This Charming Band-err Man..?.

So I mentioned in an earlier post about my attending the Smiths/Morrissey Convention.  I went with an old friend and didn't end up wearing my new Lydia Dress. I instead wore Peasant Top in Red from Pinup Girl Clothing, which I scored at the Mary Blair Launch Party (at 15% off Yay!) and my High Waisted Cropped Trousers in Black along with my Yoda Vans. All in all it was fun. Great music, obviously, overpriced beer and VEGAN food! 

This Charming Band made their first ever appearance at this year's convention and Sons and Heirs played again. I had to leave early, so I missed most of Sons and Heirs' set, but I really enjoyed THis ?Charming Band. 

Little did I know, of course, what exactly a tribute band actually is.

From Dictionary.com:

1. a group that plays the songs of a band they admire, often dressing in the style of the original band members. Contemporary definitions for tribute band Expand. noun. a musical group that imitates a former band or performer that was highly popular; a band that performs the music of a famous band.

From UrbanDictionary.com 

A couple of musicians looking to make some extra money by taking songs from an already famous band. Usually the fore-mentioned band no longer performs and therefore it is a tribute. Although some of the most well liked tribute bands, do in fact do tribute to a band that is still in existence and performing.

So there's the two definitions, in case you weren't aware, and having seen them I can't help but put in my two, or three, cents here.

Ohh, and if you haven't seen or heard either band, here:

This is This Charming Band the entire show they did for the convention. I watched this video, I had balcony seats and literally could not see anything. 

The Sons and Heirs Live.

Enjoy.

I enjoyed This Charming Band, the lead singer whose name I don't know sounds an awful lot like Morrissey; emphasis on the word Awful. 

No he didn't suck at singing, and the band is a SMITHS tribute band, not a MORRISSEY tribute band, the difference is vital.

They play the songs that Morrissey wouldn't play live, and I know cause I've seen him. 

That's whats refreshing about them: they'll play your favorite fucking Smiths song, and they will do their best to sound like "the real deal". PLus the girl on guitar fucking KILLED IT. I hope the video includes the bands individual intros, cause she played "How Soon is Now?" which is nearly impossible to play, even Marr  struggles with the original sound of the recorded version on certain live albums. Seriously I love her.

I couldn't help but feel a little odd though. To me, this show seemed like the show you would go see if the original artist no longer played and yes it is true that The Smiths are OVER :,(

But you can still see Morrissey, in fact I'm seeing him in San Jose in July. 

So if I had to the choice between A) seeing a tribute band, or two, for like $25 (actual ticket cost of the convention) or B) Seeing the lead singer of said expired band, who still totally rocks, for maybe $50-$70 more? (Last May my tickets for "okay" seats were $60 including tax; this year they were $75 or so each, I bought two.)

To put it bluntly, it was kind of lame that these singers were trying soooo hard to look and sound like Moz. Yes, good for them if they can pull it off seamlessly, but leave it to the Original. Please.

Hope you enjoyed my useless rant.

<3 

Smiths/Morrissey Convention

So this Sunday is the annual Smiths/Morrissey convention!! This is my first time attending and I'm super excited, but I also have no idea what to expect.

For example, I have no idea what to wear, or how soon to start lining up etc. 

I was supposed to attend with a friend of mine, but we decided to kind of go as a group instead. I do have an extra ticket and have asked a couple of people already, apparently everyone's busy, but I still have a couple more people in mind so I'm not too panicked...yet.

As far as what to wear, I've seen photos of people wearing pinup, or Smiths and Morrissey shirts, or just their everyday clothes.

Truth be told, I find it kind of redundant to wear Morrissey and Smiths shirts due to my giant "Morrissey" tattoo on my arm and The Smiths lyrics on my ankle. 

It's kind of like wearing a Morrissey/Smiths shirt 24/7. 

I recently ordered the Lydia Dress in Rose Border Print from Pinup Girl Clothing, they just released the dress in new sizes (up to 4X) and I placed my order as soon as I got the email. I wasn't planning on buying anything PUG this month, but I've been lusting after this dress for a while now and didn't want to wait for it to sell out. 

 Check it out; fall in love. There is a code for 10% off, PUG offers it to returning customers, it'll at least cover the tax for the item. The code is cc10thanks. 

I also juuuust bought THESE adorable Star Wars Vans. 

They have little Yoda's on them <3

 I think they will match pretty well. So this is what I'm considering, if my Vans show up before Friday. I know my dress will, Pinup Girl's shipping is on point (not true for everyone, I happen to live just a few cities over from HQ.)

I have a pretty busy weekend: On Saturday I'm attending the Mary Blair Launch Party!

I'm mostly going to see of I can snag the Umbrella Print Jenny Skirt, and maybe even the Train Print Jenny Skirt, cause it's sold out in my usual 2X. I also want to try on the Erin Dress in Leopard Bengaline, because later that evening my friend and I are attending Hunk'o'Rama, which is male strip club. Yes, we gon' get our Magic Mike on!

So I have a super busy weekend which means I probably won't have time to do my new featurette: Sunday Spotlight, unless I write it sometime within the next two days and just publish it on Sunday.

Anyways, I'm really excited, I've had a lot of things going on lately, and Spring Break just ended (i did, literally nothing) so I'm looking forward to going out and having a good time YAY!
If you're at the Convention, I know you don't know what I look like, but my Instagram handle is @Raechellie. I'm really on Insta way more than Facebook and Twitter, PLEASE come say hi!

Sunday Spotlight: Dolores del Rio

I'd like to start this weekly segment where every Sunday I shine the spotlight on someone I think is worthy. For this Sunday's edition I am presenting you: Dolores del Rio. 

Dolores del Rio, originally, Maria de los Dolores Asunsolo Lopez-Negrete, was a Mexican born film star from the 1920's to the 1950's, respectively. She starred in both silent and "talkie" films and was even a beauty influence for Joan Crawford. Dolores starred in films such as "Joanna", "Resurrection", "Ramona", Flying down to Rio" as well as various television shows. 

The links to both her bio and full filmography are here and here. 

I love her so much and even included a little scene from Flying down to Rio, just so you could get a glimpse.

Unfortunately, non of her work is on Netflix. 

I just love her style and find her to be a huge influence. I hope you enjoy!!

-R. 

Yes, she is with Frida Kahlo, I just about DIED when I found this photo

The shadows in the photo just make it that much more beautiful

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