Let's Talk About the Weather...

So today we get to school... after driving on nasty wet roads, and find out that we will be dismissing at noon! I am super excited about this, as I know most of my classmates are. The only drawback to this is that during bad weather where possible wrecks are more likely to occur, a certain Brittany and I are not allowed to drive. That means we get the privilege of being surrounded by a screaming inferno of hyperactive demons... Oh. Joy. My mom did drive me to school this morning, but I can already hear the headache-instigating ride home. It will either be too hot or too cold, but always too crowded and loud. I am thinking the Christmas present of candy might work as a decoy... Or possibly just a drug for me, like cocaine. It's supposed to make you feel better for a while. Chocoholic: The best definition for me this season.

Wishing you happiness and patience in this final week.
Katie

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

I just wanted to tell everyone to have a very happy and filling Thanksgiving! I know I will. My whole family will be over to share in the mountains of food. Then we will probably play Shanghai Rummy, which is only my favorite card game ever... And I am kind of amazing at it. :D

Black Friday is almost as fun for me! I love having a reason to be violent and aggressive while I'm shopping! Haha! Besides, I enjoy sales. Later that day, I'll probably go with my aunt from Georgia to the movies to see Twilight again. Saturday, I'm wanting to get my hair and nails done and maybe go tanning. If anyone wants to go, let me know!

Invisible Children Benefit

The show I mentioned in my last post at the Intersect Venue is a benefit concert for Invisible Children. If you go, you will be supporting great music and a great cause. I thought that might be a little more incentive for some of you to go.

In other news...

The new Fall Out Boy CD FOLIE a(this has a funny little mark above it that I don't know how to type) DEUX will be released on December 15 and 16! This will be epic, I'm sure. Any day now there should be a Baby Wentz to join the chaos...

Panic at the Disco is also releasing a live CD/DVD from their Honda Civic Tour that I attended... where I met them... ;)

That's all for now I guess! Happy listening!

.xo.
Katie

All-Region Honor Band

This weekend is All-Region Honor Band, and I would like to congratulate everyone that has been accepted; I know it will be a blast, just like last year! The repertoire is advanced, and for good reason. I'm so excited to get to play with such a talented ensemble. Anyone who would like to (by the way, you definitely would), should come to our concert on Sunday afternoon at Loogootee. We will have only practiced all of Saturday to prepare. I'm sure it will be breathtaking. Can't wait until my lips start bleeding again!

Hopefully, I will get to wind down Saturday evening with some friends who are playing at the Intersect Venue. It will definitely be a fun time. Fire Hazard! has written a few new songs to show off, and it would be my first time seeing my other friend's band perform. I'm really hoping I can go! You should too.

I'm all for publicity today!

Sending sonatas and screamo... ;)
Katie

FIRE HAZARD!

A friend of mine is in this band called Fire Hazard!, named so because of the members' bright red hair. There are only two people that make up this ensemble, a guitarist and a drummer that take turns singing. They are surprisingly good (no offense). I hope you take the time to listen to them on Myspace or maybe even go to their next show on November 15. Just try not to get burned by their hotness... :P

Macbeth

I enjoyed Macbeth a lot. I thought the small theater worked well for that particular play. The setting and design of the stage really helped make it interesting. I thought (most of) the actors did a really good job since there was so much change and so few props throughout the play. I would like to see another production there.

That Green Gentleman

This video is an example of a great band showing that they can be versatile. I encourage you check out a few of their other videos which are all so unique. Anyway, they have really grown in the past year or so. I think more people will like the sound of their newest album, Pretty. Odd.

That Green Gentleman

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***NEW BAND ALERT

I just heard of this band and thought I'd let you know. Sing It Loud has a poppy, fresh sound that makes you want to sing. Maybe that's where they got their name... Anyway, go listen and be prepared to give your heart away. You can find them on Purevolume. I have a link on this page.

Fast Times at Barrington High

You should definitely pick up a copy of the new CD by The Academy Is... I haven't had a chance to yet, but all sources say it is particularly wonderful. They created something different than what you would expect from them. Although they have been consistent, people still don't give them the recognition they deserve. Go support a great band, and comment here about what you think.

.xo.
Katie

Getting Started...

So I want you to be aware I am working on this, but until I can come up with some news or important information, check out these bands. They are my favorites and for good reason. I hope you like them as much as I do. There's also a link on the record label graphics so you can find some bands that need more recognition. I hope to get a full listing up on this site soon.

Don't forget to comment and let me know what you think!

xo
Katie

Introduction

Welcome to The Beat!

My name is Katie. My entire life revolves around music, so that's why I decided to create this blog.