Bucket List

You know how people have bucket lists? Things they want to do before they die. Well I have a bucket list too...but it consists of concerts I want to see...

1) Incubus
2) Garth Brooks
3) Janet Jackson
4) Michael Jackson
5) Eminem
6) Breaking Benjamin
7) Missy Elliott

I realize that this list is quite varied...but I really do like all types of music. Sure I like rap/hip hop more than I like country, but that doesn't mean I wont listen to country. I also realize that this list isn't all that long. I want to see a lot of different artists in concert, but these 7 people/groups are the artists that if I saw, I could die happy (in the concert category).

I have been fortunate enough to see Incubus TWICE in concert and both times were in the middle of a hot summer in KC. The concert was outdoors and I was sweating the whole time but it was AMAZING! They have been slowly releasing new singles and the new album comes out July 12th...needless to say, I've already pre-ordered a copy! In the past, as Incubus releases a new album, they set up a tour right away...so I am keeping my eyes peeled for that announcement too!

Remember when Garth Brooks had his "farewell" concert series? 14 shows in Kansas City?! I LIVE in KC...how much better does THAT get?! Luckily, I got 2 tickets to the show and went to see concert #3. It was such a blast! Another "check" on my Bucket List-Concerts.

I've also seen Janet Jackson and Breaking Benjamin. Janet Jackson came to KC with LL Cool J and that was an added bonus! It was without a doubt the BEST concert I have ever seen. Janet had so much energy and played SO many songs. It was the longest concert I had been to, but I didnt want it to end! Breaking Benjamin has never been the main act in any concert I have seen of them, but I have seen them as the opening act for a number of other artists. I put a half check mark next to them...because I'd still love to see them as the main act. And you might be asking yourself "But MB...didnt BB break up?" SHOOT! Yes they did...but I still have hope they might get back together!

I have NEVER seen Michael Jackson, Eminem or Missy Elliott in concert. Obviously, MJ will always be without a check mark next to his name...BUT I am going to see the Michael Jackson Cirque show in BOTH Denver AND KC!!! Talk about a lucky lady! Come on 2012!

Eminem just announced that he will be coming to KC for the Kanrocksas Festival later this summer!!! Woot! Unfortunately it is a two day concert...outside...in August. Can you say scorcher?! Yikes. Since we know Eminem will only be performing one night, we are waiting for single day tickets to go on sale. I dont know what kind of crowd Eminem might draw...but you better believe Bruce and I will both be there proudly "rapping" along with all the songs. We DO enjoy our Eminem...

And as for Missy Elliott...I havent heard anything from her in years. She has been featured on a number of different songs, but has yet to come out with her own album in the last 5 years. Is this the end for Missy? Who knows...but I am keeping my eyes open!

So what is on your Concert Bucket List?!

MB