live while we're young....

I took my little sister (left) and her friend to see One Direction at Nikon Theatre Jones Beach a couple of weeks ago, and it was insanity. Calling these girls fanatic is an understatement, they are obsessive. My ear drums nearly blew out, and it did rain for a little bit. But the girls had the best time, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy myself too! :) 

bruce springsteen & the e street band...

Conor and I outside Metlife Stadium

Conor and Joe...and um, Sabarro?

Me and Ciara - Tailgating! 

A little sprinkle didn't stop our party!

Joe, Brian, and an Italian Combo. 

Caitlin, Conor, and Ciara - Tailgating! 

Walking into MetLife Stadium!

Stadium is cleared for severe weather conditions.
We wait patiently inside, hoping the show doesn't get called off.

Who will stop the rain? ....BRUCE....

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It was an incredible day and night on Saturday. After a 2 hour rain delay, Bruce finally took the stage. It was amazing to see Bruce and the band not only in Jersey, but on the eve of his 63rd Birthday! At midnight, 60,000 of us sang Happy Birthday to him. His family even brought out a guitar shaped cake. "Midnight Hour" was the first song they plaid after the clock struck midnight and Bruce was officially 63! 

There was an incredible tribute to the late Clarence Clemons, an appearance by Gary U.S. Bonds, fireworks, and an encore performance of "Twist & Shout" where he danced with his mother! 

He played for over three hours, naturally, and we didn't get back to Brooklyn until after 4am. So, I guess I should rephrase when I say it was a great day and night - it was also a fantastic morning! 

Until the next time the Boss and I meet... 

mumford & sons...

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Tonight I got some really amazing news - I won two tickets to see Mumford & Sons at the Ed Sullivan Theatre - a mid-day private show. I'm a big fan of the band but have never been able to see them live. It was so exciting to be able to take off of work early and shoot up to the theatre to check it out. It was also really neat seeing where David Letterman does his show - it's tiny! I have been to a taping of Jimmy Fallon's show and his studio was bigger than the Ed Sullivan Theatre (more room for the ROOTS!). It was so nice to be able to take Conor to a private, spontaneous show like this. He takes me to things like this all the time, so it was nice to return the favor! 

Although they wouldn't let me break out my DSLR for optimal zoom pics, I was able to snag these on my iphone. When the video goes up on CBS's Letterman Live website, I will be sure to post it here. 

Now...goodnight, I'm exhausted. Big day tomorrow! 

riot fest & this weekend

 according to my iphone...

Storm rolling in over Williamsburg Park. We were evacuated shortly after. 

Kristen & Ciara before the storm rolled in.

Me & Mairead before the storm. Windblown.

The Menzingers

Joe & Conor

Raccoons in the darkest bar ever. 

Had such a great weekend with the gang!