The last time I really talked about Theoria in any amount of detail was in December... So I figure it's time I devoted a blog to them again. I'm not exactly sure what direction this blog will take, though... so bear with me.
This weekend was the beginning of their new tour. Interestingly enough, the last time I talked about them was at the beginning of a tour, as well... haha.
Monday was the first concert of their "Double or Nothing" tour, and First Baptist had the honor of being the site of that first concert! The turn out was very good and, save for a few naysayers, everyone liked them. They premiered a new song, and informed us that their album will be out in October! (They'll have a pay pal account by then, so you can order the album online, or buy it at iTunes!)
Aly and I drove up to Walnut Creek the following night (Tuesday) because she didn't get to see all of the Merced concert and, well... let's be honest. When have I ever missed a Walnut Creek concert? They played with Instant Ninja Pimp Heroes 
and, I'm no gonna sugar coat it: they weren't very good. BUT - they were fun! They played a bunch of 80's music, and got everyone dancing! The drummer even played on a Guitar Hero World Tour drumset! HAHA! When Theoria took the stage, though, the house ROCKED. Until it rocked a bit too hard and the power on half the stage died half way through "Miracle of War." But once that was fixed, they rocked again. Casey even venture out to do a guitar flip which ended fairly badly... lol. (His guitar hit the roof and then stuck on his mic stand. He also had his share of problems with that mic stand throughout the night.) It was a great show (despite Casey being a JERK FACE and Kyle getting in the way of every picture I tried to take), and everyone loved it!
Now, while I LOVE their music, my favorite part about Theoria concerts is talking to the guys before and after. I think that's a large part of my draw to the band. All the guys are fun and extremely amiable... when I firs blogged about the band, they were just that: the band. But now, after 7 concerts and what not, I can actually say they're friends...
I think that's why I like talking about them so much. They aren't just a band that I love like Relient K, New Kids on the Block, Switchfoot, anything like that. I do LOVE Theoria, and I'd go as far as to say they're one of my favorite bands... but to be able to say they're my friends and watch them grow and gain more popularity? There's a bit of pride in that. I'm extremely proud of them... they've put out a music 
video, their album is coming out in October, and in Ohio (not Oklahoma, lol) they're going to record a song for a company called Greenlight (?) that will hopefully gain them even MORE exposure, and send them on their way to stardom.
I've seen a lot of local bands, and bands of friends, and what sets Theoria apart is that they're going somewhere. I'm not just saying that because they're my friends... I'm saying that because it's true. They're all insanely talented, their music is great, and a producer would have no 
problem presenting them to the public - they've got the look down, as well. All they need is the exposure... and that's excellent for them. I can't wait for them to finally make it big because they deserve it... but at the same time, I'm dreading the day they finally get there, because I'm not looking forward to having to share them with everyone else. I'm a little selfish like that :P
And maybe that's why I've felt mildly depressed the past two days... I keep thinking about how much I love talking to them and just hanging out with them, and I don't want that to end. They're great guys and I love them to death and I'd love to believe they won't change, but there's still that fear in the back of my mind that says once they make it big, it's over. I was telling Jordan (you all met her during guest blogger weekend) that, when I said goodbye to the guys Tuesday, it seriously felt like I was ACTUALLY saying goodbye. :/ And it's interesting because the past few days all I've been hearing from everyone is how people change when they get famous and all that jazz... it's sad. BUT - I'll get over it. Like Aly said, I'll always be able to say "I knew them when..." and besides all of that, Casey reassured me that they wouldn't get "too" famous... I'm inclined to believe him over the stupid fear in the back of my head any day.
I wish them the best of luck on tour, along with safe travels and all that jazz!!
SEE IF THEORIA IS COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU!
| | The Rogue Hero | Bellingham, Washington |
| | Common Grounds Coffeehouse | Burlington, Washington |
| | Empyrean | Spokane, Washington |
| | New Song Underground | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| | The Legend, Garden Of Edith’s Operation: Save Africa | Centennial, Colorado |
| | Pj’s Pub | Manhattan, Kansas |
| | Station 4 | St. Paul, Minnesota |
| | Sidewinder’s | Lincoln, Nebraska |
| | Music at the Mall | Keokuk, Iowa |
| | Swing State | Lake Villa, Illinois |
| | Skylight | Lafayette, Indiana |
| | Recording at Pendlwood Studios | Columbus, Ohio |
| | Hi-fi Concert Club | Lakewood, Ohio |
| | Premier Concert Venue | Chesterfield, Michigan |
| | Oade’s Hidden Camel | Lansing, Michigan |
| | Dirty Jack’s | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| | The Smiling Moose | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| | The Basement | Kingston, New York |
| | Fat Baby | New York City, New York |
| | Knapp’s Underground | Bennington, Vermont |
| | The Edge | Big Stone Gap, Virginia |
| | The Ultimate Basement | Sunnyview, North Carolina |
| | The Haven Lounge | Winter Park, Florida |
| | Charlotte’s Underground | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| | Fresh Brew Coffee House | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
| | Filthy McNasty’s | Vero Beach, Florida |
| | The Scout Bar | Houston, Texas |
| | Red Room | Norman, Oklahoma |
| | Tba | Ogden, Utah |
If you can't get to a concert, buy some of their music
HERE or check them out at
www.myspace.com/theoriarockIf you're a fan - or are just curious about them - see if you can catch a concert! It's totally worth your time! :D
Monday was the first concert of their "Double or Nothing" tour, and First Baptist had the honor of being the site of that first concert! The turn out was very good and, save for a few naysayers, everyone liked them. They premiered a new song, and informed us that their album will be out in October! (They'll have a pay pal account by then, so you can order the album online, or buy it at iTunes!)
and, I'm no gonna sugar coat it: they weren't very good. BUT - they were fun! They played a bunch of 80's music, and got everyone dancing! The drummer even played on a Guitar Hero World Tour drumset! HAHA! When Theoria took the stage, though, the house ROCKED. Until it rocked a bit too hard and the power on half the stage died half way through "Miracle of War." But once that was fixed, they rocked again. Casey even venture out to do a guitar flip which ended fairly badly... lol. (His guitar hit the roof and then stuck on his mic stand. He also had his share of problems with that mic stand throughout the night.) It was a great show (despite Casey being a JERK FACE and Kyle getting in the way of every picture I tried to take), and everyone loved it!
Now, while I LOVE their music, my favorite part about Theoria concerts is talking to the guys before and after. I think that's a large part of my draw to the band. All the guys are fun and extremely amiable... when I firs blogged about the band, they were just that: the band. But now, after 7 concerts and what not, I can actually say they're friends...
video, their album is coming out in October, and in Ohio (not Oklahoma, lol) they're going to record a song for a company called Greenlight (?) that will hopefully gain them even MORE exposure, and send them on their way to stardom.
problem presenting them to the public - they've got the look down, as well. All they need is the exposure... and that's excellent for them. I can't wait for them to finally make it big because they deserve it... but at the same time, I'm dreading the day they finally get there, because I'm not looking forward to having to share them with everyone else. I'm a little selfish like that :P
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