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December 7, 2005
Humpday
Went to Webster Hall last night for a show-- Iron & Wine and Calexio, two of my favorite musial acts, were playing a joint concert (they also have a great album out together called "In the Reins"). Calexico, if you don't know, is an amazing band, a bit hard to classify. Think of a more orchestral Wilco, with a more Southwestern flair. Added to the hushed and angelic voice Iron & Wine's Sam Beam, the combined sound was like a dream- Calexico being the sultry fever dream and Iron & Wine being those lovely dreamy seconds just before falling into slumber. Yes, it was downright dreamy. I remember when Webster Hall only had cheesy club nights, but it has recently been transformed by the folks from the Bowery Ballroom. The venue itself is very grand and the sound is much cleaner than at other venues. Plus, there are couches in the back.
A funny sidenote: when one of the opening bands went on, Rafe said he thought the girl on stage looked familiar. They were called The Mulligans, a girl and guy duo singy twangy country. And suddenly it clicked- it was The Mulligans, as in The Mulligans who used to live in the apartment beneath ours. We had no idea they were in a bonafide band together. Sad, really, as we never got the chance to know them and their obvious connections in the music industry. Ha ha. It was a strange coincidence, and reminded me that I would like to know my neighbors better. There are only three units in our building for crying out loud.
Also, I've lost my keys for good. I can't find them anywhere. I've been informed that if I don't find them in three days time, they will have to change all the locks for security reasons and I will be the laughing stock of the entire office. The punishment seems a bit harsh but I guess I have to face the music. Also, someone put a box on my desk this morning, a box containing a deflated "Giant Airblown Inflatable Snowman- Giant 8 Feet Tall!" ....but kindly there is a sign, even kindlier in English, taped on it that says "Do not touch please."
Posted by debbie at December 7, 2005 12:36 PM