Unthought Known

A much delayed post.


On monday Oct 17th, 2011. I went down to Santa Cruz to the Rio Theatre to see Ryan Adams.
Jason Isbell opened up and played 8 songs and then Ryan played for 2.5hours. I think total of 23 songs with just him, his guitar and harmonica. He did play two songs on the piano including a wonderful stripped down version of 'New York, New York.'
This was my fifth trip to Santa Cruz this year and I fall more and more in love with the city every time. I know lots of people who want to live in San Francisco but I will choose the mountains and the beach any day.

About a month ago, a house few blocks from where I live caught on fire. I walked past it few days later to see what kind of shape it was in. It's kind of sad to see a house burnt down but there is also some type of beauty in it.

A few weeks ago, as I was walking out of the King Library I noticed this on the ground near a bench.

Impresario

Last night was perfect. I went to Slims in San Francisco with my friends Ryan and Nicole. I have nothing but good memories from my time spent at that venue. I have seen countless acts there and it was all the very first venue I went to in San Francisco.

First up was Evan from Into it.OVer it. He is a good guitar player but I felt like most of his songs sounded the same.

Second was Andrew Jackson Jihad. I saw them back in June as part of the Asian Man 15 Fest and I was really impressed with their live act so I was looking really forward to their set. They played everything I wanted to hear...everything. There was also a good amount of singing along and circle pits going on for their set.

Next up was the one and only Frank Turner with the Sleeping Souls. This was my sixth time seeing Frank and second time with a backing band. Most of the songs he played were more towards the upbeat pop type but it was fun none the less.

Somethings that I will remember from the night...I have never drank at a show until last night. Once I got in the venue, I went straight to the bathroom and spent few minutes washing them off my wrists. My buddy bought me few beers and since I no longer had the stamp, I could drink freely. I'm not sure if I will do this again but I do believe it helped me lossen up and made the signing along a lot more easier.

Tembloroso

I have been busy lately, but a post of pictures and important words is on the way.
Some time soon.

Frank Turner Friday
Ryan Adams Monday
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