ruined peaches

I thought I'd write a few words about last Friday's concert at the Gasometer in Vienna. There were two entrances into the concert venue and I was the first in line for the one that opened from the mall. It was exactly 10 AM when I had a seat at my spot and everyone looked at me like I was crazy. So, about a half an hour later people started arriving more frequently. Unfortunately, 4 FUCKING BITCHES cut before me in the row and when I kept telling them to let me in first when they open the gates because I was there first they just said 'okay-okay'. About 3 PM I saw three guys in the distance and one of them wore a Kassidy tee. I promised myself to educate myself a little about the band, but I didn't really had time before the concert, and in hindsight I wish I knew more about the band back then. But I knew it right away that they were members, I mean, who else would wear Kassidy t-shirts in Vienna, where no one else could have heard about them before? So I ran towards them and I said something like "Erm... Sorry. Are you the band that plays before Lana?" And they were smiling and said yes. How rude I was, gosh? But I knew I was so lucky in that moment. I began babbling about how long I've been waiting for the show and that I hope I'll have fun (I don't know what was I thinking, it was obvious I'd have fun, but I just kept running my mouth) and they said they're sure I will. I wanted to ask them if Barry's gonna perform Summer Wine that night with Lana, but I was so out of my mind it's a miracle I reminded myself to ask them a favor. They were so kind and bland, they asked my name and we shook hands and they were really-really friendly and nice. When I read the amazing Duke's review about the show he attended I was so worried about how I could get my gift to Lana, I thought I wouldn't meet with anyone.. So I asked them if they could give her the little stuffed animal and the letter I brought her, and they said yes, sure, they'd give it to her personally. I was so happy! No one else in the queue had any idea what was I doing and they didn't even had a clue who the hell were the people I was talking to. So then we said goodbye and I went back to my spot. At 7 PM everyone stood up and another two girls cut their ways before me in the row, but I got in before them thanks to the crappy security system which did not look at my bag, they simply let me in. I was like fourth or fifth. I ran and ran, I didn't really know where to run, so I followed the others. There weren't any signs showing the way, it was quite confusing. I was planning on being on the left side of the stage (Lana's right side, if you view it through her eyes) but the front row only had places at the left side so I thought I wouldn't give up that sweet place. I regret not doing so, IF YOU ARE DEBATING ON WHICH SIDE TO STAND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TO CHOOSE THE LEFT. That'll be important later. So, Kassidy started playing at about 7.30 or 40 PM, I wish I checked out their songs before the concert. It was such a shitty audience, everyone was looking at their watches, they couldn't appreciate they music. Lana was 20 minutes late which led to skipping Knockin' On Heaven's Door and Without You from the original setlist. She literally said: 'No, skip that' when someone in the band asked her. I was hoping that she'd have a nice outfit, make-up and hair and I loved it. She was like a young spanish girl, she looked really great. She interacted more with the left side of the front row than with the right, and she didn't go through the front row, she was forced to leave at the quarter of the row. She stopped signing, giving hugs and kisses and accepting gifts after that and she left the stage with a very confused fake smile. There were no reasons given why she was late, why she skipped two songs and why she had to leave that early, because it was like 10 PM. My theory is that since Gasometer also serves as a block of flats (which has its entrance right next to the concert venue's, and I could hear the sound technician's volume testing from down under at my waiting spot) she was not allowed to play after 10 PM, because of the people living there. Or maybe there's a simple law and not a local thing. So, I didn't have my picture of her signed (however I was holding it out for an hour and a half and my hand was cramping for hours afterwards) and it was also very short and I had 8 hours to spend on the streets before my train arrived but I liked it. I was sad and a little bit disappointed, but I know many people won't even have any experience close to this, so I cheer myself up with recalling the nice moments of the night. If you have any questions about this particular show or about the system, I will try to answer them with my best knowledge. Official photos from the event: http://www.volume.at/fotos/galerie/m16/3473/

Here's a nice photo of Lana in Vienna, which shows her entire outfit including those beautiful heels.

Aw, thank you so much everybody! I'm freaking out right now, I feel so unprepared.. But I only have a few hours left to sleep, so I gotta go. Wish me luck! Love you

Okay, I think this is my last question. What is the best spot to stand at the concert? Front row is a fix, but which side? I'm pretty sure she interacts more with one side but the only video I can rely on is the iTunes Festival's recording. So, any tips? Does she still hug fans, accept letters and presents and sign stuff for the people in front row?

I think her best tour outfit yet was in Amnéville, that short white dress and those giant cross earrings were just everything. Her hair and make-up was also perfect. (I hope she does a similar choice of look in Vienna...)

YASSSS! My favourites! Thank you very much. <3

Does anyone recall which other two (or three) LDR a.k.a Lizzy Grant tracks did she mentioned when she was asked if there will be any re-releases like Yayo?

Thank you very much. <3

Hello everyone! I'm going to Lana's show in Vienna next week and I'm currenty planning the details of my stay. For scheduling my stuff there, I'd like to know how long does the concert durate, from the opening of the doors. How long is Kassidy's set? I estimate Lana's about one or one and a half hours long, is that accurate? Is there any chance meeting her before or after the show? I am afraid I'm not as cunning and organized as DUKE... Also, how much does the merchandise items cost in euros? Thanks in advance!