
We got there, I believe 2 songs into the Zao set. It was a pretty decent walk from the car to the venue, since I've haven't been to that part of Norfolk in forever and didn't know where to find parking. I have to say that I love The Norva. That is one tight venue. I wish they had a place like that up here in Richmond.
I mean their music wasn't bad, we all just got the impression they just didn't want to be there. There was no crowd interaction and no sooner than they played their last song, they dropped everything and ran offstage. So eff you, losers.



I think Jessi and I had more fun screaming at the In Flames road crew than anyone. First thing we see is this very large, shirtless Swede running around setting up equipment then I hear Jessi screaming, "The Mexican!". To really understand what the hobbit was so excited about, go pick up the DVD/CD release Come Clarity from In Flames, in stores now. I'm not plugging, it's just easier to show than explain.
I have to admit..I was blown away. The boys can jam! They are so Swedish it hurts. They most of all were not too uptight to have a good time. Anders at one point reaches out, grabs a digital camera from the crowd and starts taking pictures of the band. Then, he sees a kid holding up a sign which I think said "Let me sing!", or something like that. They pull this kid on stage and he sings...well I wouldn't call it singing...one of their songs. I also believed a lady in the balcony flashed the band, because they were all very distracted. Jessi thinks it was one of the band member's wives, and not a flasher, but I'm not so sure. I know the look of a man that's just seen boobies..and it looked like they just saw boobies.
The show went for well over an hour and it showed, but I was not ready for that show to end. I just had a blast. Considering the events of this weekend, I am very thankful for Will and Jessi for all their support and help. Now I can't stop thinking about moving to Sweden. Who's with me?
If all the Swedes walk around with their shirts off...I am game...hehehe...where is my beer?? Call me if you need anything...seriously...
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