Charles McVey (sigh) I love you

You've read my raves about him before, but here it is again.

"Animal" album cover
I went to the Upstage Gallery downtown tonight to watch/listen to Charles McVey and his band play. He had copies of his new album "Animal" which isn't due for official release until tomorrow. Nanny-nanny-boo-boo Lawrence, KS! I got it first! Not only did I get a copy, but I got a signed copy that reads "To the foxiest woman in all of Topeka! Love, Charles." That's right! Yeah baby. Oh, I got a cd for Kim too - LOL - but her's reads "Kim, sorry you missed the party! Love, Charles." LOL. That's because she made me go to the show by myself. :( I forgive her.



Okay, although that is awesome and exciting, what's even more exciting is that one of the songs of the night, "Sir", from his previously released album called 'Modern Living', he dedicated to me by announcing "this one is for [Celsi]" (he used my real name), and then pointed directly at me. Awwww, isn't that so absolutely sweet? I am a true fan and I could not have been happier.



Of course, I talked with him for a bit after the show and he would not let me leave without a hug good-bye and some advice for Alex. Alex is doing some promo work for the band "The Big Gigantic". I told Charles about that and he was taken aback. He said that he is doing a show with them up in Lincoln, Nebraska soon. What are the odds??



After I left the show, I immediately went to see Alex at work and relay all the happenings of the night to her. She was disappointed that she could not go with me to see the performance tonight, but she plans to go to the Lincoln show, whenever that is.



What a great night. I may be heading out to Lawrence tomorrow night to see the BIG SHOW that they have planned for the release party of "Animal". You can check out some of the songs off of "Animal" and "Modern Living" at Charles McVey's MySpace website: http://www.myspace.com/charlesmcvey. And if you want to know what the inspiration is to "Animal", you can check out the notes at http://www.lawrence.com/events/2009/apr/10/31018/.

Did I mention that I love this guy?? LOL.

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