Too Late To Apologize... One Republic...

Remember back in the day when MySpace ruled the internet world?? Before Facebook became so popular and tweeting in 140 characters or less became an everyday norm to let the world know what you were doing, right down to the type of drink you were enjoying?? I am guilty of doing this myself I must admit.. But back in the day, MySpace was actually used for good.. getting unheard of bands to the ears of those across the world.. One Republic is a perfect example of the good the social site was meant for. With their single "Apologize", I was hooked.. They had a ton of song hits on their page and they weren't even signed.. yet... They've stuck around and kept putting out hit after hit now as a signed band.. I got the pleasure of watching one of their performances at the infamous Roadrunner Music Hall.. If you missed it, you can catch their show on the website.. All I can say is when they sang live, they were better than the CD..








Me, Chris, the band... Hang loose...


...when you find that perfect song that speaks to you, put it on repeat.. who cares who's listening..

Bruno Mars Live in the Road Runner Music Hall...

So I'm lucky.. let me rephrase that, extremely uberly, beyond words lucky, to be part of the Road Runner Music Hall audience that features national musical acts when they come to Hawaii. They are kind enough to give me a lifetime spot in the room when these amazing artists do their acoustic sets.. although, many times it's a full on concert with drums, bass, guitar, mics, and a trumpet or harmonica depending on the band. The sound in there is nothing short of pure awesomeness.. AND the opportunity to chat a few seconds and snap a pic or two of the artist performing. This past Friday, Bruno Mars who currently has the number 1 song on the Billboard charts for "Nothin' On You" with B.O.B graced us with this soulful, smoothe, clear voice that has a little Michael Jackson inspired twist. He also sang "Billionaire" which he collaborated with Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes. Bruno is originally from Hawaii and used to do shows where he was Elvis Presley at a very young age, so naturally, the audience requested an Elvis song, and out came "You Ain't Nothing But a Hound Dog"... Talk about a real treat from this rising star!!



You can check out live streams and shows that have been played in the RRMH at www.thehall.tv (yup, that's my face in the window) and make sure to sign up to win a chance to be a part of the audience!! Usually about 50 people share the intimate venue, so you don't want to miss out!!


My friend Heidi and I snapped a pic with Bruno post show.. Our heels made us tower over him..


Later that night we caught a few songs at Level 4 for the actual show..