FOO FIGHTERS, AC/DC AND RIVAL SONS: JUNE/JULY GIGS

As you have probably noticed, things have been quite quiet on this blog as of late (or try the whole year). This is for many reasons but mainly because of hectic a university schedule, exams, dissertations and I also just did not know what to write. I kind of lost my blogging mojo. I think I tried to be other people when I know that in order to have a well written and interesting blog you have to write about what you know and what you're passionate about. So, on that note I am going to discuss something that I have not written about in far too long and that is music.

The next few weeks are going to be hectic in terms of gigs and I could not be happier.

First up, the loves of my life, Foo Fighters. Dave Grohl and the band will be rocking Wembley stadium on both Friday and Saturday evening -19th & 20th of June. If hearing Best of You, and Learn to Fly live wasn't enough, the Foo's have lined up some frickin' stellar warm up acts to get the crowd even more ready for the time of their lives. First on stage will be a duo who took Britain by storm in 2014, an act who bossed Reading festival last year and also opened for Arctic Monkeys in Finsbury Park last May - Royal Blood. After Royal Blood leave the stage, the legendary, shirtless, long haired rocker Iggy Pop is scheduled to come on to serenade the crowd (hopefully) with classics such as The Passenger & Lust For Life. From my extensive Foo Fighters YouTubing, the last time they were in Wembley they brought the house down and were even joined on stage with Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page to play Rock and Roll. I have a feeling that this gig is going to be pretty epic!

It's the little things in life

If you're a seasoned reader of Lisi Loo or if you know me at all then you'll know that I love Bruce Springsteen. Whenever a Springsteen song comes on the radio I literally jump for joy, It doesn't mater where  I am. It happened once in the library, I had some weird looks but I didn't care because Bruce was serenading my ears with one of his hundreds of utterly amazing songs. 

Lisa, why this sudden urge to declare your love for the Boss on your blog once more? Well, the answer is that yesterday while having my lunch break and a desperately needed hour away from my desk and dissertation reading I scrolled through my Sky+ planner to find the recording of Springsteen's 2013 MusiCares concert. Two and a half hours of musicians honouring Bruce by singing their own renditions of the Boss' hits. 

ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST //

It's that time of year again when Slade, Wizzard, Mariah and Bublé are all thrust back on to radio playlists and I for one love it but I though I might provide you with a list of songs that are not played regularly throughout the month of December in the majority of people's houses throughout the country but they are songs that I love. So, without further ado, here we go . . .

Otis Redding - White Christmas

I discovered this version of White Christmas while roaming through Spotify a few christmases ago but I'm sure a lot of you will remember this song from the classic Richard Curtis film Love Actually. I love the blues and soul music so this version is right up my street and is possibly, controversially, my favourite version of this song ever. I could listen to it all day, everyday up to and even after the twenty-fifth of December. 

B.B King - Merry Christmas Baby

This version of Merry Christmas Baby by the king of the blues, Mr. B.B. King, is mighty fine. I toyed with the idea of including the king of rock 'n' roll, Elvis Presley's version and The Boss, Bruce Springsteen's version, but King jut pipped it. I can't pin point why I like this song so much but I love it. It doesn't sound like any other christmas song I've ever heard, there isn't a school choir singing in the back and there are no cheesy sleigh bells heard in the back. Perfecto, 

Biffy Clyro - Merry Christmas Everyone 

We're all used to Slade's version of this song and I'm sure I am not alone when I say that we have all shouted "IT'S CHRISTMAAAAAAAAS" in unison with Noddy Holder whenever and wherever this song is played. But, Biffy's version is a nice change from the original version that we've heard a gazillion times since our first christmas (it's still awesome though). Despite this being one of the first times the band had ever played this live and I don't think that they had even played it in the rehearsal room, it still sounds quite awesome and I loves Biffy Clyro whatever they sing. 'Mon the Biff. 

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

If you're a frequent visitor to this blog you'll know that I love Bruce Springsteen and everything that he does (I mean, have you heard his new single High Hopes?). This version of Santa Claus Is Coming to Town is the version that is played in our house more than any other. With Clarence's deep voice and ridiculously great saxophone playing along with Bruce's raspy vocals. Nothing says christmas quite like it! 

AC/DC - Mistress For Christmas

I understand that this song might not be everyone's taste but it's a bit of fun. I love AC/DC and when I discovered this song I just laughed - of course the band would have written a song called Mistress for Christmas! It's certainly a million miles away from Cliff Richard's Mistletoe and Wine! Have a listen, you never know you might discover a new Christmas favourite. 

Merry Christmas

Nadolig Llawen