It Seems as if I Partied the Ear Infection Away

The Pop Explosion is now officially over, along with my 4 day bender. I don't have anything particularly cantankerous to say... it's been a fun time.

Wednesday: Nathan and I performed 'Love Shack' at kareoke, then IDN. Brad and I drank way, way too much (I never will learn that I can't keep up with Brad). Horsepower=hurt a lot next morning.

Thursday: Although I was extreamely hung-over, I made it out to Ted Leo. I was cranky and rude. The music was marginally good. However, Death by Nostalgia was incredible. I think they deserve to be upstairs on the main stage as much as anyone that night. I don't quite 'get' North of America. I mean, I get it, they're very good musicians but something was missing. That's what happens when you see a band for the first time that people have talked up extensively. I think I would have liked them 5 years ago... I like it when bands have a coherent sound, but I found the vocals especially redundant. I like melody. They reminded me of a disappointing version of Dismemberment Plan. I feel like I just shit-talked Jesus. I will stop now lest I fall into the red with my scene points. Sometimes my first judgement is not entirely accurate.

Friday: Managed to stumble out to Dog Day after falling asleep.

Saturday: Went to see the Hemingways, and then K'Naan and then back to the Attic for Chixdiggit. Going to Kaanan was a spur of the moment decision. It was very cool to see Megs and the concert itself was a lot better than I expected. I hope I didn't kill his vibe when I was engaged in belligerent discussion backstage. It seems as if saying the words 'Technical Director' could get you anywhere you wanted to be that night. Anyway, K'Naan stood beside me silently as the crowd chanted 'encore'; his energy was sooo spooky. He was so zoned and focused it didn't even seem like he was consciously a part of what was going on at all. Or maybe he was just stoned.
Thanks to a valley fan, I was fed many shots of tequila and proceeded to get 'Seahorse drunk' upon returning to the Attic. The rest is fuzzy, although I remember there was a lot of pushing and swearing involved. I got hit in the face. My lip is a tad swollen.

Props to C-Bear for sending me a very useful and informative book. I started it this morning.

Over and out.