texts from last night

Current mood:sweden!

went to reggie's last night for the final day of the windy city sound clash. it was an alright time! not nearly as many people i was expecting to see there, but i was very surprised and happy to see so many people from out of town. there was a little group from stl, of course including the humanoids. goddam, clarkson sr is still looking so good it makes my legs shake a little. we spent a lot of time at the show together talking.

i also saw some people from back east, who i was very surprised to see. and of course the usual suspects from chicago who i see everytime. all in all, good hangout all night.

as far as the performances, phil and keith came out and played four teen idols songs with members of other bands. it was a little teaser set for when they play a full set at the end of june. even though it was just the two of them and then guest members, the songs were totally solid. so loud and so fast and keith was great to watch up on the stage. and while i'm not usually into older dudes, phillip hill makes my heart beat faster.

i was pleased with the humanoids. clarkson asked me about their set, and i said that i liked it. which is true. this is the second time i've seen them at a legit club with real sound board and stuff. so it sounded full and well mixed. they played some songs that i did not know, so that was nice. his vocals sounded a little raspier than usual, and there was a few times where clarkson jr sang some random back ups, and i asked if they practiced those or if he just sometimes throws them in there. the answer is the latter. ha!

i was amped to see dear landlord, and while there set was loud and fast, there were some mistakes, including a full out stop on 'i'm not saying git 'er done but don't just stand there.' i kinda laughed b/c the little group of us down by the stage was yelling/singing along to try to keep it going and they just stayed stopped. brett said let's just start where we left off, and they messed up again and then that was the end of it. also, no matter how many times i listen to "crashing" i always get fooled by the ending. i think its over, and then they start in again. even when that 7" is on the turntable again and again, it tricks me everytime! i like that brett gets a chance to sing leads on more songs that he does in copyrights, and i like the raspy sound of zach's voice. and brad is enjoyable to watch play. he's so small, and i like how he puts his shoulders into it. i am going to be back east in june for some stuff, and i am hoping to catch them again then, hopefully after some more practices.

spoke with funberg, of course. always look forward to seeing him and asking what his new adventure is. this time, it was a book he was reading, entitled 'a year of biblical living.' i asked if this was going to be the new funberg endevor for the next 365 and he laughed and said no! it was for entertainment purposes only.

i got to sleep in today, which was soooo awesome. i have been feeling so burned out. i am going to spring clean my room. switch out all the winter stuff for summer stuff and sell/donate anything i didn't wear.

the new upstairs neighbors are extreme party animals. some one was even bouncing a basketball last night. double you tee eff, dude? and i usually sleep all through the night, but last night, some one came crashing through the back door and knocked over a bunch of chairs and stuff in the kitchen and threw up everywhere in the bathroom. DOUBLE YOU TEE EFF, DUDE?

i'm not really complaining b/c the situation has been remedied by the responsible parties, and besides, i am holding a letter in my hand from my doctor, confirming that my pussy is immaculate. "see you in six months!"


i've been browsing on youtube, but haven't found a video to mesh with my current mood. so i am offering up lifetime's northbound breakdown, even though i think this particular video is kinda weak. i do love riding in the car, turning this shit up so loud. summer's here!