Me and Angela arrived in Santa Barbara by bus early in the morning. We walked to the meeting place of promo first. There I met up with a lot of the American echelon. It took us awhile till we finally know where to go to do out promo and we hit a few places, like the beach and some parking places. When we were done we went to the venue. There weren’t a lot of people there yet and I asked the security guard if he knew if SDC was in the venue already. He actually asked it for me, which was nice. He told me they were busy and I thanked him and walked around for a bit. A few moments had past and I saw familiar faces. A lot of the Europeans had come to this show as well. Which was kinda a reunion.

I had the I love all access VIP thing. Only because I wanted to know what it was. We got in earlier and there was some food and drinks set up for us. A few friends of mine also had the VIP thing and I was glad that I wasn’t alone there. We just hang out there. We received a goodie bad and after what felt like hours 30STM showed up. We got in line to take a photo with the guys and when it was my turn Jared said he’d just seen a video of me and I asked what video. He told me I had a Triad on my forehead and I was at one of their shows. Shannon told be to stand next to him between one sick brother and one “Good” brother. Whatever that means?? We took the photo and I walked away. When everyone was done Jared stayed behind to answer a few questions. He went up to the venue and we could go to the merch booth. There I bought my first SDC hoodie, which we didn’t have in Europe. When looking around I saw Adam and Bobby. I walked over to them and said hi. They gave me a big hug and I presented the banner I made with all the yellsquad logos on it. Bobby really liked it and even though I didn’t want to give it to them first I caved in and said they could have it. I also let them see my Dutch SDC Flag.

I wanted to talk to them longer, but it was time to go inside the venue. So, I returned to my friends and found a spot at the barrier. I put my flag on the barrier for SDC to see and Scot walked on stage and I yelled at him. When he saw me he waved and saw the flag. I guess Tyler was in a bad mood, cause he didn’t look excited at all. He stayed in the background the whole time too. I finally met Justin and said that next time he had to come to Europe as well. Hopefully he does come. Adam came on stage to check everything and because it was still light out I took some great photos of the guys.

Finally the show started with “Victory”. As I knew it I started drumming along with them. The people around me thought I was crazy and I heard one of them say that I was more excited to see SDC then 30STM. Which was totally true!! As usually I sang along with the songs. Bobby even went over to me and sang into my eyes. I loved every moment of it. When the played “I Miss You” I was in heaven again. I really love that song. When the song ended I was waiting for “The Little Ones”, but Adam was gone. Frank left soon after and I just knew that the show was over. I couldn’t believe that because 30STM was late SDC had to shorten their setlist. I guess SDC was mad too, cause they didn’t stick around after doing “Vox Populi”. Which in my opinion is better when SDC joins in live then without.

When Mutemath came on I was kinda pissed at the fact that they did get to play their whole setlist. At least this time the drummer didn’t try to stand in the audience with his drum.

When 30STM came on I was still pissed and I made a deal with my friends that I wouldn’t watch Shannon the whole time and it was strange how easy that was to ignore him. I just rocked out with Jared and Tomo. The setlist hadn’t changed a bit since Europe. When “Closer To The Edge” was about to play. Jared took a really long time to explain to us that this was for a video. It even shorten the setlist more.

After the show we waited for them to come out and Tomo came out to apologize to the promo team for not keeping his word. He was very sorry and he would find a way to make it up to us. When he went inside again we saw Shannon and he came over to us. I really wanted to keep my promise of ignoring him and I tried my hardest to get away from him. I didn’t here a word he said though. He walked off and we went down the hill.

Setlist Santa Barbara 30STM:

Escape

Night Of The Hunter

Attack

Search & Destroy

From Yesterday

This Is War

100 Suns

Vox Populi

Revenge

Bad Romance

The Kill acoustic and full band

Closer To The Edge

Hurricane

Kings & Queens

Setlist Santa Barbara SDC:

Victory

Play On It

Marry Me

Knock Me Out

I Miss You