To: falloutboy@yahoogroups.com From: ilovewillngrace@aol.com  Add to Address Book Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2004 13:33:30 EST Subject: Re: [falloutboy] EVERYONE!!

Fall Out Boy

Marisa DiLemme

Harrison, New York may not be the most exciting place to live, but as teenagers, we make it our job to find different ways to have fun.  After playing out the movies, the mall, hanging out at a friends, it is difficult to find other ways to keep us occupied.  However, there is another way to liven up the weekend.  Over the Holiday Break, I was fortunate enough to attend a Fall Out Boy concert at Webster Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut.  That night I realized that there is no better way to spend a night with your friends than at a show, just hanging out and having fun listening to your favorite band play.  Of course, the show does not necessarily have to be Fall Out Boy, but for me that just makes the night even more amazing.

            Fall Out Boy, which formed in Chicago, Illinois in 2000, includes Pete Wentz, Andy Hurley, Patrick Stump, and Joseph Trohman.  Besides the fact that they are four of the sweetest people alive, these four guys are extremely talented and definitely know how to energize the crowd.  First, there is Joe, who is blessed with the ability to spin ridiculously fast with his guitar, yet still play without any hesitation.  Then, there is Pete on bass, coming down to the crowd, subjecting himself to the chaos of the screaming fans. While all of this is happening, Patrick stays impressively focused, hitting all the high notes and looking extremely adorable.  And of course, there is Andy, although sometimes its hard to see him when he is playing, as he often gets lost in that massive blob that is his hair.  After performing an amazing set, which included the best Christmas song ever, Yule Shoot Your Eye Out, the fans rushed to the merch table to buy quality merch from Jordan and meet the band members, who often hang out there so they can talk to their fans.

            Of course watching the performance is amazing, but honestly, the best part of the whole show is getting to meet Pete, Andy, Joe, and Patrick.  It so refreshing that there are still some bands out there who are down to earth and will take the time to talk to the fans who adore them.  I am already counting down the days until the next Fall Out Boy show on February 28^th at Irving Plaza.  This show is already sold out, but since Fall Out Boy always tries to keep their fans happy and therefore never stop touring, it is only a matter of time until the next show.  Come on out, its a guaranteed good time!  And even if you cant, I definitely recommend picking up the Fall Out Boy album Take This to Your Grave because once you put it on, itll be torture to turn it off.  For more information, check out www.falloutboyrock.com.