Wednesday. Hump Day. The day of the week that signals the sparkle on the calendar's horizon of a new and glorious weekend. Friday afternoon is in sight, with its promise of rest, relaxation, and the ever-present household chores. It's a day of hope; it's a day of promise. For Monkey and I, it signals a first mile post in a marathon week of events.
Tonight, we are heading to Omaha to see Centro-Matic and Broken West. Expect a full report. I am expecting Will Johnson and Co. to put on an awesome show.
Friday brings a momentous occasion, as Monkey and I celebrate our tenth anniversary! Big plans have yet to be finalized, but, we won't be traveling to KC this year. Something more "in the vicinity," we think. I already know what I am getting her, I just don't know how to deliver it.
Saturday, Will Scheff and Okkervil River come to town, touting their brand-spanking new album (released yesterday), The Stand-Ins. The review in the Times mentioned that the tracks had been recorded at the same time as OR's last album, The Stage Names. And, they gave it a good nod. Okkervil River has never disappointed, from The Blue Note to The Waiting Room. I expect the same from them at Slowdown.
And, yes, expect a full report on Sunday.
2 comments:
Happy Anniversary! I'm celebrating your 10 years of wedded bliss by seeing Okkervil River in Lawrence on Friday night. So excited.
I've been a law breaker and downloaded the new album a few weeks ago and it's been in constant rotation. I give it two hearty thumbs up!!! They just get better and better every time I see them. I don't want to set my expectations too high, but I'm really looking forward to the show.
Happy 10 years to you and Monkey!!! You two kick ass.
Happy tenth anniversary tomorrow! I hope you had a great time at last night's show and that you have fun celebrating through the weekend. I can't wait to hear all about everything.
We're planning to head to Rehoboth this weekend, so hopefully the weather will cooperate.
Anon AMVB
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