The Rooster in the Kitchen at the cottage

We should have listened to the rooster in the kitchen.
"TAKE COURAGE"

Meghan Hildebrand

http://www.meghanhildebrand.com/index.html

It's been years since I have been in contact with Meghan; not since my days in Nelson and KSA. She's an incredible talent.
To see more of her art follow the link above or go to her blog page link in Served with Coffee...

Expensive Genes

I make fast decision when it comes to what I like. This up there on my list of great music that's out there. I believe that I'm purchasing something like five copies of the new 7 inch; I agreed to that didn't I.

Expensive Genes
http://www.myspace.com/expensivegenesnotjeans

Article in Celery Magazine, Toronto
http://celerymagazine.com

Not sure that I've fully let go of the great impersonation caper from last evening; but I'm a good sport, so I guess so. Think I might be owed a couple beers!
Good music wins the girl over every time, just ask the harmonica man.

boys will be boys and girls have those eyes...

Friday, April 10th, 2009, earnest hard rockin' boys from Jersey, The Gaslight Anthem, played the Commodore.
Stepping up to the enterance you could hear people pleading for tickets, some had followed them from their last gig. It's been a while since I've felt that kind of devotion from a crowd. The people in attendance were an assortment of flavors which was a refreshing change from the regular, self-conscious, too-cool-for-everyone indie crowd. I would say this is an unfair observation but it is not. I've gotten used to being ignored by the scenesters. I have been to enough shows by now to be able to tell the difference between an open crowd that is ready to bounce their passion for music off of each other and a crowd that is so consumed by a need to preserve their own image that they keep themselves bottled up inside.
The show kicked off with "The Backseat" - reminiscing about days gone by...the loves and lost..."and if you never let me go, I will never let you down". The entire evening was a tight seamless performance of old school rock n' roll with a punk edged delivery. The Commodore was packed with bobbying bodies. A good ol' time was had by all, despite the astounding $7.50 beers.







As Brian Fallon, lead singer, adressed the crowd, digging the people wearing hats and declaring his fondness for them, he expressed his deepest gratitude for being able to play. He fumbled through the words showing the days they've spent on the road and the feeling of barely knowing what city you're playing.
I have to say I was a little disappointed that the Gaslight Anthem didn't play "Cassanova, Baby!" This was forgiven when they surprised everyone by busting out Tom Petty's "American Girl". The Gaslight Anthem has a true admiration for rock greats like Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty. This is evident in the lyrics of, Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, "I still love Tom Petty songs and driving old men crazy". The boys will be opening for Bruce Springsteen at Hyde Park; that's quite an accomplishment, one that will likely send them further into the spotlight.

too much hope

I have too much hope in words like soon.
Too much hope in the span of waiting.


I don't even know how many days it will be; and it could be months...
And I can't get this out of my head

HELLO SAFERIDE - 25 DAYS


When will there be the same destination?
There is too much hope in savings accounts and aviation.


HELLO SAFERIDE - I WONDER WHO IS LIKE THIS ONE

The Pacific Northwest Kid

This is what I am...a Pacific Northwest Kid. I have little under my belt in the way of travel. Walking down the sidewalk usually involves wet sneakers, frizzy hair, and some form of a scarf.

Vancouver is awesome. And I can say that because it's who I am.

http://vancouverisawesome.com/

This is from the interview with George Stroumboulopoulos

"What makes Vancouver awesome?
I relate to this city the same way I relate to Toronto because both cities have wonderful identities that we don’t fully know how to get our heads around. You go to a city like Montreal or Calgary and you can really tell what their identity is, but the identity in Vancouver and Toronto is a little more scattered. A little bit more distracted. The end result of that is that the people feel it, and I like that it keeps everybody a little on the edge. It keeps us just on the edge enough."

I like this quote a lot because it's truth; although, I can really only speak of Vancouver...I haven't gotten to know Toronto enough yet. Also, I feel like GS has the right to speak his mind on the subject because, he's lived here.

Little Clips...Little Snippets...All the Jumble in My Head

The clouds were gradually lowering and it looked as if it might start to rain any time, but we didn't care because we were Pacific Northwest kids and we were used to getting wet. It didn't bother us much at all. We were both wearing raincoats and rubber boots. - Richard Brautigan So The Wind Won't Blow It All Away

I should speak, but I am feeling quiet inside...haunted by the uncertain. It's difficult to move when you may have stepped too far. The next step could be a land mine; I've faced enough of those - so I will just rest where I am and wait.

tell me that you like me...I'm just a natural thing

This song is killing me today. Love every minute. Jeffrey Lewis is brillant; what a fast and conscious mind.
I can't give enough thanks for being directed towards checking him out.

Pulling On The Line