Sorry all you incufans for wicked delayed response!!
For those wondering about the conception of this photo.. let me tell you the story..
I've been an devoted fan of Incubus since Fungus Amungus. To me, they are in a class all their own. In their music and lyrics they have depicted every human emotion and are continuing to do so. In high school something absolutely traumatic happened to me and I felt like life wasn't worth living. I laid out on my roof under the stars and "The Warmth" came on. And honest to God, that song saved my life. I paid an homage to them by tattooing "the crows" on both my wrists. While dinking around on MySpace I stumbled upon Eizinger's site. I befriended him and we started emailing back and forth. The whole time I'm thinking, 'Yeah right. This is probably the guy that manages his site." He offered tickets to a Seattle show that didn't fall through. So of course, I was sure that he was a phoney. Well about a year later, Incubus is scheduled to play at The Gorge (one of my all time favorite venues) and Eizinger asks for my number. Still holding on to hopes; I give it to him. He offered tickets once more, but I didn't bite the bait. I had already bought tickets and I wasn't about to drive all that way to be let down again. So he offered dinner the night before the show. Well.. it sounded kinda creepy to me. And I was taken as it was. None of my friends wanted to go with me. So I bailed. The day of the concert he gives me a call and says something along the lines of, "You think I'm a fake! Well to prove it, when you get to the concert.. you're going to have VIP passes!" I try not to think too much about it on the way. But to my surprise, there were passes waiting for me at will call! I was able to get in the lounge that was catered and open bar. Well I jetted down the hill and flashed my pass and as soon as I got past the gates.. there he was! Mike! He seemed a little shocked though. A) Because I turned out to be taller and "bigger" than him. B) Because I was with my boyfriend. LOL! Well, he was super cool and hospitable. I moshed during their set right front and center, and he saw me and pointed which made me feel good. Afterwards.. sweaty and out-of-breath, I ran backstage with my boyfriend in tow. I met Modest Mouse and The Presidents of the United States who were all so down to Earth. Mike told me to knock on their dressing room door because Brandon would be there. (I think I bolted for the door). Well Brandon opens it and to my left Jose is in the midst of changing. I immediately divert my eyes (I'm not a perve!) Brandon introduces himself.. and I'm all "Duuhhh..derr... I know who you are!!) I show off my tattoos and they dig. I pull out my camera and Brandon asks if he could take it. Came out pretty good huh? I was told I could stick around.. but I'm pretty modest. And I thought it was such a great gift as it was that I didn't want to crowd their space. So I thanked them sincerely and was on my way. Haven't heard from Mike since...
yah! why is it brandon took the picture?!! hehehe never mind. hopefully me also toinks hehehehe. gonna catch you guys this march 9 here in the philippines. cant wait to see them.. weeeeee
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not the usual background that I've become accustomed to seeing in photographs taken with band members. Did they come to your house or something? I know, silly question... but, I'm curious.
For sucha tall,good-lookin' man he's nearly hairless. I mean, most of my buddies look as if they enjoy wearing a 'sweater' in the summer time. THey don't have to worry about getting too cold in the winter cuz they let it all grow out. I like you Brandon, You actually wear clothes in the winter. around here during that season, all you can hear is people screaming from the woods 'Big Foot!'
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Sorry all you incufans for wicked delayed response!!
For those wondering about the conception of this photo.. let me tell you the story..
I've been an devoted fan of Incubus since Fungus Amungus. To me, they are in a class all their own. In their music and lyrics they have depicted every human emotion and are continuing to do so. In high school something absolutely traumatic happened to me and I felt like life wasn't worth living. I laid out on my roof under the stars and "The Warmth" came on. And honest to God, that song saved my life. I paid an homage to them by tattooing "the crows" on both my wrists. While dinking around on MySpace I stumbled upon Eizinger's site. I befriended him and we started emailing back and forth. The whole time I'm thinking, 'Yeah right. This is probably the guy that manages his site." He offered tickets to a Seattle show that didn't fall through. So of course, I was sure that he was a phoney. Well about a year later, Incubus is scheduled to play at The Gorge (one of my all time favorite venues) and Eizinger asks for my number. Still holding on to hopes; I give it to him. He offered tickets once more, but I didn't bite the bait. I had already bought tickets and I wasn't about to drive all that way to be let down again. So he offered dinner the night before the show. Well.. it sounded kinda creepy to me. And I was taken as it was. None of my friends wanted to go with me. So I bailed. The day of the concert he gives me a call and says something along the lines of, "You think I'm a fake! Well to prove it, when you get to the concert.. you're going to have VIP passes!" I try not to think too much about it on the way. But to my surprise, there were passes waiting for me at will call! I was able to get in the lounge that was catered and open bar. Well I jetted down the hill and flashed my pass and as soon as I got past the gates.. there he was! Mike! He seemed a little shocked though. A) Because I turned out to be taller and "bigger" than him. B) Because I was with my boyfriend. LOL! Well, he was super cool and hospitable. I moshed during their set right front and center, and he saw me and pointed which made me feel good. Afterwards.. sweaty and out-of-breath, I ran backstage with my boyfriend in tow. I met Modest Mouse and The Presidents of the United States who were all so down to Earth. Mike told me to knock on their dressing room door because Brandon would be there. (I think I bolted for the door). Well Brandon opens it and to my left Jose is in the midst of changing. I immediately divert my eyes (I'm not a perve!) Brandon introduces himself.. and I'm all "Duuhhh..derr... I know who you are!!) I show off my tattoos and they dig. I pull out my camera and Brandon asks if he could take it. Came out pretty good huh? I was told I could stick around.. but I'm pretty modest. And I thought it was such a great gift as it was that I didn't want to crowd their space. So I thanked them sincerely and was on my way. Haven't heard from Mike since...
And that's the story!!
Cheers - LuLu
www.myspace.com/incululu
You both look great !
I love Brandon but who won't agree, you're even prettier than him !
thou imho he's the most gorgeous person in the entire world
greetz
I'm green with envy!
He's such a gentleman!
one lucky girl
lucky you...hope i can meet him too someday!
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i ain't afraid to let it out..i'm not afraid to take that fall...but i have found beyond all doubt..you say more by saying nothing at all...
brandon!!?
brandon must be really shagged. check out his eyes man... poor him.
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would you please suprise my eyes?
lucky you.. lucky me!
yah! why is it brandon took the picture?!! hehehe never mind. hopefully me also toinks hehehehe. gonna catch you guys this march 9 here in the philippines. cant wait to see them.. weeeeee
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..:: let the dead bury the dead ::..
HOT
HOT you guys guess who haha
love it
luki you oooooooooo brandon is so goo takin fotos jaja
Sweet
Brandon always look good and yeah you are such a pretty gurl, honestly
curious
not the usual background that I've become accustomed to seeing in photographs taken with band members. Did they come to your house or something? I know, silly question... but, I'm curious.
Hmmm.
For sucha tall,good-lookin' man he's nearly hairless. I mean, most of my buddies look as if they enjoy wearing a 'sweater' in the summer time. THey don't have to worry about getting too cold in the winter cuz they let it all grow out. I like you Brandon, You actually wear clothes in the winter. around here during that season, all you can hear is people screaming from the woods 'Big Foot!'
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"Don't ever let life pass you by."
Grrr.
Whoever you are - you are so damn lucky.
Hey...he doesn't look so scared in this one.
Hmmm...maybe it's because he's taking a picture with a very pretty girl. But then again...Nope, nevermind.
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"Don't ever let life pass you by."
photographer
why was brandon taking the picture?
yummy!!
he looks damn fine in this picture!!
why he looks so asured in this pic?????well never know
he's got that grin going maybe your in his thoughts at night,
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yes you are- he actually has a pleasant look in this one. go you!
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Kate-Incubus FANATIC number 54762637264
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wow,you are beautiful...i'm sure that brandon would love to take a picture with ya...