Before the show on 1/26 at the House of Blues in LA, I caught up with Chris Dudley, Keyboardist of “Underoath” and asked him a few questions

Nicole Lemberg: On Wikipedia, it says the meaning of Underoath is “Something from the bible” can you elaborate?

Chris Dudley: Actually no, what’s funny is um, the guy who came up with the name of the band was in the band for probably like for 6 months. He left before Underoath recorded anything, like it was just a long time ago like back in high school and he was the one who came up with the name. So, it says it on Wikipedia because we know he got it from somewhere in the bible, we’re just not sure where.

NL: When you were growing up, did your parents think you would be in a band or musician?

CD: No, not at all. ‘Cause when I was growing up like my biggest thing was, I wanted to be a pilot in the air force because my dad was a pilot in the air force and I just, I wanted to fly jests and like that’s all I cared about. Then uh, when my parents got divorced and we went to Florida, and I went out to visit my dad one summer and he um broke the news to me, that I was now too tall to fly jets because apparently you have to be under 5’10 in order to fly so that was a, you know it ruined thought for sure about what I was going to do, so whatever. And then, honestly I just kinda fell into doing this. I had some friends who were playing music and they were like, hey do you wanna play with us? And I was like yea sure and at the time there were no shows there was no anything. It was just dudes in a bedroom playing music and I just kinda like started doing it.

NL: Did you take piano lessons?

CD: Nope, just kinda picked it up and learned as I went along. They’re defiantly good for learning how you should play, I’m sure I don’t play correct, but yea.

NL: Must be good enough!

CD: Yea!

NL: So do your parents support you being in a band?

CD: Yea, sure, ya! They were great. It’s funny because me and Daniel [drummer] and Tim [lead guitar] were actually talking last night about how we can’t believe how our parents were as cool about it as they were. Like you know, like being 16 and like in the summer going on tour and going all the way across the country and this is like, we had no cell phones or anything like that so it was a big, a big leap on our parents part but they were awesome.

NL: If you weren’t doing this, what would you be doing?

CD: I don’t know! Uh, I thought about being a chef before. I thought about one time about being a flight attendant, just because I like to travel and meet new people, but I wouldn’t do that now, I don’t think. So I’m not sure, I don’t know.

NL: When you’re on tour is there something you always have to bring?

CD: My phone, Yea. I have it with me all the time. Just because I do so many different things with it, like you know, I obviously I talk to you know, my wife and my friends and everyone on it and I’ve got my pictures on it, my email.

NL: Your iPod.

CD: Ya, my iPod with all my music, yes! So it’s pretty much, so many different things I always have to have it, it’s the first thing I grab.

NL: On your iPod, what are you listening to right now?

CD: Let’s see, (takes out phone) what have I been listening to lately? The last thing played was “Wooven Hand” because that’s a really, really good record. The new middle class rut record, I like a lot.

NL: Yea, I just saw them!

CD: Oh really! How were they?

NL: Pretty good!

CD: Really, I’ve never seen them, so I would definitely love to see them. So, listening to Lamb of God, Huey Lewis Greatest hits the other day. New deftones, new Circa Survive is really good .


NL: Nice. We are at the House of Blues in L.A, have you ever performed here before or seen any bands here?

CD: We’ve played at the House of Blues a lot um, we played them all over. There are a lot of them like the one in Anaheim we are playing tomorrow. The one in Florida, Cleaveland, you know, in Dallas. I like them a lot because pretty much the same everywhere, like you know what you’re getting into. The sound is always really good. I don’t think I’ve ever gone to a show at the House of Blues so yea.


NL: Do you have a favorite place to play? Like city, state, or venue?

CD: It’s really hard, all of California the shows are really good. So as a state, I would probably say California. Just because it’s always awesome.

NL: What was the most embarrassing thing to happen to you while on stage?

CD: Um, on our last tour, I slammed my face on my keyboard stand and ripped my nose open and I was just like bleeding everywhere. That was pretty embarrassing. Ripping pants on stage is never fun. That’s happened a few times. Fell off the stage once,that was pretty embarrassing. I’ve gotten my share of you know embarrassing things.

NL: Is there anything you always request to have backstage?

CD: Water! That’s pretty much it. I mean there are always other things, but that’s the only thing that we always have. So that’s the main thing. Water, and we’re good.

NL: What’s the weirdest thing a fan has done for you, or to you?

CD: Wow, um, we had a guy one time. We were doing a signing one time in Japan and he took all his clothes off and laid on the table so we signed his body. It was not pretty. That was pretty crazy.

NL: You just came out with your 7th album, a few months ago in Nov. how is it different from your previous albums?

CD: I mean, it is in a lot of ways. I guess one of the biggest things would be the fact that we have one vocalist now, which I think is a really positive thing. ‘Cause before we had two guys who were going back and forth as far as the vocals go and two different ideas and two different views on where the song should go. It was kind of like a competing thing, but now it’s Spencer doing all the vocals and he’s doing, an awesome job and I think it’s great because it makes the songs sound more cohesive and they make a lot more sense. I’ve heard a lot of people making semi- jokes about us being a “real” band now that we just have a singer. So that’s probably the biggest change. Obviously having a new drummer that creates a whole new dynamic so, it’s quite and bit different.

NL: What comes first, lyrics or music?

CD: Music, always. The lyrics are the last thing to get done and then titles for songs and then the album title is the dead last thing, totally.


NL: Any do you contribute to the lyrics or just the keyboards?

CD: No, no. None of us really do any of the lyrics or stuff, except for Spencer. And then in the studio he’ll have some sort of a thing, where he’s like I don’t know what to do, how this melody should go, so we just kinda throw in ideas but 99.9% of all that is up to Spencer.

NL: When you’re playing live, is there one song from the new record that you just love to play?

CD: Yes! “A Devine Eradication.” It’s my favorite song period of the whole set to play and we’re playing it tonight, it’s fun. It’s a good time.

NL: Is there a song from the new record that really gets the crowd going and into it?

CD: I don’t know, the reaction to the new songs have been um, pretty much the same across the board in a good way. There doesn’t really seem to be any stand out tracks, it’s always been doing really well so it’s cool.

NL: That’s all I have, thank you!

CD: Oh! Thanks! Glad you got everything you wanted!

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About the Author

Nicole Lemberg is a teen concert photographer, reviewer, and band interviewer. She recently started her own website Soundcheck411.com and her work has been published on numerous music related sites. She is a point and shooting guard on her high school basketball team. In her free time Nicole goes to concerts and hangs out with friends.

Real women with real curves graced the runway wearing Shanta Alexander and Gianni Mercedes designs at The Forbidden Kiss Tour Fashion Show last night. The event, thrown by Walk Industries and Parris Harris, was held atop The Kress rooftop in Hollywood. Models consisted of buxom beauties strutting their stuff down the runway sporting skimpy bikinis, short dresses and lingerie fit for women of every shape and size. The event was a breath of fresh air as it wasn’t your typical L.A. Fashion Week event. On this runway, not every model was stick thin. We saw a diverse group of women who were petite, tall, thin and women who embraced their curves and knew how to work it on the catwalk.

Full house @ The Kress rooftop

Notable outfits included the following from the Gianni Mercedes Line:

Gianni Mercedes and Parris Harris

Next on the runway was Forbidden Kiss Lingerie. Notable designs include the following:

Shanta Alexander of Forbidden Kiss Lingerie

Overall, the event was a success and the audience contributed to the fun, party vibe as they cheered and clapped while models made their way down the runway. The fashion show proved that even in Los Angeles, home of plastic surgery, botox and liposuction, there are designers out there who help women of all shapes and sizes embrace themselves, feel sexy and confident about who they are.

For more information about the designers, visit:
http://www.myforbiddenkiss.com
http://www.facebook.com/Gianni-Mercedes-Line

For information about the companies who put the event together, visit:
http://www.justin.tv/parrisharris
http://www.walkindustries.com

For more photos of the event, visit our Facebook Fan Page Album: Forbidden Kiss Tour Fashion Show @ Kress

Party People Photos from the event:

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About the Author

Formerly an editor and writer at Citysearch, The Examiner, LA Youth Newspaper and proofreader at The Los Angeles Daily News, Christy Buena decided to start Disarray Magazine because she missed writing what she wanted. From hiring writers, to contacting publicists and making assignments, Christy is responsible for the editorial strategy of Disarray Magazine.
Questions, comments or suggestions? Contact Christy@disarraymagazine.com
Twitter.com/ChristyBuena

Have you ever wanted to touch up your makeup but found that it was too dark to do so? Well, ModelCo came up with the perfect solution to help ladies everywhere touch up their lipstick in the dark. LipLights Lipstick comes with a built in flashlight and mirror, perfect for glamouristas on the go. So, whether you’re in a car with limited lighting or caught in a dim situation, this new lipstick can actually save the day. The product, while innovative and practical, has its benefits and drawbacks.

Pros:
The product does a great job of going on smooth as it’s silky and moisturizes upon application. The shade we tried was called, “Dusk,” which was a nice brown color, ideal for daytime looks.

We loved how rich the product was and how it came with a mirror embedded in the lipstick cap. Normally, we’d have to dig in our purses to find our compact in order to apply the lipstick. With this product, we we skipped that step and saved time.

Cons:
Unfortunately, there was one drawback. The light on the base of the lipstick was a bit too bright for our tastes, almost blinding upon first try. Lesson learned: you have to point it directly at your lips and then turn it on, otherwise you end up looking like a squinting Halloween creature with a flashlight under its chin.

Product Specs:
Name: Lipstick Lights
Company: Model Co
Retail: $35.00
Color: Dusk
Lasting Power: several hours

If you’re interested in finding out more about this product, visit:
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About the Author

Formerly an editor and writer at Citysearch, The Examiner, LA Youth Newspaper and proofreader at The Los Angeles Daily News, Christy Buena decided to start Disarray Magazine because she missed writing what she wanted. From hiring writers, to contacting publicists and making assignments, Christy is responsible for the editorial strategy of Disarray Magazine.
Questions, comments or suggestions? Contact Christy@disarraymagazine.com
Twitter.com/ChristyBuena

When you combine good looks and talent, you're bound to make it in Hollywood, but nobody said it would be easy. Breaking into the music industry can be difficult, says Country singer Dayna Woodhams. "In the music business I feel like everyday is tough. It's so much rejection that it can be brutal," says Woodhams. "Especially when you write your own music. You put so much of yourself out there and not everyone is going to like it. There is no set path in this business and you have to find your own way to make it work."

Get to know Dayna Woodhams as she discusses how she got her start, the obstacles she faces and her goals for the future.

Singer Dayna Woodhams

1. How long have you been singing and at what age did you realize you wanted to pursue country music?
I have been singing since I could speak, I think! I used to make up songs and dance and sing around the house when I was a kid! I realized country music was my specialty much later in life. Honesty, I greatly disliked country for most of my life and it wasn't until I actually started singing along to bands like The Dixie Chicks and Martina Mcbride that I found how much it showed off my voice. I started exploring more from there.

2. Are there any artists you look up to? Who are some of your influences?
I greatly look up to artists such as Reba Mcintire, Martina Mcbride, Rascal Flatts and The Dixie Chicks. Their longevity and success in the business is truly inspiring and they continue to grow and evolve and stay mainstream without losing who they've always been. I also enjoy newer artists such as Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert for their ability to jump into the industry head first and really make a name for themselves quickly. I find that lately I'm more influenced by bands like Lady Antebellum and Sugarland. Being able to duet with a male really opens up so many opportunities. I love collaborating! Having more then one mind behind writing and performing is way cooler than going at it alone!

3. How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard it before?
My sound is very contemporary with hints of blues and rock thrown in. Strangely, I have a huge thing for 80s rock so I enjoy bringing the two styles together. Throwing an awesome guitar riff into my down home country song is my favorite thing to do. A lot of my music is very much about the vocals and the storyline which is true to the country form but I like to throw the twists in there.

4. Can you describe your first time on stage?
My first time singing legitimately on stage was actually at a karaoke contest at my college, Western Michigan University. I did it completely on a whim. I was not all that interested in pursuing music as a career at this point. It was 3 levels of competition and the winner received 10 hours in a recording studio. I ended up winning which actually changed my professional life. Those 10 hours made me my first demo CD, which led to many more professional gigs. So needless to say, I was terrified getting up there but it was the best thing to happen to me!


5. What are some of your favorite songs to perform on stage?
My absolute favorite song to perform, that's not mine, is Carrie Underwood's, "Before He Cheats". It has everything I look for in a song. Attitude, strong vocals, a great beat and a great storyline. My favorite song to perform that I wrote is "Walking Back Out" for many of the same reasons!




6. What's the best piece of advice someone's ever given you?
The best piece of advice I ever got from someone is do one thing everyday toward your goals. Whether its writing a new song or just working on some vocal exercises, it is important to always be involved in your craft in some way.


7. What's the toughest experience you've ever had to overcome?
In the music business I feel like everyday is tough. It's so much rejection that it can be brutal. Especially when you write your own music. You put so much of yourself out there and not everyone is going to like it. There is no set path in this business and you have to find your own way to make it work. For me, the hardest part of trying to make a career out of this was moving to Los Angeles, 1000 miles away from my family and all my friends and living in a tiny studio in Hollywood in order to go to music school. A lot of sacrifices have to be made and its terrifying.


8. Are you working on any projects at the moment?
Right now I am actually looking for a great band to work with. I have written a lot of songs, performed a lot of places in different aspects of the industry and now feel like its time to really get the music out there and start a following. In the meantime I continue to write and record on my own.


9. Where can we catch you next? Any upcoming shows?
Unfortunately, until I get a new band together I have nowhere to perform so it's essential that I become apart of a great group of musicians again quickly!


10. Where can people listen to your music online?
I put up whatever music I'm working on at the moment on my Myspace music page www.myspace.com/daynawoodhamsmusic.

11. Anything else you'd like to add?
I'm so new to this business and even after singing for most of my life the industry still overwhelms me. All I can do is put myself out there as much as possible and have as much fun with it as I can. I'm continuing to learn and grow but music is what makes me happy, truly. As long as it's in my life in some way I'll be good to go. Being hugely successful and famous will just be icing.

For more information on Dayna Woodhams and to listen to her music, visit: www.myspace.com/daynawoodhamsmusic
www.facebook.com/daynawoodhams

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About the Author

Formerly an editor and writer at Citysearch, The Examiner, LA Youth Newspaper and proofreader at The Los Angeles Daily News, Christy Buena decided to start Disarray Magazine because she missed writing what she wanted. From hiring writers, to contacting publicists and making assignments, Christy is responsible for the editorial strategy of Disarray Magazine.
Questions, comments or suggestions? Contact Christy@disarraymagazine.com
Twitter.com/ChristyBuena

Ladies, take a look around and you'll notice it’s not the males in the room you are taking fashion or style cues from, but from ladies showing off their new stilettos and/or luscious locks. Why is it that males are often categorized as lacking in style? Well, let's take a ride in a time machine and we'll notice males needed some serious style guides. For example, take Twisted Sister’s long locks and red lipstick or Kurt Cobain’s grungy, ‘dirty’ look. Some males have come a long way, like Leonardo DiCaprio, who is now polished and sporting a more mature look. Male celebrities are supposed to make women’s hearts melt but let's take a breath, snap back into reality and take notes on the stylish tips from these leading men.
Stay true to your signature style.

The 2010 Czech film Identity Cards (Občanský průkaz) isn’t your typical coming of age film. The best films in this genre are set in the 1960s and 1970s and this film is no exception. This was the era in which a global youth culture centered on underage substance abuse, blue jeans, and rock-n-roll blossomed. All of these things are featured prominently in Identity Cards. But, the four friends at the heart of Identity Cards are growing up in urban Communist Czechoslovakia in the late 1970s, not the American suburbs. Their natural creativity and independent spirits make them accidental rebels against a totalitarian state.

The warm and fuzzy 1970s colors of the period are marvelously captured in this film along with the communist kitsch of the era. In fact Czechoslovakia was one of the most materially developed of the Warsaw Pact countries, second only to East Germany. Identity Cards is a comedy though splashed with the sort of tagic scenes one would expect in from the communist setting. The emotional climax of the film is centered on disastrous family trip to Yugoslavia. Unfortunately, this scene comes a bit to early and probably should have been placed a bit later in the film.

European films, unlike there Hollywood counterparts tend to be much more comfortable with moral ambiguity. There is much of that here, a hippy leader is revealed as a secret communist agent and the films bully, a local policeman, is eventually himself a victim of the government he upholds. This subtlety has its limits; the films portrayal of average Russians as pure villains is at times over the top.

In one scene, a Russian woman snatches up the fresh meat local butchers, a scene common enough in Soviet times. Yet, the directors over play the scene by having the Russian woman add, “You can eat grass” to the Czech house wives standing in line behind her. This reverse Maria Antionette quip coupled with the scenes of Russian wives living extravagant lifestyles in period Prague are unfortunate caricatures. Many modern day Czech resent recent Russian immigrants to cities like Prague and Karlovy Vary who are stereotyped as participants in conspicuous consumption, awfully close to the depiction of Russians in Identity Cards.

These flaws do not detract from the stylistic strengths of the film which portrays the mood of the era in a very accessible way. The soundtrack is great collection of 1970s American and Czech songs from the period. In all, the films juxtaposition of rite of passage themes, comedy and a kitsch totalitarianism ensures that Občanský průkaz has a strong identity that will appeal to many filmgoers.

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About the Author

Joseph Hammond is a freelance journalist who has been published in California, Estonia, Egypt, and Jordan. He enjoys learning languages and is pretty good at table football. He’s a big fan of boxing, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and FC Barçelona. He is currently based in Prague, Czech Republic.

You might recognize him from American Ninja Warriors 1 and 2 or as a freestyle runner/Parkour enthusiast in the Santa Monica area. Shane Daniels, the half English/Filipino with model looks, is making a name for himself as he takes on Hollywood as a stuntman. Check out our interview with Daniels as he discusses his obstacles, goals and current projects. 

Shane Daniels

1) We last saw you on American Ninja Warriors 2. Has being on the show changed your life in any way?
ANW 2 was definitely a great experience. G4's budget was exponentially larger than last year so they were able to advertise and promote the show to a huge audience. Because of this, people have recognized me from the show much more than they did last season. It is a really cool feeling only because I have been getting messages like, “You have inspired me to train," or "inspired me to follow my dreams and goals." For me, knowing that I have been able to inspire people with what I have done, makes me want to keep striving and working hard for my life goals.



2) What are some of your career goals?
I have chosen being a stuntman as a profession. I have always loved the sensation of an intense situation that takes every fiber of my body to conquer. I always come out of it with a clear mind and a great sense of accomplishment with what ever it may have been. I guess I have always been an adrenaline junky. My goal in stunts is to work on many projects to support my son Jaiden and give him everything he needs. He is my motivation for everything. I love him very much and hope to be able to move him down closer to me so I can see him when ever I want.


3) Is there anyone you wish to work with?
Ever since I started learning parkour/ freerunning it has been my goal to work with, and be a part of Team Tempest. It has been 4 years and I have definitely lived this dream. I have worked with the team on several occasions. They are a wonderful group of people. I always tell people that the only time I had ever been star struck was the day that I met Paul Darnell, Rich King and Gabe Nunez. I went to a gym and there they were, three guys that I had seen on Youtube over and over again. I was sitting on a gymnastics block sitting next to Diddy (Paul) and I was so quiet and kept to myself. He turned to me and said, "Hi, I’m Paul," and I shook his hand and nervously I said, "I totally know who you are, I’m Shane." I’ve never been star struck ever!


4) What is the toughest experience you've ever had to overcome?
One of the biggest obstacles in my life that I have had to overcome, is letting my son leave with his mother to live in Sacramento when she and I had split up. It was like a huge part of my being was ripped away from me. This was a decision that has everyday since, been an issue I think about. I miss him very much and I try to see him as much as possible. At the same time, it is a blessing because it gives me the time to get my career where it needs to be so I can make enough money to support him and give him the life he needs. He has a lot of people in northern California to help watch him with her side of that family. Here, I don’t have that.

Shane and son Jaiden

5) What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
Lets see, the best advice that I have ever received, if I really want something, I have to be able to risk everything for it. My buddy Zero Kazama had told me that if I was serious about getting what I want and where I need to be, I have to learn how to sacrifice everything… Whether it be going hungry, or not having a place to stay. If I work hard and put EVERYTHING into the career I want, I will be where I need to be. I find this very true.

6) Who has influenced you the most in your life?
I cannot really say who has influenced me the most in my life because I have learned from so many; friends, family, girlfriends and even complete strangers. I have always believed we come into contact with people in our lives for a reason and that we have something to learn from them even if we don’t see it immediately.


7) Do you have any advice for Parkour enthusiasts just starting out?
For beginning freerunning/ parkour enthusiasts, I say condition hard and learn the basics but above all be safe and make the right decisions. Parkour is about self expression and doing what you love. We are not bound by pathways and straight lines. Although we can do many things with training, it is not always necessary to get on a roof and jump off it. That’s something that will sure get you in trouble and kicked out. Always respect your training grounds as well as the people who inhabit them.

8) Approximately, how many hours per day do you spend on freestyle running?
People often ask me how often and for how long do I train. To be honest, with freerunning, I do not consider it training because it is a Lifestyle to me. I see the world as a child would. I walk on every crack I pass, I balance on all the curbs, and I jump on any rail that is in my way. You could be walking with me on the street talking and you would just see me run off at something that had caught my eye. I love to move.

9) What do you like to do in your spare time?
Right now I have a night job as security at a bar called Q's in Santa Monica. I also teach Parkour private lessons on the beach. I always try to stay as busy as possible of course, especially if am trying to get my stunt career flying. On the rare occasion that I am not on the beach training because I am too sore, I will try to watch the latest episodes of Naruto, Bleach and One Piece. I am a big anime fan. Yes I’m a nerd! That is very rare though because if I find myself at home, and it is not too late, I get very fidgety and end up going for a walk and training anyways. The only things that keep my focus right now is training and reading.



10) Are you working on any projects at the moment?
I have just recently worked a day on an upcoming movie called "Freerunning". I double the main actor by the name of Sean Ferris. I am really excited to see how that turns out. A small project now, but we hope to pitch it to become a huge feature film, it’s a futuristic zombie short called "Freezer Burn". You can find more info about this project here www.indiegogo.com/freezer-burn

At the moment we are trying to raise funds for it. I’m gonna be a zombie!!! There are a few projects that are always in the works with Team Tempest so the list can go on and on. My year has definitely started off the way I had hoped. I just have to work hard to keep it going and reach my goals.


10) Where can people go to find more information about you online?
If people wanted to reach me online, they can definitely add me on my Facebook, Twitter or Youtube account. Ascentpk would be my screen name on twitter and youtube. Also, if anyone is interested in Parkour lessons on the beach they can add “Santa Monica Parkour” on Facebook and contact me there. Someone suggested I should make a website... but that may be somewhere down the line.

For more information about Shane Daniels, make sure to visit:

www.twitter.com/ascentpk
www.youtube.com/ascentpk
www.facebook.com/SantaMonicaParkour

If you enjoyed this interview, we think you'll enjoy our:


Interview with Female Professional Freerunner Luci "Steel" Romberg

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About the Author

Formerly an editor and writer at Citysearch, The Examiner, LA Youth Newspaper and proofreader at The Los Angeles Daily News, Christy Buena decided to start Disarray Magazine because she missed writing what she wanted. From hiring writers, to contacting publicists and making assignments, Christy is responsible for the editorial strategy of Disarray Magazine.
Questions, comments or suggestions? Contact Christy@disarraymagazine.com
Twitter.com/ChristyBuena



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30 Seconds to Mars headlines tour with Middle Class Rut

It was 7:30pm as the line of people wrapped around the entire Fox Theater in Pomona. Fans have been waiting since 12:00pm and were ready to go inside and see both Middle Class Rut and 30 Seconds to Mars. Around 8pm people started pouring into the venue. Many went to the merch table but most headed to get wristbands for the pit.

At around 9:00pm the lights dimmed and everyone started cheering. There played the intro to the Linkin Park song “Wretches and Kings” as Zack Lopez and Sean Stockham of the two man band, Middle Class Rut, came onto the stage and started the set with, “Alive or Dead”. Starting off sounding like an intro song after only a minute it went into a punk rock song. Without stopping they alternated song to song. Around the middle of their 4th song Sean Stockham the drummer kept knocking his microphone stand down and at the end of the song explained why.

“The TelePrompTer told me to do it so I had to you know and the ping pong ball was bouncing on the words so that’s why” as the crowd laughed the singer, Zack Lopez, introduced their new album “No Name no Color” and asked the crowd to hang out with them at the merch table after the show. Before going into their last song Lopez tells the audience, “You know you guys, we love San Diego but, you guys are so much better!” As the crowd cheers Stockham rains on the parade saying “No, San Diego was way better then you guys!” The crowd boos and he tells them he was joking. They finish up their set and make their way off stage, throwing guitar pics and drum sticks into the crowd.

It was close to 10- 10:30pm when the lights dimmed and “Escape” started to play, the three sided triangle logo lit up into a white color and 30 Seconds to Mars came out one by one, singer- Jared Leto being last. There was a short pause as the lights became a bit brighter and Jared stood in front of the three sided triangle and the band went into “Night of the Hunter” with Leto spinning and demanding to see the crowd jumping.


Toward the middle of their 5th song Search and Destory”, Leto in the middle of a verse stopped the song. He wasn’t pleased with the crowd’s energy. He asked to shine some light on the mosh pit.

“Hey you, photographer, this place isn’t for taking pictures. If you want to take pictures go up there! The pit is for jumping and moshing.” Leto said to one of the fans in the front row.


“Can I get some lights on the people up top? What do you think you’re doing up there? There’s plenty of room down here!” When the lights failed to shine on the people on the balcony Leto was glad. “Good thing the lights aren’t shining on you right now! I am not happy. I won’t be happy until everyone jumps so high we touch the ceiling and knock this building down! Now everyone go crazy!” They resumed the song from where they left off and the both the pit and the balcony fans were jumping and singing along. 6 high energy songs went by and Leto got his acoustic guitar.

“Right now, I want everyone to take out your phones. That includes your Ipod, Ipad, and Ibrain.I wanna hear all my brothers make some noise.”

As the guys in the audience shout with their low voices Leto makes a scared face.

“Now that was scary. Now lemme hear all my women!”

As the women finish screaming in their high voices Jared says,

“Jesus Christ, you women are controlling. Now you know let’s just do a quick experiment right now, just turn to the guy or girl standing next to you and say hello just introduce yourself. If you already know each other, don’t do it, that’s very annoying. It’s a great time right now to get that girls number the one you’ve been staring at all night.”

Leto goes into Alibi and mid song stops singing to let the crowd finish. At the end he tells them,

“You guys sound like drunken sick cows.”

Leto plays “From Yesterday” and halfway starts to cover “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga

“I want to a play a new song for you guys tonight! Is that okay? We just wrote it today in our dressing room.”

As everyone takes out their phones to record, the band goes into the well known song “The Kill” A quarter into the song Leto jumped into the crowd which got everyone more excited and pushing even more. The song was followed by “The Fantasy” The band thanks the crowd and leaves the stage. The crowd starts to chant “We want more, we want more!” In only a minute the band is back on stage.

“How many of you have seen our “Hurricane” music video?” As the crowd cheered Leto shakes his head.

“Well I am going to have to ground you all for 3 weeks. Let me see the hand of the people who saw it so I can see who the perverts are. Ya, I know now. Do you guys wanna hear it?” The crowd screams as they start Hurricane.

The band leaves the stage again. The crowd once again starts chanting but this time for a specific song. “Kings and Queens, Kings and Queens”


The lights are still dimmed when the silhouettes of the band members are seen coming back on stage. As the lights shine bright for the first time in the show. Leto once again lets the balcony know there is room in the pit. He asks who wants to be on stage and everyone starts jumping, shouting and raising hands. He shows security who he wants from the pit and balcony. After 20 or so people Leto says no more, but couldn’t help picking at least 5 more people. Drummer, Shannon Leto got a boy around 10 years old to get up on the drums with him to help him out.

When half the song goes by, Leto stops the song.

“This is the last half of the last song for the rest of the night, I wanna see you go crazy. Everyone get down real low, get down real low. Are you ready, are you ready Pomona?”

On 3 everyone jumps up and they finish the song with Leto saying

“Thank you so much, for a night I will never forget”

They ended the set playing 4 songs from their 2005 album “Beautiful Lie” and 10 out of 12 songs from their 2009 album “This is War”

Though during the 30 Seconds to Mars set, the lighting was usually very dark where you couldn’t see the band members, both performances pleased the crowd with good vocals, good songs and interactions with fans.

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About the Author

Nicole Lemberg is a teen concert photographer, reviewer, and band interviewer. She recently started her own website Soundcheck411.com and her work has been published on numerous music related sites. She is a point and shooting guard on her high school basketball team. In her free time Nicole goes to concerts and hangs out with friends.

Food, fashion and TV celebrities gathered on Thursday, January 13th at the historic Egyptian Theatre to celebrate the 2nd Annual TASTY Awards.

Hosted by comedian Zane Lamprey, the show featured a distinguished line up of presenters including the Food Network’s Brian Boitano and Aida Mollenkamp, E! Entertainment’s Amy Paffrath, the Style Network’s Jeannie Mai and Peter Ishkhans and Celebrity Chefs Hubert Keller, Nathan Lyon, Kevin Roberts, Candice Kumai and Fabio Viviani.

Zane Lamprey (left); Bobby Bognar (right)

Celebrity Chef Candice Kumai

Style Network's Jeannie Mai

Among the evenings winners were television programs like Bravo’s “Top Chef” for Best Food Program, Lamprey’s HDNet series “Drinking Made Easy” for Best Drink or Beverage Program, “No Reservations” on Travel Channel for Best Food Travel Series, Food Network’s, “The Great Food Truck Race” for Best New Series and Lifetime’s “Project Runway” for Best Fashion or Design Program. PBS series’ “Check Please, Bay Area” picked up two awards: Best City or Regional Program and Best Critic or Review Series.

Web winners, who also went home with Flip Video Cameras courtesy of Flip Video, included “Style.com” for Best Fashion or Design Video Podcast, PBS’ “Avec Eric” for Best Food or Drink Podcast and “Chow.com” which won the Kikkoman Award for Best Food Program.

In the film category, Sony’s “Eat, Pray, Love” picked up the award for Best Film or Documentary.

Individual awards went to Food Network’s Alton Brown for Best Male Host in a Series and Giada De Laurentiis for Best Female Host in a Series.

The TASTY Awards are the premier awards show celebrating the year's best in Food, Fashion, and Home Lifestyle programs on Television, in Film, and Online.

If you attended the event, photos are also available on our Facebook fan page!

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About the Author

Formerly an editor and writer at Citysearch, The Examiner, LA Youth Newspaper and proofreader at The Los Angeles Daily News, Christy Buena decided to start Disarray Magazine because she missed writing what she wanted. From hiring writers, to contacting publicists and making assignments, Christy is responsible for the editorial strategy of Disarray Magazine.
Questions, comments or suggestions? Contact Christy@disarraymagazine.com
Twitter.com/ChristyBuena

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About the Author

Formerly an editor and writer at Citysearch, The Examiner, LA Youth Newspaper and proofreader at The Los Angeles Daily News, Christy Buena decided to start Disarray Magazine because she missed writing what she wanted. From hiring writers, to contacting publicists and making assignments, Christy is responsible for the editorial strategy of Disarray Magazine.
Questions, comments or suggestions? Contact Christy@disarraymagazine.com
Twitter.com/ChristyBuena