Concerts

So this month I have been lucky enough to see Nikka Costa in a small and very intimate venue and the Harajuku Lovers Tour. First off let me say that Nikka was amazing. And I'm not saying that because the tickets were $12!! lol She really made me know it that night. Watching her was like watchin sex. She made passionate love to that whole performance and her voice....whoa. She really reminded me of a totally rocked out Chaka Khan. Her vocal control was flawless and her adlibs were excpetional. She is a must see. I brought my boyfriend and he was floored. He didn't know too much about her but he is now a big fan. And I am so proud of that. I love intorducing people to good music. Music is my life.

On to the Harajuku Lovers Tour. In case you are completely out of touch with pop culture, the Harajuku Lovers Tour is Gwen Stefani's first tour as a solo artist. Opening up for her was the Black Eyed Peas. They were so energetic and funky! They have excellent stage presence and I didnt feel like anybody was any less important then the next member. That is so important for a group. We don't need anymore Destinys Childs showing us that all we need is 1 and a half members to make a 4 or 3 member group.

My boyfriend and I were very close to the stage and we sat to the side of the stage so we saw everybody coming and going from the stage. Fergie's voice is also a person who has amazing vocal control. Talk about somebody who sounds exactly like they do on CD! She even did all of her falsettos....even after high notes. Big ups to BEP for sampling Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child of Mine," for the ending of "Don't Lie."

Ok now for Gwen. I expected her to be good..but I wasn't going to be suprised if she lip synced or sounded like shit. She is not a Nikka or a Fergie but she was great though. She really held her own up there and even sang 2 new songs. Her show was good but I think it will be better when she has more music of her own because she didnt touch any No Doubt songs. Im glad she didnt because it showed respect for her band. My hands are tired.....

I gotta get ready for the gym because I leave for Costa Rica on Monday and I wont be able to go to the gym for a few weeks. I wll miss you all.....I will try to Blogg before I leave..and possibly while Im there.


Nikka Costa