May Update!! :)

Hey People!
Sorry its been a couple of weeks! Alot has been going on, so i wil try my best to remember everything and update yous all on all the latest news! Last week was an extremely busy week, with 2 honours projects in one week! On the wednesday it was the Punk Gig which was held at 4:30pm in the Goodlyburn Theatre! The gig was a success, with a total of around 19 songs, 11 sung by myself and 8 by Stephen Malone. We had one last rehearsal that morning, and then we were set and ready to go for half 4. We unfortunitly didnt get too big a crowd, as i think probably the timing was a bit awkward, and there was no facebook message or anything. However the crowd we had cheered us on, and i had a great time on stage performing some of my favourite records of all time including Green Day Basketcase, Billy Idol- Dancing With Myself, Blondie Hanging On The Telephone, and punk bands that define the genre such as The Sex Pistols, The Clash and finally with the true godfathers of the genre, in which we wrapped up the set with the one and only Ramones!
For my attire, i decided to go all out as i know from previous punk research projects in high school, the fashion was a dominating contributer to what punk stands for, and the attitude and message it portrays, therefore in true Vivienne Westwood style, and with the help of my good friend Hannah and my cousin Alana we created a truly punk ensemble.. With a cut and ripped up 'Sex Pistols' Never Mind The Bollocks' t shirt, covered in holes and tears etc, as well as my trusty authentic 'Punk' trousers, from the 1970s (genuine vintage) covered in tartan and safety pins, etc the trousers i wore to see my favourite band Green Day almost 2 years ago! My make up was done by my cousin and looked awesome! Therefore i was ready to tear up the stage, at first the lack of audience sightly put me off, but it wasnt long till the music took over and i realised exactly what i was representing! ;)
I was sad to see the punk gig end, but it was a fantastic experience and i was more than happy to help the guys out as it was an incredible opportunity!
My other gig was Paris's gig on the friday, in which i thankfully had the day off work to practice in the morning and then perform the show at 3:30pm in the Goodlyburn once again. We had a very big audience and the show was a success! It was again quite a long show with about 11 songs all from Jason Robert Brown's collection! I enjoyed both shows, and couldnt believe it friday evening that after all the researching and practcising all year long, that both shows were over. However there is a sight relief now, as i can totally concentrate on my Graded Unit, and finishing my subjects successfully!
We are still awaiting the results of our Music Theory exam! I am sitting in suspense and am very anxious to find out whether or not i passed, as i worked really hard and want to know. We have also just been told our second exam is next monday, which i am incredibly worried about, as it is on chord construction and cadences which is a much weaker area for me than scales and the circle of fifths aka the first exam! Hey ho i will have to see about extra revision with my lecturer as dont think i will be too prepared for monday, as also again have quite a hectic week this week, with wednesday n thursday taken over with getting all my graded unit work done, theatre thursday night, and working friday and saturday and then on sunday i have a gig in town with 'Rhythm Wave' which shall be good fun! :)
Apart from that, there is our next HNC gig which will take place next thursday at 'Droothy Neebors' in Dundee, in which in our group we will be performing in our stagecraft bands! Our setlist looks to be a very exciting one,and after a few changes, we have kicked out one song and thrown in two new ones, in which i will save for the night, but be prepared for some classic rock!!!!
So there we go i think that is just about all the news from college in the last 2 weeks, i have quite a lot to be getting on with for graded unit, including studio time which i am in must need of! So therefore i am in the library today, to get done as much of my written evidence as possible for my folder, to get a few loads off my back!
Also as all the degree and honours projects are over now, i'd like to say a massive thank you and well done to all of the bands and performances, as they all blew me away and were fantastic!!!!! It was especially great to get a second chance to see John Cargrills 'Justin Timberlake' Show live at the Twa Tams last thursday!!! It was ah-mazing, and i very much enjoyed dancing along right at the front! :p Haha great show guys!

Until next update :)
X.Alissa.X