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Posted in general | music on January 27, 2005

The Week in Review

So here it is. Here I am. Awake and at my personal computer for longer than 10 minutes. It's still past my new bed time, but oh well.

It all started last Wednesday when I got the call. The call signaled an end to years of working for myself. An end to my month long stint as a professional blogger (yes, I mean for this site). The start of 9-5, fancy clothes, and paid vacation. I was to start Monday and the timing couldn't of been better. Mother nature decided to unleash her powers on our fine city and a cold homeless man decided to turn the Chambers St. subway station into an inferno. This was all more than our photo-banning MTA could handle. For the first time in a while, I actually NEEDED to get places. The fun began.

On Thursday it was off to the uniform shop to drop my life savings on new clothes. These are not just ordinary clothes. These are the kind of clothes that need tailoring. Tailors don't work quick, but I was able to arrange for one outfit to be ready each day starting Sunday.

Long hours trying on outfits mixed with frigid temperatures and a child to take care of had me skipping the Tsunami benefit concert featuring Lou Reed, David Byrne, Moby and Angela McCluskey (who I saw the night before) Thursday night. Did anyone go? How was it?

Friday brought the end of Sea Ray. Saturday the snow came, but I still made it to both Colin Meloy and Jean Grae that night. Sunday I had no choice, but to head to the tailor, and then get lots of sleep. Melatonin helped me accomplish the last goal...I think.

Jean Grae, critically acknowledged as the best female emcee, and one of the best living emcees period, recently lamented the fact that she can't make a decent living in hip-hop.

Monday morning began the commutes from hell. I was late for my first day, which wasn't too bad because they were cool about it. The morning was spent watching videos and leaning about safety. By the afternoon, they had me dive right in. Monday night was more Colin, where I was joined by Jeff and Mike.

Tuesday saw more commuting fun, more work, and a night of Bright Eyes, Coco Rosie and Tilly & the Wall. Unfortunately I got to the show right as Tilly were playing their last song. When Town Hall says a show is going to start at 8:00, they mean it. Bright Eyes was good, but Coco Rosie was surprisingly the highlight of the show. I know you know who Bright Eyes is because he's everywhere you look, like on the cover of Time Out, and the front page of the New York Times.

The New York Times article was a review of the show I was at.

The show was the same day as the release of his two new albums, one of which Pitchfork liked a lot.

NPR broadcast the same concert in DC live today.

Wednesday I was officially feeling the long days and jet lag. Just last week I rarely made it to bed before 4am. I got home from work (after making my daily trip to the tailor) and slept till this morning.

Sleep is as important as food and air

It's Thursday. I actually feel human again, and the job is a-ok. Thanks to all who had kind words to say this week. Sorry to those who haven't received e-mail replies yet. I will catch up.

Sorry I missed the following bands tonight: Other Passengers, Hinkley, and Craig Wedren.

Sorry more that this happened.

More music news coming soon. stay tuned.

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Posted on January 27, 2005 10:55 PM

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