Every time that I go to Europe, I realize how I’d miss being there and how much I enjoy it. I just returned from a whirlwind trip, arriving on Thursday morning and flying back on Sunday. I met up with Unwed Sailor and Toboggan at the Brighton Train station, the location of the first stop of their joint tour. I was surprised to meet Fig from Gentlemen Records who happened to be driving the van for the day, helping Toboggan arrive from Switzerland and meeting Unwed Sailor. Later on, Fig played a soundtrack that Honey for Petzi had recorded which was simply incredible. Brighton is a coastal town and is also providing the subject matter for the Unwed Sailor split 7″ on Johnathon Whiskey records. There is an older pier, a more classical and old fashioned pier, that has been closed and is deteriorating. Nearby, a newer pier with amusement rides and arcades has been built. We spent time on the rocky beach and visiting the pier before getting to the club. The crowd was a bit small, but the sound was amazing. Friday, we went on to Margate, another coastal town, about a 2 hour drive from Brighton. Johnathon…
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My flight to London leaves in a few hours. Any on-line orders will be slightly delayed until I get back on Monday. But, in the meantime, I’ll be rocking out with Unwed Sailor in Brighton, Margate, and London. I’m excited to go. Last night’s show was pretty strange. The Animal Collective was extremely noisy live, not quite like the recording I’d hear or like the live LP I’d heard. Not sure if I really was into it or not. Damon & Naomi were added to the bill and played some super quiet acoustic songs before Japan’s Ghost hit the stage. The show was going on really late and I was having trouble fighting back my sleep, not from boredom, just exhaustion from being out so late. I’m missing out on Low playing in Philadelphia on Friday. Hopefully Willis will bootleg it for me so I can listen later. :::scott:::
The Unwed Sailor tour dates have been updated on the website. If you’re in England, Germany, Belgium, Italy, or Switzerland, be sure to see them on tour with Toboggan (Gentlemen Records, Switzerland). I’m excited that the Giants beat the Braves last night, in spite of the Dodgers-Giants rivalry. I admire Dusty Baker and Barry Bonds. Three of the teams I dislike, the Braves, Diamondbacks, and Yankees have all been eliminated. Tonight, Ghost and The Animal Collective at the Khyber. I’m meeting with my old pal Keyes, so it should be a good time and good show. Tomorrow, I’ll be packing my bags for London… Special thanks to bw for the godspeed you! black emperor connection. :::scott:::