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May weekends

25May09

A couple weeks ago it was my birthday and in a couple weeks in will be my wedding anniversary. This photo was taken near the spot where I married, the day after my birthday. In the distance is a strange museum that is rarely open and sits near the docks of the buttermilk channel. I’d [...]


The opening act was Kaki King. She played with a drummer only, and three guitars
Kaki King said “rectum” on stage, twice.
She wore a black sequined muscle shirt, and looked about 4’11”
Her guitar skills were true, but I don’t know much about guitar
The beams of white and blue light were striped. Musicians look so good lit [...]


Some new bands/musicians (new for me) that I’m liking:
Bombadil
Lykke Li
The Walkmen
Bon Iver
Amy LaVere
Love as Laughter
Deerhunter
Pepi Ginsberg
And here’s a little mix of the above. Yeah 8tracks!
What I liked this weekend: The Brussels sprouts at Diner. Especially the little sausagey bits. Worth the cold walk from the G train.
What I didn’t like: The Cherry Orchard at BAM. [...]


There are about 17 things wrong with this recording (and they have nothing to do with the guitar). But it’s my Dad’s favorite Christmas Carol, and my parents are in Singapore, and I won’t be seeing them this holiday, and embarrassment aside, I’m posting this for them.
O Holy Night