Love is an important thing, and I am in love with music.

I had a long talk today with my best friend India in regards to life tonight, which severely inspired me to write this blog.

There is nothing more beautiful to me in this world than attending a live show and being with people who all share a common purpose and common love in life.  You’re there to see a band you enjoy, and to get the full live music experience.  A good show leaves you full of adrenaline, happiness, and is an amazing outlet for your frustrations and feelings (maybe I leave all mine side stage?).  Which leads me to a dilemma — what is it with all the hate between fans?

Let’s face it, we’re all fans.  You go to a show, you’re with other fans.  The band and band crew are music fans (trust me, if we weren’t we wouldn’t be in this industry — it doesn’t pay well enough to work in it if you don’t love the ever living shit out of it).  It bums me out when I see people sharing a common interest fighting over what amounts to really nothing.

You’re all there because you love a band, so love the band, and fucking respect each other.  Don’t throw someone on the damn ground, if someone gets knocked over you pick them up.  Nobody gets left behind on the good ship lollipop.

There is nothing I love more than a good live show.  So much in fact that I refuse to date anyone who doesn’t make me feel even the tiniest ounce of what I feel when I’m watching a band execute their songs live on stage.  I want them to be my very soul, the air I fucking breathe.  My life would cease to exist if I didn’t have music, and my passion for it.

Let me give an example right now, the most recent one that comes to mind.  Last week, for the first time ever, I saw the band Mushroomhead.  It’s not a band I had particularly planned ever seeing, but getting to meet them before the show definitely enticed me to watch and pay attention.  And let me tell you — holy fucking shit.  These guys are not only immense gentlemen, who treat their fans with such respect that it gives me hope for this industry, but they put on an incredibly stellar show that made me cherish every minute of their fourteen song set and left me with that warm feeling you only get after being with someone (or something!) you love.  I will now forever be a fan thanks to that amazing performance.

In the same regards, aside from fans respecting each other, I firmly believe that band and crew need to respect the fans.  These people put you there, they make your (usually shitty) paychecks, they let you keep doing what you love to do.  I know that I love every single fan of my friends.  You guys let my friends and myself do what we love day in and day out.  Your passion is a driving force and inspires me every single day, and I’m proud to be a fan next to the rest of you even when I’m behind my merch table or crunching numbers in the green room.  You guys make me fucking proud and I applaud each and every one of you, and give you an e-hug for everything you’ve given me.

I do have to say that I think fans need to respect the bands they love as well.  Don’t go just walking onto someone’s bus (I’ve seen it happen).  You wouldn’t just wander into someone’s home, would you?  Most of all respect each other.  No band enjoys stopping their set to stop a fight that’s happening because someone had to be an asshole for no reason.  You guys share a common interest, a common love, use it to unite and let’s try to save these bands from going broke and not being able to tour anymore.  Just hug that shit out.

I have met the most amazing people through music, at shows, whether I’m attending or working.  Some of the most passionate people in this world, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

LIVE & LOVE.

XO,
Molly Murder

Catch me on the road with Black Heart Vacancy coming soon to a city near you!

 

TILT: Things I Love/Loathe Thursday 1/20/2012 – 1/26/2012

Yeah I know, it’s been a minute since I’ve done one of these fuckers.  Sue me.

It’s a new year and new things in store for me, and this here blog that you’re reading.  Most of which will be described in my list of greatness.  I’ve decided each week I will pinpoint 13 things I’ve been obsessing over, and 7 things I loathe.  That way we keep it mostly positive, but then I’m also allowed to maintain my image of hate.

Anyway.

This sucker is picture heavy, so if you want to view my list, read on! Read the rest of this entry »

Some people don’t understand the hair industry.

That’s cool, that’s fine. I don’t expect any person who sits in my chair to know a THING about my schooling, my education, the amount of money I paid, or the time I invested into it.  However, I do severely have a problem with anyone who is willing to sit down and act like they know anything about the industry as it is for most individuals working in it if they have not.

When this comment was left on my good friend Kelsi’s blog (specifically in response to this article), I took it upon myself to respond publicly on mine in order to provide a little bit of insight for everyone.

This article seems to be written solely from the stylist point of view. Here’s what I think. I pay $165.00 for a foil highlight and a cut. The hairdresser spends about 1 hour and 35 minutes on me. That is an equivalent pay rate of about $150,000 per year…then I left a tip of $20.00. Not bad money considering you only have to go to school for six months to be a hairdresser.

Well yes, this is salon etiquette for clients.  Obviously, it is written from a stylist’s point of view in how it pertains to their day, and how to make your life as a client easier, as well as theirs as a stylist.  $165 for a foil highlight and a cut, okay…. Now you do realize…. The stylist does not take home all (if any) of this money?  Many stylists are paid an hourly wage, and they are LUCKY if it is more than minimum wage.  The rest of us pay a rental fee — which is a few HUNDRED dollars a month, or a percentage of our income.  If we rent, we pay for our own products and tools we use with no help from the salon.  That color?  We pay for it.  It is not included in the rental fee (at least in most cases). Read the rest of this entry »

Goodbye, Jaws ride at Universal Orlando.

Damn you, Universal, DAMN YOU!

Anyone who knows me at all knows the film ‘Jaws’ is very close to my heart.  I saw it when I was probably five, and had a fascination obsession with sharks ever since.  So much so that when I was eight I decided I was going to have the first great white shark alive in captivity.  You can see how far I accomplished my dreams, given I instead went to school for graphic design and cosmetology. #fail #iwillhashtagonmyblogifiwantto Read the rest of this entry »

Just An Update!

So, having a small issue with our giveaway on Twitter.

Every time I search for the hashtag (which I know people have used, I’ve seen them!), it’s been coming up empty.  I’m not sure if this is an issue with Twitter itself, or something I’m doing wrong.  Any tips from anyone would be greatly appreciated.  I really want to do the giveaway, but I want to make sure I don’t skip over entries.  It needs to be fair!

Also, I know I’ve been MIA.  Needless to say…. A lot has happened.  One thing I’ll get to at another point (by creating a video), but then I’ve also acquired a couple new jobs.

Aside from my killer new job at the salon in Coralville (Mastercuts at Coralridge mall, if anyone wants to stop by!), I am now officially the merch girl for the killer band Black Heart Vacancy, featuring Mike Ransom from Adema and Mike Ryan from Rumblefish.  Needless to say, I’m incredibly stoked.  They’re a great group of guys and I’m honored they chose me to be part of their family.  If you haven’t, check them out.  They have two tunes up on their Facebook page, and the whole CD is equally as excellent.  Can’t wait to tour with these guys!  You’ll have to come say hello :)

I’ve also been hired as designer for Chicago band 5 Step Drop and will be designing merchandise and posters for them.  This is huge for me personally, since Jeremiah has a lot of wonderful people at his disposal and the fact he chose me is extremely flattering.

I’m also growing out my mohawk again.  I can’t wait to get it to a better length so I can show you pictures.  To grow it out, I’ve colored it black for now, but when it’s a good length I plan on doing the ends lavender.  What do you guys think?

I’ve also updated my Go-To Beauty Products list, so check it out if you’re curious!

Finally got some sick business cards with my logo on them.

I know I keep saying I promise I’ll update more — but I promise to really try to update more.  I’ve been a horrible blog owner, which I’m sure isn’t pleasing to any of you.  Boring, right?

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