 1
What a rocking concert! Last night was the Covenant, Imperative Reaction, and Rotersand show in Chicago. I've been waiting for this concert for weeks.. if not, months! There had been rumors floating around that they were coming to the U.S. but it took forever for the dates to post. I was even uber afraid that I was going to be busy and occupired with a show. But thankfully, I was able to get the evening off.
The Ceej and I headed up to Chicago at about 3 pm or so. I was hopped up on coffee and I though that with my excitement and hyperness, CJ wasn't going to be able to take it and push me out of the car. This, however. did not happen. I read him the final Act of Richard III, voices and all. That seemed to calm me down and entertain him as well.
We got into Chicago at around 6 and pushed our way through traffic, searching for the goth shops and such off Clark and Belmont. Parking was actually a breeze. We did not however anticipate the extreme change in temperature. Back in Urbana-Champaign it had been rather hot all day. Imagine if you will, a third floor apartment sans air conditioning in an 80+ degree temperature. Yes.. that's how hot it was. But like I said, there was quite a difference in Chicago. We stepped out of the car and were blasted by a foul chill wind. They don't call Chicago "The Windy City" for nothing. While we had been going down Lake Shore Drive, the waves in the lake were crashing up against the highway. It was actually pretty amazing and fun.
For about a little over an hour Ceej and I walked around downtown Chicago and di some window shopping. I have forgotten how expensive clothing in Chicago can be. It was still fun though. I got myself another coffee because I haven't been sleeping well lately, and I was starting to drag. At about 7:30 we arrived at the Metro, parked, changed, and got into line. We were some of the first few there, probably about number 9 or 10. I was so excited! I was jumping up and down everywhere. Also, it was really cold and it was a good way to keep warm. Come on.. I was wearing one of my short skirts and a corset. I was freezing!
At 8pm they opened the doors and started letting people in. They asked for our ID's and I figured we'd get in right away. But of course that did not happen! When I handed the guy my Texas Driver's License, the guy held it for a couple minutes, asked one of his buddies to look at it with him and then wandered off to have it checked out. I was livid! They just kept letting people in, passing me by. I had gotten there early and waited in line in the cold to ensure that I'd get a front row spot and instead, all these other people were getting in ahead of me. But after about 10 or so minutes, the guy came back out and handed me my card. I stood there for a second, waiting for him to say something. He didn't, so I started to walk in. He then asked if I was 'o.k.' or something. I let my anger be known. I told him that i thought it was stupid and ridiculous to have made me wait. And then he got mad at me in return and said I should thank him for letting me in. Pht.. like he's doing me a favor! I have every right and legality to be there. So I curtly thanked him, fucker, and walked in.
Though we got in later and after a bunch of people had already gotten in, there was still a perfect open spot up front waiting for CJ and me. We snagged the spot and waited. The next hour was filled with us talking, standing uncomfortably, and being forced to listen to crappy hip/hop music. I have no idea what the DJ was thinking. The Metro was filling up quickly and the energy was starting to grow. Eventually the DJ finally figured it out and switched to some Industrial music. Before too long the crew had finished setting up, the lights came down, and the first band, Rotersand, came on.
I didn't think I had heard of Rotersand but after the first couple songs I realized I did know them. Subversion plays their music on occassion and I'm sure Sam has played a couple of their songs for me. They were kickin' it pretty good too. The lead singer guy was very excited, dancing around, kind of intense and creepy, but very energetic. At one point he even jumped out into the crowd and started dancing with all of us. It was awesome! They were definately a good band and a great opener for the night.
What a rocking concert! Last night was the Covenant, Imperative Reaction, and Rotersand show in Chicago. I've been waiting for this concert for weeks.. if not, months! There had been rumors floating around that they were coming to the U.S. but it took forever for the dates to post. I was even uber afraid that I was going to be busy and occupired with a show. But thankfully, I was able to get the evening off.
The Ceej and I headed up to Chicago at about 3 pm or so. I was hopped up on coffee and I though that with my excitement and hyperness, CJ wasn't going to be able to take it and push me out of the car. This, however. did not happen. I read him the final Act of Richard III, voices and all. That seemed to calm me down and entertain him as well.
We got into Chicago at around 6 and pushed our way through traffic, searching for the goth shops and such off Clark and Belmont. Parking was actually a breeze. We did not however anticipate the extreme change in temperature. Back in Urbana-Champaign it had been rather hot all day. Imagine if you will, a third floor apartment sans air conditioning in an 80+ degree temperature. Yes.. that's how hot it was. But like I said, there was quite a difference in Chicago. We stepped out of the car and were blasted by a foul chill wind. They don't call Chicago "The Windy City" for nothing. While we had been going down Lake Shore Drive, the waves in the lake were crashing up against the highway. It was actually pretty amazing and fun.
For about a little over an hour Ceej and I walked around downtown Chicago and di some window shopping. I have forgotten how expensive clothing in Chicago can be. It was still fun though. I got myself another coffee because I haven't been sleeping well lately, and I was starting to drag. At about 7:30 we arrived at the Metro, parked, changed, and got into line. We were some of the first few there, probably about number 9 or 10. I was so excited! I was jumping up and down everywhere. Also, it was really cold and it was a good way to keep warm. Come on.. I was wearing one of my short skirts and a corset. I was freezing!
At 8pm they opened the doors and started letting people in. They asked for our ID's and I figured we'd get in right away. But of course that did not happen! When I handed the guy my Texas Driver's License, the guy held it for a couple minutes, asked one of his buddies to look at it with him and then wandered off to have it checked out. I was livid! They just kept letting people in, passing me by. I had gotten there early and waited in line in the cold to ensure that I'd get a front row spot and instead, all these other people were getting in ahead of me. But after about 10 or so minutes, the guy came back out and handed me my card. I stood there for a second, waiting for him to say something. He didn't, so I started to walk in. He then asked if I was 'o.k.' or something. I let my anger be known. I told him that i thought it was stupid and ridiculous to have made me wait. And then he got mad at me in return and said I should thank him for letting me in. Pht.. like he's doing me a favor! I have every right and legality to be there. So I curtly thanked him, fucker, and walked in.
Though we got in later and after a bunch of people had already gotten in, there was still a perfect open spot up front waiting for CJ and me. We snagged the spot and waited. The next hour was filled with us talking, standing uncomfortably, and being forced to listen to crappy hip/hop music. I have no idea what the DJ was thinking. The Metro was filling up quickly and the energy was starting to grow. Eventually the DJ finally figured it out and switched to some Industrial music. Before too long the crew had finished setting up, the lights came down, and the first band, Rotersand, came on.
I didn't think I had heard of Rotersand but after the first couple songs I realized I did know them. Subversion plays their music on occassion and I'm sure Sam has played a couple of their songs for me. They were kickin' it pretty good too. The lead singer guy was very excited, dancing around, kind of intense and creepy, but very energetic. At one point he even jumped out into the crowd and started dancing with all of us. It was awesome! They were definately a good band and a great opener for the night.
