September 20, 2013. I met Helena, on the right, Thursday night when she was working Wurstfest. I ran over to Daley Plaza on my lunch break to catch about two minutes of music from the Opposition Party, whose keyboard player is a friend of a friend that I've been wanting to see play. After a brief bit of grooving to the Afrobeat of that band, I spotted Helena and went over to say hi. I found her with a woman that I think was also working, who was sporting the same smile. Whodathunkit?
Friday, September 20, 2013
Thursday, September 19, 2013
050/365 - Wurstfest Jesus
September 19, 2013. I saw Nate's announcement that he (as DJ LA Jesus) would be performing the next day at Wurstfest in Daley Plaza toward the end of my work day. I hustled over after work and caught the last fifteen minutes or so of his set of dance tunes, and met some of his charming family. It was super meaty as far as food offerings, so I didn't have anything, but I understand carnivores had some very tasty choices. There's still a day (Friday the 20th) for you to sample the sausages and hear some music, so head on down - especially if there's a repeat of the weather.
049/365 - Anger
September 18, 2013. Squared Off played a show and birthday party for bassist/bartender/manager and fellow Texan Dice at Ultra Lounge alongside Ratguts, Michigan's SNAFU and Anger, whose guitarist, Dave Simon is pictured here. We loaded in our gear during a heavy downpour and thunderstorm, and had a great show despite our dampness. Happy Birthday, Dice!
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
048/365 - The Nap Store
September 17, 2013. There's a store on Milwaukee Avenue where you can go buy some nap time? That sounds like a thing doesn't it? Look at all these nappers in their PJ's getting some rest, dreaming of the juice and cookies to come. I wonder if storytime comes before your nap, or if that's an expensive upgrade.
Monday, September 16, 2013
047/365 - Jackson Fedora
September 16, 2013. Sometimes I ride my bike nine or so miles to work downtown, and sometimes I ride it about a mile to the Blue Line and take the train downtown. When I do that, my work train stop is at Jackson. On my way home today, this fellow in a fedora came down to catch the train as well.
Sunday, September 15, 2013
046/365 - Sad, Wet Clown
September 15, 2013. Today was the final day of Riot Fest, and it was cool and rainy. I found this sad clown wandering away after a stellar set by Quicksand. I was also very impressed with Mission of Burma and Bob Mould. Against Me! sounded great. Suicidal Tendencies were as cyco as expected, tight as hell, and exploding with aggro energy. Peelander Z was insanely fun. The Pixies seemed to start each song a bit tentatively, but sounded really good once they got going, though the absence of Kim Deal was definitely noticeable. White Mystery was rock and roll redhead chaos - and that's good. And the Replacements! So good, even with out-of-tune moments, and a few instances of chord and lyrical forgetfulness. The songs are fantastic, including the cover of "Maybellene." And that's just the bands that I saw on Sunday. The sogginess was completely worth it.
045/365 - Shiny Pants
September 14, 2013. I made it out to the second day of Riot Fest, where I caught music from The Selecter, Dinosaur Jr, Pennywise, Radkey, Flag, Blondie, Public Enemy, and the Violent Femmes. I ran into people I know (including Pat Idle from Austin, TX - it's been more than five years) and met some friendly strangers, particularly when I was with my guitar player Gary. He egged on the posing of these two guys, and helped me get a photo of a girl imitating her rabbit.
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