Cannonball!

It's days like yesterday, it's great to be alive.

I got to Oakland right around 7, walked around a bit and then headed to the venue. The Oakland Opera House is basically a big warehouse. I felt quite like a bad ass in the beginning cause when I was standing in line, Sean recognized me and came to talk to me and when we were finally allowed it, I was on the guest list which was pretty cool. Right after we got in, the guy behind me in line started asking me how I got on the guest list and how I knew Sean and all.

The first opening act was a solo set by the guitarist from the Laura Stevenson and the Cans. The played few nice slow songs including a wonderful John Cale cover.

Next up was Laura Stevenson and the Cans, they were really good. Few jokes by Laura in between songs. They played a good mix of upbeat and slow songs. I got their setlist and bought their new album 'Sit Resist'.

The final opening act was Pomegranates...I was looking forward to seeing em cause my buddy who went to the show in Anaheim said he was really impressed and he even bought their cd. (he never buys CDs). They didn't disappoint, the members kept switching instruments which kind of kept it fresh and they were just down right groovy. I wish I had bought their album.

This was my first time seeing Fake Problems as an headline act. So I was pretty stoked. Earlier when I got to the venue, when I Sean for what seemed like a long time and I dropped in few request. They played a good mix of old and new. I have yet to see a band have more fun on stage than they do. Casey Lee cracking jokes and laughing the entire time, Chris jumping around everywhere. Good set of songs by them, the only one they didn't play that I requested was 'Motion of the Ocean.' Sean after the show promised me they will play it next time I see em.The Setlist below isn't entirely correct. They called some audibles during the show so the order was little bit different

Overall it was an awesome day. There is no band out there that I'm closer with than the guys from Fake Problems. Can't wait to see em at the Fest