February 9, 2012 in Live Music, Music

MuteMath…memories and sadness

My friend got me into this band. She love love loved them and she wanted me to love them too. Unfortunately every time she mentioned them she said their name so quickly I thought she was saying “Meat Math” and I was not interested in seeing a band that might possible sing about about “meat” or “math” (I was totally thinking crazy metal hardcore band). Boy did I feel like an idiot after I finally took the time to watch them and enjoy them live. (I saw them once open for one of my favorite bands. This show occurred before the one Im going to take a trip down memory lane for right now. At the time of the first show I had hurt my leg and was in a lot of pain. I blame the drugs for making me so inattentive, but I’ve since made up for that lost show.)

Here is my best MuteMath memory...

We had driven down to San Francisco on our yearly pilgrimage to see one of our favorite musicians, the timing of the shows made it so we would miss MuteMath’s Seattle tour date but if we drove through the night we would get there in time for their San Francisco date…and Alicia was not about to miss seeing them play. So we drove through the night, almost died a few times (big rigs are scary), but finally made it to SF. Then I decided to be a pain because I was so tired and I almost didn’t go. Boy am I glad that Alicia is a little scary when she is determined. So there I found myself, at the MuteMath show at Slim’s in San Francisco. Once the music started I felt like a jackass. They were so good. I mean, f#$%ing amazingly good, and their energy on stage was massive. Plus their drummer was hot. (yeah, I admit it… I dig drummers)

I also found out he was crazy talented. Like I could not take my eyes off of him. Darren King plays percussion Like. A. Boss. Seriously, I was mesmerized by his playing. So mesmerized that I missed the fact that Paul (lead singer) had jumped off the stage and I took an elbow to the eye. Yup, right square in the eye. It hurt like all get out, but Paul (even in his heightened rocker state of being) noticed and hugged me. He apologized and moved on through the crowd. How could I be mad at him, it was my own fault for staring at Darren and not paying attention to his amazingness. Trust me, I paid attention after that. By the end of the show MuteMath was now my favorite live band. I was in love with the band that I formerly thought was called “Meat Math”, and I was ready to punch myself in the face for not giving them a chance earlier (you think Paul knew and thats what the elbow was for?…anyways…). And at the end of the show, Darren gave away drum sticks to audience members. As I got one someone yanked it out of my hands, lucky for me Darren saw and walked right over and gave me the rest of what he had telling everyone they were mine and I could give them to whomever. (Gorgeous, talented and sweet…sigh)

We had a chance to talk to the band after and get some autographs. Paul apologized profusely for my eye and even gave me another hug. I jokingly told him that if it turned into a black eye I was going to be pissed, to which he replied “if it does take a picture and post it and I will make it up to you”. He felt so bad about it. I told him to forget it. (It didn’t turn into a black eye luckily, but some people thought I should have just told him it did as a joke… I thought that would be cruel because he was so nice.) He was seriously the coolest guy, we talked for a good 10 minutes, I even told him our harrowing talk of adventure down and how Alicia threatened my life if we didn’t make it to the show (he laughed…she however didn’t find it all that funny..whoops). Anyways, we got to talk to all the band members except Darren..sadness. But its all good. I had my memento from that night.

So why the trip down memory lane? 1) I just found that drumstick 2) They will be in town tomorrow night playing a show at the Showbox and I will not be there. It will be the first time I have missed their show since that SF trip. That is the reason for the sadness. I’ve seen them play big shows and small shows since. We even promoted their Endfest after party show, handing out fliers to everyone at the festival. And then waited until 1 am for them to hit the stage (I finally got to meet Darren at this show and he thanked me for promoting and then told me it would be his honor to take a picture with me…could these guys get any sweeter. unfortunately for me, the picture disappeared. sad face) I have had so many amazing memories seeing this band (even their crew thought I should have told Paul I got a black eye…they are quite the jokers.)

All my memories will have to do and fill my heart tomorrow night as they hit the stage. I will not being seeing this amazing band, but I will be there in spirit. I love you MuteMath,  you are truly fantastic and talented. I’m sorry I don’t have the money to see the show, but if I did I would give it all to you for one amazing night of music.

For those lucky enough to see them live, I hope you take the opportunity. These guys have the energy and enthusiasm to lift you on your feet and make you dance. They capture your attention and hold it the entire show because you never know what is going to happen next. You almost don’t want to blink and sometimes I find myself needing to give a reminder to breathe. Check them out, you will not be disappointed.

www.mutemath.com

MuteMath w/Canon Blue

  • Showbox Sodo
  • Date: Fri, Feb 10, 2012
  • Doors open: 7:00 PM
  • Ages: All Ages to Enter, 21 & Over to Drink
  • Advanced Ticket Prices*: $28.00
  • Day of Show*: $32.00


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