Concert Girl

The other day, I was talking to my friend Sue and she made the comment about me being the "concert girl". I used to never go to concerts. I had a bad experience in the mosh pit of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, so ever since I've kind of avoided them. I never could justify the expense and I always had the attitude of wanting to rather spend the money on the actual CD. Well, lately (like in the last 5 months), I've attended quite a few concerts, thanks to Jerod. So, after Sue's comment, I decided I better tally 'em up.

Halestorm
Mercy Fall
Shinedown
Trapt
Mercy Fall (again!)
Evans Blue
Faktion
Seether
Stomp (if that qualifies as a "concert")
Alice Cooper
Billy Idol
Nickel Creek
Soil
Crossfade
Three Days Grace
Staind

Here's a pic from the concert last night. It sucks, I know, but it's from my camera phone, so cut me some slack. This is Three Days Grace, which was my favorite band by far last night.

It's like they read the words right off my heart...

"Stained Glass Masquerade" by Casting Crowns

Is there anyone that fails
Is there anyone that falls
Am I the only one in church today feelin' so small

Cause when I take a look around
Everybody seems so strong
I know they'll soon discover
That I don't belong

So I tuck it all away, like everything's okay
If I make them all believe it, maybe I'll believe it too
So with a painted grin, I play the part again
So everyone will see me the way that I see them

Are we happy plastic people
Under shiny plastic steeples
With walls around our weakness
And smiles to hide our pain
But if the invitation's open
To every heart that has been broken
Maybe then we close the curtain
On our stained glass masquerade

Is there anyone who's been there
Are there any hands to raise
Am I the only one who's traded
In the altar for a stage

The performance is convincing
And we know every line by heart
Only when no one is watching
Can we really fall apart

But would it set me free
If I dared to let you see
The truth behind the person
That you imagine me to be

Would your arms be open
Or would you walk away
Would the love of Jesus
Be enough to make you stay