September tends to always be a busy month for me. This is why I have been slacking in my blogging… apologies. Now, it’s October and I’m back on the blog wagon. Woo-hoo!
So, many have requested that I write about a unique experience I had a couple of weeks ago. First of all, you must understand that I am a big nerd. That is why I entered a contest to win tickets to a Mandy Moore concert and passes to a meet-and-greet. You may be thinking, “Mandy Moore? Isn’t she that teeny-bopper who sang ‘Candy’ and starred in A Walk to Remember?” She did sing that song and star in that movie, but she is definitely not a teeny-bopper anymore. She has starred in many movies since then, establishing her reputation as a successful actress, and her new album “Wild Hope” has a more mature singer-songwriter feel to it and has received critical acclaim. I highly recommend you check it out. That being said, you are probably even more convinced that I am a big nerd, but, I won the contest!
A friend and I got to go to the sound check before the show and then meet her. She was very sweet and very genuine and gorgeous. I talked to her for a few minutes then we took a picture and she signed a CD and a poster for me.
The concert was at the Paradise and it was great. Rachael Yamagata and Chris Stills were the supporting acts and both of them were very talented. I had a lot of fun.
I know that doesn’t have a lot to do with Simmons, but for someone like myself who is interested in working in the music industry, it’s great to be in a city like Boston where I have opportunities like this.