Multi-Sensory Aesthetic Experience

In a small room glowing with christmas lights, and cluttered with bodies, and vintage knick knacks, mae begins to play.  They do not disappoint. 

This weekend was one I will remember forever, for many reasons.  

On friday, Rachel, Courtney and I left the dorms with nothing but our luggage, a three pound bag of gummi bears, and the hopes of hanging out with Mae.  We were told by our friend Matt to take a candle to Mae, and drop his name, and that we were guaranteed to hang out with them.  We were thrilled, and could not wait.  We bought a candle, decorated it, and bought a card because it was dave's (the lead singer) birthday the day before.

         

Courtney Seto and her gummies      The candle we bought (it smelled like apple)

 

  (yea no explanation needed)

We arrived in Waterbury CT around 3:30.  Her mom had ordered us pizza, which has to be the most delicious pizza I have ever had.  We talked with her mom, grandma, and sister.  I felt comfort, it was nice to be at a home, even if it wasn't mine.  

We ate, got ready, and hoped in Rachel's explorer, Ponce De Leon, and drove to The Space.  It was a pretty easy drive, except for that dreaded servoss street.  Google maps said it would be two miles down the road, but it happened to be five.  After a few turn arounds we finally found servoss street, and were even closer to our destination.  We arrived at The Space, and ran inside, away from the rain.  Oh yea and don't worry, the three pound gummi bears came with us...everywhere.

The Space had so much charm, but it was crowded with teeny boppers.  We tried to ignore that fact.  There were three bands that played before Mae.  The first was tired and true.  They were good. Typical local band, but they had the hottest, shortest drummer I have ever seen.  Next was The Ghost Sonata.  Very unique sound, amazing singer, I really enjoyed them, but they are way better in person than on their myspace.  Then Forget Paris came on.  They are really catchy and good.  I like, especially the eye candy of a lead singer.  Sorry Kory.  

Tired and True     The aforementioned drummer

The Ghost Sonata

 

Forget Paris

Then, finally the moment we all were waiting for, Mae took the stage.  I was literally one person away from Dave.  They were amazing, just as good if not better in person.  They played an amazing set.  A good mix of old and new.  They opened with their new song, "the house that fire built," which is basically their mission statement for their new project- 12 songs. 12 months. 1 goal. Make a difference.- in which they are raising money by releasing a new song every month which can be downloaded for one dollar.  Every dollar made will go straight to their fund to build a house for habitat for humanity.  

But what more can I really say.  I wish you all were there.  I'm going to shut up now, and let you listen to some videos (their not much for the eye, but they are nice on the ears, and good for the soul.)

 

 After the show we gave the candle to dave.  He seemed confused at first but then it clicked.  He got side tracked with some fans, we waited patiently, and after most of the place cleared out we got to talk to them.  We took some pictures with mae, oh and rob from tokyo (which is also an amazing band!)

Jacob- drummer from Mae Zack- guitarist from Mae

Dave- lead singer and guitarist of Mae 

oh and rob from Tokyo, who accompanied Mae on the piano.

We left a little bummed that we didn't get to eat dinner with them, but excited that we got to see them, and talk to them in person.  I mean how many chances does anyone have to meet and talk face to face with as big a band as Mae, let alone see them in such an intimate venue.  It was an amazing weekend.  

"Did you know how you would move us, did you know? When the lights first came upon us, and we saw the everglow, and the moments magic swept us away."

-Mae

Oh and guess what? I get to play on the same stage as Mae on june 11!  I'll keep you posted.