I will begin with first big thing I can remember.
Spring Break
Instead of doing BOOZE CRUISE 2k10, my two best friends and I met in Miami for a couple days then headed up to Atlanta for a mini road trip to Savannah and Hilton Head. I know, kind of random (we were a little fresh out of ideas and had heard from a friend's friend's friend that Hilton Head is what's up). Hilton Head is not what's up. But it's nice - very quiet and cute. There are a lot of old people there...
Don't be fooled. No matter how random it was, it really didn't matter - my friends were my sole entertainment and we had a blast. The whole trip was just a clusterfuck of weird experiences. Exhibit A: the National Guard was in Hilton Head for a convention and we partied with the Army, aka MIDDLE AMERICA. Oh and even though Hilton Head ain't the numba one Spring Break destination, Savannah is THE SHIT (a cleaner, better preserved mini New Orleans). It's definitely worth checking out.
Overall, we also met SO many kinds of people, went out with these people, and just did something different, which was refreshing and fun in the long run. I can't imagine having a better break. Shit got weird and it was awesome.
The week after Spring Break...
I went to Ultra Music Festival (March 23-25)...Aaaand it was insane. Ultra is a huge electronic music festival with the best DJ's in the world. Everyone is happy - just dancing, grinding, living... oh, and tripping out on all kinds of drugs. It was a very crazy time. I can be the first person to say that electronic music isn't my top genre of choice but it is something that should be appreciated and enjoyed. Right now music is going through an evolution of sorts and everything is being mixed/mashed up in all funky ways. I think this is a genre that has a lot of potential... It's also great when you want to go balls out.
Easter Weekend
When my mother found out that I was one of the only people on campus during the "Holy Weekend," she sent me to visit my bro in Philly. We did Philly for a night then headed to NYC to visit Sean's brother from another mother and to go craaay craaay in the citaaay. It was such an AMAZING weekend. We rallied a troop of eclectic friends and just bounced all over the place - we had a freaking blast. We were like silly little drunk munchkins frolicking through candyland (weird analogy)... No but really, such a great weekend. And it got me so pumped because I will be moving to NYC post grad (yes! I will be employed this summer!). Can't wait.
Other fun events (or artsy ones? considering this is an artsy nash blog?):
- Vampire Weekend: I saw these guys at the Ryman (a church converted into a sick concert venue). They were AWESOME. They sounded great, they looked great, and they were so happy to be there. They are definitely worth seeing live! (Sexy photos & vids to come...)
- I interviewed Julian Casablancas for the school newspaper. I won't live this one down... it will definitely be my claim to fame for the next three years (He will be performing April 27th at Mercy Lounge... BE THERE)
Anything else? This semester has been a blur. An amazing, memorable, whirlwind of a blur. I hope to end my time at Vandy with a bang.
UPCOMING THINGY'S...
1. THE VANDY STUDENT FILM FESITVAL - THIS SUNDAY!!!! Help the art community at Vanderbilt EXIST & GROW!!!
2. RITES OF SPRING: April 23rd & 24th....WASSAP! - http://www.ritesofspring.com/
3. ... And if you want more artsy exposure that same weekend: "Naked Without Us: Fashion and Music Festival April 19-24 2010" - http://nakedwithoutus.com/ (F.Y.I. JEFF the Brotherhood will be performing April 23rd at Mercy Lounge).
4. As mentioned before: Julian Casablancas, April 27th, Mercy Lounge
5. Beach House, April 28th, Mercy Lounge
6. And my new band crush: THE LOCAL NATIVES (with opening act, Suckers), April 30th, The Basement
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