Switching to Swiss: Lil Wayne

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

OVO Fest 2011

Sunday was the second annual OVO (October's Very Own) Fest, run by Drake. After last year's stellar guest line-up (Eminem, Jay-Z, Young Money, etc), I knew I'd be going. I'm not one to splurge on tickets unless I REALLY like the artist, so for this concert I had lawn seats. As I said in my last post, I had my suspicions of who would be the guest performers. I predicted KiD CuDi and Lil Wayne would show up; CuDi since he was scheduled to be in town, and Lil Wayne, since Drake is signed to his label.

I was half right. Lil Wayne did show up to do a small set at the end. But that wasn't the biggest act.

Drake was able to get none other than the legendary Stevie Wonder!

I couldn't believe it! My friend was lucky enough to have VIP passes to the meet and greet and the soundcheck, so I knew ahead of time that it was Mr Wonder. But even then I was blown away. I'm not the biggest Stevie fan, but I appreciate his talent and his status. It was definitely impressive that Drake had the pull to snag Stevie.

Overall, the concert was amazing. Not as good as last year's, but still impressive.

But now I need to vent about the cell reception at the concert. T-E-R-R-I-B-L-E! At first, I just didn't have an internet connection. But then, even cell reception completely cut out. Little did I know that because of this I'd miss a very important text message asking if I'd like the chance to meet Drake after the concert. I was not impressed when it arrived to my phone around 1:30am, once I was falling asleep in my bed.

Next time, right?

*Videos and terribly blurry pictures to come*

Friday, July 29, 2011

Who Likes Concerts?

* I apologize. This is a long one...*

Me at the Spice Girls' Reunion Tour

I will admit it: I'm a concert junkie. If there's an artist I like that will be coming to town (or close to town) I will try my best to be there. I've travelled some distances (to Buffalo to see Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj) and have been to some places I don't plan on going to again. I've seen my idols, I've seen legends, and I have seen those that really should get a new job. But I must say, there's nothing quite like seeing an artist perform their music live.

On Sunday, I will be going to Drake's (second annual) OVO Fest. I went last year, although up until a few days before, I wasn't sure I wanted to go. Then I started to hear the rumours of guest appearances. I am so glad I went. None other than Jay Z and Eminem showed up. I was completely blown away, and now completely devoted to OVO Fest. I can't wait to see who will come this year. I have my guesses (Kid CuDi) and I'm pretty sure no matter who comes, I'll have a blast.

It will also be my last concert before I leave. I'm hoping to see a concert or two when I'm abroad. I'm really hoping to go to a music festival, but I'll settle for a concert.

So in the spirit of live music, I've decided to post some pictures (some good, some blurry) of a few concerts I've been to in the last few years. Enjoy!

Christina Aguilera