el musica

man this blog is depressing... let's talk about something great: music!

life has been so musical lately. being on tour with Tim Lowly was of course a jam-packed music-fest, and it definetly has set the tone for life since. he played another show sunday night, and it was by far one of the best shows they've ever done. i had gotten so used to their tour sets that i kind of forgot what the whole band could actually sound like, and there was just something that night that clicked. they played at the elastic arts foundation, and the sound there was kick-ass... and maybe just the mood of the place helped too, but the whole band was really getting into the spirit and by the end of the show, the whole thing felt euphoric. plus tim has me, annie, and laura stand on the stage and "dance" for the encore since it was kind of like the closing show of tour.

we also made some more music friend this weekend. saturday annie and i went with ethan to see Controllar, and couple, Anat and Thomas, from amsterdam who kind of sounded like a fusion of radiohead and cocorosie, and their only instrument was a glove. they sounded awesome and it was such a unique experience to watch, plus they were just great people! they felt kind of like kindred spirits, so incredibly nice. they played again tuesday at Silvies, and i think they got a kick out of us being their instant groupies, haha... luckily they are coming back to chicago in august, so we will be able to hang out with them again before they go back to amsterdam. then after that i guess i'll just have to go to amsterdam to visit them. the sacrifices i have to make for friendship...lol...

this weekend we are celebrating Caitlin's birthday. she's coming with kate to chicago, and we're going to Pitchfork. i've heard good and bad things about Pitchfork, but there are some bands i'm really looking forward to seeing, and it's a good price for a music festival. plus it will be so great to see caitlin again, i've been missing all those kids. life after college is kind of lonely after all...

ok i must sleep now. i've consumed too much alcohol tonight to be still awake. though man could i go for a hot Dougs hot dog right about now....