i took the train up north to see David Byrne with b-alexander to celebrate his birthday. it was a gorgeous day, seattle standards aside- clear skies and perfect hoody weather. i had a lot of fun walking around town taking pictures. i wish i could travel by train every where i go. it's really too bad our countries railways had to fall by the wayside of the automobile. I wonder if the railroad would be asking for a bailout had the industry stayed strong. something deep inside me whispers no. i guess mr nilsson was right. nobody does care about the railroad anymore. it's a shame.
David Byrne was phenomenal and i'm pretty sure i missed my calling in life (or at least what i think my calling should have been), which was to be a dancer for david byrne. really. they were fantastic! we made it to the show a bit late, and were slightly startled to see david byrne, his dancers, and the band, dressed in white outfits that weren't too unlike LDS baptisimal clothes. This wouldnt be too strange, except we were at the Benaroya Hall... which has pipes that are all too similiar to the Tabernacle. of course the similarities were a coincidence, david byrne isn't trying to make a religious statement, but it took a minute to get use to the sight of it all.
seattle
i've seen a lot of bands mulitple times, but never within a single tour. Murder By Death, a band full of movie nerds with obscene musical talent, are currently on a tour playing two of their concept albums back to back. Even though i've been to many MBD shows, Upon seeing they were playing in Eugene and Portland i thought why not?! and hit them both up. it was loads of fun, and although it's not something i'll make a habit of, i'm so glad i went to both shows.
they had clips of old films playing during the set, two of which i have recently watched in my film class! alas! i feel my college education is coming in (somewhat) useful! hizzah!
David Byrne was phenomenal and i'm pretty sure i missed my calling in life (or at least what i think my calling should have been), which was to be a dancer for david byrne. really. they were fantastic! we made it to the show a bit late, and were slightly startled to see david byrne, his dancers, and the band, dressed in white outfits that weren't too unlike LDS baptisimal clothes. This wouldnt be too strange, except we were at the Benaroya Hall... which has pipes that are all too similiar to the Tabernacle. of course the similarities were a coincidence, david byrne isn't trying to make a religious statement, but it took a minute to get use to the sight of it all.
seattle
i've seen a lot of bands mulitple times, but never within a single tour. Murder By Death, a band full of movie nerds with obscene musical talent, are currently on a tour playing two of their concept albums back to back. Even though i've been to many MBD shows, Upon seeing they were playing in Eugene and Portland i thought why not?! and hit them both up. it was loads of fun, and although it's not something i'll make a habit of, i'm so glad i went to both shows.
they had clips of old films playing during the set, two of which i have recently watched in my film class! alas! i feel my college education is coming in (somewhat) useful! hizzah!
eli and b-alexander, having birthdays only a few days apart, had a joint party extravaganza! fun and cupcakes were had by all!
