Paramore

Thanks for the Memories BECAUSE THEY WERE SO GREAT | Monumentour 2014:

On August the 2nd, 2014, with a full bladder and a happy heart I arrived at the Austin360 amphitheater to live out a dream – See Fall Out Boy perform live.

After a brief visit to a way-too-hot Port O Potty and a little loss of dignity, that dream was well on its way to becoming true.

I’m sad to say that I missed the opening band (New Politics). I’m going to go ahead and put the blame for that one on my mom. She’s perpetually late to everything. And yes, that’s right ladies and gents, I do indeed go to concerts with my mom. She can hang 10x better than most people I know and we have virtually the same taste in music. Anyways, after finding our seats (because this was a seated venue which, *annoyed sigh*, we’ll get into another time) it was time for the second band to take the stage. And let me tell you, they made themselves known by firing confetti guns that nearly gave me a heart attack. FOUR TIMES. FOUR MINI HEART ATTACKS. I suppose I should probably tell you that the confetti firing band was Paramore. Maybe you’ve heard of them? Oh, who am I kidding? Everyone knows Paramore, and for good reason.

They’re music is totally energetic and now I can vouch that their performances are too. From the synchronized head banging during Misery Business to the cheesy “we’re all a family” speech, there wasn’t one boring moment during their set. They played both older and newer songs, keeping up the energy and excitement the whole time. Hayley and the boys are so cute when they interact. I have this fantasy that they eat pizza rolls and watch The Simpsons together when they’re not touring. Also, my crush on bassist, Jeremy Davis, only increased when I saw his dance moves. AND THE TATTOOS. MY GOODNESS.

Next up was a music video interlude which I am totally all for. Then, we all went home. JUST KIDDING. After the music videos, the stage lights were dimmed, a creepy voice started talking about fears, and from the center of the platform, four glorious human beings arose. Fall Out Boy started their performance by playing The Phoenix and from there played incredible song after incredible song (because that’s the only kind of song they write). They even did a Queen cover at one point and that is always okay in my book.

I have a lot of feelings about this band. I’ve been a fan since the days of guyliner (ehem, Pete) and novels-for-song titles. On one hand, they make me feel totally hardcore because of their bangin music but on the other hand, I feel like a gigantic puddle of fangirl because they’re all really adorable. I mean, at a certain angle, Joe looks like Patrick Dempsey circa Can’t Buy Me Love, and then you’ve got the precious teddy bear on drums. Andy wore a stoic, almost grumpy, face of concentration for most of the show only to smile and melt my heart at the end.

Next you have the ball of cheese that is Pete. He did most of the talking throughout the performance and the lil’ cutie spewed cliché after cliché about following your dreams and “choosing your own fucking happiness” and it was glorious.

Do I even need to explain Patrick’s preciousness? I swear, he and Johnny Depp are the only two people in the world who can work a fedora. I just want to hug him and cuddle him and kiss him gently on the forehead AND THEN HE HAD TO GO AND DO A THING LIKE BREAK OUT HIS DRUM SKILLS. Hot damn. He and Andy did an incredible drum sesh/ mash up thing with Jay Z’s 99 Problems. Super cool.

Overall, Fall Out Boy performed so well. I’m just sad I haven’t seen them perform live sooner. They seem like amazing people and they deserve every single fan that filled up the crowd.

CONCERT RATINGS: VENUE: 2/10

PERFORMERS: 10/10

SETLIST: 10/10

ANNOYING PEOPLE IN THE CROWD: 3/10

CUTE BOYS ON STAGE: 12/10

WOULD ATTEND AGAIN: 10/10

I've been listening to Paramore since I was just a little girl in the 4th grade and I'm going into the 11th grade this year! So Paramore has a special place in my heart and I would be lying if I said I wasn't worried that they were going to disappoint me at the concert. They didn't though, not even one bit! My experience with bigger bands is that the fame has gotten to their heads and made them less wanting to be there and more wanting to get the show over with. Paramore (or Fall Out Boy, whom they played with, for that matter) didn't do that at all.
Paramore, no doubt, had a rough time when they lost most of their founding members. Even Hayley Williams admitted that she didn't know if they would last as a band but here they are, 10 years after Paramore was created making great music!
Hayley Williams was so interactive with the crowd that it felt like a small show rather then a big one. There was even a few moments when I got teary-eyed especially when she dedicated The Only Exception to all the people in the crowd who'd never been to a Paramore show. Her energy was positively contagious as she smiled happily and bounced around the stage.
When we reached the part of the show where she brings one special guy or gal on the stage to sing the bridge to Misery Business, I found myself laughing the whole time. A very lucky blue hair lad got the crowd pumped with his great performance.
There were so many great songs that were performed that I couldn't even tell you which one was my favorite. The set list included fan favorites such as Still Into You, Ain't It Fun, Misery Business, Brick By Boring Brick (my personal favorite), Last Hope, and many more!
I hope that everyone who's ever fallen in love with this band gets to go, I know I never thought I would. I will never forget this experience.

Paramore at Darien Lake; needless to say "WHOA!" The concert started at 7pm, but the band didn't come hopping in until maybe 20 minutes after the openers set. Although it was still day outside (and all the way back in the lawn seats), nothing could deter the eyes of when the vibrant blue hair of Hayley Williams came out on the stage.

One of the many great things about Paramore is, they just don't bring the energy; they bring their love for the fans out. Hayley talked about the first time they came to Buffalo as a sister band. I think she said 2005 was when they started; she cracked jokes about how the band was still too young so their parents had to drive them there. She asked who was here to see them play their first time in Buffalo, and then she asked for the fans to raise their hands if this was their first time seeing them. During Misery Business, she brought up a few friends (aka fans, but friends to Paramore; which I thought was just so awesome of them to do) whom where there for Paramore's first concert in our city.

Not too many bands appreciate their fans, and make strives to make their fans feel like they belong. If anyone feels alone, like music is letting you down. I recommend Paramore to bring back your faith in music. They care. They love you. They welcome everyone. They want you to participate in their energy they bring to the concert, as much as you want them to. Paramore and their fans are a huge family. Hayley, Jeremy, and Taylor would gladly have their arms open at anytime to bring you in for a big pop/punk/rock hug.

If there's a concert with them in your area, I'd say "Get those tickets quick, this is an atmosphere you don't want to miss!"

I went to a Paramore and Fallout Boy concert on July 8th, 2014. I had a truly wonderful time. and maybe just because I really do love Paramore, but it was pretty obvious that everybody around me was having a fantastic time as well. I have never seen such a small venue (the DTE Music Center in Clarkston, Michigan) be so packed with people Who are so happy to see these performers perform. Paramore was full of energy and they really brought their all to this performance.

Miss Hayley Williams (the lead singer of Paramore) was very Interactive with the audience and she talked to us in between almost every song. She encouraged us to sing along and almost everyone did. What I thought was most special about this Paramore show was how she asked a fan to come up on stage and sing "Misery Business" with her. She was so encouraging and it looked like that girl had a lot of fun and I can't blame her. Miss Hayley Williams danced with the guitarist and it looked like she was having a lot of fun too.

This performance was part of the monument tour which is being persued by Fall Out Boy and Paramore. This tour marks 10 years of Paramore being a band, and I think that's pretty great. The music was great and the energy was awesome. Hayley Williams really is an amazing vocalist and her two guitarists are very talented as well. She also credited the people who are not officially in Paramore but were definitely helping with all of music on stage and the techies off stage. bottom line this was a phenomenal concert and even if you dont like Paramore music I would still encourage you to go.

Now having seen Paramore six times, I may be a little biased, but they do put on one of the best shows I’ve seen. And their time on the Monumentour was no different. Not only is their music great to jump around and head bang to, but it also has beautiful lyrics and messages. There is just something special about this band.

For those of you who know about Paramore, you know the band has been through a lot in the past few years. But (thankfully) that has not stopped them. I believe it has actually made them stronger. Their latest self-titled album, I believe, has been their best yet. It still has the same Paramore sound but at the same time you can hear their growth.

It can also be seen in their shows. Hayley Williams is amazing. She is even better live than on their records. She is also a bundle of energy, running and jumping around the stage. Plus Taylor York and Jeremy Davis kill it on guitar and bass. They all just seem to fit together so perfectly. They really love what they do. Not to mention, the lights, confetti cannons and huge balloons were pretty cool too!

However, what made this show was the message. When Hayley speaks in between songs, you want to listen. Her message is always positive and uplifting. It's not like she is some celebrity talking on stage. It's like you’re just hanging out with one of your friends.

To sum it up, if you want to go to a great concert with dancing and rockin’ out and leave feeling on cloud nine, go see a Paramore show.

Paramore and Fall out boy. One of the best nights of my life! We were able to have the great opportunity of meeting Paramore given to us by their crew. The concert was so interactive and I found myself dancing along and belting my heart out with Hayley.

My favorite part was when they took a girl on stage and let her sing Misery Business with them. She was actually really good!! Then at the end of the show the drummer threw his drum sticks and the guitarist threw his pick. I caught the drum stick! All in all there were many souvenirs I could take home and fawn over for the rest of my life.

The band has had some really rough times and a crazy amount of drama but they were able to learn from that and make some of their best and most popular songs yet. They are getting a lot of recognition now and they definitely deserve it. I would say their music was originally punk rock but now it is forming to be more of a pop punk.

Even if you have never heard of them I encourage you to buy tickets to their show. Look at some of their songs on iTunes, bring a friend and I guarantee you will have a surprising but enjoyable time. Something that one member of the opening act (New Politics) said really interested me. He said all you need is good music and good company in life to have a good time. So come on down to the Monument tour and you won't regret it.

This is the third time I've seen this wonderful band but the first time I've actually paid to see them exclusively. The other two were at festivals.

What you see with Hayley Williams and her merry crew is what you get. A powerful, energetic, sometimes outrageous performance. The music they wrote in their first three albums contributes heavily to this. They made lively punk-pop music and their shows reflect that.

But something changed this time around. Paramore's most recent piece of work, After Laughter, completely changes direction from what they're historically used to providing. While it's a solid album in its own right, it doesn't blend well with the old stuff.

So the group has made a similar switch in their live shows. Two songs from RIOT!, one from Brand New Eyes, nothing from All We Know Is Falling in the setlist. After Laughter was played almost in its entirety, turning this more into a pop concert than a punk one.

Don't get me wrong, Hayley and crew still provide a great night of entertainment and their audiences are equally as explosive. It's just now expectations need to be managed accordingly. For some, this is the end of the line. For me? I'm not sure. But if you come looking for one of the best rock acts on the planet, you may leave feeling a little disappointed.

Talk about the best night of my life, Paramore was the greatest concert I could have ever imagined! Not only was she AMAZING live to listen to but she was so energetic and fun to watch on stage that it made me even more excited to be in the crowd. She talked to everyone in between songs but was hysterical so I didn't mind at all, and really made reference to Detroit so she made it personal.

But the funniest thing she did was play Misery Business-I almost cried because she performed it so perfectly-but right before the big head banger of the song she stopped! And said "gotcha!" It was funny because everyone was throwing their heads back and forth to the beat even though the music stopped haha.

But she then continued to pick a random girl from the audience and announced that it was this girls show for the next three minutes, and let her sing the rest of the song with her on stage! I could not believe it, she made a fans dream come true by bringing her on stage to sing her most classic song. What I would have given to be that girl!

In the future I plan to go to any Paramore concert that comes to town because I could never get tired of seeing her live!

The first time I saw Paramore live was in 2009. Since then, I have seen them seven more times, and every time it is better than the last.

Hands down, they put on the best show I have ever seen. Not only do they sound better than they do on their albums, the energy is through the roof. You can tell that they really put effort into making sure every single person in the audience is having the time of their lives.

Whether I'm in the front row, or up on the balcony I still feel engaged. I was used to them playing theaters like the Wiltern or Palladium but I loved seeing them just as much at The Honda Center. My favorite time seeing them was at the Wiltern though because I got to meet them before the show, plus during my favorite song ("Ain't It Fun") Hayley pointed at me for a second! That's just one of the many ways she, Taylor and Jeremy interact with the crowd. You can tell that the three of them are best friends getting to do what they love. Not to mention they're some of the nicest human beings I've ever met.

I never let the opportunity to see them when they are in town pass me by and neither should you.

Absolutely amazing. I was standing and I was very close to the front. The whole stage presence of the band was incredible and Hayley Williams especially connected so well with the audience. I was looking foward to this show since September, and God was it worth the wait. I’ve seen a lot of bands in my life, but they are right up there with the likes of Iron Maiden, Bon Jovi and Guns n Roses. If all the concerts I’ve been to, this just might be my favourite yet.

And when Hayley chose someone from the crowd to come up on stage and sing Misery Buisness I was jumping as high as I could shouting “ Pick me, pick me!”. Although I was not picked, it didn’t matter, it was still in my eyes, the best band I’ve seen yet. Unfortunately I’m only 15 but if I could drive, I would’ve booked tickets for another show that same night.

Being able to jump and sing to songs like Still into You, Misery Buisness, Ignorance and That’s what you Get was an experience I could not have imagined to be any better. Thank you for an amazing show Paramore. I’ll see you next time