Posted: August 25th, 2008 at 2:28 pm| By: Chris Parton
Lookin’ for a good time? Your mama would probably say stay away from anyone asking that question, but luckily Lady Antebellum isn’t asking — they’re telling. The band looks for their good time in this entertaining throwback video. The wardrobe and set design gave me the feeling of watching an old game show that got crossed with a late night musical guest appearance. Even the way Charles Kelley moved around stage and sang to the crowd made him seem like a born TV show host. All he needed was a Bob Barker microphone and some Plinko chips. Dave Haywood is his usual charming and quiet-looking self, and Hillary Scott single-handedly brings back the market for shiny tassel dresses. Still lookin’ for a good time? Try this video.
Apparently, the sweet lifestyle of a rock star comes later. Because when I woke up with Lady Antebellum a few days ago, there was none of that sleep-‘til-noon sense of entitlement. Their work ethic was being put to the test, starting at 6 a.m.
That’s what time they woke up in Chicago to get the WGN-TV morning news show for their 7 a.m. load-in and then their 8 a.m. start time. All for a little media attention during their multi-city tour to promote their debut album. With the project entering Billboard’s country chart in the top position and their first single already in the Top 10, it’s apparently working. Read more…