I think I can confidently point to one reason why I didn't enjoy this concert as much as I wanted to: High Expectations.

Jamie hasn't done a full-fledged tour since 2006 I believe - when he toured LA twice for "Catching Tales" and both concerts were mind-blowingly indescribably awesome. In the meantime we had to content ourselves with appearances ( Read more... )

Last night was Jamie Cullum at the Hollywood Bowl, this time performing with the Count Basie Orchestra. I have to say a quick "sorry" to Caity and Connie here, because this concert was so much better than the last one we saw. The Philharmonic is nice and all, if you're into that sort of thing, but the Count Basie Orchestra's got rhythm baby, and ( Read more... )

Good times were had while my brother was in town visiting - he's on the plane right now and I'm already thinking my apartment will be really lonely tonight ( Read more... )

Let's see if the second try is more coherent, because LJ ate my entire first attempt. Hence why we're now a good two hours past my bedtime.

First of all, huge shout out to kelleah because she wasn't able to come tonight. sarumann and I went to see Band from TV perform at a dive bar in Hollywood. First of all: Best. Dive bar. Ever. Their drinks are strong (whew ( Read more... )

Whee! Before I launch into my detailed review of last night's Josh Ritter concert, I have to mention one Josh-related item that I'd somehow forgotten to mention for the last week ( Read more... )

I just got back from seeing The Lucksmiths in Santa Barbara and I think I can die happy now. It was a great show, in a great little coffee shop, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

( Look ma, more pictures of The Lucksmiths! )

Last night my dream of six years in the making came true - I saw The Lucksmiths live! I seriously thought I'd have to vacation in Melbourne to actually see them, but they kicked off their US tour with a stop in Los Angeles. Guess where they're going to be tonight? Santa Barbara. Guess who's driving up for the day so I can see them again? Me ( Read more... )

*Quick Note: Not done with Harry Potter. But I'm having tons of fun with Connie and Caity ( Read more... )

Ok, so Jamie! Yay!



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And.... Gogol Bordello concert #2! First of all, I was very excited because this was the first time I'd get to see them headline a show. Before they had maybe 40 minutes, which didn't seem like much at all. Second of all, I have to say that I was extremely happy to be at that show, and ALIVE. I must explain this point ( Read more... )