Case Study

Jazz Hands vs Cell Phones and Lighters

I just saw the opening concert for Gaelic Storm’s next tour.  I have no idea why they chose to start in Indianapolis, but I’ll take it.

It wasn’t the best concert I’ve ever been to, but it was most certainly one of the most fun.  The band loves to play with the audience, and the skills those people have with violins, bag pipes, and drums are insane.  

Oh, and the band just stuck around to have drinks with the audience afterwards.

Love.

Lyrical Conquests

One of my former bosses told me that the best way to live is to make real the thoughts of “I want to be one of those people who __________s.”  Before I moved in Indy I always wanted to be one of those people who would make time to take advantage of all the opportunities my city had to offer. 

In Indy that’s taking the form of music.  Indy apparently actually has a pretty decent local music scene (although it has nothing on the Delta from what I’ve seen), however what I’ve been diving into recently is the chance to see a ton of bands coming through the city.

Tomorrow I’m going to be seeing Gaelic Storm.  I’ve listened to their music since high school, but it never even occurred to me that I could see them live at the historic Vogue.  I’m so down.

Later in the month I’m going to be seeing The Decemberists with my roommates.  We all decided to buy tickets months ago as soon as we signed a lease.  I just missed them when they were at William & Mary, so I’m considering this a chance to make up for missed opportunities. 

And then there’s Ke$ha.  I’m going with a group of teachers.  My friend Randy is going as Mr. Watson and I’m going as a Dinosaur.  This could not be a better idea unless it resulted in extra credit for everyone.