Thursday, October 3rd, 2002
A Dream In Sound
Watching Elf Power at the ‘Shoe tonight, I was struck by a single recurring thought – that could be us. They had the same lineup as us, a similar sound, even a similar stage presence (in other words, not an enormous one). Granted, Brad doesn’t draw songwriting inspiration from a D&D Monster Manual, but the similarities are there. It wasn’t a large crowd (less than 100, I wager) but it was an enthusiastic one. And that’s really all that matters, isn’t it? To be able to connect with people on a real level with music. Food for thought.
The show was a lot of fun – everyone was loose and having a good time. The band was reasonably tight and kept the tempo up and running. The bassist even knew the name of our Prime Minister, so he’s one up on the president. Goodly amount of material from Creatures, some from A Dream In Sound. Not familiar enough with the stuff off Winter Is Coming to say how many came off that, but I think I recognized at least one. They only offered up one of the covers from the new covers disc Nothing’s Going To Happen (of which I picked up a copy – yay).
Guitar lineup – Adrian Finch : Gibson Melody Maker thru an original Rat into a Silvertone amp. Backed up by a current American Telecaster. Andrew played a Tele Custom through a Music Man RP50. Various pedals I didn’t get a good look at, but pretty sure there was a Rat there as well. Laura Carter with a Danelectro through a Rat into a Traynor Guitar Mate. Keyboard was a Korg X3.
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2002
Finally acquired the paperback of The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen this afternoon. Well, finally may not be quite accurate since it’s only been available in paperback for a week or so – but I’ve been waiting for it for a long time, so ‘finally’ seems appropriate.
For the uninitiated, it’s a graphic novel (or comic, I’m not precious) by the legendary Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill detailing what’s basically a super-hero team comprised of Allan Quartermain, Mina Murray (nee Harker), Captain Nemo, Hawley Griffin (a man of questionable visibility), Dr. Henry Jekyll and Mr Edward Hyde. Brilliant concept and Alan Moore is just the man to execute. They’re making a movie version with Sean Connery.
Am going to see Elf Power in a couple hours. Dang weeknight concerts, almost seem more obligation than event particularly when attended solo. Oh well, hopefully it’ll be a good show. Can pick up a couple CDs either way.
np – Elf Power / Creatures (natch)
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2002
Drag Days
I was not sick enough this morning to be too sick to come in. Still some throat issues, some tiredness. Fingers crossed for tomorrow. I’d take the afternoon off anyway since I’m going to lunch with the folks from NOW.
np – Yo La Tengo / Painful
Tuesday, October 1st, 2002
The Two Towers
Biiiiig new trailer now online.
Only two and half months… only two and a half months…
Inner geek is jubilant.
np – Versus / Afterglow
Tuesday, October 1st, 2002
Whatever
Aimee Mann is coming back to town – November 8 at the mysterious Palais Royale (mysterious cause I’ve never been nor do I even know where it is). I really enjoyed her last tour with Michael Penn. I will probably attend this one as well.
The menace of the cold continues to grow. I’ve sneezed more than a few times tonight, the tickle in back of my throat is not subsiding. Well on the bright side, it would be an opportunity to catch up on my sleep…
Excellent episode of Buffy tonight. I daresay they’re back on track after an iffy last season.
np – Quasi / Featuring Birds
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