On Monday, myself and a friend made through a joint love of One Tree Hill, went to Manchester to see Tyler Hilton and Kate Voegele perform. They both starred on One Tree Hill as Chris Keller and Mia Catalano respectively. Since first watching the show in 2006, it has been a favourite TV show of mine, only rivalled by The Bill and Criminal Minds. One of the main characters, Peyton Sawyer, was someone I managed to really connect with. Through her my love of music intensified, and black converse have since never left my wardrobe! The actress who plays her, Hilarie Burton is now one of my favourite actresses, she's never seemed anything other than warm, funny, and lovely.
Monday's gig was completely different to seeing Snoop Dogg at Keele last Friday.
Friday was absolutely brilliant. I got to show my oldest friend my university, and introduce her to some of my closest friends, while getting to hang out with them. After living with everyone for the past year, I always miss them over the summer. We also all got to share in the wonder that Snoop Dogg getting his assistant to play a preprepared playlist of other people's songs...
Completely different of course, were Tyler and Kate who played their own music, wonderfully and beautifully accompanied at most by a guitar and piano. As a fan of their music anyway, I knew all the songs they played, but it was extra special when they played songs that they had done on OTH. The scenes connected to those songs came flooding back to me, and I got all giddy. Before going into Manchester Academy 3, where the gig happened, we went over to the merchandise table and bought a signed polaroid to be taken at the end of the gig. Even though it was fairly intimate, there weren't enough tickets for everyone, so we were 2 in about 75 who got the chance - amazing!
Even though Tyler was losing his voice, he still managed to ask my name, how I was, and thank me for coming. Kate too was really bubbly and kept thanking me for going, I am truly the grateful one though. Their music on the show helped me so much, and them taking the time to fly over here is something I could never repay. I really hope they keep at it, and I get to see them again!
I implore you all to go check out their music if you don't already know them.
Monday's gig was completely different to seeing Snoop Dogg at Keele last Friday.
Friday was absolutely brilliant. I got to show my oldest friend my university, and introduce her to some of my closest friends, while getting to hang out with them. After living with everyone for the past year, I always miss them over the summer. We also all got to share in the wonder that Snoop Dogg getting his assistant to play a preprepared playlist of other people's songs...
Completely different of course, were Tyler and Kate who played their own music, wonderfully and beautifully accompanied at most by a guitar and piano. As a fan of their music anyway, I knew all the songs they played, but it was extra special when they played songs that they had done on OTH. The scenes connected to those songs came flooding back to me, and I got all giddy. Before going into Manchester Academy 3, where the gig happened, we went over to the merchandise table and bought a signed polaroid to be taken at the end of the gig. Even though it was fairly intimate, there weren't enough tickets for everyone, so we were 2 in about 75 who got the chance - amazing!
I implore you all to go check out their music if you don't already know them.
