Welcome to Wonderland

Alice through a whole new looking glass isn't quite where I thought this would go. If you respond to the Queen of Hearts as the _____ (Ladder 1) Knight, you'll find we're going for opposites. If you start rocking with the band, they'll find you're so damn ____ (Ladder 2).

Hint Ladder 1 Hint Ladder 2
Starts with w Starts with f
Starts with t ... Sumter
...ball
Gone without a ... Covered with ...
Old English shot of tax
Starts with b Starts with s