It was SOO terrific to see the Shins live – I was thrilled. Modest Mouse was great too – they really rock the live show!! I’ve only been listenin to them for a couple months – so it was cool to see them in person & get their gist a bit more. I thought they were spot on. Helio Sequence opened the show – and I wasn’t too into them. I did however love the drummer just goin nuts on the drums… but other than that I was desiring a little more vocals. They do a lot of jammin out… but I felt it was missing something.

I was supposed to go to this show on Sunday night, but (very) unfortunately I wasn’t feeling well. However, going lastnight was great as it turned out – cuz Jem & Tania were there too! yay! I love those girls. Apparently they’ll be unleashing a blog of their own soon… but shh… it’s not ready yet! :)

I can’t wait to get the new Shins CD after seeing them lastnight. They sang some of their new stuff that I already love so much! Unfortunately they weren’t necessarly “better” live – in lastnight’s case anyway. Jem & I agreed that they’re just so melodic and beautiful on their CD… it was a hard vibe to match live. Maybe it would help if they were at a smaller venue where the didn’t feel like they had to punch it up a notch to please the antsy crowd… but either way I thought it was great – and I thought the guitarist who sang along w/ James Mercer was really good (and cute too) :) Oh & the keyboardist/3rd guitar guy was funny… he was the front man doing all the talking. Goofy and entertaining – seems like he’d be a kick to hang out with.

Tonite is Nashville Pussy!! Here’s my friend, Marguerite’s recommendation about going to see them:

It is really fast rock, but that isn’t why we go really. they are just crazy shit. the tall girl dumps beer on herself, blows fire, and usually makes out with whoever she fells like in the crowd, all of this while playing. it is a good stage show. if you have the night open, i would go, just for the conversation piece. plus you can pick up a great shirt. how often do you get to wear the word pussy on your chest. just expect people to ask you where you are from.

Aww yaa… should be a crazy show. Plus Peter Pan Speedrock is opening. How could you miss a band with a name like that?