Rock stars in Midtown
I ran into Craig Finn of The Hold Steady in Midtown today, and I realized after chatting with him and going on my way that it was the first time I’d seen him in daylight. It’s good to know he exists in the real world, outside of rock clubs and my iPod and my own head.
Their new album came out yesterday (now two days ago, actually, since it’s past midnight here). I pre-ordered it but it hasn’t arrived yet. (What, then, was the sense of pre-ordering? I’m dying over here. Where’s my damn cd? Gah.) They’re playing the Bowery Ballroom on the 19th–one of my favorite places to see shows–and Billy will be going with me. His first Hold Steady show and our first rock show together, even though we will have been together for three years by that date. Very exciting. (Drafty Ladies, consider this your advance notice of the show. I hope to see you there!)
Sadly, I’m letting grad school and work get in the way of my responsibilities as a rabid fan, because I didn’t know they’re featured in this week’s Village Voice until Craig told me. Yes, I’m ashamed. (Okay, I’m not really ashamed. That was a wee little lie, just for the sake of lying. Plus is sounded good when I said it. And you believed me, ever so slightly, didn’t you? Anyway, if I knew everything that was happening with the band that would just be creepy.)
Enough of this. I must get my butt to bed. Tomorrow is a full day of work followed by a full evening of workshop followed by a night of hanging around a dive bar watching classmates get drunk.
Have a most lovely Thursday, folks. Friday will bring tales of visiting knitbloggers, and Monday will bring yet more. It’s the season when the knitbloggers get the travel itch. News and photos as I have them.
Now go read that Hold Steady article.
Yes. I’m still awake.
Have a great time at the concert. I was just reading about my musical obsession’s tour and getting really upset that I most likely won’t be going to any shows. Thank god for bootlegs.
I don’t think I’m going to make it on Friday – we’re leaving earlier than expected for MDSW – but I hope you’ll keep me posted as to the next time you all get together at The Point. Have a great Thursday!
Posted by: Cara
Oh come on. You don’t expect us to believe you just “happened” to run into him, do you??
Posted by: Iris
heh-heh-heh…..on Iris’s comment. Riiiiiight, Cari. Riiiiight. “just happened.” Have a wonderful time! Whoa, it just hit me: I’ll see you TOMORROW!
Posted by: Norma
dude. dying of jealousy ovah heah. no joke.
the fact that he knows you makes it even more AWESOME because you know one day i’m going to run SMACK into keanu reeves and it’s going to be this huge, yet sadly one-sided, moment.
remind me to tell you about the time i ran into Dr. J. so hard I almost fell over. and i’m so not joking about that.
p.s. “it’s good to know he exists…outside my ipod and my own head.” that was an AWESOME line. but man it got me thinking about those little teeny men who exist only in my ipod. such a sheltered little existence they are leading. good thing i am constantly feeding their music needs.
p.p.s. um hello is it kismet that you ran into him, not planning, and i curse those who suggest otherwise!!! 🙂
Posted by: carolyn
I can confirm Cari’s Craig Finn sighting. They both stopped and chatted it up like old college buddies–it was quite impressive! I even got to shake his hand 🙂
Posted by: shannon
Yes. I’m still awake.
Have a great time at the concert. I was just reading about my musical obsession’s tour and getting really upset that I most likely won’t be going to any shows. Thank god for bootlegs.
I don’t think I’m going to make it on Friday – we’re leaving earlier than expected for MDSW – but I hope you’ll keep me posted as to the next time you all get together at The Point. Have a great Thursday!
Posted by: Cara
Oh come on. You don’t expect us to believe you just “happened” to run into him, do you??
Posted by: Iris
heh-heh-heh…..on Iris’s comment. Riiiiiight, Cari. Riiiiight. “just happened.” Have a wonderful time! Whoa, it just hit me: I’ll see you TOMORROW!
Posted by: Norma
dude. dying of jealousy ovah heah. no joke.
the fact that he knows you makes it even more AWESOME because you know one day i’m going to run SMACK into keanu reeves and it’s going to be this huge, yet sadly one-sided, moment.
remind me to tell you about the time i ran into Dr. J. so hard I almost fell over. and i’m so not joking about that.
p.s. “it’s good to know he exists…outside my ipod and my own head.” that was an AWESOME line. but man it got me thinking about those little teeny men who exist only in my ipod. such a sheltered little existence they are leading. good thing i am constantly feeding their music needs.
p.p.s. um hello is it kismet that you ran into him, not planning, and i curse those who suggest otherwise!!! 🙂
Posted by: carolyn
I can confirm Cari’s Craig Finn sighting. They both stopped and chatted it up like old college buddies–it was quite impressive! I even got to shake his hand 🙂
Posted by: shannon
Sure you can’t blow off the exam & come to the festival?
I know, that was an evil thought. But c’mon, it has occured to you.
Posted by: claudia
hm, my message yesterday was timely. i’ll have to actually acquire this cd. if anything, i definitely trust your taste.
Posted by: kim
I’ll be in town! I’ll try to go. After hearing about this band all the time on your blog, I am very curious. I’d also love to meet your boy.
Posted by: Jenn
i didn’t think it was unlikely at all. but you already know that.
if i were ever to share a cab with bill clinton, i might have to give him a blowjob. or at least offer. i could get my 15 min of fame as the new monica. i am so cracking myself up right now.
and i am listening to the new hold steady and i’m pretty fucking happy about it.
Posted by: carolyn
Sure you can’t blow off the exam & come to the festival?
I know, that was an evil thought. But c’mon, it has occured to you.
Posted by: claudia
hm, my message yesterday was timely. i’ll have to actually acquire this cd. if anything, i definitely trust your taste.
Posted by: kim
I’ll be in town! I’ll try to go. After hearing about this band all the time on your blog, I am very curious. I’d also love to meet your boy.
Posted by: Jenn
i didn’t think it was unlikely at all. but you already know that.
if i were ever to share a cab with bill clinton, i might have to give him a blowjob. or at least offer. i could get my 15 min of fame as the new monica. i am so cracking myself up right now.
and i am listening to the new hold steady and i’m pretty fucking happy about it.
Posted by: carolyn