My oh my, I can't believe it is already March! Where has this year already gone? I have been so busy adjusting to my new role at work that my mind hasn't had time to come up with wonderful stories to share. I'm totally excited about this weather that we've been having here and am super stoked about all of the concerts that are already being announced for the 2011 concert season! There are some great acts making their way to Houston and hopefully I'll be able to check them all out.
First up to start off my 2011 concert series is OMD at House of Blues on March 16th. Yes, I'm a dork I know, but how can you not love this lovely synth-pop duo from the 80s and they are back in full force with a new album.
After that I will be checking out Warpaint at Fitzgerald's on April 8th. I missed these talented and beautiful ladies when they stopped here on New Year's Eve so I am definitely not letting them get by me again. That should be a stellar show and I hope to hang with the ladies for an article.
Echo & the Bunnymen have decided to make a stop here on their Heaven Up Here/Crocodiles jaunt. I saw them back in 2006 when I lived in Dallas and am super excited to be seeing them again. Ian may not sound as great as he did 20 years ago, but they still put on a great show and both of those albums will surely not disappoint the crowd.
Some recently announced shows that I'm hoping to catch...Duran Duran announced that they were playing Warehouse Live on April 6th. I would love to see these guys in a small venue like this, but the ticket prices are a little more than what I can afford at the moment, but we'll see if the ticket gods come through for me. They will be coming back later in the summer for a larger scale show...I'm thinking birthday gift!!!!
Recent Grammy winners Arcade Fire have decided to embark on their former hometown of The Woodlands, TX in support of their album of the year, Suburbs. There will not be any lawn seats at this show so once again I'm hoping the ticket gods will pull through for me.
Still waiting to hear on some other shows, but it is certainly already looking to be a great concert year! Hopefully I'll be able to share some great reviews and stories from each and every show!
P.S. I forgot to mention that the Psychedelic Furs will make their way to Houston April 23rd for their Talk, Talk, Talk tour. I was originally planning to go, but may be out of town and have already seen them twice so I might have to pass on this one unfortunately.
