Seeing Leslie Hall on her Destination Friendship Tour last weekend was seriously awesome. I am having a hard time expressing the joy I experienced. I screamed like it was The Beatles coming on to that stage. I sang along to all the songs until my voice was hoarse and I shook my booty. I am still watching all her videos on a daily basis and I may have purchased every single item available in her store. If I had to explain why I love Leslie Hall so much, I think I would say that she is an example of how women can be confident, goofy, talented and quirky. She doesn't degrade herself or her size. She is like the opposite of Zooey Deschanel. While I love me a indie movie with that little doe-eyed pixie, I get tired of the helpless cutesy girl shtick. Nothing stands in Leslie's way of being the gem sweater stretchy pants midwest diva that she is and I guess that she reminds me not to let anything stand in my way either! She inspires me to be a better and truer version of myself.
Now on to the photos from the show!
My mister and some of the junior gems dressed up.
There was lots of DJ's and dancing fun-time.
Mmmm...and vegan gravy fries!
Me, a few gin and tonics later and ready to bounce, bounce!
Pennyhawk and Ramona & the Swimsuits also played. They are mostly composed of Leslie and the Lys band members. This review of the show describes it best. I am pretty sure nobody there noticed that it was Leslie Hall behind the drums in Pennyhawk. She was very quiet and not "in character".
I am assuming that while Ramona & the Swimsuits played, Leslie was teasing her hair, applying bright pink lipstick and blue eyeshadow, and squeezing into some gold spandex. We couldn't wait!
Here she is!
Tiger heads!
The drummer's cape was awesome. It was sequined with Leslie's face on it.
There was even a gem sweater contest!
We accidentally stumbled out the back door but I am glad we did, because I got to see the tour van. Love it!
Haha, best tour van ever. I thank you for listening to me gush over her and I hope you fall for her too! You can read my introduction to her here. The mister has already been pulled into her magic. It was inevitable.
- Rachele
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This night looks amazing! Leslie is amazing and puts on the best show!! Have you seen Andy D? He's pretty good too!
That DOES look like the best night ever. I love everything about her and wish that she could be president. And every member of Congress.
Sounds like a lot of fun! I checked out some of her videos and she is great. I was excited to find out she is from Iowa, as am I! Loved the Iowa State Fair video! And craft talk! I might have to make it to her Iowa City show ;-)
I love Leslie and the Lys! I used to watch her videos when I was procrastinating in college. I wish I had realized sooner she was coming to San Fran so we could have gone. So awesome that you saw her. Thanks for sharing the photos!
I love that they bring the tiger heads on tour. And the tour van, period.
It looks like you had a great time! :)
I love your blog. And you're adorably cute.
I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award today! I posted about it on my blog today as well.
Take care!
oh my GAH she looks amazing! and she went to SCAD which is in my Southern neck of the woods! looks like you had a FABULOUS time! envy over here! :D
I knew that was Leslie on drums, too! I am pretty sure they had that drum in front blocking her face on purpose!!
xo
kittee
I know! It was impossible to get a photo of her. She is so sneaky...
Awesome! Is that the art school she went to? I had a blast. I can't wait until the next show already.
I did!
I wanted to join their little circus. Maybe they would have a tiger head for me...
I watch her videos all the time at work. Don't tell! I play them while I am working and it gives me a little pick up.
Jealous! I bet that will be an awesome show. So happy to draw you in to my Leslie Hall cult ;)
I agree!
I haven't. Not sure if anyone can beat my Leslie though :)
ahhhhhhh Mother GEM!!!! :) We were lucky enough to meet her at the BUST magazine anniversary party in NYC a few yrs ago! What a blast!!!! Her mom was selling her merch...and was such a sweetie...giving out lots of hugs and kisses! :) Hope to get to the show in BK NYC this week!!!
GREAT pics!!!
xoxo Jenny
Aw that is so sweet! I hope you get to go too. It was AWESOME!
Thank you!
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