Me as Chester A. Arthur, the 21st President of the United States.
Josh as Pretty Pretty Princess.
John as Professor Plum.
New song from John K. Samson of the Weakerthans! My day has been made.
Was lucky enough to attend the Thao with the Get Down Stay Down show at the Bowery Ballroom last night. While I like Thao’s recorded output well enough, it doesn’t come close to capturing the sheer joy of their live show. I will never miss a Thao show from this point on, thats for sure. Thank you to Alicia, who is lending her abilities as sound woman for their tour, for getting me into the show. Always such a pleasure seeing her.
Dirty Projectors - No Intention (acoustic)
My favorite song from Bitte Orca sounds mighty nice when played acoustic. (via Stereogum)
Listening to the new album from Jason Molina and Will Johnson. It is perfect. Of course it is perfect. How could it not be?
It needs to be a good six hours later right now, and rain should be falling.
Taking my first trip to Carnegie Hall tonight. My friend got me a free ticket to see the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra perform. No idea what I’m in for, but apparently they will be handing out “complimentary hand drums.” Good times? We shall see. At the very least it is quite a departure from Surfer Blood and the Replacements, who I have been listening to exclusively for four days straight. My brain probably needs a break from that junk anyways.
A shame that Subtle Sexuality isnt on tour yet.
I am trying to decide which President to be for Halloween. Obviously, I am picking my costume based on quality of facial hair worn by each President. Obviously. I have narrowed it down to two Prez’s:
John Quincy Adams
Chester A. Arthur
It is a tough decision. Chester A. Arthur obviously has the better facial hair. But I know (and love) John Quincy Adams much more than Mr. Arthur. Decisions, decisions.
I wish I had the chops (pun!) to pull off the Martin Van Buren look.
