October 23, 2007
the newsboys
Written by Shana in Jaunty PostSpeaking of rock and roll (at least Jenna was yesterday)…
So I finally got to see the newsboys in concert! Ultimate Sportsfan and I drove to Austin to see the show. And USF, true to his name, listened to football about half the way. I had my ipod. Several weeks ago I researched the newsboys concert and was able to piece together the song line-up, so I listened to the “concert” on the way.
Yeah. I’m just a little bit psycho for the newsboys. I admit it.
USF and I checked into the hotel, and I made him take me to dinner at 5:45. I know! We’re not 80, but the show started at 7, people. We had to eat early to be there on time. I didn’t want to miss one second of the newboys.
We ate at this place called El Sol y El Luna, and it was okay. [Sidenote: What is it with Austin restaurants being so grungy? I didn’t care when I lived there in college, but now...eeew. Any reader from Austin who can explain this to me?]
But who cares about the ambiance at the restaurant, right? I was seeing the newsboys!
We finally got to the Erwin Center, made our way inside, and there it was…the one thing I’d been waiting for: the t-shirt sales stand. I’d been checking out the t-shirts for sale on newsboys.com, so I kind of had an idea which one I wanted (psycho, remember?). But when I got there, they had more than I’d seen on the website! Decisions, decisions! USF was very patient while I browsed and thought and pondered. Finally I picked out a cute bright pink shirt with song titles on it.
There were two opening acts, so USF and I sat through those. One, Kutless, was pretty good. Finally, finally, the newsboys came on. They started their set with “Shine,” my favorite song. I have to say the whole experience was truly awesome. The whole concert was so good. I think even USF had a little bit of fun.
I’m kind of sad now that it’s over. I was so looking forward to it. You know how that is—all the build up and then the letdown when it’s over.
Now I need something new to look forward to. What are you looking forward to?
P.S. If you want to see some highlights from the tour, go here and then click the yellow box that says “click here to watch highlights from the Go tour.”
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Jenna Petersen Says:
Did they make any appropriate or inappropriate rock and roll hand gestures?
Sounds like you had fun. I know what you mean about build up and let down, though. That’s how I live my life. But I’m trying not to do it so much anymore.
I am looking forward to going to Seattle this week, though.
Margo Maguire Says:
I’d never heard of this bad before, but I listened to a couple of cuts from their albums on amazon and they’ve got a good sound! Glad they met your expectations, Shana!
Helen Says:
I look forward to holidays Christmas with my family and my beautiful grandchildren and I look forward to new book releases because I love reading Blackthorns Bride is one I am really looking forward to reading.
Have Fun
Helen
Shana Galen Says:
No inapproprite hand gestures, Jenna
Helen, I’m so glad you’re looking forard to BB. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
RobynDeHart Says:
I’m going to TX next week for my BF’s baby shower and will get to see my parents and then two friends, my mom and I are going to the beach for a quick writer’s retreat. We used to do them twice a year, but since I moved, we don’t. I’m really looking forward to that.
Lacey Says:
I (heart) concerts!
Michelle Says:
I know this sound totally cheesy, but i am waiting for your new book. OCT 30th!!!!!!!
I absolutely can’t wait. Thanks Shana!
Shana Says:
Oh, my goodness! Thanks, Michelle! I hope there’s no letdown.