Bittersweet
I just talked to the Gotham Gal and the kids. They went to see The National and Arcade Fire play Radio City last night. And as I expected, it was a transcendent experience. Radio City is my favorite place to see a show and The National and Arcade Fire are two of my favorite bands working right now.
I am beyond bummed out that I missed a great show. But hearing the excitement in Jessica's voice when she told me about Win's blowup at the security guards who were getting between him and his fans was good enough for now.
The internet connection I have here in my hotel in SF won't let me upload files to the Internet so here are some Hypemachine links in case you want to join me and listen to The National and Arcade Fire this morning.
Credits: The photo that decorates this post was ganked from Muzzle of Bees where you can read a review of last night's show.
Transcendent indeed! Here's a shot when Win ventured into the audience last night, a few seats away from me. Look at that expression!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11986977@N00/492563603/
Posted by: James Boike | May 10, 2007 at 11:21 AM
This post inspired me to spend most of my morning on Cragislist seeking tickets for their Orpheum show tonight in Boston. The sweat and carpal tunnel syndrome paid off because moi and sweetheart are going, for face value ticket prices! Hooray!
Posted by: Karen E | May 10, 2007 at 12:40 PM
Ah, the old "I don't like these guys in yellow shirts" routine. It never gets old. I saw Bono do that at the Cap Center in '84. "Come on down" he insisted. I watched as the floor filled up, and the upper levels emptied. I recall U2 were banned from the Cap Center for that. Cool.
Posted by: jackson | May 10, 2007 at 06:21 PM