As "dreamy" (Post-College Girl's word) Thomas Jefferson moves ever closer toward completing the Declaration of Independence, I share some of the remaining concert photos of recent vintage.
Here is Modest Mouse, who opened for R.E.M. at Merriweather Post last month...
As I stood in the photo pit, waiting for the show to begin, a guitar tech strummed Johnny Marr's guitar and it rang with that distinctive wah-wah sound that marked so many Smiths songs. I got chills.
A fine performance, though as glad as I was to hear "Dashboard," I think I prefer the studio version.
Isaac Brock is an interesting character, an obvious musical talent with a slightly deranged air.
And Johnny Marr...? A wizard. A true star.
And while the Continental Congress continues to "piddle" (John Adams' word), I found and bought and downloaded a nifty collection from amazon.com. It's called
INDEPENDENTS DAY '08 - VARIOUS ARTISTS
A compilation of independent artists that's being sold only from July 4 to July 6. Tracks from artists like Ani Difranco, Frank Black, Atmosphere, Dr. Dog and some less savory (Slipknot). 25 songs for $2.99. Good deal.
Year to Date O/CD Tally: 118
