the Show-Me state

Oops, I just deleted the blog I wrote. Argggg. Shiz. Poopoo. This one won't be nearly as entertainingly or clever, I'm just warning you if you decide to continue reading.

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Last night I went to go see my favorite band ever, the Mountain Goats, with Shyla, her Eric, and D Blouse. This marked the third time that I've seen tMG perform, and I gotta say, fun show, but I was definitly a little disappointed because...
1.)As many of you may know, I am a hopeless fan of the hairy. The bassist, Peter Hughes long sported an awful moustache, one that was unsuited for his face, and I'm sure on its own looked a little funny. Nonetheless, seeing such public displays of hair is always a highlight for me, and well, it's no longer with us. Yeah, Peter shaved that puppy right off with no remorse and with the applause of many family, friends, and fans. I do not support this; I told him so. Peter informed me that I was only the second to sincerely express my disappointed at his naked face. Now, after careful calulation, I think it takes approximatly four people to pressure someone into facial hair, once I gather supporters, I'm starting the revolution.
2.) Screaming No Children along with a crowd of other people while flipping off the whole audience wasn't quite as remarkable and liberating as I thought it would be. After two shows at the Black Cat, John D has never played No Children, which was definitly everyone's favorite from Tallahassee, about three albums back. After hearing stories, seeing YouTube performance clips, and listening to bootlegs of concerts, obvisously, this was a performance tradition that i had been, rather bitterly, missing out on. Maybe it was everyone screaming the request for the song as soon as tMG took stage, but well, it just wasn't as awesome as I felt promised to me. Blah.

Now for the good ones, because those happen too.
1.) I had coffee icecream and browies a la mode, which is always delightful, especially in good company.
2.) I saw/re-met the little brother of one of my high school chums rather randomly. I always enjoyig running into people that I really don't think about much, but always happy to see if I happen to see them.
3.) There was a disgustinly drunk couple in front us who offered us their garbled voices and pantomine expressions for all things the Sunset Tree. It was really hilarious, if not annoying. I appreciated their oblivion.
4.) Shyla was so good as to share some really kick ass tracks of tMG which I had never heard before. Plus her Eric does a superb impression of John D's voice and facial styling. It is dramatic and entertaining. Then the music choice of the evening led to German regagaetone and pirate songs, both hilarious and frighteningly catchy. I'm diggin' it so more after having ripped the jams.

So I have more concerts to go to! There could be more, for there are a many a good shows coming through DC. But I am allowing myself just a few treats, otherwise my closet will be fat with graphic tees.

1.) Up next is Ratatat, whom I really had a friggin blast watching and dancing to a couple years ago, and nowI will enjoy in the company of D Blouse.
2.) Then a whole Virginian possie is coming up for the Decemberists, which I'm sure is gonna terrific and I'm getting excited for company and seeing people I haven't seen for a long while.
3.) After that is Grizzly Bear with TV on the Radio, that's my solo stunt for now. I'm really excited about Grizzly Bear, they have these very endearing DIY "Concert Emporter" videoes on YouTube. Their music isn't only fun, but they are adorable, and the settings take place in Parisian streets and tiny apartments that make me say, "God yes! I was there! I want to be there again! AAAAh, I'm in America!!!! So I'm slightly invested.
4.) Finally, the big highlight for me will be Joanna Newsom in November just before my t-giving break; Rex is coming up--hopefully without Everclear--we'll have good times. Jojo Nunu is an elf, and I think she is magic, I'm hoping she'll turn into a pumpkin or a mouse while on stage. I'm fully expecting this.

So! Come on over to DC and have more fun with me. I need excuses to procastinate on my work, and anyone/thing is a good 'nough reason for me.