Last night, I checked out The National‘s show at the Earl in East Atlanta. It was a really good show. If they are touring in your area, and you like indie rock, check them out. The Earl was the most crowded that I have ever seen it.
It’s too bad that Dave won’t go to shows with me anymore after the Menomena show (aka Dave’s Last Straw, or That Time That elbuzzard Died). He would have really enjoyed it. Their energy was on par with The Hold Steady’s live act, but with less spitting and shaking.
In other music news, BK and I have been methodically reviewing the new music of 2007, and are working on a Best of the First Half of 2007 post. Look for it towards the end of the month. Be ready to ignore it and to continue to listen to the greatest hits of the nineties.
They are coming nowhere near me. You would think that a band called the National would make it their business to hit more spots in the country.
However Menomena will be here on the 23rd. The good news never ends. We do get the Rentals in August.
You should take Dave to the Menomena show.
I hope Eva’s husband’s band, Madrona comes to town.
I don’t know that was the name of the band. Wouldn’t that be the most fun ever. Do they tour?
It would. I’d be straight rockin’ with some air mandolin!
Alas, it is Kent that refuses to go to shows with Dave …