Rockin' The Suburbs: January 2009

Oh hello there! I guess you could say i've been a so called "blog lurker" for a while now. Lately, I became inspired to start blogging myself.

I thought the first post post should go to this great band, whom I completely admire. Phantom Planet has been around since 1994 ( I was only 2 at the time!). So, unfortunately I haven't been

able to appreciate their music for as long as I have wanted. I have been extremely lucky and have been able to go to 3 of their shows this past year. The were some of the best times of my life (no exaggeration here). After all these good times and excited for so many more with them.. I found out some heartbreaking news. On November 25, 2008, Phantom Planet announced their "indefinite hiatus". OH NO!!! This could not be possible!! I was saddened and shocked by this news. But, even if they are no longer playing together I would still want to spread the love of Phantom Planet and their silly antics.

The picture above is a picture of myself and lead singer Alex Greenwald in August at the Pageant in Saint Louis. Below is earlier in the year in May when they opened for Panic at the Disco. (You can see I have an infatuation with Alex)

Below is the acoustic "gathering" after the show in August. It was the most incredible experience ever. It was so intimate, there was no more than 25 people sitting around. Alex was playing the mandolin which put a beautiful new spin on the songs. Jeff and Darren were also there either filming or helping with harmonies. It was such a chill vibe and I can say they are the most down to earth people I have ever met.