Young The Giant and Music Midtown

So, yes it has been awhile. I apologize to my readers. You would think me losing my job I would have all this time to indulge in my blog writing, but it really is a full time job trying to impress people with my credentials and prove that I'm worthy of hiring. If someone would just pay me to blog all day about music I would be a happy woman. Perhaps I can get a movie deal like Julie and Julia ;)! That would be the day! Ah well must find a full time job until then...hopefully something that will allow me to spread my creative wings! But enough about my personal endeavor to be part of the employment statistic instead of the unemployment one. I promised Young the Giant stories and you shall have them!

One of the things I do love about my internship with Cumulus is learning photography, though somewhat intimidating, and meeting music artists in the process. A few weeks back Young the Giant came into town to play at Center Stage in Atlanta and did a promotional Sweetwater Brew Tour before the show. Good idea or bad? These guys are in their early 20s for the most part and riding the waves of new fame. Getting drunk with fans is still a novelty. The band was very comfortable and low key while giving every fan their time for undivided attention. Jokesters at heart they drew original pictures on each other on the signed posters and got behind the bar to try out their tap pouring skills, while also sampling the several flavors of course. I have to say it was one of my favorite experiences at Cumulus. It was a chill environment and allowed me to talk to the band members without being hurried and take several pictures to make sure I got the right shots. Payam Doostzadeh (bassist) revealed to me and another fan how he wanted to cut off all his hair and donate it to Locks of Love. He has really nice, thick hair, and I think it's great he wants to give back. I playfully argued with Eric Cannata (guitar)about the Apple products (I don't see the point of having the best and newest as soon as it comes out on the market), and Jacob Tilley (guitar) even offered to put those without tickets on the list for the concert later that night. After my kickball game my boyfriend and I enjoyed free entry to the show! Unfortunately, we missed openers Grouplove, but the concert was a great time! Check out 99X for the pics I took of the Sweetwater Brew Tour! Also, Music Midtown is back! It will be in September again, but will include 2 days. Foo Fighter and Pearl Jam will headline. I'm excited about the lineup and to see what other bands will be added to the bill! Below is all the info taken from Q100's Bert Show website: FOO FIGHTERS AND PEARL JAM TO HEADLINE MUSIC MIDTOWN 2012 The Meadow @ Piedmont Park | Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22 Tickets on Sale THIS Saturday, April 28 at 10 a.m.! ATLANTA: At a press party held at Greystone in Piedmont Park tonight, Live Nation’s Peter Conlon, along with other city notables Atlanta City Councilmen Alex Wan and Kwanza Hall, announced the 2012 Music Midtown lineup and official expansion to a two-day music experience. “We will continually endeavor to bring amazing artists to Music Midtown, making sure that everyone has the best experience they could want at this festival,” says Festival Promoter, Peter Conlon of Live Nation. “Last year we moved quickly to re-introduce the festival and this year, we have expanded our dates to encompass Friday, making this a two-day experience with a more diverse lineup.” “One of the best things about Atlanta is its thriving arts and culture community,” said Mayor Kasim Reed. “This is a city that is deeply tied to the music, film and entertainment industry. The Music Midtown concert series, which returned to Atlanta last September, is a world-class event which attracts thousands of music lovers to the heart of the city for unparalleled live music, food, energy and excitement.” Tickets go on sale this Saturday, April 28 at 10 a.m. at www.musicmidtown.com, http://www.livenation.com, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. As the official credit card of Music Midtown, Citi® card members will have access to presale tickets beginning Wednesday, April 25 at 10 a.m. through Citi’s Private Pass® Program until Friday, April 27 at 10 p.m. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com. Early Bird general admission tickets are $55 for a one-day pass or $100 for a two-day pass + $1 for Centers for Hope.* VIP packages will be available for an enhanced festival experience to include: Citi® VIP Club $ 250.00 per day/ticket · Admission to the festival · Private VIP entrance · Private Hospitality area with complimentary food and beverage · Private air-conditioned restrooms Super VIP $ 1,000.00/ticket · Admission to the festival with complimentary commemorative t-shirt · Private VIP entrance · Valet parking · Backstage Viewing Area of both stages · Private Hospitality area with complimentary food and beverage · Private air-conditioned restrooms · VIP Laminate All tickets are subject to applicable service charges and acts, event time and date are subject to change. For more information, visit www.musicmidtown.com. Produced by Live Nation. Music Midtown 2012 is sponsored by: Toyota, Citi®, Red Bull, Vitamin Water, Dasani, MillerCoors, SweetWater Brewing Company, Jack Daniels Honey, El Jimador, Rex Goliath Wine, Dos Equis and SOUL by Ludacris. * General Admission ticket prices will increase to $65 for a one-day pass and $120 for a two-day pass + $1 for Centers for Hope at a later date.