I went to 9:30 Club last night for the Old 97s. Other than my buddy got caught up at a job site and couldn't make it, it was a good show. Shit happens, I wish he could have made it though, was a good show. First opening bad, the Spring Standard, was decent. Rhett Miller produced their CD FWIW. The second band was okay too, I didn't catch their name but they were from El Paso.
I enjoyed the $3 happy hour Guinness at Duke's House on U and 12th at lot more than the $8 ones at the Club. Keep in mind that if I had known my buddy was gonna have issues getting there I probably wouldn't have drank beyond the $3 beer, that was my only regret. Old 97s didn't take the stage until 9:40 or so, too late for this old 34 year old who is in bed by 11 unless he has plans to be out. They put on a good show though. Very fast paced, not a lot of in between songs banter, sounded like seasoned pros.
I hadn't been to 9:30 in a while but now I have a better idea of what to expect when I go there next. The club didn't really get packed until 9 or so, between 8 and 9 no one really came through the doors. IF I so see Squeeze, I now know not to get there until 8:30 at the absolute earliest. Doors open at 7:30, I really don't need to see Spring Standard again (nothing against them but I can use that hour sleeping or doing other stuff). I stand wherever the crew does but try to stay away from the immediate front for many reasons.
You should check out Squeeze. You never know if they'll be back again.
ReplyDeleteOne place I've discovered in my own back yard is Wolf Trap. Weena and I went to see Earth Wind & Fire there and this past Monday I saw Crosby Stills & Nash. I'm tempted to go see the '80's bash they have lined up August 26th (Naked Eyes, Belinda Carlisle, ABC and others). Anyway, it's a great venue to check out a show.
Human League is also playing that night. i heard some of the commercials. I have not been to a show at Wolf Trap, I should but the budget doesn't allow for it.
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