Research

So I figure there's two main ways of living life and trying new things:
1) Collect research and learn about the topic before risking your neck doing it
or
2) Living life like a maniac.

Now, personally, I prefer the maniac life.
It's awesome.
However, there are many other times in life, where knowing before doing is a must.

Making a band? ...Not such a must...
But even so! Researching couldn't help!
... So I've been going to concerts! Hey, it's the best research I can think of.

My research:
Honda Civic Concert featuring: Panic at the Disco, The Hush Sound, Phantom Planet, and Motion City Soundtrack - Went for a birthday party, and had an awesome time! Panic was cool, loved Hush Sound, could feel Motion City's drums through my collarbone!, and Phantom had a really cool sound.
Weezer Concert featuring: Weezer, Tokyo Police Club, and Angels and Airwaves - Went with friends to the Cox Arena in San Diego, had a great time listening to the awesome singer of Tokyo Police, super entertaining Angels, and coolest songs from Weezer.
Local All-Ages Concerts at the Epicenter: Headlining The Demeanors, Headlining Under His Shadow - Had a great time listening to ska (Demeanors) and rock/rap (Shadow) from bands my age. Went once with my girlfriend as well as once by myself :)

...and counting!