EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
I just found out that Krista Muir, who’s alter-ego Lederhosen Lucil I fell in love with two years ago, is playing in a small studio in town on Friday. Entrance donation is $5. As much as I want to go to hear her new album (released today, featuring ukuleles over Yamaha synthesizers), my main reason would be to get some pictures of her. I never get a chance to do concert photography, and she has a playful personality with the costumes she wears.
I’ll probably bring my 15mm and 24–70mm lenses, and be shooting at f/2.8 and 1600 ISO the whole time. I would consider my 50mm f/1.8 prime just for that extra stop of light, but I lent it to Pat and primes are much less versatile in such situations.
Two years ago, I missed her only stop of her tour in this city, when I had to “coach” my team in ladder matches at the table tennis league. That made me a sad panda.
Just thinking about going is making my stomach flutter. I may go to movies by myself, but I never go to concerts alone. The noise and crowds of concerts make me especially uncomfortable (and overstimulated), but a friend always helps me get over it. Unfortunately, no one else I know enjoys her music (which I would describe as fairly esoteric), and I wouldn’t put someone through music they didn’t enjoy. Added to this, I’ll be taking pictures, which always makes me feel very self-conscious.
Normally, I take a few weeks to mentally prepare myself for something like this, but since it’s such short notice and the opportunity doesn’t come around often, I’m forcing myself to go.
I’m scared, and nervous, and excited all at once.
Edit: I just noticed that my “similar terms” custom field, which automatically enters keywords from the entry to match words in the database and pull “related entries” on the left, includes the word “eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee”. Hilarity.
Oh that looks like fun! I haven’t heard of her but her site has swayed me visually (no sound at work). Too bad I already have plans!
The ‘venue’ is really small. I wonder how many people would even fit…
At least small venues gives you the opportunity to take a lot of great pictures! I know what you mean about being self conscious taking pictures. I don’t like taking pictures when there’s a lot of people around. Which is why I like landscape :)
@Tiana — I’d say her sound matches her look. If we ever meet, I’ll lend you the album. You should be able to download some sample tracks off her site too.
I’m really glad the venue is small. I called to ask if photography and flashes were allowed, and one of the owners picked up! I’ve never been there myself, but the pictures make it seem like only a handful of people would fit. It should make for an intimate show without the chaos of larger venues (which I detest).
@Sophia — Yeah, it’s not like gigantic shows, where you have to stand in a mosh pit and get trampled to take pictures. I don’t even like to take pictures when there’s one person around, but I force myself to get over it.
That’s how you do related posts. Clever.
Glad your chasing that photo op.
I took a listen to the MP3 samples on her website. She’s got a very nice voice — hope you enjoy the show! I’m looking forward to seeing some photos.
Yeah I’m planning on downloading a few things later to check her out. I’ve been there to shop before and it’s fairly tight. Unless they are doing it in the basement à la End Hits.
@Pearl — Yep, but related entries are going to be replaced by tags once native tagging is released in WordPress this Monday.
@Nick and Tiana — She does have a very expressive voice; from funny screams to soft and mellow. If you guys like her stuff, we’ll have to hit up the show together next time. :)