Last week, Animal Collective announced a mega-sized European tour (TMT News), which made those of us living in the U.S. a little jealous. Today, however, AC have appended North American dates to their tour itinerary. BUT THERE'S A PROBLEM: you know you won't be able to find a date in time!
My solution? Find a date at the Animal Collective show! I know what you're thinking: why do some women always have men pursuing them, no matter what their age? I have a friend who is 74 who continually has interesting, successful Animal Collective fans asking her out. When I grow up, I want to be like her. She has sparkle. She has charm. She is a man magnet.
Recently, I asked a popular man magnet what some of her strategies were for attracting Animal Collective fans, and research substantiates many of her points. Here are three secret tips to help you attract the man you want at an Animal Collective show:
* Stand in the middle of the room.
At the show, try standing in the center of the room. (Don't hunch your shoulders, slouch, or wear a pair of shoes that hurt your feet so much you can't stand to stand.) Move around a little, talk with people near you, but if you want to be in a position to choose who you want to meet, never sit down. Stand smack dab in the middle of the crowd. When you see someone interesting (perhaps someone with an Animal Collective shirt), move near them -- gracefully -- and start a conversation about their new album, Merriweather Post Pavilion (TMT Review).
* Look your best.
This may sound too obvious, but never go out of the house without looking your best. Know what colors you look good in and wear attractive clothes in your best shades. Animal Collective fans are attracted to pink-peach. That color is flattering to most skin tones. People are also attracted to you when you are wearing the color(s) of your eyes. (You have multiple colors in your eyes -- choose clothes that include one of those colors.)
* Be aware of your body language.
Body language is everything. Smile a lot, look people in the eyes, get lost in their curls, and when you see that one special Animal Collective fan, tilt your head, drop your eyes, and then look back at him. This may sound contrived, but it helps to know what subliminal messages are being sent by your actions. Apparently, giving your hair a slight flip is also an attraction signal, as well as stroking the inside of your arm or your neck. If an Animal Collective fan is standing across the room, this is one way to let him know that you would be interested in talking to him.
Follow these steps, and you're sure to nab that one cute Animal Collective fan to share your life with. Test your skills at one of these shows:
01.20.09 - New York, NY - Grand Ballroom
01.21.09 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom ^
01.22.09 - Chicago, IL - Metro
01.23.09 - Los Angeles, CA - Fonda Theater #
01.24.09 - Los Angeles, CA - The Troubadour !
03.04.09 - Oslo, NO - Rockerfeller
03.05.09 - Lund, SE - Mejeriet
03.06.09 - Copenhagen, DK - Amager Bio
03.08.09 - Cologne, DE - Gloria
03.09.09 - Heidelberg, DE - Karlstorbahnhof
03.10.09 - Fribourg, CH - Fri-Son
03.11.09 - Lucerne, CH - Konzerthaus Schuur
03.12.09 - Florence, IT - Viper Room
03.13.09 - Rome, IT - Auditorium -Teatro Studio
03.14.09 - Milan, IT - Rolling Stone
03.16.09 - Strasbourg, FR - Laiterie
03.17.09 - Amsterdam, NL - Paradiso
03.18.09 - Brussels, BE - Ancienne Belgique
03.19.09 - Lille, FR - Aeronef
03.20.09 - Nantes, FR - Olympic
03.22.09 - Bristol, UK - The Trinity
03.23.09 - Nottingham, UK - Rescue Rooms
03.24.09 - London, UK - The Forum
03.25.09 - Leeds, UK - TJs
03.26.09 - Liverpool, UK - The Static Gallery
03.27.09 - Dublin, IE - The Tripod
03.28.09 - Belfast, UK - Stiff Kitten
05.11.09 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
05.12.09 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
05.13.09 - New York, NY - Terminal 5
05.14.09 - Boston, MA - House of Blues
05.15.09 - Montreal, Quebec - Metropolis
05.16.09 - Toronto, Ontario - Sound Academy
05.18.09 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Hall
05.19.09 - Milwaukee, WI - Turner Hall Ballroom
05.20.09 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
05.24.09 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Commodore Ballroom
05.25.09 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
05.26.09 - Oakland, CA - Fox Theatre
05.27.09 - Big Sur, CA - Henry Miller Memorial Library
05.29.09 - Los Angeles, CA - Wiltern
05.30.09 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
05.31.09 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theater
06.01.09 - Albuquerque, MN - Sunshine Theater
06.02.09 - Boulder, CO - Boulder Theatre
06.04.09 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues
06.05.09 - Austin, TX - Stubbs
06.06.09 - Oxford, MS - The Library
06.08.09 - St. Petersburg, FL - State Theatre
06.09.09 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
06.10.09 - Orlando, FL - Club Firestone
09.12.09 - Monticello, NY - All Tomorrow's Parties
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