Kings of Leon at The 02 in Dublin, Ireland
I don’t know if I was ashamed or if my feelings were hurt when Caleb of Kings of Leon said tonight, “I don’t know if we would still be a band if it weren’t for this part of the world (this part being the UK). Americans will probably one day come around and most likely say, “yeah, I liked them all along”. It was mockery but it was true. Where is the American love for Kings of Leon? I swore I wouldn’t blog while I was here in Ireland, but I couldn’t contain my excitement after this rockin’ concert. Jesse surprised me with a trip to Ireland for 10 days (I know, life is rough) and then surprised me again while we were here with tickets to see Kings of Leon. What a man! He has gone above and beyond to give me the “down time” of my life!
We got to see the Kings of Leon at the O2; a music venue in Dublin that seriously just opened last Friday! Kings of Leon was the first band to officially play the venue…. and I have to brag just a bit more; Caleb (the lead singer) also said, that although this was the hardest touring season of their career, that this was their best performance yet! And I was there! The photograph isn’t the best, I know but it’s from an i-phone…
If you aren’t familiar with the Kings of Leon ,then shame on you! Check them out! My personal favorite song is “Holy Roller, Novocaine” or “Arizona”, or “Charmer”…. or, well—you get the point! I love the Kings of Leon!
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What a nice surprise! Have fun! I like the picture, it’s grainy. Concert pics look best grainy.
Typical to American fashion we will embrace them – in their worst effort. Apologies to all newbies, but this newest album, albeit a few outstanding tunes, mainly feels like an attempt at popularity with us U.S. music fans (didn’t we make Jack Johnson and Brittney millionaires?)… Anyhow, if you disagree, check out Aha Shake Heartbreak or Because of the Times before you judge my thoughts of Only By the Night.
Jules, super proud of your hubs – he’s kickin ass and taking names. I love it.
Merry Christmas you guys.