Meet The Fangirls: Katie

Get to know the fangirls behind The Fangirl Guides.

BASICS

Name: Katie

Age: 25 Where do you even live?: Bedford, TX What do you do?: Marketing and Graphic Design

Twitter: @katiemattiza

Insta: @katiemattiza

THE GOOD STUFF What was your first music trip?

In July of 2015, my sister and I went on a roadtrip to Kansas City to see One Direction on their OTRA tour. I had a sinking feeling they wouldn't be touring again soon so I found anyway I could to go see them, and that ended up with an 16 hour car ride, round trip.

What’s the craziest trip you’ve ever taken for a band?

I went to Vegas with Brit to see Dermot Kennedy, we literally got in at 11 and my flight was at 6 the next morning. It was a very last minute trip for me ( bought my ticket and flights within two weeks of the show) and ~luckily~ my request to miss work was approved so I didn’t have to go in with no sleep. It was absolutely worth it for the I N S A N E show those boys put on.

What do you love about traveling for music? Getting to see my fav artists with my best friends in new places. I’m not spontaneous at heart, but these trips bring me out of my comfort zone and make me stronger as a person. It also gives me so many more excuses to see Brit, who lives 1,300 miles from me.

What’s your fav city to visit for tours? Toronto was amazing. You know those people that come by when you are queueing and ask who you are waiting to see? They don’t exist in there. They would just look at the signs to find out who was playing.

Fav venue you’ve traveled to?

Thalia Hall in Chicago or Radio City Music Hall.

Tell us about one of your fav tour memories.

In September of 2017, Brit and I were on a road trip from San Francisco to LA after seeing Harry Styles at his first HSLOT show. We had our playlist on shuffle and when California by the Band Camino we went nuts. It was such a blissful experience that I got to share with my best friend.

What are your bucket list venue destinations?

Madison Square Garden or Red Rocks.

Bucket list artists/bands to see?

If I just say Saint Raymond over and over again do you think he will play a show in the states? But seriously, him, Gabrielle Alpin, EXES, Plested and I’d love to see Little Mix headline a show.

Any words of wisdom for your fellow traveling fangirls?

Find an amazing group friends to travel with whether y’all have been friends, met at school/work, or met online, it is so nice to have people to share these memories with and talk you into some good (or bad) decisions along the way. Having said that PLEASE don’t be afraid to do some solo travel as well, those experiences can mean just as much, if not more, than your group travels.