Villebillies And Elephant Room At Waverly

“Take me home to my grass roots. The only place that I can call my own ooooooh. Take me home to my grass roots. The only place where I don't feel alone ooooooh.” Villebillies “Grass Roots” It has been a few days since the concert and it is still fresh in my mind. A concert like that is something you would never forget. So I am going to try my best to write up this review of sorts of the concert complete with some photos. So I guess I will just start from the beginning. Most everyone knows that I am a pretty hardcore Villebillies fan. Drive 2 hours each way to see them when they play in Louisville. This trip started just like the rest. We got ready and left the house around 5pm. We left a little early to make sure we got there in time and just in case something happened. Good thing we did. This was a little longer trip then we normally take. It was 102 miles there and a 102 miles back. But worth every mile.

I know this dont say 102 miles because this was taken after I remembered to grab a photo. I guess I was just to excited. This marks the idk 20th time I have seen the boys live. This time was different. It is the 3rd time that I have seen Elephant Room live also. The trip went smooth. Ending up having to take a detour in New Albany IN. But got back on track with everything. We finally found our road to go into Waverly. There was a line of cars that seems like a mile long. We pulled in got a decent parking and got out and stretched our legs.

We took some photos of the outside of the place and then proceeded to walk down this long dark road. For those who dont know Waverly Hills Sanitarium is one of the most haunted places in the US. You can just tell its creep factor by just looking at it from the outside. So we made are way up to the front and waited in this line. We then realized that this was just for the haunted house they where having but none the less we got our tickets for the show up at the counter. We asked when the show started and it didnt start until 10. At this time it was 8 so we had some time to kill. We walked back to the car and got into our Halloween outfits. We took some more photos and had some laughs.

About 9:15 we decided to walk back up to the front. We ran into this security guard and got a little in-site about where to go for the concert. So we walked up and asked the DJ and he pointed us in the right direction. We walked right past this police officer and got right where we need to be. Right out side was Demi, Child, Chase, and a few random people. Right off the bat we was shown love. Not because what we are wearing or because we are fans but because over these years we have gotten to know them. It was more of like a group of friends hanging out and what not. We all stood around and talked for a bit until more people started showing up. Now that people are coming in we decided to go inside to warm up and get a drink. Captain Morgan was there and giving out free drinks. So I grabbed me a drink or two and started walking around more. Meet up with Chase again and that man is just awesome. He showed me so much love. Every other word coming from his mouth was this mother fucker Chris Popp is the man, I love this man. Shelby came up and shot the shit a little more with us. I didnt feel like I was at a concert but a party with friends. (

The show was getting ready to start so I grabbed another drink and made my way up front. I couldnt tell you what song they started with or ended with but let me tell you what Elephant Room puts on one hell of a show. Chase and PawPaw put on a great show for the fans. Full of life and energy. Before the show started I asked Chase if they where going to play their new song landed and he told me no. I was sad but later on he came out and said they can play anything they want and I asked about Landed and sure enough they played that song for me. I felt fresh. I am a few drinks in at this time and pictures where starting to get here and there. I am not sure if it was me or the place itself. I kept my hands steady but then again I was drinking. During their set Demi from Villebillies came up and did a track with them. As always it was awesome. Not sure the name of the song but still pretty nice.

The set lasted around 45 mins to an hour. But I could have listened to them go all night. After a brief intermission and a drink refill or two more people started showing up. Before Elephant Room came on I was talking to Demi and he was kinda bummed that not many people showed up. It wasnt their fault but Waverly trying to exploit them. I didnt care I came to support Island Earth. It could have been me and like 10 people and I would have been ok with it. Villebillies started off with the track One Shot. Still one of my favorite tracks. They where lively and awesome as always. If you havent seen any of these groups live yet then you are missing out. Each time I have seen them it has gotten better. And this show was bring recorded for an upcoming dvd. The show was going smooth and amazing until some dumb cunt got into a fight with another girl because she was touched. Demi got pissed at this point and told her where to go. After about 5 mins of this she was taken away and the show got back on track. Got some really good photos but then again some not so good cause of the spirits of Waverly. The show ended with 50 Down Dixie. A great ending to a great show.

Walking back to the car was something I didnt want to do. I didnt want the night to end nor the music. It felt like I said a group of friends just hanging out and playing music. I felt like I belonged. I am a part of Island Earth. A part of something amazing. This is a concert that I am never going to forget. Esp the words I heard from Demi. This is a show I mentally needed. So dont waste your time on crappy radio music go for something that is amazing. Support good music. Support Island Earth.