Hello you lovely lot!!!
I hope y'all well?! I am just spiffy if you're wondering, although I have far too much to do today and so little time. I have auditions to prepare for, singing videos to do and makeup comps to do.
I'm going to need a hella lot of E numbers!
I am bring to you a different kind of post today compared to my usual beauty ones.
This one is obviously 'life' related and something I feel you guys should hear about because music plays a big part in my life and this post reflects that. If you're a music lover or performer like me then you're going to be very interested in this.
Trust me, I never lie. :)
THE LOW-DOWN
In my previous post I mentioned that I was going to see the band Counterfeit live in Birmingham, Thursday just gone.
If you haven't heard of them you REALLY need to research this shit because trust me you're missing out.
More about that later.
They are a five man band consisting of lead singer and guitarist Jamie Campbell Bower *swoon*, Tristan Marmont (guitar, vocals), Roland Johnson (bass, vocals), Sam Bower - Jamie's Brother (guitar, vocals) and last but not least Jimmy Craig on the drums.
Jamie, is pretty well known as he was lead in a band called The Darling Buds and he is also an actor and has dabbled in some modelling.
If you don't know who he is, where the hell have you been all your life?! You've watched, Sweeney Todd, Twilight and Mortal Instruments right?
Talented all round. Hell yeah.
To me, I would say that their 'genre' of music (if you HAVE to categorise it) is in the realms of punk/rock - alternative. They have some hella, body shattering bass lines, some bloody catchy hooks and their overall feel is "COME GET SOME"!
The attitude just oozes out of them and it's freaking hot!!
If you're into this sound then read on... If you're not, give it a chance because they are addictive!
THE GIG
I will be honest with you, I hadn't actually heard of this band fully, until around a week before their gig. I follow Jamie on Twitter and Instagram and saw that Counterfeit were touring.
I then watched Mortal Instruments, fell in love with Jamie and was like "I REALLY need to listen to his band".
I am not joking you, I listened to 'Hold Fire' first and I was hooked. I actually got goosebumps instantly, for me to react like that, you have to be good. I am freaking picky when it comes to what I like. If I like something, you know it's going to be amazing.
Each song has a meaning, each song is electric and each song is passionate.
I would also like to add, they are doing this all off their own back, no big record companies involved. It's all of their own blood, sweat and tears.
For a band to do that and already have a big impact and following is commendable.
Well played boys!
I then bought a meet and greet ticket so I could actually meet them in person. If there is ever an opportunity to meet the people I admire, I am sold.
So, it took me god damn forever to get to Birmingham because of stupid ass drivers, I mean seriously, does anyone actually know how to drive any more? "GET OUT OF MY WAY ASSHOLE"!
I was late, on my own and really cold. I had the highest boots on, leather trousers and a drop sleeve vest.
I made friends easily because I just talk to people and they have no choice in the matter. Ha.
I was actually pretty nervous meeting Counterfeit, especially Jamie as I struggle to breathe when I find someone hot let alone talk to them. Ha ha.
I spoke to Jamie and Sam first and they were lovely. But me being me, I never actually open my mouth and talk about you know... NORMAL things, I get nervous and crap comes out instead. I met the rest of the band after and again they were all perfectly lovely especially Roland. :)
With me, when I am inspired by someone I could spend hours with them, I am NEVER the 'groupie' type.
That night, I wanted to be on stage with them!! I was in the zone!
They are all so beautiful!!
Totally a guys, girl me! Ha.
THE PEFORMANCE
Okay, so my feet were freaking killing me by the time they came on stage which was around 8.45 pm, bearing in mind I have been in them since 4.30 pm. I literally couldn't feel my feet or legs at all. I had to wear them because usually I will get to the stage and BOOM a bloody tree is in front of me. "Mwahahaha not that night". In yo face!
I am not going to lie they have some die hard fans, I did feel like I was the only 28 yr old in the room as everyone else seemed so young. Obviously they are their main demographic. Again, well played.
They were going mental, literally mental. It made me smile, it was cool.
As I was new to the 'gang' I only knew the five songs I had listened to.
. Hold Fire
. Come Get Some
. Enough (which is their latest single)
. Family Suicide
. Letters To The Lost
They played around 12 songs I believe.
I have NEVER seen so much enigma, love, passion, energy and talent coming off a stage in my life. I have been to a lot of gigs and I will tell you now, it's THE BEST one I have been to.
True story.
The vocals were on point, there were some brilliant instrumental licks and the music was flawless. You're just stood there wanting to full on swing your hair about. Totally intergalactic.
If you could bottle sex into music form, this would be it! Full stop.
I am a singer/performer and their music is 100% the type I love to perform. It's gritty, has depth and so god damn addictive.
I couldn't take my eyes off Jamie, he is the show stopper, he was bouncing around the stage like a fly on shit, fully loving life!!
And, what I loved more was how he full bodied himself with the audience. He would come off the stage and into the screaming fans and really involved himself. No pretences, never pretentious and totally engaged. I LOVED it.
When performing 'Letters To The Lost' Jamie came into the crowd and performed the song. This song holds a melancholy meaning with a twang of saddened anger throughout. His close friend Ivan committed suicide and this song reflects his feelings on the loss.
Now I know the meaning, I hear the song differently and it's a tear jerker. Each one of his songs are beautifully written and clever.
'Enough' was written not long after the Paris attacks and I love the meaning behind the song, it is ballsy, full of attitude and portrays a sense of "we won't stand for any of your ball crap".
Spread the love, not war. I heeeaaarrrr yaaaa!
No half hearted performance here. I was in awe. If I of had the chance to perform with them I would of taken it with everything I had because their music just engrossed you.
I love dancing, flicking my hair about and losing myself. Ha. It's good for your soul!
The night before in Manchester, Jamie crowd surfed, except no one caught him because they were too busy filming. I felt really sorry for him, I mean I go to a gig, I love taking photo's & vids but you do it in short bursts. Not to stick it on YouTube. Our night however we caught him!!! I didn't as I was just out of range but I was so happy as it ended the night on a high.
There was a load of moshing, water spitting, sweat, Jamie's naked torso and a whole lot of love for the boys. They encored and that was that.
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| My favourite picture. I love capturing a feeling/atmosphere/moment. |
I was officially dead but buzzing!
Before I left, I purchased their 'Come Get Some' tee and a signed poster as I love to support genuine talent. I also gave Sam my business card so they could keep an eye out for this post if they were interested.
I would of loved to have spent more time with the guys and I wish I would of been able to bring my DSLR as I would of caught some epic moments!!
They are touring in Europe now, so if you are reading this and haven't got tickets yet or are interested in seeing them click here to purchase the best night of your life.
Counterfeit are big already but I have a feeling there are bigger things to come for this band. I mean global!! Watch this space! Work hard and dream big!
My dreams are bigger than my boobs these days! Ha.
I always start a sentence with " imagine if...".
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| Pre-gig makeup. |
One thing I would say is I would love it if the boys interacted with the fans more on social media. For me, I love that, even if they follow you and don't communicate (we all know you're busy bees) it just shows that they have acknowledged you. I love promoting bands/brands and myself and when a band/musician/brand follows you/speaks to you it makes your day a little brighter.
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Thank you for reading :)
Until Thursday...
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