Excerpts From Supposed Notes - Feb. 6

I was definitely riffing some monologues on the drive over this morning. I even came up with something fit for my movie that will never happen. Brilliant, though it ironically bashes the very idea of the movie I have in mind. Go fig - my Oscargrab bashes the movies.

I also came to the conclusion that I write and articulate better when I'm cranky, at least when I'm alone. This morning, I was as bitter as the lukewarm espresso I chucked a few minutes ago.

And...I started writing about the two concerts I hope to go to next week (Vampire Weekend and The Bravery) and, well...this came out:

If all goes well, I get to see two concerts in as many days with bands I actually like. First up is the theoretical Vampire Weekend concert that hinges on me not working Valentine's Day. Vampire Weekend has the vibe of a Club Med in Nairobi; a definite feel of Africa but with the comfortable, familiar trappings of its American origins - never overwhelming, so it feels exotic yet safe. Show's at the Wexner Center, which from all indications is a pretty neat-o venue in terms of acoustics. In exchange, however, it's basically equivalent of seeing a show at your high school auditorium.

The Bravery, on the other hand, rock out (rocks? I don't know if it's a singular or plural) with the subtlety of a latte with a shot of creme tossed in your lap [Note: I think the sudden upswing in coffee-type reference comes from my newfound espresso habit. Be afraid.]. It has some sort of substance to it, but it's lost amid the mess. Still, this is gonna be a pretty cool show, I've heard good things about them live. This one's at the Newport, that stalwart of Columbus rock - who outside Central Ohio knew there was one? I know full well I'll step out into a dank February night covered in a layer of stank and beer. Long live rock and roll.

That us what Pitchfork has done to me.

If only I'd thought to screencap...

Whilst checking Ticketmaster's website as I am often wont to do, I decided to look for tickets for The Bravery (who are coming to town in a month) in order to prove I am not in fact a machine, I had to enter a confirmation word. And what all-too-perfect word did Ticketmaster want?

"Oppress"

I LOL'd.

NOOOOOOOOO

Adored Mailing List Recipients,

With much regret The Decemberists have cancelled the remainder of "The Long and Short of It" tour.

One of our band members has been ill for a while but we thought all would be well in time for these tour dates. After a couple shows, though, it has become clear that the illness is much worse than we had initially realized. We need to return home so our friend can mend.

It saddens us to disappoint our fans. We hope everybody understands it is only because of an extreme situation that we had to cancel a tour we've all been excited about doing since the idea was originally hatched.

Our deepest apologies but at this time no plans are being made to reschedule the dates. Ticket holders should seek refunds at point of purchase.

Yours,

The Decemberists

And indie kids across this great nation let out a collective "FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!"

Yep, The Decemberists have canceled the rest of their tour, including the stop here in C-Bus.

Fratellis and Killers and Monkeys, oh my!

I always knew there was a reason I loved Columbus, and not just because it's not illegal for women to walk around topless.

And this is why:

July 31 - The Fratellis w/ Switches and Dappled Cities - Newport
September 8 - The Killers w/ TBA - Promo....er, LC Pavilion
September 11 - Arctic Monkeys - Newport
October 4 - Arcade Fire & LCD Soundsystem - LC Pavilion

Dude. If I can ge to all four shows, I may bust an artery.