Kristi_Powers's Blog

I was one of the thousands who flocked to the grounds that was "Astroworld" Friday night.  This quiet, open field is now thrilling it's visitors again, but in a different way.   Dozens of rock bands have decended on this sacred ground for 4 days of Rock n Roll madness ... they've cranked up the volume levels and the energy - things that used to go hand-in-hand with amusement park fun.

I had a pass that got me pretty much anywhere I wanted to go.  It was cool to stand up front during the first 2 songs of each band and snap pictures like the professionals that lined the stage waiting for their "money" shot.  I visited a couple of meet n greets ... and got to see Queensryche there.  Also ran into some local bands that were playing on the smaller stages around the grounds.  One band recognized me as the weather girl - thought that was funny - and cool!  We found out in the meet n greet room that Faster Pussycat had missed their plane (due to bad weather) and was going to play on one of the smaller stage venues!!! We ran over there to catch them up close and personal.  Got pics of them performing and got to walk up on stage to take a few shots!  Then it was back to the main stage to see RATT.  I ran into one of the guys putting on the concert and he took right up to the side of the stage where I watched the last couple of songs.  Now I know what being a rockstar's girlfriend feels like ... sitting on the side, watching the show.  I did get my picture with Stephen Pearcy.  Last up, Queensryche.  I love the lead singers voice - and it still sound incredible.  In fact, Faster Pussycat, RATT, and Queensryche all ROCKED!!! They sounded great and put on a good show!  They did not dissappoint. 

I'm working this weekend (because of Hurricane Gustav) ... so I can't see as much of the 4-day concert fest as I wanted to ... but I'm going to try to catch Great White and maybe Lita Ford today.  I'm hoping to see Bret Michaels and Twisted Sister ... it just depends on Gustav!!! If I go again I'll post pictures in my Rock the Bayou album!!! 

Stay tuned!!!

For pictures from the concert, visit my 'Rock the Bayou' photo gallery.