I've never heard Franz Ferdinand - but I remember them being mentioned upthread somewhere.
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BUT. I was just reading Pitchfork and feel the need to report on the Pixies just announced fall dates. sumi? get those tickets quick (you're near chicago right?)
9/4 - Bend OR
9/6 - Seattle WA (Bumbershoot)
9/18 - Austin TX (ACL fest)
10/14 - Atlanta GA
11/11 - Minneapolis MN
11/13 - Chicago IL (Aragorn Ballroom - which as I remember, is mid-sized and v.good acoustics)
11/24 - Toronto ON
That's all so far.
Finally, a friend told me last night that Jeff Tweedy just put himself in rehab for painkiller addiction BUT that they are still supposed to go ahead with their tour. I'm supposed to see him in 11 days. I'm not so sure that's such a great idea. As much as I'm excited to see him, I would really rather he get better. Hmm. Poor guy.
Poor Jeff. What was he originally taking the painkillers for?
Migraines. Have you seen the YHF making of movie? He pukes in one scene (sober) and says he throws up almost every day from migraines and has since he was little.
I know. I'm really sad for him.
Oh, I'd forgotten about his migraines. That sucks.
I am Trying to Beak Your Heart is a great documentary.
I am Trying to Beak Your Heart is a great documentary.
I just rented the DVD - and if you haven't - you should. The deleted scenes and extras is like having a whole sep. movie. Especially the uncut solo performance of Jeff's.
Found a link. Says the album release has been pushed back until June 22nd.
Tweedy in Rehab
Ooh, ooh, Pixies at Bumbershoot. Ooh.
Ooh, Ooh! Matthew Sweet. I have much love for "Girlfriend" and "100% Fun." Such great albums, both.
So -- Franz Ferdinand. (The musical group, not the dead archduke.) What do we think? Like? Dislike? Indifferent?
Really rather like. Quite a lot.
11/11 - Minneapolis MN
That's a First Avenue show if I've ever heard of one. Hmmmm, and it looks like I'll be available. Hmmmmm.