Weird Al FTW!

[agilebrit]

So, we hit the Utah State Fair yesterday, as we do this time of the year. We rode the Giant Yellow Slide. We saw piglets! And BUNNIES OMG. Lionhead Bunnies! We got to pet one and it was SO SOFT OMG. I need one. OMG.

I also ran into Dave Farland/Wolverton (depending on what name he's writing under) and scored a signed copy of "Of Mice and Magic," a poster, and a little plush dragon. He's been working with animators and book people to put together a book/DVD about fish, which we got to see bits and pieces of--and looked brilliant. Traditional 2-D animation FTW. Dave's going to be at LTUE in February, and I'll grab those for Da Boy then.

And then we got to see Weird Al Yankovic in concert.

First off, they were dreadfully late. I realize that for a show of this complexity (and DUDE. It was really complicated. When did concerts get complicated?) there's a lot of setup and stuff that goes into it, but honestly, they should have gotten their act together a bit better than they did.

But once it started...

IT WAS FABULOUS.

It started with a polka medley. Of course. *hearts the polka medleys* I swear, Weird Al goes through a good twenty or so costume changes during a show. While he's doing that, we get video interviews with various celebrities--which are hysterical. I can't believe he gets away with what he does, honestly. Apparently people like Eminem, Kevin Federline, and Jessica Simpson, I'm sorry, Sampson, have a sense of humor about themselves. Or something.

We got treated to a bunch of new stuff, and lots of classics. Both the Star Wars songs, "Amish Paradise," "White and Nerdy" (my personal anthem), "All About the Pentiums," "Fat," "Eat It"...
There's no way I can name them all. The show ran a good two hours.

What was nice was, even the songs I didn't know, I could make out most of the lyrics to. That was very cool.

And then for the encore he came out and did "Albuquerque"!

He must have been exhausted by the end.

So, yes. If you're a Weird Al fan (or even if you're not--if you're not, WHY NOT? Goodness.) and you get the chance to see him in concert, GO.

Comments

[bookishwench.livejournal.com]

Back when my cousin was in college, he worked for the college's entertainment division, driving in celebs who did concerts on campus and the like. One of the people he drove for was Al. He said he was a really nice guy... also that he drank an enormous about of pop.

[agilebrit.livejournal.com]

So that's where he gets all that manic energy!

I'm glad to hear that he's one of the nice guys. He strikes me that way, just from watching him. :)

[zilly14.livejournal.com]

You saw Weird Al???? I am so jealous. Ever since I heard he was doing a tour for Straight Outta Lynwood, I wanted to go. But sadly the closest ones weren't that close, or conflicted with stuff. One day, though...

Do you have pictures?

[agilebrit.livejournal.com]

Sadly, I didn't think to bring the camera. But if you get the chance to see him, GO...even if you have to drive a few hours to do it. TOTALLY worth it.

[pfeifferpack.livejournal.com]

I am soooo jealous! I adore Weird Al (have a few DVDs of his videos and one concert along with the cd's)....have ever since the 80's when I first saw "I Lost on Joepardy" and " "Another One Rides The Bus" on the original MTV. He is brilliant! I love the fact that he can really sing as well as parody others. I'd love him to come to Albuquerque when I can see him (last time I couldn't get the time off).

Kathleen

[agilebrit.livejournal.com]

He'll be in Albuquerque on Oct 17... You should totally go.

[pfeifferpack.livejournal.com]

Oooo OOoooo Going to try as hard as I can cause I adore him! Thanks for the tip. Just marked it on my calendar.

Kathleen

[bojojoti.livejournal.com]

Nothing like a little Weird Al once in a while. "Amish Paradise" and "White and Nerdy" are such classics!

[agilebrit.livejournal.com]

I love both with the fire of a thousand suns. But I love most of his stuff. :)

[texanfan.livejournal.com]

O didn't even know he did concerts! What kind of fan am I?

The extreme lateness could have been because of many factors. There was a concert here with dozens of different performers where the traffic was so bad that several of the bands where still stuck in traffic while they were supposed to be performing.

It's always great to hear that someone you like gives a great concert.

[agilebrit.livejournal.com]

Tour dates! Maybe you can go. :)

[tardiscaptain.livejournal.com]

I am so upset that my emergency move caused me to miss this concert. I was getting text messages and calls from a lot of people wondering where I was.

[agilebrit.livejournal.com]

Aw, MAN! That sucks. :(

I understand that he likes to come to Utah, so maybe he'll be back on his next tour.