The All Stars Tour - Saturday, August 10, 2013 at House of Blues Houston
So after seeing DayShell during their first tour in March, I just fell in love with them and eagerly awaited for their return, which happened today :)
I was really excited and nervous for some reason. I actually managed to learn some of the songs, so I was stoked to be one of the first to be able to sing along (aside from Share With Me) before the album is released.
I left my house at about 12:30 and my best friend Dani and I did our usual tradition of buying Panda Express and eating in the parking lot of the venue. Actually, as I turned onto the street, I am pretty sure I saw them driving so naturally, I freaked out.
Anyway, I kept turning my head while we were eating ‘cause I had bought them some stuff (including the owl!) and I wanted to give it to them before hand, but I couldn’t find them. Then, as we were walking towards the venue (I had to cross the street), I saw Jordan and Sebastian. Haha, I was like, “Jordan!” and then Sebastian turned around right as I was about to call his name. I asked/yelled if they had time ‘cause I had stuff in my car I wanted to give them, so they ran across the street (after looking both ways of course). I introduced myself (they remembered me from Twitter and I was like, in my head, “shit, maybe I shouldn’t tweet them so much omfg”) and we walked back to my car.
Haha, I told them something among the lines of “please don’t think I’m weird” and I gave them a pack of clean shirts and socks. Their expressions were priceless, haha. I’m so glad they liked it. And then I gave them the owl! Haha, they did not see that coming! And finally, a card containing a Chipotle gift card and a link to a letter I wrote for all of them online. They thanked and hugged me and they were so sweet ahhhhh. We went our separate ways: I went to join the line and they went to go put the stuff in their van.
I actually kept running into them before the show started! Haha, they didn’t know how to get up (building was three stories), it was so hilarious. I guess they figured it out eventually. I kept waving at them, haha. :)
Once I got inside, I went for the barricade. Actually, I was behind the people from the barricade. I didn’t mind though, ‘cause they were all short and I’m fairly tall, but once the first local band started, I ended up front and center on the barricade! I was so fucking happy!!! I kept seeing all the guys watching side stage, which just made me all the more excited.
Freaking finally, Raul, Jordan, Tyler and Sebastian came out to set up and by 2:57, the show started. They played their five songs: Suck My Ass, The Imbecile, The Edge of the World, Not Coming In and Share With Me. I sang along and bobbed my head as best I could. Haha, to be honest, I felt kinda awkward being the only person with my hands in the air, but I was definitely singing along!
There was some punk ass kids yelling Austin and shit and Shayley told them to go fuck themselves. I honestly didn’t notice this until my best friend told me afterwards, and Sebastian told me too. It’s probably a good thing ‘cause I was just hyped up enough to tell them off. Little shits…
Anyway, I sang along and I got so happy when they played “Edge of the World!” I yelled, “THAT’S MY FAVORITE SONG!” I am so embarrassed now omfg. But it’s true, I love that song more than life itself (okay, I’m exaggerating but seriously, lovelovelove it). At that point, I didn’t care and sang as loudly as I could to that song and to Share With Me, which I definitely knew.
So once they were done, I caught up with Dani at their merch table and just waited for the guys so I could take pics. We couldn’t stay the whole time, but I wasn’t bummed since I was just here for DayShell anyway.
First to come with Shayley. I waited until he was less swarmed to approach him. I told him I got them the stuff and he thanked me and hugged me. And he thanked me for singing along and I told him I probably messed up a few words, but he says he messes up something too. Then I reapproached him so he could sign my ticket! Then I ended up buying a hoodie, which he actually offered to me, but I couldn’t accept it. My primary concern was helping them out! Still, that was so sweet. Then more hugs :) And then a lot of waiting. I was paranoid they weren’t going to come, so I tweeted them all and Tyler said they were loading, but they’d be there soon!
Raul came eventually. Poor guy was sweating! He was glad to be inside, haha, so we took a picture and then he signed my ticket as well. He was really nice :) Then more waiting and eventually Jordan and Tyler came! Jordan saw me first and we just got to talking about naming the owl and other stuff. Haha, he’s a very easy person to talk to! Eventually he got pulled away by another fan, so I approached Tyler! We had a really nice chat and it was so great to finally talk to him in person! Seriously, it was long overdue! :) Sebastian took the longest to get there, but he was really cool and we ended up talking quite a bit too (like the assholes I should’ve cursed out)!
Eventually though, I had to leave so I said goodbye to Tyler and Sebastian (I couldn’t find the rest of the guys, so I was kinda sad tbh) and we went on our way. I’ll hopefully see them again in October. I’ll try my damn best to be there! :)
So yeah, that was pretty much it. I’m so giddy right now, it’s pretty ridiculous.
I :) can’t :) stop :) smiling :) like :) an :) idiot :)
I’m really looking forward to their album release in September and possibly seeing them again in October. They were so amazing and they honestly just keep getting better and better… I felt really proud of them. I know, kinda lame, but still. I just really love those guys. They’re so easygoing and kind. To have been able to watch them grow is really wonderful. I just know they’re going to be amazing. I can’t wait for the next time!