At SF Symphony for a Schubert mass and an Ives symphony.

not music but modern ballet: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Kennedy Center. There was a tall guy (one of the principals) that was probably the best, most beautiful, most effortless dancer I've ever seen in my life. Actually "moved" me.

Yes let the gay jokes ensue.

There was probably music.

Yes there was but it was recorded which was a bit disappointing.

Further first set, first song.

Big weekend. Thursday was John Mayer/Michael Franti and Spearhead, Friday was Further. Last night the NFL put on a free concert on Fort Lauderdale beach with Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Bare Naked Ladies and O.A.R. It was a blast.

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Composers circle at the Faculty of Music of my university. About 60 people in the room, at least 3/4 of them are the actual composers and performers.

All creations, mostly solos, duos, trios and quartets, some enjoyable, others not so much. There was a bit too much of electoacoustic stuff, it's not really my kind of thing. Anyway, it was an interesting night to broaden my musical horizons and I plan to attend these future events, if only for encouraging one of my friends who's one of the composers.

At the Dave Rawlings Machine and Gillian Welch show at the Fillmore along with Benmont Tench and Old Crow Medecine Show for backup band. Nice.

There was a time when Welch/Rawlings probably caused more goosebumps on these arms than any other live performer.

There was a time when Welch/Rawlings probably caused more goosebumps on these arms than any other live performer.

I wish you had come Ric. I didn't even have tickets when I talked to you tonight. It is really exceptional.

It wouldn't have worked out today, but I swear there's synergy between Welchs voice and the Fillmore ...and whatever you found in the air.

It wouldn't have worked out today, but I swear there's synergy between Welchs voice and the Fillmore ...and whatever you found in the air.

His was clearly better and dominant tonight, except when they often sing as one.

Fucking A, Cortez the Killer was killer.

Woot, just got back home from cool Carnegie Hall/NYC chamber music concert trip. Epic concert was epic. No we didn't actually eat at Applebee's, we just happened to be standing outside when I decided to scare some little Asian girls into taking a picture of us.

Mike, how was Furthur? is Bobby keeping it together?

I caught Drive-By Truckers two weeks ago in Mobile, last weekend it was Umphreys McGee, sold out show at the Tabernacle in Atlanta. great energy, great music, worst fans I've ever encountered. no respect, totally selfish. I've seen jackasses at other shows but nothing like the douchebaggery I witnessed at Umphreys.

Trey band in two weeks!

Atos Trio were, indeed, everything Justin said they were -- Dusty was in (sings it like the E*trade baby sings 'fierce') Hea-vuuuun. Easily the best chamber music act I've ever seen.

And we had just had the best Ramen I've ever had. Jin, what was the name of that place again?

We also found that Birgir may have left his hammer

at a comic book store:

Atos Trio were, indeed, everything Justin said they were -- Dusty was in (sings it like the E*trade baby sings 'fierce') Hea-vuuuun. Easily the best chamber music act I've ever seen.

And we had just had the best Ramen I've ever had. Jin, what was the name of that place again?

Menkui Tei - Midtown East - New York, NY

x3 on the concert. It was friggin amazing.

Concert was great, ramen was great, grabbing drinks and hanging out was great. Win all around.

Leila Josefowicz (violin) performing with the Atl. S.O. tonight. Third time my wife and I will see her. Shes great to listen to, and fun to watch.

Comedian Dave Attell at the Improv Comedy Club in Irvine last night. He was hilarious and very drunk as expected.

Flogging Molly on Friday night, great high energy set at a nice brand new venue, the Charlotte Fillmore. I enjoyed it, though would have been nicer had it not been packed past capacity.

Looking forward to Epica this Saturday in Raleigh, I'll have to bring my real camera to share some more Simone pics.

Do we have some of you planning to attend this one?

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I wont be able to free myself for the Montreal date...

And to make the matter worse I just learn that the Porcupine tickets for the Qu

Went to a placebo concert @ Akasaka Blitz last Friday. I actually didn't know them until recently (Thanks dusty!) , but I liked what I heard enough to buy a ticket.

It was great! even though I didn't know most of the songs.

Setlist pic from my phone:

I also been to Mew and Phoenix concerts during Feb. Got 相対性理論 (Soutaisei-Riron) this coming weekend, and Galactic the following.

I attended the Epica show at Volume 11 last Saturday, ashamedly my first metal show and a long one with 5 bands over five hours. Drinks were decently priced and they had microwavable food and snacks inside (awesome). By the time Epica came on, the temp difference and the tin roof created perspiration that created a rain like effect which in my eyes actually increased the epicness. I'm not sure Epica found it amusing, Simone had a fat drop land right on her forehead. Some moshing and the crowd was pumped, overall it was a great experience.

Crappy cell pics:

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Yesterday was a special day. The Yaron Herman Trio was in town.( Concerts ) WOW!!!! what a freaking good show. I've seen a lot a up and rising new jazz pianists but this one was as good as I was expecting to be.

Too bad he will spend 2010 almost exclusively outside the US but still there's one single opening available in a few days in NY.

Take my word for it he's that good.

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