As my posts continue, the bands I write about are eclectic in their music style. This band is no different. Thin Lizzy is an Irish rock band that formed in Dublin in 1969. Their music reflects a wide range of influences, including country music, psychedelic rock, and traditional Irish folk music, but is generally classified as hard rock. One of their most popular hits is called "The Boys Are Back in Town", this song went worldwide with its popularity. I would classify it as soul rock. Thin Lizzy is not a band I am fond of. I had never heard of them before the night I went to the show. My friend invited me to the show and I never turn down a concert, so I decided to go. When I got to the Best Buy Theater in Times Square, NYC, I felt like a true VIP person. My friend met me at the door, walked me in with a comped ticket, tossed a laminated backstage pass around my neck, and we headed straight through security onto the stage. I was standing on the side of the stage with the bass player of Anthrax, three music executives, and a former New York Yankee named Bernie Williams. I simply looked at my friend and smiled, I knew this was going to be a great night. After the show we went backstage to hang out with the band. The guys were so sweet, not the kind of rock and roll night you probably had in mind. This was a lot more mellow. The guys are older and have been around a while, so the scene was calm and relaxed not chaotic and intense. All in all it was a great night.
Vocabulary:
eclectic (adj)- choosing from various sources
classify (v)- to organize by class
fond (adj)- having a liking or affection for
comped (n)- free of charge
laminated (adj)- constructed of layers of material bonded together
mellow (n)- a state, atmosphere, or mood of ease and gentle relaxation
Fill in the blank:
1. talking to my friends really makes me ______ when I need to relax.
2. I got a ____ copy of the CD I've wanted.
3. My teacher _______ our hall pass, so it wouldn't get ruined.
4. I am _____ of my dog, Rover.
5. How would I _______ my style of clothing?
6. I have an _______ taste in cuisine.
Grammar Points:
This past week, we learned about adverbs; adverbs are words that often tell when, where, why, or under what conditions something happens or happened. I will give you a topic and I want you to use at least six adverbs in your paragraph. I would like for you to write a paragraph that explains a night where you thought it wouldn't be fun, but it turned out to be great. Please use at least three of the words from above.
