Ok, change of plans.. Kristin wants our David Byrne served up fresh, and I don’t blame her! So we’re hittin that tonite instead of Friday… which leaves me open to more Noisepop madness, probably starting with that early show: Robbers on High Street on Friday w/ Jem! Yay!

Lastnight was funtatstic. Starting with Happy Hour at Thee Parkside with my friend Mike, and within 5 minutes of being there, running into a guy I went to HS with! NO WAY! When I walked through the back (to claim my free beer of course) I spotted a fellow that looked strikingly like someone I knew many moons ago… and immediately my breath escaped me and I thought I’d seen a ghost! (a common reaction I often have when I see someone from such a different part of my life, all of a sudden standing smack dab in my current life reality and totally out of context)

So I quickly talked myself out of it and hoped this guy didn’t see the insane look on my strange face and I gracefully walked past him to gather my thoughts (and hech hemm, my free beer). After I took a swig, I told my friend Mike all about how I could have sworn that I recognize that guy… etc.. and finally as I told him all about it standing no more than 5 feet away, I had to ask!

I walked over, (and I think I may have even rudely interrupted him & someone talking, but I couldn’t keep it in any longer) and asked, “Excuse me, I’m sorry to interrup, but what’s your name?”. He replied, “Dan Wolf”. OH MY GOD! “Dan, I went to High School with you!” and he said “Willo!” and then we continued with our “oh my god’s” “how long have you lived here’s”. SO COOL TO RUN INTO HIM!!

Dan was a junior when I was a freshman and we were in art class together. :) I was also close, maybe clos(er) with his brother Bas… but overall they’re both totally solid guys that I loved knowing in those crazy years. I remembered Dan was always incredibly talented as an artist, so it was no surprise to see a big fat (aka awesome) camera around his neck and to find out he was actually there to shoot Noisepop. aawww yaaa, Dan!

He even has some of his work in a show that’s up at BoTH right now. Very, very cool. What a blast from the past!

Alright, I’ve run out of time to write any more.. but lastnight was fun, and conveniently enough you can find a recount of the show at my pals, Misty (brand spankin new blogger!) and Jem’s sites. Adios!

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UPDATE: Noisepop Photos are posted