2000 Trees Festival 2015

So i have finally uploaded by 2000 Trees video.

2000 Trees is a festival that happens in the wonderful countryside of the cotswolds, UK, every July.
This was my 2nd year and its still as beautiful and magical as ever.
The whole vibe is very relaxed and friendly. I can do nothing but sit, chill and drink with my friends and its perfect.
The festival itself is cheap, with tickets being less than 100 pounds for 2 and half days. The music is a variety of acoustic, ska, rock, hardcore and indie bands, ranging from bigger acts like Alkaline Trio and Deaf Havana, to smaller acts like The Lion and The Wolf and Milk Teeth. They also have busking stages around the whole place so anyone can grab a guitar and playing for people.

The festival as well is all ages, with family's coming along with there smaller children for the day or even camping. Teenagers coming along for a cheap holiday with their friends and 18+ have a nice weekend with their friends as well, away from the stress of working or uni life.

Another reason I enjoy it is cause a lot of people I work with or know in Cheltenham/Gloucester go there for the weekend, so its always nice to see friends I haven't seen in ages and have a nice catch up and a few cheeking drinking games.

I encourage anyone to go and try it out and make new friends and see new bands.
Check it out here:
http://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/

Run.

Almost got you.

GRWM: GOING OUT

Just a small video to show you how I get ready to go out.

12 good things about 2014.

First off, I'm sorry I've been a bit quiet on the writting front. Been busy over the festive period. I thought I'd do a little positive review of last year by giving 1 good thing that happened each month of last year.

So here goes...

January:

The month I decided to go blonde to go pastel colours. 

February:

I got my dog.

 March:

I went to my first ever Burlesque fair.

Glass Dildo anyone?

April:

My friends.

May:

I got my first Tattoo

June:

Download Festival.

July:

First time going 2000 Trees.

The one in Green in the bin...

August:

Mine and Adams first little break together in London to go see La Dispute and Touche Amore.

At the Worlds End.

Massive bed.

September:

I started my Youtube Channel

October:

Bristol to see new and old friends.

November:

Officially got a 2nd job.

December:

Me and Adam have been together 2 years! :D

GOING BLONDE PART 2: "Pre-Treatment"

Nusound and Music round up for 2014

I have recently come across an awesome music site called Nusound. They do speakers and headphones and since I'm in need of new headphones I had a little look.

The first headphones I'd look at getting are called Roadie; they are about 25 quid, which for a decent pair of headphones is pretty fairly priced. They come in various colour's for all the fashionistas out there. For me thought I'd get the black just because it will go with everything.

The second pair of headphone's I looked are called Retro. They are a bit more pricey at 35 pounds but still look good. They do only come in 2 colour's so not as much choice but again I'd just go for a black.

I did also have a quid look at the speaker's even though I don't use speakers often. The ones that court my eye are these;

They are the Boom ball and about 40 quid, these would be good for summer when out having fun in the sun with your friends. I would say they'd be good for festival but if they broke, they're not the cheapest to replace.

Now on the more music part of this post: 

What is your favorite song of all time?
My music favorite song of all time is a tough question to answer straight away because I don't have 1 song of all time I like. There are alot of bands and songs I like and love. I listen to a lot of music and my listening changes depending on mood, right now I'm listening to Disney but in the car I'll be listening to some pop/rock, pop/punk, then tomorrow I might be listening to some metalcore and hardcore. I can't give you a song but I shall give you a few songs that stand out and I always come back to:
Anywhere - Evanescence
All I Need - Within Temptation
Unspoken - Lacuna Coil
These Woods aren't Safe for Us - Bury Tomorrow
Kill The Power - Skindred
Dance With The Devil - Breaking Benjamin
Tides - Feed The Rhino

That is a very, very, very small listen of songs I like but there are many more.

Song that you hate?
This is easy, I don't 'hate' many songs. Usually just the artist but a song I've never been able to like is Mcfly - All About You. I just find it very cheesy and not a fan of the guitar or the tune in the song.

 Reading, Lattitude or Download Festival?

Download festival all the way. I've been 6 times and have loved every time I've gone. I've always liked the line-up because its had a nice mix of bands so I can go see bands like Baby Godzilla and Feed the Rhino, then go watch Killswitch Engage and Linkin Park. This year's line-up (so far) is a bit pants but I'll wait to see what else is going to be announced.
Like with all festivals for me it isn't just about the music, the atmosphere has to be good and download always has had a nice atmosphere for me. Very friendly and welcoming to everyone that walks in. If you don't want to talk to people you go to a quieter campsite and stay out of peoples way or you go all out and talk to everyone.
I think it is a good first festival for people to go to, to see what a festival is like.

Favourite workout song/ songs?
Something lazy, I don't 'workout' I'd rather lie in bed all day. I do some exercise but that doesn't need music.


When you’re getting ready for a night out, what gets you pumped and in the mood?
Something heavy. Metal, hardcore, punk and rock are in the playlist.

Who can you listen to on repeat and never get bored of?
Evanescence, Within Temptation, Lacuna Coil, After Forever, Nightwish

Top 3 artists?

See above.

What do you listen to when your in a bad mood in hope that it will cheer you up?

Something angry.

Best album of the year?

Hotel Books - I'm almost Happy Here, But I Never Feel at Home. Check it out, Its am ambient hardcore/ talk music band. For something different and good. Listen.

Favourite song of 2014?

If you've got to this point you will know I cannot pick a favorite.

FURRY FRIEND TAG

Day in the life 141014

First day in the life.
See what I got up to in video rather than my awful English.

Day in London 14.10.2014

Woke up.
Got ready.

Went to Cheltenham.
Met my mate.
Went to the train station.
Got the train.
Got to London.
That's the summary of the morning which isn't very exciting really.

I've not been to London for a couple months and before that I hadn't been in years, so I was pretty excited to be going to the capitol again.
The reason for going was to go see a band called Skillet. They are from America and I've liked them for about 7 years. This was their first headline tour in the UK and London was only date I could do.
Was worth it but we'll get to that later.

Back to my day; we had time to kill since doors weren't till 7 and we got in to London at half 2. Decided to go to the science museum since its free and probably something interesting to see.
Wasn't to bad, I wish there had been more interactive stuff to do but hey ho, can't get everything in life.
Here are some pictures I took:

After the museum we did some more tube traveling and went and met a friend of ours who's in London at the minute working. We walked up Islington since it was only about a 20 minutes walk and rush hour on the tube I've heard is not very nice.
Was nice to walk around to be honest, instead of being stuck in a crapped tube station.
Once we'd got to the Islington area, we went for some tea at Nando's. I then has the hardest decision of my life:
Chicken or chicken?

Was tough but I decided to go for chicken. More precisely, chicken wings, corn on the cob and garlic bread. Was very tasty, Also had a Sangrea to go with the meal.

With our belly's full we headed to the gig at the O2 Academy Islington. I've never been to this O2 was surprised it was in a shopping center and not very big. We went upstairs to the balcony floor because I'd rather be able to chill and see, than be stuck in a crowd.

The first band weren't on till about 8 and I think they were called LTNT but they never really made that clear. They were pretty average with there music but good performance.

Skillet came on at about 9 and opened with Whispers in the Dark from their comatose album. They had a violin and cello player with them which added a nice effect and had there own solo's at the beginning and end of the whole night.

Skillet.

 They came on with a lot of energy which was constant through the whole night.
They played a mix of songs from their album Collide (2003), Comatose (2006), Awake (2009) and Rise (2013).
I was very happy see them, I've not been this excited about a band in a long time. This was their third time coming to the UK; First was supporting Nickelback (which I would of gone to if I had known they were playing) and they played Download Festival this year on the second stage, Which I did go to.
Was an amazing night and wish I could relive the whole thing again and again and again...

After the show we headed to Victoria coach station to get our bus back to Cheltenham and have some well deserved sleep.

Overall, the day was amazing and need to go to a gig in London again sometime. It is a long way to travel but for the right band, its worth it.

I did films bits of the day and shall be making a video out of them which I'll do a post about soon.

Please give me feed back on my first longish writing piece, will help me improve on the next one I do.