Cakeater was in town last night and a bunch of us met up since we haven’t seen him in months. He’s leaving us soon to move to NYC and try out his luck for a bit. I wish him all the best. My friend Emil is in the US from Norway and has been working on a new record in NYC for a few weeks. He’s down in Philadelphia to help out on the new Danielson album. We should be meeting up shortly, it’s been way too long. I have this memory of Emil taking me to the bus stop with a big suitcase at 6am in Oslo so I would make the right train to Copenhagen. :::scott:::
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I just got back from seeing Half-Handed Cloud, Vollmar, and some psych space jams from Otto (of Espers) and Andy at the Kensington South Forum. It’s a newish venue that’s sponsored by the Kensington CDC, a non-profit group attempting to provide low-income and affordable housing in neighborhoods where housing prices are skyrocketing. Anyhow, props to Daniel for setting up the show. I was there with Denison. We stopped in the area to snag some amazing chorizo/oaxaca cheese tacos (I love the word Oaxaca) and catch up on life. Great seeing so many friends–Daniel, Elin, Lenny, Adam and Kate, Ken, and especially John who rocked the house, even though we didn’t get those silver dollar pancakes this time. :::scott:::
Andy Bruntel, tell us about Argentina and Wookies, about Japan and France and Roman. Inquiring minds have asked (didn’t you get my message) and deserve to be told…Lindsey told us some at the Superwolf show last night, but not nearly enough. Do I have to visit to get the details? (pssst…Andy co-directed the amazing “It’s a Hit” video for Rilo Kiley. Video much better than song. shhhhh…) Prince Billy was in a good form and enjoyable, though a few older songs would have been nice. Anomoanon was more southern acid rock than was to be expected, but also enjoyable. Props to Will and Lauren and everyone else we hung with, both new and old. Nathan and I barbecued like fiends and played catch with his border collie today. It’s nice to take a break. :::scott:::