DROPKICKED my ASS!

Well as I remember the story...My husband and I were having a joyous time in Milwaukee! We visited with a high school friend and his wife...shopped; ate; saw a movie; toured Harley Factory...Just plain ole good fun! So Monday night comes and it's time for the Dropkick Murphys concert. We get there and buy some merch listen to the openers have a couple beers...great fun. Opening acts all were form Boston. Darkbuster( The opening opening opening act) was really good awesome energy and fun to listen to...all in all I give them a thumbs up. Next was Lost City Angeles (the opening opening act) I saw this group as Warped (back stage even) They were really intense...a little hard for my taste and the lead singer seemed enthralled he was really forceful. By Gang Green (opening act) We had made it up to the front and were hanging on the the rail. Gang Green ROCKED!!! This group was a favorite during my highschool years so I was really Jumped to see them (Actually the lead singer is the only original...but they rocked) fought hard during this group to keep our place in front on fence. Finally DK's come on and its AWESOME!!! I was clinging to the front rail and ended up locking my knees to hold my place but it was worth it. They start to talk about the Fields of Atherney and I look at my husband and Tell him I am not felling so good...I only had 2 beers so that's not it...it was a bit warm but not enough to get you sick...I remember them start to sing the song and the next thing I remember is my husband trying to wake me up... I was locked to the rail and I had passed out! The DK's stage manager and Jim were trying to rouse me and walked me over the side of the club. I sat down and drank some water. Fun things I learned that night. 1) Don't lock knees and cut off all blood flow to your body...you will pass out! 2) When you pass out you loose all control of bodily functions...Read...I peed my pants (Just adding to the name on the blog)
After the concert I told Jim the last song I remember and he looks at me and said I was passed out for at least 2 songs...He didn't know because I was still standing on the rail!
So we mad the decision to go to Chicago to see them again in 2 weeks! I hope to hear the songs I missed plus all new opening acts! Big D and the Kids Table...Wahoo!

Out!

Update on concert list

So I need to add some concerts for my ongoing list for this year

September 2005
Social Distortion HOB Chicago
Foo Fighters / Weezer Champaign

October 2005
Dropkick Murphy's Rave Milwaukee

November 2005
Depeche Mode/ Ravonettes All State arena Chicago
Dave Mathews/ Gavin DeGraw Champaign

July 2006
Ministry / Revolting Cocks HOB Chicago

Love and other indoor sports!

Concert Etiquette 101

Okay so I have recently realized...Maybe because of my age ...That a slew of concert goers do not know the sacred rules of engaging in the age old obsession of seeing live music. So I have jotted a few rules down for those who might not have figured out what is acceptable and what is not.


Rule #1 Do not wear the the bands t-shirt you are seeing in concert!
This rule is the most important rule. By all means buy a t-shirt at the merch stand but stick it in your pocket; tie it around your waist; do something else with it but by no means put the shirt on your self in any way!!! I thought possibly this was a younger generation thing but when I attended the Social D concert ...Idiots with Social D t-shirts and sweatshirts. We already know you like Social D you are at the Concert Moron!!!! I also realize at a concert like Warped where you are seeing a plethora of different acts it might be hard to have a t-shirt of a band not at the venue...in this case go with a cool t-shirt or possibly a local band!

Rule #2 Always go to the opening acts!
Even if you have no clue who the band is you just never know! You might discover a gem among the crap! Let's say its the early 90's you decide to go see the Smashing Pumpkins and Red Hot Chilli Peppers in Concert...Opening act Pearl Jam...Get it!
Let's say you are at college and you have front row to Tom Petty...opening act Lenny Kravits.
Okay your in 8th grade and you are so excited about seeing Adam Ant in concert...opening act INXS. Catch My drift.
On side note just a quick note to opening acts. Just because the kick ass band picked you to open up doesn't mean the audience is going to love you. Come out and work your ass off to win me over. Just because your on stage doesn't automatically mean I am going to thrash to your music. Bad example of opening bands...The aforementioned Social D Concert...Opening band, Mest okay they were good younger rockers...opening opening act...Bullets and Octane...Quite possibly the worst band I have ever heard. I am not sure if they were picked because they also come from Orange county and Social was trying to give them a chance. Still by seeing them in concert I have tons of material for some funny stories about this sucky band!

Rule #3 Don't get so sloshed at the concert.
I absolutely think you should enjoy of some adult beverages at a concert. Do not however drink so heavily that you endanger yourself or the people around you. Also on this side your friends you came with have to choose between seeing a kick ass show or taking care of your ass.

Rule #4 Take care of yourself and those around you in the pit.
The pit at a concert is an enjoyable experience but please pick up those who fall and get help immediately if someone looks seriously hurt. This rule is just the tried and true of Treat others as you would want to be treated!

So hope these help all of the newbies starting the live show circuit. Keep live music around and support your local scene!

Thank you Sandusky Good Night!

Luck of the ...Swedish

So amazingingly my family is pretty lucky...we happen to win things alot.
Most recently I won an Official Lords of Dogtown Skateboard used in the movie from the Dogtown archives. I know its a mouthful but it's a sweet prize. Way better than a lifetime supply of rice-a-roni. We were in Chicago for my birthday and went into the Adidas store and they had a entry box...so I entered. Which I believe is one reason I do win alot is because I enter...For all of you who complain about not winning anything dig deep and really think about how often you have entered something! So they called(actually they emailed) and I won this sweet skateboard, some t-shirts and a hat! Loved the documentary Dogtown and Z-Boys and the movie is also great. Rent it if you have time you'll love it!
Later Gator!

Will work 4 Concerts

So my plan this year is to see as many concerts as my savings account will let me. Of course living in the midwest your choices are sometimes few and far between. Peoria gets a few okay concerts but if you love more not mainstram music, Which I do!, you at times must travel. So far this year I have been to quite a few...varied in genre but none the less concerts! I will list them in the order I saw them starting with Jan 2005. I know I am a bit obssesed with seeing concerts. Whenever we are traveling to a different city for vacation I will always check to see if there will be a concert in town. This way you get to experience different venues and different crowds. Although I love living in Peoria, I really do no sarcasim needed, I miss the concert selection available. When we were in AZ the concert scene was awesome...great little venues for more obscure bands and larger venues(Hello Sun Devil Stadium) for larger acts. The only bad part about living in a larger city is you have to fight to get tickets because more people are trying for them. So the beat goes on...
January 2005
Gavin DeGraw House of Blues Chicago

March 2005
New Found Glory House of Blues Chicago

April 2005
Pychedelic Furs HOB Chicago
Motley Crue Peoria Civic Center

May 2005
New Order Argon Ballroom Chcicago
The Killer's Rave Theater Milwaukee
U2 United Center Chicago
Green Day Peoria Civic Center

June 2005
Kenny Chesney/ Gretchen WIlson Peoria Civic Center

July 2005
Vans Warped Tour Tweeter Center Chicago area


August 2005
3 Doors Down / Stained Peoria Civic Center
Big Bad VooDoo Daddy Celebration Days Decatur
REO Speedwagon/ Cheap Trick IL State Fair
Simple Plan/ Jesse McCartney IL State Fair

Coming UP...
September 2005
Social Distortion HOB Chicago
October 2005
Dropkick Murphy's Rave Theater Milwaukee

So as you can see I just kill for live music...I will see anything if I think it will be entertaining. Along with music concerts I have filled my year with Plays and Cubs Games too!
The crappy thing is we had tickets to go see Ben Folds in concert in Chicago but then New Order booked for the same night and they trump Ben so we had to sell our Ben Tickets but hopefully we will still have some great shows bringing up the year end!
Happy Raging!

What's your name again?

So I guess I should explain my blog name...Krisser Pisser. It's fairly self explanitory but I do have some funny stories to go with it. It all started back in 2nd grade. We had just moved here from L.A. and the grade school we went to was in the middle of corn fields (That is a whole story in itself I will jot on later). SO we are out playing on the tire contraption. It wasn't really a swing but an aparatise with 3 large tires hooked up to railroad ties by chains. The whole idea is you straddle the tire and other school kids try to knock you off by moving the chains quickly. I was straddling the tire and lo and behold I had to pee and didn't quite get off the tire in time. So what do you do when you are at school and you have peed your pants? Go to the office and tell them you are sick. My Grandpa had to come and get me at school. So this 1st incident started a weird revolution of me, myself and I peeing my pants every 2 years. So to follow...2nd grade, 4th, 6th, 8th...I also had the keen knack of having to go to the potty at the worst moment. So into highschool and we could be driving out in the middle of podunk for a party and I would have to pull over and pee in a field. This have given me an amazing talent of being able to sqat and pee anywhere! SO last year 2 friends and I went to the BLink-182/ No Doubt show in Chicago. We were already pretty lit when we went in. We are laughing and goofing off and I trip and fall flat on my face! HA HA HA HA well we go to the bathrooma nd BIG SURPRISE I peed my pants! Thankfully it was a hot summer day so Friend #1 goes and buys a water from the food stand and we have a staged water fight! Problem solved! So as you can see the name was given to me in H.S. and it kinda just stuck! I already have stock in depends for the later years in My life...y'know just thinking ahead!
Chowder!

Price is right connection

So I feel like I must start with a little story to fill you in...We I was 3 we lived in L.A. and my Mom worked at a hair salon. They would take days off and go to The Price is Right (TPIR). One day my mom is called and gets to contestants row and wham makes it on stage. She is playing the piggy bank game. (Fill in numbers to win a faboulous gift...a medium oh I already have on of those gifts...or the piddily piggy bank.) Mom fills in the numbers to the piggy bank and gets all excited and is jumping up and down?!?! Bob says "I have never seen someone get excited over $9. 43. " Mom stops...looks at him and says "I thought it was $943.00." Poor Mom. With a great twist she made it to the showcase showdown. Let me interject with the fact that this was a big deal because back when this was happening they didn't spin the wheel...oh no they went by who had won the most from their trio. As you read earlier Mom was pretty down on the winnings ladder. But, The woman who had won a car didn't want to go to the showcase beacuse she didn't want to pay any more taxes if she won. (Another tidbit...you have to take all you winnings i.e. sports car , sweet...trip to exotic locale, yeah baby...jet ski, yeah...new furniture, sure okay...rocking chair,eh okay...year supply of ben gay, What?!? So it's all or none!) By lady number 1 stepping down mom was ready to step up to the showdown. Guess what... she won...yep brought home the loot. Motorhome, trips to Europe, Fur Coat( Obviously the 70's before Bob reminded you to get you pets spayed and neutered) dinning room table set...etc. Now by the time they aired the show we already picked up most of the loot. The program was on that night (Again remember 70's when they did a nighttime version of TPIR)...months after the taping...my brother and I are hiding our eyes when the showdown comes up. We were scarred my mom was going to lose and THEY would come and take all the prizes back. So this will start to explain my love of TV and other pop culture medias.
Asta!