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The title says it all. Normally my teeny blog gets 2-6 hits a day. Mostly my close friends who bumble about the Internet. I think a big day would maybe afford 15 visitors. Well, with my last post (regarding Lucy and her Chicago concert), that all changed.
Over 1,000% increase!
Wow. Now, I used to work as a data analyst (before I began the law school thing), so I know a bit about numbers and trends. It does not, however, take an analyst to notice this is a HUGE deal. The Lucy Lawless/Xena fan-base is an Internet force!
This leads me to what I believe is the next logical question: (ahem. *clears throat)
Can we have a Xena movie now please? Pretty please?
If this random law student in Indiana can have the BIGGEST day in her blog’s history simply by mentioning Lucy’s name in the title (as you’ll notice I did again in a feeble attempt to garner the attention of those with the power) is it not obvious that a movie would do well? I’ll buy a movie ticket. I’ll buy a DVD. I would even tune into the appropriate channel on the debut night to bump up those ole’ Nielsen Ratings (foregoing my DVR, which I love). I reckon the heaps of folks who read my blog over the past few days would do the same.
Just a thought. Hint, hint. Nudge, nudge. 
A few weeks ago I got to see Lucy Lawless in concert in Chicago. I know, I know. You are probably thinking in your mind what all the folks I told thought out loud… “Xena? The warrior princess? She sings?” After a “yes x 3″ I gave them a look that conveyed, “Obviously you did not watch Celebrity Duets last fall, nor have you seen seasons 1, 3, or 5 of Xena, but whatever. We can still be friends.”
The rather confusing on-line ticket ordering system through Creation Entertainment went off line a week before the show (troublesome for late-planning law students like myself who do not schedule too far in advance). Accepting the gamble of maybe getting tickets at the door I found myself in Chicago in unseasonably warm weather (the very same warm weather that canceled the Chicago Marathon the next day).
Arriving at the venue, Buddy Guy’s Lounge, I found a very long line of Xena fans and convention goers (also taking place that weekend) patiently waiting to enter the venue. Near the back of the line, wondering if tickets were still available, I got to listen to some very interesting conversation regarding the complexities of the Ares/Xena relationship in the series and had my photo taken by Steven Sears, one of the writers on Xena. Mr. Sears was wandering around the line taking photos of people and when asked who he was he replied with a chuckle, “oh just a photo nut!”
**This is where I must pause and again say how much fun it would be to work on Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV. Writers and performers super supportive of each others work, happily chatting with fans and snapping pic’s all the while sporting a fetching Indiana Jones hat. It is so fantastic! They make me want to ask a question I rarely feel moved to ask: how do you get to do what you do? Your job is so cool!**
After getting my ticket (without any trouble), and learning the very intricate rules of Buddy Guy Lounge audience formation (which mostly involved a large man yelling, “Stay within the lines!” every now and again…yes, the lines were painted on the floor) I really enjoyed the show.
In a cabaret style Debbie Reynolds would have been proud of, Lucy put on a great show for the 200-ish audience members. Complete with costume changes. My concert companion mentioned that the second outfit resembled a lampshade (lots of fringe etc.). Though initially moved to agree, I think the little number was fabulous and more reminiscent of Cher’s Bob Mackie gowns than a light covering. I’m sure the jury is still out on that one…but you be the judge. See below.
My favorite numbers were “Delta Dawn” (were Lucy said she was going to take us to “chech”…that’s “church” with a New Zealand accent) and “People Got to be Free” (I really enjoyed the shout out to “lyre, lyre”). It was also really cool to see Joseph LoDuca (composer for Xena, Hercules, and the Evil Dead films) as the lead guitarist and band leader.
The show was a lot of fun. The audience was having a great time, and so was Lucy. It was definitely worth the trip up to Chicago. Those who know me know that I love a good story. How much fun is it to answer “What did you do this weekend?” with “Oh, I went to see Lucy Lawless in concert.” And now we’ve come full circle, because they all asked the same questions. Yes x 3: (1) Xena (2) the warrior princess (3) sings.
Oh, and if anyone knows: who is Chuy Vasquez? Clever alias? or, am I totally missing some pop culture reference?
As always I find myself behind the times as far as music goes. I usually stumble upon artists that were famous or popular years before. This always make me sound like such a loser when I hang out with my buddies and say, “have you heard (insert band name here)? They rock.” I am rewarded with a blank stares, a chuckle, and then “well yeah…they were so 1992.” There is an important lesson here folks: you can’t make old music new music.
In my defense, I have been wrapped up in the folk/bluegrass genre for a long time now. It was fun, and I still love it…but now I really just want to hear people scream and jam out to righteous riffs. This brings me to the Foo Fighters.
They are fantastic! I have no idea what “foo flighting” is, but it is sort of fitting for them. I will elaborate on this in a moment. I have two of their albums to date: In Your Honor and One by One. One by One is great, and has my favorite Foo Fighting song “Lonely as You.” Even in its coolness it does not come close to the greatness that is In Your Honor.
I love singers who can scream. I am not really sure why. I can’t scream when I sing, so I know I just sound terrible when I am jamming with them in my Jeep but I love it anyway. The lead Foo Fighter is a great singer/screamer. In juxtaposition to most other screaming bands (think Saliva) their songs are not dark. In fact, most of their songs are about not fearing death, honor, pride, and the like. Very groovy themes not used very much in music. In my mind the Foo Fighters are like modern-day knights who are noble and filled with honor. This is why I think “Foo Fighters” is an appropriate name. It’s like the Muskateers, the Ninja Turtles, or the Samuari. They are noble Foo Fighters bringing righteous tunes wherever they go. I need to buy more albums.
In Your Honor, Best Songs: No Way Back, DOA, The Last Song
One by One, Best Songs: Lonely as You, Times Like These
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