Nightwish and Montreal! September 18th until the 20th, 2012!

Well well, here I am and I just got back from my trip, which was awesome by the way. So, you wanna know all about it? Well I'll skip the boring stuff and go into detail about the Wednesday and Thursday. After tasting some excellent food in Montreal and realizing that everything is open 24/7 there (so cool!) we found ourselves waking up late on Wednesday. I had an hour to get ready, so I ran around and did my make up and threw on clothes. It wasn't like I was meeting the band or anything, I didn't need to wear anything special.... heh

We get to the venue and realize rather quickly that it's like, inaccessible to the max. We met up with Marianne, her boyfriend Joe and her cousin Mark. The line up was mostly just excited about Nightwish and who wouldn't be?! They had to escort me into a special door and all the way around and we get tagged and everything and then they escort me to the front of the VIP Meet & Greet line and tell me to go in. I'm nervous, I'm shy. But the band is all beaming and smiles. I knock into one of their tables cause I'm a klutz. From left to right, there was Troy who had a really nice conversation with us, then Anette. Now, I gave Anette two gifts, neither of which she opened because.. Well, 100 people in line behind me, I understood. I go to hand my mask to Emppu, and my husband is coming up behind me with my Nightwish vinyl that Marianne traded me for her Apocalyptica shirt. Jukka and Marco start talking about my mask in Finnish and I really wish I knew the language just so I could understand what they were saying.. Finally I get to Tuomas... I wasn't as nervous this time around, mostly because he smiled at me when I came into the room and it reassured me that he remember. I slipped his gifts on the table, and he (being the eternal child) opened one of them. He noticed it was the a "Haunted Mansion" made from a smashed coin in the actual theme park and this is how this conversation went down.

Tuomas: Oh the Haunted Mansion! *GRIN*

Bailey: Yeah, I have one too, see?! *shows him the one that's copper and is dangling from my wrist* It's my favorite ride!

Tuomas: Mine too, and Jukka's and Marco's!

Bailey: The other one is so much better!

Tuomas: I'll take note of that and open it later!

So that was our conversation and it was rushed and labored, but whatever. I get back in the line for seating and they inform me that I CANNOT go up front, or anywhere near the stage. In fact, I have to head to the third floor because I'm a fire hazard. Uh, thanks guys.Tuomas didn't get to open his Scrooge McDuck pen in front of me and I get to sit in the very back where I can't see?! Awesome.

But before all this goes down, Marianne comes to me and says, "I have a surprise for you, a gift of sorts!" and I'm kinda sad and crying (okay so I'm emotional alright?!) and she hands me a backstage pass! What?! She tells me that she has a mutual friend regarding her backstage pass and that we're in too! Holy shit, Marianne! I've never been so happy in my life.

So they put me with all the other wheelchairs but in the process they take me through the dressing room areas. lol. I believe I almost crashed into Emppu, Marco and Tuomas darted back into the dressing room before I could get to the other side where the elevator was. I kind of looked at Dan and we burst into fits of giggles!

Now in my spot I realize I can't see shit and not only because of my eyesight, but because of the fact that they have placed a side speaker. Here was my view... So I post that picture to facebook and tell them I'm bummed. I don't know how but Sandra Talley pulls off miracles. She pulled some magic and five minutes later I was moved to this.. Not much better height wise, but at least I could see. The show went off without a hitch, it was beautiful and I headbanged my little face off. It was amazing. Dan went to talk to Ewo about midway through the show since he saw him down by Merchandise and asked if  he could get a pass too, since his wife had one. Ewo said,  "Well that won't do, here you go!" and handed him one.

After the show, the security escorted me down to the dressing room. Nothing was underway yet so I was playing Bubble Blast and Troy Donockley was beside me talking about the 70,000tons of Metal cruise. I looked up at Daniel, situated in a little corner and we giggled again. Then Tuomas comes from beside me and starts talking about it. Everyone slowly arrives including Marianne and Joe, unfortunately Mark had to go home, he wasn't feeling well. And I don't want to go in the room because I need to talk to Tuomas and he's chatting with some fans. Finally I decide to go in and the most awesome time of my life happens in that room. For one, Tuomas came in and I caught him. I asked him for a  picture and to come outside. He agrees and I am sitting there  talking to him before the picture. Marianne, Joe and Dan are all around us. Here's how this conversation went down.

Bailey: I have a question, did you open the gold box yet?
Tuomas: Not yet, it's in my bag.
Bailey: Could you open it right here, right now? It's really important to me that I get to see your face. You won't be disappointed!!
Tuomas: But..
Marianne: Trust the lady, Tuomas, she wants to see your response as you open it.
Joe: Open it, it's great!
Daniel: You will be amazed!
Tuomas: *sighs exasperatedly and goes to get it. Brings it back and looks at the the open box* What is it? *Asks Marianne*
Marianne: It's a Scrooge McDuck pen..
Tuomas: Holy fuck, Scrooge McDuck! Is it real?!? Help me figure it out, how do I get it to write? *hands it to Daniel*
 Daniel gets the tip out and hands it back to him.
Tuomas: Okay, we need to make sure that the ink works, will you autograph my arm?? *hands it to me*
Bailey:.... Sure? *Signs his arm* Upon further reflection, you probably have a million of these things, but I figure you can never have too many pens...
Tuomas: I don't.. I don't have it, not a one. Thank you! I have the perfect use for it...
Bailey: Really glad you like it!
Tuomas: Yeah..

PICTURE TIME!

He insisted the bottle of wine be in this one. We decide to go into the room and he's talking with us some more and offers me wine from the bottle. Now, anyone who knows me knows I hate wine with a passion. I can't stomach the stuff. I was a little hesitant at first, but when Tuomas Holopainen offers you wine, you drink the god damn wine. So I had a sip and to be honest it wasn't awful. He told me to have another big one so I did, I probably drank half his bottle.. Sorry Tuomas! Now here's the thing, running on two hours of sleep and no food does funny things to your tummy when you drink, and I was starting to feel drunk already... and I found out later that bottle had been a total slut. Jukka, Emppu, Troy, Tuomas of course and god knows who else put their lips on it!

We're in the room and Emppu made his way out before I could even say hello! Damnit! Jukka comes over though, and he's chatting with  us.. I've always loved Jukka, severely under-rated as he is, he's the most personal and kind person and my soul feels at ease when I'm around him. We're talking about how he loved 70K and he's working on trying to go back! (YES! *SQUEEL*)

Then there's Troy. He's just so lovely, honestly. He's such an English Gentleman and it makes me swoon. We started talking about Inverness, (where my grandmother was from) and Scotland and then he starts talking about Cumbria and how it's all very Middle-Earth and Tolkien based his middle earth off of it, how if we're going we should Cumbria. I started taking pictures of Tuomas and Troy this is how it turned out!

Troy insisted I send him the picture so I did on facebook! :D

So at this time Ewo asks me if I want a mixed drink since he's making one for Joe and I said sure, little did I know he mixes his drinks like 6 parts vodka one part orange juice. Pretty damn drunk here, that's all I can say!










Then I'm leaning over and talking with Jukka and Marianne and Tuomas comes from behind me, scaring the hell out of me and does this!

After this happens, I get a picture with Ewo cause he mixed me such a fun filled drink!


We decide to leave and I'm sky high, I give Tuomas a hug and he trips on my wheelchair for about the millionth time and thrusts me into his hair.  I was surrounded by hair, it was chuckle worthy!


Then as we're leaving, we see Marco getting some coffee and he stops Dan and I and I'm like, "Mmm coffee...!" He explains to us why he really doesn't drink anymore and this is the fruits of that!





We leave, and it's 2 AM. We walk home, and get some coffee, sighting that we're going to pull an all nighter, since we have to be at the train station for 5:45  AM. We end up crashing at 4:30 and then waking up at 5 AM. We're hurting units, for sure..





Bailey Dawn

Sweet Songbird of Eternity..

Above the clouds, the freedom roams where noone can know,
Can you hear me, sweet song bird of eternity?
Can you hear my calls or primal lust, fading into elegant dust.
Can you cast a glance at my life for me, sweet song bird of eternity?
You mean so much more than you know, forever child, eternal laughter, innocence redeemed.
Smile just once for me, sweet song bird, intoxicate me with the passion of a thousand ages,
release me from these clandestine cages.
Forever child, eternal laughter, innocence redeemed....

Nightwish Montreal & Toronto

Alright guys, this blog has been dead for a few months, but I'm finally back. I've been busy with arranging for school, actually going and doing buttloads of homework. I literally just finished my homework until October because I'm going on this trip. Today, I got my hair and nails done for the trip to Montreal and Toronto for the Nightwish shows.  I like to look pretty, alright!? Also, the only advice I gave my hairdresser was I wanted purple streaks and I wanted it to be headbanging length. Hah.. /geek. I ended up with this mix of purple/blue, black and red. The pictures don't do the purple justice, it really is more purple than this, I swear!

And the nails, which have purple glittery tips! *squeek* Did I mention I love the ever living shit out of purple?! Probably my second favorite color, next to red that is!

So, I'm all packed and kind of bummed to be honest. My Nightwish USA order (t-shirt and a hoodie) didn't get mailed until later cause they screwed up on the sizes and I still don't  have it. I had previously thought I might for this trip but the  only day they can deliver it is Monday, otherwise I am gone for the week.  So let's hope I get it on Monday, though with my luck, I tend to doubt it! I have my outfits all picked out for each show, but more on that during the week.I will give you a hint, though. One of my outfits includes my skinny jeans and my knee high leather boots! I will be uploading pictures, a video or two and separate concert reviews.  I cannot wait for my trip and I want to share it with you guys too, so get ready.

TWO DAYS!

Bailey Dawn.

Shinedown, more Nightwish, School, Traveling and gifts for people. ^_^

Turn up your volume guys, and listen to me ramble! <3

Oh and here's the page where you can get the Nightwish Usa Fanclub t-shirts. Though you have to sign up for the forum, which I did cause it's awesome. ^_^

Official Nightwish USA Merchandise link

Bailey Dawn <3

HOLY AMAZING SHINEDOWN!

Shinedown was awesome, but my camera went "POP" and is not working, so I'll have to wait for my good friend Corrie Ann to post the pictures before I do a review! :3 But rest assure, it was the sweetest thing.. I think the part where I nearly died was when Brent Smith gave me a hug... How cool is that?! Their music is so genuine, compassionate and riddled with emotions.. How could I not like this band? *sighs in happiness* Between Ice Cream, frappuchinos, books and arcade games, I'm flying high on life right now.

For now, off to bed where I'll read my new books "Snow White and The Huntsman" and "Sinful".

Huzzah!  <3 Sweet dreams and many a daymare.

Bailey

Shinedown, Nightwish, 70,000 tons of metal school and life.

Sorry I haven't updated.. Things have been so very crazy here. Between moving furniture around and trying to get everything organised for school I've just been so busy...  Right now, time is flying! I go to school in early September, then off by plane to Nightwish in both Montreal and Toronto, with a viarail trip in between.. Then my birthday, Christmas and New Years.. and then maybe 70,000 tons of metal again.. Basically it's going to be a busy year and leading into the next year, even.

A few things are really getting me worried though and I'm going to explain them to you since.. Well, this is my blog. If you don't like it, go sit on a cactus. :3

First things first, next Thursday is the Shinedown concert at the Edmonton's Event Centre and I'm nervous about getting thrown around like a ragdoll and beat up again, since this is an all ages show and it was the girls (both under age and adult) who did that to me at the H.I.M concert, for the most part. Apocalyptica was great, and there weren't many issues, except someone spit beer on me and my friend, but even then.. Key difference? This is an all ages show, Apocalyptica's was not... *sigh* I guess we'll see when we get there, won't we? I just remember the ever sickening feeling of wanting to get out of that 800 person crowd and the intense breathing problems I had when leaving that crowd and after. Also, Shinedown is awesome which is why I totally want to see them.. Most other bands I'd be "meh" for but Shinedown inspires me. :)

So, next up: We can't get a hold of the managers for the Toronto Nightwish show..  We've already got a hold of the producer for the Montreal show, and he's going to accommodate us the best he can, wants us to call when we get into Montreal so he can arrange things, which is an amazing feeling! But as always, my joy isn't long lasting because the Toronto venue will not call/email us back. We've emailed them twice now, and tomorrow we call them to finally see if we can get to the bottom of this.

I've had people look at me strangely and say, "Well, why can't you wait in line like everyone else and just get in with everyone else?" and sometimes I feel a little guilty for getting in early and getting up front or whatever it is they do for me, but have you ever tried to get into a venue in a wheelchair? Very rarely are people reasonable or even polite and it becomes the herd mentality of the group that takes over, which is why I always try to clear it with the manager/producer. Also, it's rude for me to just waltz in like I can take any spot because I might be a fire hazard, and where I'm sitting might not be appropriate and things like that, so really, I try to curb my guilt, but it's still pretty much there. I just have an over-active conscious. Also, it's no fun not actually seeing/hearing the band because everyone is taller than me.

Also, the gifts.. I bought Tuomas Holopainen a Scrooge McDuck pen and Anette Olzon a green butterfly necklace. What if they don't like them?! What if I do what I did on the cruise and get all clammed up and shy again?! GAHHHH.

The next thing I'm worried about is school.. I'm missing four days for these shows, possibly three if classes line up right and I'm just worried about being able to catch up.

The final thing I'm worried about and this is just me rambling. OH DEAR GOD, A PLANE, AND I HAVE TO GET ON THAT?! WHAT IF WE CRASH OR GET DELAYED AND I DON'T MAKE THE SHOW! PLEASE, IF I HAVE TO DIE MAKE IT AFTER THE SHOWS!! *flail squeal die* x.x;

This has been a message brought to you by the shy and anxiety ridden wheelchair lady,
Bailey Dawn. <3

In the process....

Of moving.. Well sort of.. My sister kicked her fiance out for legitimate reasons, and she lives in an adjacent city. Problem is, she works out of town and has three big dogs and two cats. So I'll be moving there for 20 days out of the month.

Oh no, a 70 inch HD TV, every game system in existance and a whole house to myself away from my mother? Whatever will I do?! I'll have updates for you after Monday. Please just bare with me while real life beats the hell out of me and drags me through the runner and I'll be back. I think I'll review Apocalyptica's "7th Symphony" next, and maybe I'll even make it a vlog. :)

Any other albums anyone wants me to review?

Bailey Dawn <3