The Birthday Massacre / New Year's Day / The Red Paintings @ Empire 11/15/2014

I went to see The Birthday Massacre ($17) at Empire, hopefully to play a full set this time! Last time, Chibi had an accident and her knee got screwed up, forcing a short set.  I met up with miscreants- Mari, Bridget T, and Spencer! I noticed that the parking lot was full and had to hustle in the cold from across the street. It turned out to be a sold out show, apparently. This was one of the rare Empire Sold out shows!

Within Temptation / Amaranthe at Rams Head Live 10/7/2014

I went to see Within Temptation ($30) at the Rams Head Live. They brought the amazing Amaranthe with them this time. Last time, I went to PA to see them.  I had seen WT in 2011 last. I met up with Bridget D, Mari, their sisters, Spencer, Ray, PhotoRay, Lauri, Danica, and I think Bobbie and Nick were there too. This evening there was also Butcher Babies at Soundstage and Deicide /Inquisition/ Spetic Flesh/ Carach Angran at Empire, but that didn't prevent this show from being pretty packed!

WITHIN ALL YOUR TEMPTATIONS

Sonata Arctica / Delain/ Xandria @ The Trocadero, PA 9/5/2014

I went to see Sonata Arctica in Philadelphia ($24) at the Trocadero due to scheduling conflicts at the Baltimore show.  I actually met up with Chris (whom I had seen at a Face Melting Friday) and his gf Lindsey and Lyndsey at the show! I also met with Ken and Dave (Mindmaze fans!) and chatted with a couple other interesting fellows about an old Batman comic, and another Steve.

Not Iron Maiden, not from England, they are Sonata, from Finland

Lindsey Stirling @ 930 club 2/13/2013

Went with John and Kate to see Lindsey Stirling 2/13/2013. NOT METAL, but still highly entertaining. There was an opener that I thought was pure rubbish from what I heard on youtube. We elected to get there later. It was a sold out show, so I knew we'd be stuck in the back.

(probably the clearest one I got of her)

Birthday Karaoke Setlist 10/20/2012

Last month, we finally did Birthday Karaoke again, many songs were partial, and I think I may have missed only a couple songs. It was my birthday so it kinda turned into Steve's (Mostly Metal) Karaoke featuring various special guests. (Not in any particular order) 'SETLIST' Eagleheart (Stratovarius)	S, M
Dancing Queen (Abba)	L, K
Electric Eye (Judas Priest)	S, J
The Sign (Ace of Base)	M,Kate
18 + life (Skid Row)	S
Forever (Kamelot)	S, M
Holy Diver (Dio)	S, B, K
Rainbow in the Dark (Dio)	S
Overnight Sensation (Firehouse)	J, S
Sway (Frank Sinatra?)	A
Painkiller (Judas priest)	S, J
Back in Black (AC/DC)	S, J
Living on a Prayer (Bon Jovi)	S, M, Mi
Total Eclipse of The Heart (Bonnie Tyler)	L, K
All the Things She Said (Tatu)	M, Mi
Power (Helloween)	S
Last in Line (Dio)	S, J
The Trooper (Iron Maiden)	S, A
Fast as a Shark (Accept)	S, J
Eye of the Tiger (Survivor)	K, L
High Enough (Damn Yankees)	S, M
Kokomo (Beach Boys)	A, B
Need you Now (Lady Antebellum)	A, B
Barbie Girl (Aqua)	S, M, Mi
Dragonstea din tei (Numa Numa) (?)	S, M, Mi
Separate Ways (Journey)	S
Call Me Al (Paul Simon)	S, M
I'm on a Boat (The Lonely Island)	B,S
Jizz in my Pants (The Lonely Island)	B,S
Daydream Believer (Monkees)	S, Mi, A