Word to your mother

Hey, Megs,

That phrase from this post's title has been running through my head all day, cracking me up. I think it's due to lack of sleep.

Well, Black Mountain was awesome. I daresay the show was worth staying up until 1 am for. Those kids know how to rock and/or roll. Unfortunately, we got erroneous information on the Exit/In site and so missed all but one of Bon Iver's songs (stayed too long at the Gold Rush). For once, an opening band that I actually cared to see! Oh, well. What we heard was beautiful, as is the name of his album: For Emma, Forever Ago. Isn't that nice? I hope that Emma appreciates the dedication.

But dude, Black Mountain! In the words of the great Tommy Boy, "I swear I've seen a lot of stuff in my life, but that . . . was . . . awesome!!!" It was just straight good music. I highly recommend. During the latter portions of the show, the lead guitarist was playing so fast that his hand was a blur--and no, this was not an illusion brought about by too much whiskey. I may have suffered permanent ear damage (second row!), but it was a good time all around. We even had cute audience neighbors who were adorable and hilarious and not at all annoying (important in a general admission setting).

If you want to experience the awesomeness for yourself, you can do so via the magic of the internet. NPR Music has a recording of the February Black Mountain/Bon Iver show from DC. You can also watch a video set to "Angels," below. I am sorry that I cannot provide documentation of my own experience, but I forgot my camera in the car this time.



More fun musical times to look forward to: Van Halen in eight days, baby! Then, in April, Nick Lowe at the Belcourt. Oh, yes. This means that I will finally be able to find out what IS so funny 'bout peace, love, and understanding ('cause you know, he wrote it).

photo by Joel Didreksen for kingpinphoto.com, via npr.org

That's Nick Lowe. He's a handsome fellow, no?

Week four of upholstery class is tonight. I get to cut some fabric!

Hope all is well with you.

love, molly

previous post title source: "Sweet Baby James," James Taylor. When you have kids, I highly recommend learning this song. It is a perfect lullaby.