Spencer Bell Legacy Show Dallas 2010

Taken during the final song of the night, 'Thunderdome'

I attended the Spencer Bell Legacy show in Dallas last weekend and one word can only describe this event: FANTASTIC! Spencer Bell was a musician, artist & composer who at the tender age of 20 was struck down with Adrenal Cancer. The diagnosis came before Thanksgiving of 2006 and eleven days later on December 3rd, he was gone. Since his passing, his father, Bill Bell, has worked tirelessly in putting out his son's music posthumously and getting the word out about Adrenal Cancer, along with many friends of Spencer's. SpencerBellMemorial was created to show the world his legacy: the music. In Dallas last weekend, the music is what brought many from around the world to Dallas, Texas.

The poster

The bands playing the shows all had connections to Spencer and I learned by talking with several of them, had been influenced by him in many ways. Drew and the Medicinal Pen, The Stevedores, Tin Tin Can, The Kissing Club, 100Monkeys and Evro were the bands playing the momentous event! Dr. Hammer from the University of Michigan spoke and remarked on how one person has made a difference. Until this year, the only treatment for Adrenal Cancer was a variation of DDT. Now, there will be trials using a new drug to help fight this horrible disease.

The Kissing Club- Water In The Pipes

100Monkeys- Violin

TinTinCan- Billie Jean

Drew and The Medicinal Pen- Dandelions


Many of the bands covered some of Spencer's songs like Dandelions, Violin, The Monkey Song, Billie Jean, etc. I enjoyed every moment! I laughed, cried, and met some cool people! I think the most amazing moment for me was when Dr. Hammer was closing out his speech, the power went out! I don't mean just in Trees, but the whole downtown block of Dallas!! My friends and I thought, please don't shut this down! But it seemed Spencer shut the lights out to say, now what are you going to do! Jackson Rathbone appeared on stage and began to entertain us. Next thing the bands were coming out and grabbing anything non-electrical and began to play. Acoustic guitars, tambourines, xylophones, etc! It was beyond anything I ever witnessed! This black-out created the most epic jam/improv I had ever witnessed!




In a few of the videos, you can hear someone not on stage singing a hook of some sorts, "No power.." LOL! Wasn't she awesome?! Words cannot describe the feelings I had and experienced that night! I hated it was over, but come August, It's going to happen again! I want to thank Bill Bell, ASCCNow, Debbie, Teresa, Suzie, Kristin, and everyone I met that night who made the night memorable! And to the bands, you all were brilliantly magnificent!
Videos courtesy of SaraJew16 and VioletAbsinthe :)

What NOT to Do At A 100Monkeys Show.. EVER! REVISED!!!

(Disclaimer: Due to some recent fan events at 100Monkey shows, I had to revise this list.. These people give REAL fans a bad image and it is pathetic! There have been numerous post/tweets/ comments on various networking sites and thanks to the ignorance of a few, you, my darlings are receiving new commandments!The original post(created May 2009) is still available on the blog!)

EPIC FAIL!!!

You know its bad when Capt. Jean-Luc Picard hides his head in disappointment..

This post was born because of ALL the EPIC FAILS and 2nd hand embarrassments (UC and Moon :D)I have seen via You Tube, Twitter, Concerts and other blogs regarding Twilight conventions, 100Monkey shows and dammit EVERY BLOODY FAN ENCOUNTER!!

Enough is enough PEOPLE!
So I have compiled a list of What NOT to do at these events!
Heed the knowledge I present to you...

1. Do NOT jump on stage during the band's performance to do some crazy stunt you just 'happened' to come up with in the spur of the moment! You might think it is a great idea and might have been for some strange or good reason, but you have now just frightened Jackson, pissed off the Bens and incurred the wrath of all the fans in attendance and those watching your behind on YouTube!
2. Do not yell and scream at band members from the street below up to their second story window!(Yes you Chicago nut job!)
   
3. Do NOT run across the street acting like a deranged banshee when Jackson is spotted on the opposite side! Not only do you look like a raging lunatic, but this makes him retreat.. (same Chicago nutter)
   
4. No home made canvas bags with pics (I'm all for creativity..but this reminds me of the Pattinson Pants..again..DONT' DO IT!!)
5. No monkey hats (unless you are under 14)
6. No screaming out baby proposals.. (this goes for you too 6ft Amazon pit woman!)
7. NO SAYING HOW MUCH THE BAND SUCKS in PUBLIC(opinions entitled and dully noted..yes..but save it for your blog...)
8. If you are a band opening up for another band, save your comments for another day.. When noone associated with the guys can HEAR YOU!!!
   
9. No screaming out JASPER! (seriously.....)
10. No stuffed giant monkeys (yes you girl..This isn't Great America/DisneyLand/Magic Mountain..etc)
11. No going up to Marty and flirting with him just to get to the guys (I will CUT ya for that!)
12. If they reek of weed, Don't tell.. Jeepers. (You want someone telling your sordid details??)
13. If you are at the bar and they're there, do not push your humongous tatas in their face..
14. Do dress appropriately!(this means no bloody mini-dresses with flip flops!) You're going to a show, not a hoochie convention!!
    
15. No Twilight-inspired permanent works of body art...(no Bella tattoos, Rob signatures, etc.) And if you have it..WE don't wanna see it..
16. No being rude to regular people.. Karma is a BITCH and a dirty one to boot!
17. No screaming 'I love you Jackson!' or anything along those lines, in the middle of anyone singing!! I don't want to hear your vocals killing what's left of my hearing!! Not to mention, its RUDE!!
18. No flirting in hopes of scoring! (You know who you dirty skanks are...)
19. Be respectful to ALL in attendance. I know there is bad blood in the Monkey Faniverse, but seriously, Don't bring it to the shows! We all love the guys and we go see them, make spur of the moment trips, max out cards because we love them!! Not to go be evil towards eachother.
    
20. If you know you are on the plus side..Do not..I REPEAT do not wear anything that makes you resemble Shamu's cousin..sister..bro...(Watch What Not To Wear..srsly!!)
21. Do not wear the clothes you take out the trash, wash your car, sleep in, etc. at a show..
22. Do not look homeless.....
23. Do not jizz on yourself when in verbal distance or close proximity of the guys.. *shudders* They have bathrooms for that!
24. Do not yell "JACKSON!" in the middle of a street! It induces a fan riot (this means you TwilighterFAIL chick from that weekend on the East Coast...)
25. Do take advantage of free drinks *winks*
26. Do yell out and show the late Spencer Bell some love! ~~ http://www.spencerbellmemorial.com ~~
    
27. Do not come dressed like a hobo on free lunch day..SRSLY! LAMESPICE! I know your parents taught you better....
28. Do not wear your skanky's best outfit (see rule #13)
    
29. Don't force Ben J. to sing the Monkey Rap by yelling it out yourself until he sings it just to shut you up...
30. Do not diss the fans!
31. Do avoid all Twi-hards aka die hard Twilighters...(you will know them by their sparkly arms, dazed glossy eyes, and their Twilight merch...{to my Twi friends.. sorry lol})
32. Do not go to a show just cause its JASPER! grrr *rolls eyes*
33. Do let the guys know you are appreciative and they have a unique sound..Basically compliment them if ya like the sound..If not..shaddap! :D
34. Don't tell J he looks like your ex in order to score lol
35. Do remember if ya have big boobs to wash em and powder them up! No guy likes foul tits
36. Do wash your arse before said events (SRSLY! I don't like smelling foulness...Not in the age of soap and running water!! ICK!!)
37. Do not wear your TWILIGHT merch to a show..(again..we know you have spent all your loot on this but they can't sign it all!!!! And secondly, at a show.. GET REAL! )
38. Don't complain about guys sweating when they are stuck in a room with over 100 other people and there is not a ventilation system in sight...
39. Avoid all overgrown teenyboppers with hairy pits..(funkspice..ICK!)
40. Do buy the guys a round if your ballin' like that.. (if not make sure its open bar night :D)
41. Don't ask J about Rob, Kstew, Taylor, Ash or anyone from the movie..*rolls eyes* If you are there to see the band..SEE THE BAND! grrr...
42. Do realize that J and Jasper are two different people..one is real...one is FICTION!
43. No unauthorized mauling or groping...
44. Listen to the music before you go to the show.. That way, if it sucks, you don't have to waste money!
45. Be respectful! SRSLY!
46. Don't ask the same LAME question over and over and..you get my drift! How would you like it if someone asked you 1000 times, "so, did you read the book before you got the role as so and so?"
47. Don't ask any super duper personal questions..Cause you won't get actual replies!
    
48. You can ask about upcoming projects! Us actors/musicians LOVE that stuff :D
49. No bite me request! EVER!!
50. Do Not mention you read a fan fic written about them and you want to re-enact a scene*coughs* from it...
51. Do ask for items from the band that are easily replaced, like the 100monkeys glasses. (I personally got Jerad's glasses at the St. Louis show just by asking POLITELY! :)
    
52. Do NOT ask to pose with the actors like in the adverts for the film..*shudders* * facepalm to the dome!!*
53. Do not convince yourself or them that you are their one true love by stalking their every move..Stealing their plates, retrieving burned out cig butts, following them to the bathroom..Taking personal objects off their person....
    
54. (I cannot stress this enough!!) Do not FOLLOW the guys or girls into the bathroom and STEAL their articles of clothing, tissues, etc..
55. Do not leave ridiculous freaky post on their websites, fan pages, etc..You will get BLOCKED by the admins..(you know who you are..)
    
56. Remember, they are human too. The fart and pee just like everyone else..
    

If you follow my simple rules, and use a bit of common sense you can avoid being a 2nd hand embarrassment and a crazed nutter :D



UC & Moon...Lauren~~>rockSPICE!! :D and thanks to my MC girls.. :D

Birthday Celebrations in Vegas

Last night, Jackson Rathbone celebrated his birthday (albeit a bit early) in Vegas at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino Resort.

With bandmates Uncle Larry and Jerad Anderson

Amish hat and cake!

Marty as a cake? I smell expansion... lol

No copyright infringement intended. Pics courtesy of Wire Image

To see the rest of the pictures from the event, click HERE

FREE 100Monkeys SONG DOWNLOAD!

That's right, you heard me... FREE!

Those awesome guys, 100Monkeys, have just for us fans, posted 'Keep Awake' available for download on their website! Yes, just for us :)

artwork courtesy of 100Monkeysmusic.com No copyright infringement intended

So, what are you waiting for? Go Download it now! HERE

100Monkeys Videos

As most know, I am a 100monkeys pusher.. (They're like CRACK MAN!!!)

So I wanted to share a few vids of them. I love sharing Monkey Crack! I'm a junkie..lol And there is no MonkeysAnon either.. Guess I'm up the creek..

'Junkie' at ViperRoom 11/29/09


'The Beatles' Improv song 11/29/09


Courtesy of Vision2Vision

And these are from the guys official YouTube page. Drop by & show them some love!!

'Ugly girl'


Sleeping Giants (my fave)



Courtesy of 100Monkeys :)

100Monkeys Show Review

I know I am behind on postings, so bear with me:)

I went to see 100Monkeys at Lucky Strike last month and all I can say is AMAZING! This topped off what was an already awesome weekend. My friend Lisa and I also attened the Barnes & Noble autograph signing in Novi, MI earlier that day (see this post for pics from meeting the guys).



So, after waiting in the rain and heat, we were allowed inside to cool off and eat, then re-line up back outside to enter the upstairs. Opening up for the guys were The Stevedores and Drew & the Medicinal Pen. Both bands were awesome, especially The Stevedores. 100Monkey man Ben Johnson did double duty that weekend. Not only playing with 100Monkeys, but also with The Stevedores. I developed a new respect for this man!!

I got a chance to speak with Ben G. for a bit and totally the coolest guy ever..*fist bumps*

The guys performance sans Jackson was amazing. A totally unique and different energy. Also, we heard more of Jerad singing 'Thank You' and since Ben J was pulling double duty, the audience sang 'The Monkey Song' and 'Twenty To One' (both songs by Spencer Bell :). The night before, Ben G forgot a verse from 'Twenty To One', so when asked should he sing it, I yelled out, "NO!" lmao. Needless to say all eyes were on a ducking me!

My feet are still slightly traumatized by an attack from Dan Graupner aka Orson Brawl (he apologized this past week! I love ya DAN! :) ).

The funniest moment of the show, an improv song called 'Pineapples and Love Apples'.. But I swore I heard 'cum' apples.. ROTFLMAO!

Overall it was an awesome show! I do hope to see them again with Jackson soon . Oh and btw, Uncle Larry is a vessel of awesomeness!

Jerad's cool too, but um yeah I can't travel like that! lol

Below are a few pics I took at Lucky Strike. If You want to use, contact me first :).

One of my absolute fave pics I took that night.. Graupner!! :)

Pineapples and Love Apples....

Graupner & Uncle Larry!

Missy, Drew and Anna of Drew & The Medicinal Pen

Stevedores!!

Till the next post...

ME!

OMG

Did you miss me?

Oh come on.. You know you did! LOL

We are less than 90 days away from the release of New Moon and with Eclipse being filmed, the frenzy has not died down. And judging from all the pap pics I've seen recently, it is getting hot in Vancouver!

No not sexually.. (although Robsten lovers would LOVE that!)

Set stalking has resumed and Twitter is a blaze with set pics and cast locals. I wonder do these gals ever quit (the stalking ones)?

Did I mention I met some awesome people last month in Michigan? Did I also mention I met 100Monkeys as well (sans J-Action)? Did I mention that I rock socks? LOL Did I also mention that Lucky Strike has an awesome club area?? OOOOOOh!

Don't believe... See the proof kiddies..

Oh and my hair was all kinds of messed up by the end of the night.. Sweat and humidity are not my BFF's! LOL

J Rad aka Jerad Anderson & Me (I will travel if ya pay me.. LOL)

The awesome.. Ben J aka Ben Johnson :) I have mad respect for him :)

Ben G aka Ben Graupner.. (note to self: Don't pull a Graupner..LOL)
Ooh we're both all gums!

See, I so rock socks off Monkeys yo! LOL Just missing one signature... Oh Jackson... LOL

Myself & the Man.. The Myth.. The Legend.. Uncle Larry :)
taken at the Spencer Bell Legacy Show

Yeah I know, I'm soo behind in posting.. But you love me anyways.. right?? lol

Oh and also, Check out this montage I made, with a little help from my friends, of course.. :P

Oh and btw, this vid is also up on my You Tube channel XxGallifreyRejectxX . There will be more 'Amandah' vids up soon, as well and whatever I feel like putting up there.. lol, But in the mean time, rate, comment on my channel.. :)

Ok..Till the next post...

ME!!!

p.s. I have this awesome pic I took with Dan Graupner aka Orson Brawl, but because I love me some Dan, I ain't posting it :) hehee

Whose Your Caddy, Daddy?

So, I'm up late cause of my wicked insomnia and I ended up watching 'Whose Your Caddy?'. This movie stars Sherrie Sheppard(The View), Big Boi (Outkast, Idlewilde) and that weird guy from Ferris Bueller's Day Off(you know, the teacher who Jennifer Grey maced..). So, as I get past the part about the lawyer sent to the guy to bribe him so he won't join the all male/all Caucasian club and guess who I spy???

Twilight dead hunk(James)/DILF...Cam Gigandet!! lol

A bit skinner and playing golf! I saw the movie before and though ooh he's hot.. This was before Twilight of course. And so I just had to blog about this cause it's totally funny. The movie isn't really funny, but it has moments. I'd reccommend Good Luck Chuck and Knocked Up. That was actually not too bad. LOL

But anywhoo, if you have satellite or cable, check out The Movie Channel (Showtimes sister channel) On Demand and watch it.. Cam doesn't show up until about 25-30 minutes into the movie :)

Also, for my 100Monkey fans, I also saw Bratz..*rolls eyes* OMG that movie was CRAP! Seriously, I get the whole friends theme, but really.. This movie is for girls under 13 who have those big headed dolls! I'd rather watch HSM3 again....But as I was about to say, 100Monkeys member Jerad Anderson plays a jock in the film. I was cracking up laughing because he has this goofy look on his face as his character gets a C+ after being tutored by one of the Bratz girls. Hehe..

That's the insomnia round up..lol

What NOT To Do At a 100Monkeys Show...

Or ANY show for that matter!

EPIC FAIL!!

You know its bad when Capt. Jean-Luc Picard hides his head in disappointment..

This post was born because of ALL the EPIC FAILS and 2nd hand embarrassments (UC and Moon :D)I have seen via You Tube, Twitter and other blogs regarding Twilight conventions, 100Monkey shows and dammit EVERY BLOODY FAN ENCOUNTER!!

Enough is enough PEOPLE!
So I have compiled a list of What NOT to do at these events!
Heed the knowledge I present to you...

1. No home made canvas bags with pics (I'm all for creativity..but this reminds me of the Pattinson Pants..again..DONT' DO IT!!)
2. No monkey hats (unless you are under 14)
3. No screaming out baby proposals.. (this goes for you too 6ft Amazon pit woman!)
4. NO SAYING HOW MUCH THE BAND SUCKS in PUBLIC(opinions entitled and dully noted..yes..but save it for your blog...)
5. No screaming out JASPER! (seriously.....)
6. No stuffed giant monkeys (yes you girl..This isn't Great America/DisneyLand/Magic Mountain..etc)
7. No going up to Marty and flirting with him just to get to the guys (I will CUT ya for that!)
8. If they reek of weed, Don't tell.. Jeepers. (You want someone telling your sordid details??)
9. If you are at the bar and they're there, do not push your humongous tatas in their face..
10. Do dress appropriately!(this means no bloody mini-dresses with flip flops!)
11. No Twilight-inspired permanent works of body art...(no Bella tattoos, Rob signatures, etc.) And if you have it..WE don't wanna see it..
12. No being rude to regular people.. Karma is a BITCH and a dirty one to boot!
13. No screaming 'I love you Jackson!' or anything along those lines, in the middle of anyone singing!! I don't want to hear your vocals killing what's left of my hearing!! Not to mention, its RUDE!!
14. No flirting in hopes of scoring! (You know who you dirty skanks are...)
15. If you know you are on the plus side..Do not..I REPEAT do not wear anything that makes you resemble Shamu's cousin..sister..bro...(Watch What Not To Wear..srsly!!)
16. Do not wear the clothes you take out the trash, wash your car, sleep in, etc. at a show..
17. Do not look homeless.....
18. Do not jizz on yourself when in verbal distance or close proximity of the guys.. *shudders* They have bathrooms for that!
19. Do not yell "JACKSON!" in the middle of a street! It induces a fan riot (this means you TwilighterFAIL chick from the weekend...)
20. Do take advantage of free drinks *winks*
21. Do yell out and show the late Spencer Bell some love! ~~ http://www.spencerbellmemorial.com ~~
    
22. Do not come dressed like a hobo on free lunch day..SRSLY! LAMESPICE! I know your parents taught you better....
23. Do not wear your skany's best outfit
24. Don't force Ben J. to sing the Monkey Rap by yelling it out yourself until he sings it just to shut you up...
25. Do not diss the fan club!
26. Do avoid all Twi-hards aka die hard Twilighters...(you will know them by their sparkly arms, dazed glossy eyes, and their Twilight merch...)
27. Do not go to a show just cause its JASPER! grrr *rolls eyes*
28. Do let the guys know you are appreciative and they have a unique sound..Basically compliment them if ya like the sound..If not..shaddap! :D
29. Don't tell J he looks like your ex in order to score lol
30. Do remember if ya have big boobs to wash em and powder them up! No guy likes foul tits
31. Do wash your arse before said events (SRSLY! I don't like smelling foulness...Not in the age of soap and running water!! ICK!!)
32. Do not wear your TWILIGHT merch to a show..(again..we know you have spent all your loot on this but they can't sign it all!!!! And secondly, at a show.. GET REAL! )
33. Don't complain about guys sweating when they are stuck in a room with over 100 other people and there is not a ventilation system in sight...
34. Avoid all overgrown teenyboppers with hairy pits..(funkspice..ICK!)
35. Do buy the guys a round if your ballin' like that.. (if not make sure its open bar night :D)
36. Don't ask J about Rob, Kstew, Taylor, Ash or anyone from the movie..*rolls eyes* If you are there to see the band..SEE THE BAND! grrr...
37. Do realize that J and Jasper are two different people..one is real...one is FICTION!
38. No unauthorized mauling or groping...
39. Listen to the music before you go to the show.. That way, if it sucks, you don't have to waste money!
40. Be respectful! SRSLY!
41. Don't ask the same LAME question over and over and..you get my drift! How would you like it if someone asked you 1000 times, "so, did you read the book before you got the role as so and so?"
42. Don't ask any super duper personal questions..Cause you won't get actual replies!
    
43. You can ask about upcoming projects! Us actors/musicians LOVE that stuff :D
44. No bite me request! EVER!!
45. Do Not mention you read a fan fic written about them and you want to re-enact a scene*coughs* from it...
46. Do NOT ask to pose with the actors like in the adverts for the film..*shudders* * facepalm to the dome!!*
47. Do not convince yourself or them that you are their one true love by stalking their every move..Stealing their plates, retrieving burned out cig butts, following them to the bathroom..
48. Do not FOLLOW the guys or girls into the bathroom and STEAL their articles of clothing, tissues, etc..
49. Do not leave ridiculous freaky post on their websites, fan pages, etc..You will get BLOCKED by the admins..(you know who you are..)
    
50. Remember, they are human too. The fart and pee just like everyone else..
    

If you follow my simple rules, and use a bit of common sense you can avoid being a 2nd hand embarrassment and a crazed nutter :D



UC & Moon...Lauren~~>rockSPICE!! :D and thanks to my MC girls.. :D