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In the Trust Tree: The Night of No Regrets — A Four Part Series — Part Three: We Actually Talk About the Show
Part three! Aren’t you excited?!? In case you need to catch up, here is Part 1 and Part 2.
I know what you are thinking. Will these girls EVER talk about the show?? We finally got there. And we get serious. Well, as serious as we can get which is really not all that serious. We talk our favorite songs, our favorite moments (which just so happens to include our good friend Kristy busting down the backstage door to get to Marcus like the police), and much we missed Marcus over the past two and a half years.
LiLi: serious question time
Amber: uh oh
phew
okay
bring it
LiLi: other than woman you crazy, what was your fave song?
Sam. Sigh.
Amber: i really, really like the new song (amber edit: Not Your Kind, obvs)
i know it’s not quite so upbeat
LiLi: oh yeah?
Amber: but i like it bunches
LiLi: well, i really, really, REALLY like the new song
so there
i’m kidding
i like it
but i have to say
that my fave was an oldie
yeah
i will be that person
but soho whores (amber edit: sorry for the wooing. yes. some of those woos are mine) was the first song of sam’s that i heard
and i remember tweeting who sang it
and you and jbell virtually rolled your eyes at me
hahahaha
Amber: LMAO
we were like, duh, sam bradley
DUH
LiLi: and then when we were in LA someone had that song on before the show at the hotel cafe
and i was like awww..memories
so to hear it once more
was like AWWWWW
MEMORIES
Amber: that was such a better answer then the new song because i like it that i gave
i guess i have just really been digging everything new sam has done
not to sound all cheesy
LiLi: too late
Amber: but it’s just getting better
LOL
gah
i know
LiLi: please
like i didn’t get all feely yesterday
ugh
let’s not talk about that
Amber: oh no
moving on….
LiLi: so
the part where Kristy
busted in on Marcus backstage
Amber: oh my gah
she banged on his door like the police
LiLi: um…what do you think sam was trying to prove to marcus?
he was all “go get marcus. MARCUS!!”
i was teetering the sobriety ledge about then
Amber: that was an odd moment
LiLi: none of it really made sense in my fuzzy brain
do you think it was a bet?
Amber: to see if someone would bust down the door?
LiLi: like marcus said, there’s no way people will rememeber that song
much less sing to it
lol
yes!
Amber: cause if so, i should’ve put my money on kristy
LiLi: uh
NEVER bet against kristy
she makes shit happen
Amber: hahahahahahaha
LiLi: she’s kinda like a mob boss
what do you need?
done
i’ll take care of it
Amber: oh she did take care of it
thank goodness marcus wasn’t changing or anything
can we talk about one of my fave moments of the show?
LiLi: hahahahaha
no
lol
Amber: damn
LiLi: duh
of course
Amber: kiss is a knife
that was LEGIT probably the best part of the show
LiLi: YESSSSSSSSSSSS
Amber: for me
LiLi: and for anyone that likes sunshine
and puppies
and awesome things
Amber: i don’t think everyone gets how that went down
Jack and Marcus. Double sigh.
i don’t think it was planned
LiLi: i don’t think so either
Amber: sam was just bobbing his head and singing along near us and then
BAM
he jumps on the stage
LiLi: and we all died
Amber: and steals the mic from jack
(which i will forgive him for, but only this once)
kiss is a knife is one of those songs that translates so much better live then recorded
and the 2 of them were so
IN TO IT
i was a puddle my friend
a puddle
LiLi: SERIOUSLY
i can’t handle that song live normally
but with sam
AND JACK
jeebus crisp
Amber: GAH!!!!!!
LiLi: i had a moment
Amber: i’m glad we were able to hold each other
LiLi: fo reals
Amber: i may not have made it otherwise
LiLi: lol
Amber: on marcus’ performance in general
can i just say
that i forgot how amazing he was live
i thought i remembered
but i didn’t
LiLi: ditto
it was like i thought i was prepared
since we’ve seen him what?
twice before?
but nope
i was blown away
Amber: 2 and a half years between shows though
LiLi: it’s like it was him
only fresher, more fine tuned
Amber: YES
LiLi: like i was rememebering AM
and we heard him in digital
Amber: that is the best comparison ever
LiLi: oh
Amber: he was so shy on stage before
and now
LiLi: well
thank you
Amber: he owns it
our wee little marcus has grown up
LiLi: gah!
Amber: with his $300 shoes
and all
marcus being all growed up
LiLi: seriously
i remember his very first show here
he kept saying how nervous he was
which i thought, dood, you don’t have to tell us
we can see
but last week?
yeah
Amber: no nervousness
none
LiLi: completely different
he’s still charming and kinda awk
but he’s not without confidence
Gah. This whole four part thing is kinda fun. I’m going through major withdrawals and this is helping so much. Now, tomorrow is the last one and you gotta read how it all ends (which is actually with a couple of regrets, regardless of the title of this post.).
eGigs Review of Marcus — Welcome to the Club Hayley!
Amber’s Drunken Concert Review (Cause that’s how I roll!)
Okay seriously. No beer next time I’m at a Sam show. Really.
Actually, I did remember pretty much everything from the Dallas show. I kind of had an amazing time. And the night pretty much ended up being epic, as always.
Let us start from the beginning…
ohaithere Mr. Bradley!
I arrive, and some how I am at the front of the line to get into the show. I don’t know how this happened. In case you all don’t realize, I’m normally not there till the doors open cause seats by the bar are normally easy to find for some reason. Thank goodness our ticket winner Shannon came early and managed to mosey her way to the front of the line. I was lonely. And the girls behind me kept talking about how awesome their recent trip to church camp was, which was making me feel awkward since my boobs were hanging out. No really. They were. We’ll talk more about my cleavage later… I promise!
We got inside, got my $9 beer and I was starting to feel a little bit better. I was right in line of where I knew the eff me eyes would be and was explaining the awesomeness that is a Sam Bradley concert to Shannon, who was a Sam virgin before that night. Woo hoo! Always happy to assist someone with popping their cherry!
Poor LiLi did not make the Sam performance at the show. I was so sad for her. I even saved her an amazing spot (in line with the eff me eyes. duh.), but it was not meant to be. And, while I was hoping Sam might start a little late, he started 10 minutes early. LiLi didn’t stand a chance. Which is why you are getting the “Amber only” side of things right now.
The show starts and I tell you what, the boy can perform! This is why I’ve fallen in love with Sam. I was just in like with him until the first live performance. And now, even at concert number 4 for me, the boy still has it! In fact, dare I say he has gotten better since the first time I saw him? Yes, I dare say it!
Man. I love this picture. :sigh:
My fave songs from Friday? Duh. Lights. Mainly cause I love the f-bomb a lot, especially with church camp girls standing next to me. That was win. Scared was equally amazing. And he busted out this song called Sugar Mama, which just made me giggle thinking about this post I wrote about Sam’s quest for a sugar mama. I’m guessing he’s still looking ladies! I’d volunteer, but I’m pretty sure you have to be rich to be a sugar mama, right? Damn it. He also sung a song written by his mom during the show. During an awkward silence before he started, I yelled out “moms rock!” Yes. That was me. Love me through it.
Overall, the show was major win, with the biggest flaw always being that it is too short. But I guess that is a sacrifice you have to make when opening for other musicians, which I will say, is a smart marketing move on Sam’s part. I’ve seen lots of positive tweets from Brooke Fraser fans on Sam over the past few days, and it’s all about growing the fan base, right?
Do I dare talk to you all about the “meet & greet”? Of course I will. Duh. That was the best part of the show.
So I only went through the line twice. Let’s all be amazed by this, cause you know how I am when I have a couple of beers in me. And apparently Sam does too, cause whilst talking to Two Shoes, Sam waved at me, then asked me if I was drunk. I shook my head no, and then he gave me “the look”, then I shook my head yes. Color me embarrassed.
I talked to Two Shoes for a bit while we waited, and while I apparently thought it was the first time we really met, he informed me otherwise. Via Twitter. Awesome. :facepalm:
@ShackofSoul we defs met in LA.. One can't forget you—
two.shoes (@twoshoesx) November 13, 2010
Alright, enter Sam. First things first, I had him sign the bazjillion things I bought at the merch stand, got my hug, and then took my picture. Which I love, thanks to Picnik’s 1960′s effect!
Love me and my hipster plaid!
Then whilst trying to turn off my camera, I managed to snap a shot of my chest. Sam leaned over and whispered, “I think you just took a picture of your cleavage.” And I pretty much died right there. Cause I did, well sort of. This was what happened…
My failed cleavage attempt. No worries. I got a better one later.
Gah. Embarrassing.
I walked away at that point and proceeded to wait on LiLi, who finally got there and then we got to the end of the line again (which luckily was the end, cause we needed some extra Sam time).
And then…. To be continued!
Hahahaha! LiLi is gonna spill the rest of what happened that night tomorrow.
What will you do till then?!? Duh. Enter to win your own autographed copy of Zuni! Read the instructions in yesterday’s blog and srsly, get entered.
Bobby’s First Ever OKC Show!
Holy crap! I love being the part of any first. What seems like not too long ago, I attended Marcus’ first ever show in America, then the first trifecta (Bobby, Marcus & Sam) show the next day. Then yesterday, I had the pleasure of 
being in the audience for the first ever SoS artist to play in my home, the great state of Oklahoma. Yes, yes, Bobby Long was totes in my backyard (figuratively speaking)!
I have to say, I’ve never been to The Conservatory in my life, and even with all the fair warning I was giving regarding the state of the place, it was crazy. A true dive if you will. BUT, if there was one really amazing thing about it, other then the “charm,” it was the fact that there really were no bad “seats.” It was a very intimate setting, which I did enjoy. (By the way, Phil LOVED the place! I think if he could, he would have married it! Or at least moved in and called it home.)
This is not my first time to see Bobby, but I think it was the most fun! He told great stories (as always), took crowd requests and just generally seemed to be having an amazing time! The crowd was a pretty good size for a Monday of all days, and they were fierce! Everyone there was clearly into the music and provided a really great atmosphere for all.
Once Bobby started, he made a comment that our crowd made him not want to stop playing, and for awhile there, I thought he might be right. He played all my faves, including, Left to Lie, Dead and Done, Two Years Old, In the Frost and Bounty of Mary Jane. I was on freakin’ cloud nine the entire time. I swear, I was smiling a big huge goofy ass grin the entire time. Couldn’t help it, I was just so excited that not only did I have the opportunity to see Bobby again, but that I could actually go home and sleep in my own bed afterwards! SCORE!
That's me and Bobby!!
The concert was over, and even though it was late and a Monday, Bobby of course made every effort to meet the fans! I think the best thing about meet and greets with the guys is that it’s not just a quick autograph and a move along like cattle. The guys, Bobby included, actually take a moment to speak to everyone, sign anything and everything you got and take a picture!
The best part of the night… getting praise from Phil and Bobby about the site! I think I can speak for both myself and LiLi when I say this, but when we started the site, we had no idea that outside of our little crew, anyone would come to it. More importantly, we never expected to be on the radar with any of the guys, and we appreciate everything from them. Our goal with this site has not only been to try and promote the guys a little more, but to also have fun with it and maybe, every once and awhile, be a little bit snarky. We can’t help it. It just comes out that way.
And also, Bobby (and Sam too, cause I know you are reading this!), you are freakin’ me out by recognizing me all the time, too! Kind of excited to see Marcus this week, but I swear if he says he recognizes me as well, I may have to go a little more incognito! (Just kidding!)
Okay, so this isn’t REALLY a concert review. More me fangirling like an idiot in writing. But I think the overall theme is this… It was a BLAST for everyone and I think I can say quite safely that Bobby will be back
to Oklahoma! (Right Phil? RIGHT?!?)
Bobby – Thanks for not listening to all the NY or LA peeps who said you couldn’t pull a crowd in Oklahoma. It is clear that you proved them wrong! Well done!! (By the way, I think you could play in a barn in the middle of Timbuktu and pull a crowd. Just sayin’.)
Got a couple more pictures below!! Check them out!! All pictures are taken by the insanely talented Jenn aka Garnet Gurl!!
So, what concerts have you seen of the guys lately?!? Send us your pics, video or your own personal fan encounter to shackofsoul@hotmail.com! We’d love to hear from you!!
Go see Bobby on tour!! Check for a date near you right here!
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Great Review of Sam at the Mercy Lounge!
If you have not yet subscribed to Donna Peerce, the British Pop Culture Examiner, you may be missing out! She seriously write the most amazing concert reviews I have ever read. It literally feels like you
Pic by myria101
are there!
Apparently Donna was at Sam’s concert at the Mercy Lounge in Nashville and she writes an incredible record of her time:
Red and blue lights sparkle around the stage like the moons that weren’t outside tonight. Elizabeth and the Catapults are the first to perform. They’re quite good – folksy and rock’n’roll and I enjoy them. After 30 minutes or so, they tell the audience that Sam Bradley and the Men will perform next and that they’re great. I already know this. My new friends smile in anticipation. They trust what I tell them.
Mark Kerry on drums wearing his signature eyeglasses, Jeff Riedlinger on bass wearing a dark v-neck sweater, and Dave Meszaros in a white t-shirt on lead guitar, gather on stage and set up their equipment. And, then Sam comes out with his guitar. Wearing a grey, red and white striped woolen shirt that’s as soft as a baby blanket, he smiles, takes center stage and begins playing. Sam’s personality is pure sunshine. He is a troubadour of the anodyne. His lyrics and voice are soothing, relieving the pain in one’s heart. He sings some of the fans’ favorites like Too Far Gone, Wide Open, Sea Blue, Whiskey and a wonderful new jazzy blues song written by Mark Kerry, his percussionist.
As Sam sings Wide Open, I am immediately transported into my other worlds – ancient worlds – where I am wandering through medieval lands. I gather my long skirts around my ankles and run through dark passageways made of stone until I burst out of a tunnel’s end into a crisp, beautiful twilight. He stands there, tall, blonde and gallant. I fall into his wide open arms and breathe a sigh. “It is good to see you again, my love,” I whisper to him.
Sam’s voice comes back to me in song. My new friends lean over and in my ear tell me they love Sam. “I know,” I say quietly. Sam’s voice is smooth as ice and as melodic as a meditation. After each song, the audience screams and woo-hoos. Sam giggles, smiles and exudes a happiness that not many performers ever express. He talks to the audience between songs, thanking his band mates, thanking Nashville. He thanks Justin Nozuka, the “next” performer for the opportunity to be on the road with him. Sam says he loves Nashville and in fact, has moved to Nashville and the audience claps and yells for him again. Sam makes the crowd feel as though he’s your friend and they embrace him as a neighbor in Nashville. But, it’s not just Nashvillians at this event. People have driven from the north and south to hear Sam Bradley and his band.
Sam’s intelligence permeates his songs. His wisdom shines through his personality as he dances with his guitar and looks into the souls of his audience. His band mates smile and never once falter in their support of Sam.
Read the whole article here. Seriously, you do not want to miss it!
Amber
Li Li
