BILLY!
I just got back from Atlanta. Well, a couple hours ago anyway. I had to leave ATL early to make it back in time for class. I got the easy end of the deal though. Arnold had to drive all the way back to Charleston. Anyway, Arnold and I met in Atlanta for the Billy Corgan Concert. Much fun was had. It was a nice small venue, about 1,000 people. Arnold and I chose actual seats rather than standing in front of the stage, as I am chronically short and he was very tired. The opening acts were...interesting. The first had a lead singer who was either on some serious drugs or needed to be. I'll call them "alternative" but only because I can't find any other nice word to describe them. Oh wait... "better than Children's Hour", but that is more than one word, isn't it. The second act was better, more entertaining, and pretty much trying to be The Knack. The lead singer looked like Topher Grace. They had a trombone player, which made them infinitely cooler. When they revealed the backdrop for Billy Corgan, it looked like nothing but a white tile bathroom wall. But it would soon reveal a myriad of colors and designs. It was quite cool. I was impressed anyway. The colors reflected nicely off of the silver stage pieces, which resulted in several "ooh shiny" moments. Billy's new music did not disappoint, nor did his 'tween songs banter. When he tried to speak at the end of the show, after the encore, the audience wouldn't shut up and he never got to make his point. Crazed fan+Beer=drunken moron. I could go into lots of detail, but then you'd stop reading and it would serve no purpose. But one detail I would like to add is that the keyboardist? last night was quite impressive. I have no musical ear, and therefore have no idea if she is a good musician or not. But there is something to be said for a person who can pull one leg behind her back while balancing on a stiletto heel and still be able to play their instrument. If I get the pictures downloaded soon, I'll try to post one or two here. Adios.
posted by Beth @ 2:08 PM
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I concur! She was indeed talented. But you didn't mention the guy to the left who was doing the splits the whole time as if it improved whatever it was he was doing...
And the "drummer" was funny too. But Billy didn't even introduce them, and they didn't talk, so poo on them.
TheFutureEmbrace! Woo!
Hola all,
I am home. Glad to see you both at the family reunion. Even though it was the hottest I had ever seen it in WVa. 99 degrees again today according to Daddy. Was glad to get back to the Sunshine State to a cool 76.
By the way Beth, Skit survived my absense even though the local vermin did appear to have taken the top off of this automatic feeder and help themselves to the grub. He is fine however. My cable is not though. I signed on to the internet to see if it was a Bright House thing or not. Apparently it is not. Hope the lighting didn't fry the big screen. That would be bad.
Talk to you soon.
You loving mummy :)
One leg behind the head and still playing the keyboard huh? Believe it or not, your fabulously talented aunt can do that too, though I'd have to order stiletto heels from a drag queen catalog!, and even then I'm not sure it would be a pretty picture. Anyway, the secret to keyboard gymnastics is called MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface). Most keyboards can play by themselves. It is my guess that she only appeared to be playing!
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