You know what time it is!!! Time for cliche top ten lists!!
Just playing, I feel like everyone is doing that, so I will simply say that in music for me, this year was all about: Drake coming out of no where, Gaga taking over, Jay Sean going down, Eminem coming back, Kayne going out of control, Jay Z re-inventing the game... again, The Dead Weather bring the nastiness, Kings of Leon going from cool to annoying in seconds flat, Muse going from cool to cooler and the Black Eyed Peas having a feeling the whole year...
Personal highlights: 3 national tours... 2 of those being headlined by HS, Fashionably Late coming out, 09.15.09, going back home to play Bamboozle in the pouring rain, first magazine cover (Pollstar), 2 sold out shows at Irving Plaza, 2 sold out shows at the LA House of Blues, 2 sold out shows at the Houston House of Blues, 2 sold out shows in Virginia... on the same day, first music video, first full-length film (Alvin 2), first signature stick from VicFirth, signed to Ludwig, signed to Paiste, signed to Evans, signed to Jonas Records, signed to Hollywood records, met Bam Margera... met April Margera, met hundreds of thousands of people, made thousands of friends, made millions of memories, fell in love, wrote a couple songs about that, got my heart broken, wrote a couple songs about that, ate all kinds of crazy foods (most of them in Montreal), spent the year with my best friends, played drums everyday for an entire summer, Christmas at home... finally, Jimmy Kimmel Live (doing that again in 2010 fo sho), The Early Show, The Today Show, Teen Choice Awards, re-bought Confessions by Usher, running in Idaho, my PPP b-day party!!! and getting a siiick fanny-pack, met Jordin Sparks and became friends, met Phillippi Sparks and hopefully become friends (I just want to know what its like to lock up with Michael Irving), traded e-mails with heroes, got healthy, got better, pushed my limits, saw the finish line, broke the tape and now I see the next one... January 1st, 2011.
2009 was definitely the best year of my life... thank you so much for all the memories, love, mini-golf, 80s themed madness, mini golf, Starbucks cards, In-N-Out hats, posters, presents for Willis, being cool to my friend Gayne Wetsky, bracelets, necklaces, Bob's Big Boy dinner meetings, post-show dance parties, meet and greet parties, sound check parties, Clifford and the Silver Bullet... for real thank you to everyone that made this year rad-iculously sweet!
Let's do it all over again in 2010!!!
Wait...before you thank everyone else, let me thank YOU. You see, Alexander. Without you and your band, I would have never met my best friends/sisters, made countless memories, discovered how much music really flows through my veins, or smiled so much in my entire life. That's right. 2009 was the best year of MY life.
ReplyDeleteAnd you did that.
I am so glad that you had a rad-icously sweet 2009. I know that you made mine rad-icously sweet :D I can't wait to see what comes in 2010 :D
ReplyDeleteALex, i love you and you have made 2009 the best year of my entire life :) i have never had so much fun in one summer. Honor Society is amazing and i hope to see you soon :) LA misses you! <3
ReplyDeleteyou do realize you made our year, right?
ReplyDeleteyou are amazing.
p.s. write a song about that one girl who always hits on you everytime you meet her...she's pretty fantastic.
=]
Alexander.. you are so amazing beyond words. All of the things you accomplished in 2009 made us all smile. Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, you probably already know this, but you four guys have brought together a lot of fans, and now we're all very good friends; so thanks for that.
I cannot WAIT to see what 2010 brings :)
Alex, you are so deserving and I am so glad that 2009 was the best year of your life, because you guys made it the best year of my life. So thank you very much. You really opened up your heart in that last blog, there was some stuff that I didnt know about you before. Just wait this year will be so great for you guys! :)
ReplyDeleteAlex, despite the fact that I'm crestfallen over two pretty significant downfalls in my life today, you just made me smile and remember what I've discovered in 2009. The cool part is that the majory of these discoveries are thanks to you and your best friends. Without you, I wouldn't have found my best friends and sisters, and without you, I would've have had the strength to really go after my true passion and dreams. So I thank you for that with all of my heart.
ReplyDelete-Katie
PS - I'm proud as hell of you. You've really taken "livin' the dream, baby, livin' the dream" and made it a reality. =)
Can I just say how much I love you? Actually, I can't. But anyway, I def agree with 2009 being an epic year, because it totally was for me too. You and the rest of Honor Society had a huge impact on making it so epic. I can't wait to see what you guys have in store for 2010 so we can all make some new memories! :D
ReplyDeletePS. i can't wait for this year where everything is possible <3
ReplyDeleteabsolutely amazing, what an incredible year you have had. Congratulations on all of the success over this past year, you deserve every bit of it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Alexander for making this past year of mine filled with great memories. Thank you for always making me smile and laugh when I didn't think I had it in me.
I am beyond thrilled to see what 2010 has in store! :)
<3
What a year..I had kinda forgotten about some of that stuff. Thanks for reminding me. :P Music was HUGE this year and it was so awesome to see you guys be a part of it all. This time last year I was sitting in my dorm room, with the HS myspace playlist on repeat, probably annoying the crap out of my room mate, but I didn't care. All I knew was that these 4 guys had AH-MAZING talent and I wanted to be a part of that. Who knew that I would actually get to see them perform...
ReplyDeleteFirst in Vegas (Aug 1) where I was more excited for them than the main act (don't act shocked. I was there for you guys!!) and was the only one in the nose bleed seats doing the Honor Roll.
And who could forget Tulsa (Oct 8) you guys brought the rain & the party and I learned that Honor Society truly means it when they call themselves "gentlemen"
I made some of my best friends this year because of you guys and I can't wait to see you again in 2010. Thanks for reminding me that ANYTHING is possible when you believe in your dreams.
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ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had these cool opportunities. and thank you for making one of my best year too by coming to Montreal :)
ReplyDeleteI wanted to know.. what did you eat that was so crazy in Montreal? Is it the poutine (like french fries, cheese and gravy sauce -> so good haha)
Anyway, I hope you'll announce your tour dates soon so that we can keep rockin' your life :)
(@daphnee14)
1. I love that you like the Dead Weather. They are amazing. My best friend got me hooked on them. Jack White is pretty stellar on the drums and Alison Mosshart's voice is ... no words, its just great.
ReplyDelete2. Muse owns part of my musical soul. Every time they drop an album, I think to myself "there is no way its going to be better than the last one"... and then lo-and-behold it is.
3. Freaking legit that you met Bam Margera and Ape. I thinkI have seen every episode of Viva la Bam.
So, after reading over this, I am thinking how can 2010 be better for Alex Noyes than 2009 was, but like the Honor Society motto - "Anything is Possible". And I see that you had some lows in there, but looking back it only makes you stronger mentally and emotionally. Falling in and out love only makes human, but being able to carry on makes a honorable and wise.
Like my favorite actress - Drew Barrymore - says "If you don't take risks, you'll have a wasted soul." I hope 2010 brings you everything you want and more!
<3,
Cara
Alex. you are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI know i wasn't a fan in the beginning but i will be there until the end. The first time i heard Honor Society was on a Jonas Brothers live chat and from then on i was hooked, you guys are incredible. November 22nd was a night i will never forget. :)
hope i can see you guys again soon <3
Thank you Alex! To you and to honor society. 2009 was filled with memories, and a big chunk of them involve you and your band. I've had so many ups and a hell of a lot of downs this year, but when I needed to feel good, I always knew I could just pop in the FL CD, there was another show coming up and your humor to help me get through it. I've respected not only you, but your fans as well to be able to make new friends and new memories. You are an amazing person for writing this year end blog and I can't wait to see what you and the rest of the gentlemen have in store for 2010. See u at the show... <3
ReplyDeletePosters? How about those annoying girls who brought 30+ to the St.Pete show and made you guys read every one? Yea, what soggy bitches. I'm sorry to say, but you'll probably run into them again if/when you come back to Florida. In better news you won't be haunted by and endless stack of posters, just party hats and foam fingers with a whole bunch of crazy. I beg of you though, please, do not let this threat scare you away from the Sunshine State.
ReplyDeleteAll in all, thanks for putting up with the crazy shit that we, the fans, put you through. You keep your cool and don't let us know that you think half of us are a bit on the anomalous side ;)
You made 2009 a party!
aww Alex :) no problem. thanks for making 2009 a year to remember :)
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see what you guys do this year. bet it's going to be amazing. :)
love you guys.
Alex, Alex, Alex.
ReplyDeleteBefore you start thanking us, allow me to thank YOU. Without you, and the rest of Honor Society, my 2009 would have lacked craziness, temporary loss of hearing, new friends, new outlooks on life, pizzazz, and finally realizing that anything IS possible.
Looking back, I know now that even though 2009 was fantastic, 2010 is going to be even better for me AND for you boys. :)
Keep working it, because few people can bring it as well as you do. ;)
-Paige <3
All My Big Favorite Moments of 2009,
ReplyDeleteHave You & the Rest of the Guys From HS,
In Them, So thanks for that<3
So many Great Memories.
In 2009, I finally met Four Of My Heroes.
;) Can you guess who they were?
Love you (:
I hope 2010 Is even more amazing for you, and dosen't bring a broken Heart. ;)
-Dooders (:
...Wow. Well, that is one hell of a year! Congratulations on all the things you've accomplished. Most people would be lucky to have done ONE of those things. I hope twenty-ten is as successful as '09!
ReplyDeleteSo, this new saying, 'Anything Can Happen'.......it is making me seriously curious. If this is true, than all of you should come to my roommate and I's apartment, and we'll chill and have a dance party. And since we live in the mountains, you can come skiing/snowboarding/tubing/sledding. They're all awesomely fun, but I digress...
You need to announce some dang tour dates. We need time to PLAN things! Hahah I know it's out of your control now, 'cause at New Years you still didn't have the dates. I'm just messing. But seriously, if you wait until NEXT week, you'll be saying "HEY FYI, WE'RE GOING ON TOUR NEXT WEEK :)" And that's just inconvenient for all of us! hahaha BUT AGAIN I digress.
Enjoy twenty-ten for real. The year is as good as YOU make it.
-Meghanhope
Alex, you are amazing.
ReplyDeletei just want to say thankyou!
hey what foods did you try here in montreal?
did you have a poutine those are amazing :)
come back!
PLZ!!
alex, you are amazing.
ReplyDeleteand 2009 was my best year too :)
especially because i went to a jonas brothers world tour show for my birthday, and the tour crew AND HONOR SOCIETY stayed at my hotel. it gave my dad a whole new respect for you guys..
& when i just updated, i noticed it says "Monetize"
ReplyDeleteso i thought of the video..
the mone system LOLOLOLOL
and during see u 'the window frames you like a monet..'
haha ily ♥
Oh, and I wonder if MysteryHeartBreaker knows that she's on the top of like. A million girl's hit lists. After reading this. hahahaha Just a thought ;) Hate to see bad things happen to gentlemanly-good-epic people!
ReplyDelete;)
-Meghanhope
So who is this girl that broke my boy's heart? I might have to hunt her down :)
ReplyDeleteLove you, Alex I can't wait to see what 2010 brings for you guys.
And more importantaly thank YOU for one of the best years of my life :) You made it all worth while.
Loveeee
Makenzey
Thank You Mr. Noyes sooo soo much for everything you have done and how hard you have worked for us. You deserved every moment this amazing year and so much more.
ReplyDeleteYour crushing meter is definetly well above average for 2009. That means I expect serious damage to be done in 2010.
-Kaylee
P.S My New year rez is to dance with you and/or Mike. You Dig It?
So, Alex.
ReplyDeleteYou are the best person. Ever.
Honestly. I cried reading this.
You have made this year so amazing, and the best of my life. Tell the other gents I said that, too ;)
But it's been 17 concerts. 15 times meeting you.
So many memories.
Watching you guys on stage, from the first time on January 18, 2009 to the last time in 09 on December 31, has been amazing.
I'm so proud of you.
2010 will be bigger and better.
I can feel it.
You're going to be seeing a lot more of me. So be ready.
I love you, and the other 3 too.
<3
'ate all kinds of crazy foods (most of them in Montreal)'
ReplyDelete:D haha. you should come back.. try more food!
& we miss you guys here anyways :)
so food + fans who miss you very much = i'm thinking we'd all be happy :)
welll you're welcome :) but thank you for being in such a great band and being so amazing. I met a really good friend through HS and when I met you it was the best night of my life so far. I can't wait for everything in 2010 and my friends and I have already planned out the next concert, so you have to come to orlando, it's required :).
ReplyDeleteI love you and thank you again for everything :D
"getting a siiick fanny-pack"
ReplyDeletedo you mean the one we gave you in hershey may 2nd?
the one that said ALEX NOYES in glitter & we drew a unicorn and hearts and shiz all over it?
because if you meant THAT one, i may or may not have just peed my pants.
you guys are amaazing, ! <3 TORONTOLOVES YOU
ReplyDeletei saw you guys on the jonas brothers world tour concert here in toronto, and you guys were amazing! that day wasn't the first time i heard you guys, but hearing you guys live made my 2009 year. i hope you guys come back again this new year for another concert, i really want you guys to sign my HS CD, it will really mean the world to me!
KEEEP ROCKIN'
love,
katrina capili
Dear Alex,
ReplyDeleteI hope you make it all the way down here to my comment. Ever since I saw you guys in the second row of that tiny little movie theater in Sacramento, I've been in love. With you, with your band, with your music. You are all extremely talented and wonderfully kind to your fans. We appreciate every moment of your devotion, and I hope that you know how much we all care about you.
That night in LA at the House of Blues in October was one I will never forget. By some turn of fate the manager gave us wristbands for the VIP room upstairs and when I talked to you at the greet & meet, I never seriously expected you guys to show up. Honestly when you walked in that door I almost died. Just hanging out with you guys and being able to laugh and just relax was absolutely fabulous. Thank you for so many fantastic memories.
Best of luck in 2010, I can't wait to see what happens next and I hope we meet again soon.
Yours,
Kristie
Alexander,
ReplyDeleteThank YOU! You, Andy, Mike & Jay helped my friends and I have an amazing summer filled with road trips and laughs. You guys brought us even closer than before, and I'm so thankful for that. Summer 2009 was the most epic summer of my life. You, and the rest of your band are the epitome of gentlemen, and you never fail to make me smile every time we meet, ever since I found you guys at Six Flags Great Adventure over Summer 2008. I cannot wait for the rest of this year!
Katie
WILLISS GIFTS FTW! haha
ReplyDeletethank youu alex. i met so many amazing friends to last me a life time because of you
2009-the year i finally got to meet u in person. it was really amazing. Thank you for everything. It was all sureal. Thank you for calling out my name before even introducing myself. That was one thing i never will forget :]
Lets make 2010 even bigger and better!
Alex-
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us. We should be the ones thanking YOU for inviting us along for the journey. It was an honor to watch you guys have the year you did. I've got some incredible memories to hang onto- and so many more to look forward to.
I'm sorry that you had your heart broken...it happens. We've all been there and it really just sucks. BUT....she's out there somewhere, and when you find her, it will be worth it. Promise :)
2010 will be great- I just know it! Can we come along for this one too?
-molly
Well you experienced a little bit of everything.
ReplyDeleteLucky.
Well, let's make 2010 fancier, snazzier, classier, and with more parties and GOOD memories.
HOLLA!
Seems like your year was fantastic! Let's work to make 2010 doubly better, even if you can't fathom that much greatness in one year! It can be done, trust me!
ReplyDeleteMeghanHope was right! You and your best friends should DEFINITELY come to our apartment sometime this year and have an epic dance party with us in NC! We're all May babies, and I know that would make both of our birthday months the best ones ever. Although, with touring and other rock star stuff there might be conflicts haha.
Every time you fall down just remember you have the strength to fight and get back up even stronger than before. When you find that right woman for you everything else you've gone through will seem so trivial compared to the happiness you can have with them. I know there are a million girls who would LOVE to be that girl for you (including me lol) so don't give up hope!
2010 will be so much better, partly because you'll get to meet me :)
-Tracy
you did have one AMAZING year and im SO proud of you for that! i thank you for all you did for us your fans. you have no idea how much we appreciate it. thats why we make you/give you things; to give something back to you for all you do for us
ReplyDeletedid you eat your alexander hershey's bar yet?? i hope you read everything on the back ;) even the smallest detail.
i have to say it was an honor to be at your 3 nyc SOLD OUT shows, the today show and even your white christmas video shoot ;) and cant forget HERSHEY!!
everytime i meet and talk to you and the other guys i find new reasons to like you even more. i dont know if there is any way for me to tell you how great of people i think you are, but it is true. its not easy going to art school especially when youre different then everyone else and no one seems to wanna be friends with you. but then hs rolls into town -or the city (nyc) for that matter- and i remember that there still are people out there that i want to be surrounded by and want in my life.
thank you for making 2009 a good year for me and making my not-so-great times at college be overshadowed by great times!
much love
lauren
(@lemartiste)
:)
oh and i agree with tracy :)
ReplyDeleteand everything happens for a reason. especially the hard times. just wait and you'll see that they lead to something MUCH better. it makes me think of the somg by rascal flatts Bless the Broken Road. i know that every heartbreak is leading me that much closer to who im supposed to be with
:)
lauren
Just playing, I feel like everyone is doing that, so I will simply say that in music for me, this year was all about: Drake coming out of no where, Gaga taking over, Jay Sean going down, Eminem coming back, Kayne going out of control, Jay Z re-inventing the game... again, The Dead Weather bring the nastiness, Kings of Leon going from cool to annoying in seconds flat, Muse going from cool to cooler and the Black Eyed Peas having a feeling the whole year...
ReplyDeleteI COULDN'T HAVE SAID THIS BETTER MYSELF!! RIITE ON! AND I CANT WAIT FOR THE TOUR THATS COMING FOR SURRE! :D UR THE SIIICKEST KIDD I'VE EVER MET!! PEACE OUT AND SEE YA SOON BLAAADD! :)
-ROXIIE
First of all..
ReplyDeleteWords can not even describe my love for you Alex and Honor Society. You guys are amazing.
I hope that 2010 is even a greater year for you guys.
November 20, 2009 at the House of Blues Chicago, you guys gave me and my friends the best night of our teenage lives. So thank you. And thanks for signing my library card. I'll treasure it forever.
actually thank you, and i cannot wait to see you again in Boston <3 only 12 days!
ReplyDelete"Black Eyed Peas having a feeling the whole year.."
ReplyDeleteHa. I chuckled out loud. COL, if you will. Good job, Mr. Noyes.