Hey folks! 

As you know the Dirty Heads played at Jacobs Pavilion on Monday night and it was a great show! 

We started the day with the exclusive sound check experience where we actually got to go up and get a photo with the Dirty Heads, super nice dudes! 

Alyssa and I had fun meeting everyone who stopped over to our booth to play a little plinko to win some merch. All the tie dye was incredible AND seeing all the 107.3 tie dye shirts really brought huge smiles to our faces! 

Starting things off was Ohio band Tropidelic, this marks my first time seeing these guys and they did not disappoint! 

G. Love and Special Sauce took the stage second and once again, what a great experience to see them rock the stage. Great energy all around! 

Lupe Fiasco went on next, WOW it was just Lupe and his DJ but for just two dudes on stage they really worked the crowd in such a great way! I don’t think I have gotten to experience such a presence from one artist on his own. It was a trip down memory lane when he played his 2007 hit ‘Superstar’! 

Headliners for their Island Glow Tour… Dirty Heads! The crowd went wild and these guys rocked it! Let me just say, I love to people watch, specifically at concerts. You will see so many different styles all in one place to enjoy the same music together as one! 

I hope you all enjoyed yourselves if you went! 

As always, take care of yourself. 
Love, Carrie Danger 

P.S. I can still smell the aroma of …. Well you know ;) 

Hello there! 

Today I was able to get lunch with my grandparents and let me tell you… again I am so lucky to have two sets of grandparents at the age of 34! 

So my Grandpa Robert, Grandma Peggy Dawn and I stopped out to Sunrise Social in Green and as always it was delicious. 

I wanted to highlight this visit because 1. They live in Florida so our visits are rare and 2. I have learned so much from them over the years. 

The biggest lesson I have learned is “Don’t Take It Personally”. It’s #2 of the Four Agreements. 

I must have been about 13 yrs old when they said it to me and OF COURSE I took it personally. That’s the ego working. It took probably 12 more years for me to finally understand what they meant and what someone else says or does isn’t about you, even when it sure seems that way. 

Before I close I should cover what The Four Agreements are. 

1. Be Impeccable With Your Word
2. Don’t Take Anything Personally 
3. Don’t Make Assumptions
4. Always Do Your Best
   
   

In the book The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide To Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz, you learn the ways to free yourself and live your life with peace of mind and personal integrity. I highly recommend giving this a read with a true open mind.

My grandparents are two of the most amazing, understanding and wise people I have ever met in my life and anyone would be lucky to meet them. 

As always, take care of yourself! 
Love, Carrie Danger

Hello there! 

As many of you know, Queens of the Stone Age (QOTSA) dropped their latest 8th studio album “In Times New Roman…” on Friday June 16th. Now as a loyal fan, of course I listened 3 times over while performing various activities. 

I dig it, all of it. From start to finish this album is 47 minutes 37 seconds and very in your face and VERY QOTSA. In an interview Josh Homme says he wanted this album to sound brutal. According to Josh, it’s all about risk. 

The lead track is called “Obscenery” and it’s right to the point with lyrics like “voyeurism-jism”. 

Now this is the first album since their 2017 ‘Villains’ album, which I listened to everyday for over a month. During the time since that release Homme endured some hard times. One… a global pandemic. Also, a nasty divorce and lengthy custody battle for his children AND a cancer diagnosis just last year. Josh said in an interview with Consequence “Some records are made ahead of their time and behind their time, and some are made of their time, and I don’t think you really get a choice on that… I think this record was made of its time”. 

In an interview with NME ahead of the album's release, Homme spoke on how life events had an influence on the recording of In Times New Roman...:

"I think when you're dealing with the extreme ups and downs of life, you don't stop and go: 'I should really make a record.' Those things don't exist in that moment. If your roof is flooding, you don't say: 'We should make a record about this!' You have to stop yourself drowning in a flood. We recorded it probably two-and-a-half years ago, but it just sat there waiting to be finished. I didn't sing it until last November. I wasn't done living. Honestly, I was probably afraid. I wasn't ready. You need the flood to be over, and then you can decide whether you can accept the flood. I think with this being a record about acceptance, you need to actually get there yourself."

I personally enjoy the crunchy guitar and beautiful vocals of Josh Homme I have come to know and love over the years. To top it off I can relate in some way to each song I have ever heard by QOTSA. 

To conclude, the last song is 9:01 and what a journey that is… the first listen I was shocked to see I was still on the same song. ‘Straight Jacket Fitting’. I love it. 

I hope you enjoy this album as much as I do! 
As always, take care of yourself! 
Love, Carrie Danger

Hey everyone! Back at it from another wild weekend and it was a great one to say the least. 

The Cure came to Blossom Music Center and so did the rain we desperately needed for NE Ohio. I think Mother Nature knew that was the way The Cure was meant to be experienced. 

Prior to show time I was up at the table with some co workers and had the pleasure of meeting so many people from different states and great listeners! Enjoy these photos of myself and Maya, Amy and Steve and Walt! 

With a few lightning strikes and a trip back to the car for a bit we finally got the GO to continue on with the show! I was so taken aback when I heard The Cure start to play, after all this time they sound fantastic. With a 15 song set and TWO encores they played a total of 29 incredible songs for a sold out venue. 

I don’t think I could even pick a song that I enjoyed most because honestly they were all great! What I can do is list a few of my favs and I would love to know yours! 

If you were at the show I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! Now that I have my first rain concert experience I know how to dress for a potential next rainy show. 

As always, take care of yourself! 
Love, Carrie Danger

Hey everyone! Yesterday was National Best Friends Day and I couldn’t miss out on my chance to talk about and highlight my amazing best friends! 

What makes a best friend? Well a lot of things really. Someone you can confide in without judgment. Someone who will be honest with you even when you might not want to hear it. 

A best friend is there for you and never lets you down. It doesn’t matter how long you have been friends, it’s the quality time you spend together that matters. 

Of course you want to make sure you can laugh and have fun with that person HOWEVER you can have fun with just about anyone… it’s deeper than that. 

Without my friends I don’t know where I would be today. I owe so much of my growth to them.

When my mom left this earth they were all there for me, when I needed to quickly get out of a situation that would have turned for the absolute worst, there they were helping me move. 

The list goes on. We share great times and some of the hardest experiences someone can experience. 

I am constantly telling my friends I love and appreciate them. Do it often! 

Have a great weekend and give your best friend a call/text and let them know you care about them. 

Take care of yourself, 
Love, Carrie Danger

Hey everyone, today I thought I would talk about one of the most therapeutic activities one can do… singing in the car or as one would call it “Car-eoke”! 

On my way into work I was singing my big heart out and it got me thinking about when I see other people simply vibin’ on their own in the car. I usually try and make eye contact and bop with them. 

I remember way back when I would stop singing or seat dancing at stop lights or if I thought someone saw me. NOW I do not care at all. Most people wouldn’t give it a second thought and those that do… well they are not worth our time. 

You hear me singing super loud? I hope you know the song because I need some backup vocals. 

Now there are so many amazing sing along songs for your commute for work, road trips or just a random drive down some country roads. 

Today I started with Wilson Phillips ‘Hold On’ then I moved into my elder-emo side. 

Taking Back Sunday ‘Cute without the E’, Hawthorne Heights ‘Ohio Is for Lovers’ and ‘Niki FM’, Chiodos ‘Baby, You Wouldn’t Last A Minute On The Creek’ and finally as I pulled into the parking lot my usual Tenacious D ‘Tribute’. 

I hope you all can let go and enjoy singing even if someone sees you… you might just inspire them to sing loud and proud! 

As usual, take care of yourself and sing loud and proud!
Love, Carrie Danger

Hello everyone! 

As you know Death Cab for Cutie played last night (6/4) at The Agora and of course Paramore played at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. 

So let’s say you made it to Paramore and not Death Cab and you want to know how it went… well fear not! I have the deets for you! 

Alyssa and I had our regular merch booth set up and got to meet so many incredible people. I think one of the cooler experiences was hearing people say “where is the Wave?” and then being excited that it’s now Alternative! 

This show was sold out and wow what a packed house of great people and amazing vibes! 

We were lucky to attend the soundcheck with select listeners and it was so unreal. 

The band played a 19 song set with a 4 song encore. They kicked off the night with a track from their latest album ‘Asphalt Meadows’ “I Don’t Know How I Survive”. As they played through their set list the crowd sang along and really enjoyed themselves. 

I admit when they played “I Will Possess Your Heart” and “I’ll Follow You Into The Dark” I shed many tears. Two fantastic songs that evoke such emotion. 

You may be wondering, “Carrie, did they play “Soul Meets Body?” … YES they did as part of the encore. 

It was a night to remember and feel for days or weeks to come. 

If you were there I am so happy you got to experience them! 

As always, take care of yourself.
Love, Carrie Danger 

Happy June, Happy LGBT Pride Month! 

We will dive into the importance of Pride Month at a later date but ONLY because it’s the 1st and today is the day of the month you might practice a Cinnamon Abundance Ritual in your home. So let’s get into it! 

You may be thinking, Carrie Danger… this is a bit out there don’t ya think? Yeah I know but hear me out… it’s actually really rad and such a cool way to bring a higher vibration to your home. 

I have been practicing this monthly ritual for exactly a year now and let me tell you, I have felt and experienced the higher vibration and peace that has come over my home. Not to mention the abundance in so many aspects of my life. 

As you know cinnamon  is incredibly beneficial for your health. This powerhouse of a spice reduces your blood sugar levels, increases your metabolic rate, protects your brain and reduces inflammation in your body.

In addition it’s been used in practices for a LONG time to increase prosperity and as I mentioned a higher vibration in your home. 

Basically on the 1st of the month you take a small amount of cinnamon (I usually just do an eyeballed tablespoon in the palm of my hand) and stand outside my front door, say a short affirmation and then blow it right inside. Boom. Done. Here’s the trick, you actually have to believe it. If you’re like me you believe in manifestation and that is, in my opinion, the most important part of this whole ritual. Now I take it to another level and actually blow it into every door I frequently use in my home. Why not? 

Here is an example of what I say when I do this.  “When this cinnamon blows, prosperity here will enter. When this cinnamon blows, abundance will come to stay. When this cinnamon blows, abundance here will live. Peace. Love. Success in all aspects. Thank you!” 

Gratitude is also a big part of it, even if you just practice gratitude daily I believe you’ll feel a shift in your mental health and regular outlook on life. Here’s a small example: I look at my plants and I am grateful, my cats, my safe home, my amazing job and soooooo much more! 

You’re all doing incredible and you should be so proud of yourselves. Enjoy this Bone Thugs~N~Harmony banger I linked below. 

So as always, take care of yourself.
Love, Carrie Danger

Hey everyone, we are back and ready for action.

I hope you enjoyed our Throwback Weekend just as much as we did! 

As you know we do play new music as well and I wanted to highlight some albums that are dropped this Friday (June 2nd) so you don’t miss out! 

I’ll go in alphabetical order just to be fair, also I am not listing EVERYTHING because there is quite a few. I linked a song from each album below and you might know a few from the Danger Zone. 

• The Aquadolls are going to be dropping their 4th studio album ‘Charmed’, they were in studio with Brady recently! 
• Ben Folds has another solo album heading our way, his 4th, ‘What Matters Most’ 
• Bully has her 5th album called ‘Lucky For You’ 
• The Foo Fighters are back at it with their 11th studio album and first without the very beloved Taylor Hawkins, ‘But Here We Are’ 
• Lovelytheband is bringing their 3rd studio album to us ‘If We’re Being Honest’. If you were at our birthday party in February at the Beachland Ballroom, you got to see them live! 
• Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds comes back with their 4th studio album, ‘Council Skies’
• Rancid releases their 10th studio album ‘Tomorrow Never Comes’.
• The Revivalists have their 5th album dropping Friday, ‘Pour It Out Into The Night’. 
• Finally, we have Rival Sons with their 7th studio album ‘Darkfighter’ that will be followed up with their 8th album ‘Lightbringer’ set for release later this year. 

There you have it folks, this isn’t even all of the albums coming out this Friday! 

Turn up the music and take care of yourself! 
Love, Carrie Danger

Hey everyone, tonight I thought I would write about the holiday weekend ahead of us. 

Memorial Day Weekend, regarded as the unofficial start of summer but let’s not forget what Memorial Day is about. 

Originally known as Decoration Day, the first national observance of Memorial Day occurred on May 30, 1868. From 1868 to 1970, it was observed on May 30th.

In 1971, Congress standardized the holiday as "Memorial Day" and changed its observance to the last Monday in May.

Of course it’s always nice to have a weekday off work but don’t forget the reason we do. Coming from a long line of military family members I know I take a brief moment while I’m grounding to give thanks. 

Have fun this weekend, be safe and responsible and of course wear your sunblock. 

Take care of yourself.
Love, Carrie Danger