ONE of the reasons why I moved and live here – the CRAZY amount of amazing music shows that plow through the Bay Area in the fall. I swear last fall was the same.
So we started off with Radiohead/Beck/Manu Chao a month ago. It was ok, but I have completely tired of “festivals.” Not worth the masses, sound problems, and short uninspired sets.
But in the next TWO weeks we have: The Silver Jews, Calexico, Ry Cooder/Jim Keltner/Nick Lowe (oh my), and rounding it out with Deerhoof. Also tempting me with tickets on Craigslist are Spoon this week and Sigur Ros next week. That’s just ridiculous… in a span of two weeks!
The cost of all this entertainment I’ve purchased thusfar… bout $530. I’m thankful I can afford it and hopefully will be worth every penny. I’m also glad I can be a jaded musician and still be a rabid fan.
Considering how crappy my spring was, summer 08 was a nice improvement. Work was a bit stressful there for a while, but I survived the major migration and have more responsibility now. I’ve played very little music, but I’ve been super busy socially and made a lot of new friends this summer which was needed. I ended it with a great Labor Day weekend (always a nice, sunny, and quiet weekend in SF) that included yoga (my first class with the famous Rusty Wells, was amazing), a hot day on the beach (SO rare), bbq’s, and buying a new car!
This new car thing was getting to be a thorn in my side. I’d been working on it for months trying to make the best decision. Finally I was out of time as my registration was expiring, and the computer died on my damn Jeep so I couldn’t pass the smog test.
My new car is functional, fuel efficient, and SEXY! How sexy??? watch this:
The newly redsigned Subie Forester. It’s less like a wagon now and more like a sporty SUV. So much so in fact I caught a Porsche Cayenne owner checking it out the other day! So here’s the real deal, as I was driving it off the lot:
Travel plans… Hmmmm. No idea, other than Ecuador is still simmering in my head, and I have an invite to Iran. yes, Iran… for a wedding, rather soon, too soon in fact considering the red tape and possible problems with getting a visa there. Which reminds me I need to renew my passport as my 10 years is up on my current one.
The parents are coming for a visit this week. It will be their third visit to SF since I’ve been here. Going to do a day of wine tasting for sure, and possibly my first ever trip to Alcatraz! wooohooo a tourist in my own city!
