So I was lazy yesterday, and didn't make an entry. I was
taking it easy recovering from a (for me) long night after seeing
Zozobra and Pelican live! There were four bands in the show
at Harper's Ferry that night.
Zozobra, the band I was most interested in, started off, and was
very good. They were joined by Stephen Brodsky, who came on solo after.
He had my attention at first, but the music was a little too much
of a "downer" to hold my attention. I would have liked a little more
- pep, to use a kind of old-fashiondy word. :-)
Kayo Dot, er... lost me and I think the crowd too. During the quieter
parts of their set the crowd noise was prominent. Every once in a while
they started to do something focused, and then they'd go back to
doodling around. Too bad, because I think they were talented, just not the
kind of thing I was hoping for in a live show.
Pelican was excellent, they have a powerful sound that, even when when it
is not driving, gets you ready for the next wave. I got and listened to
City of Echoes a couple of times before their show. I'm glad they did not
do only pieces from that album, so far I like the previous work better.
Regardless, the start and end of the show, redeemed the not-so-awesome
middle bands.
Then as part of my recovery regimen on Sunday I watched two Original Series
episodes of Star Trek, then a little football and then the whole of Star Trek
the Motion Picture. Yes, I am such a huge nerd. :-)
Finally, since this is pretty good timing to remind every one that on
Tuesday, November Fourth, to stay home and avoid politics if you can.
Remember, don't vote, it only encourages them. (Not sarcasm, but I'd
really hope that you do whatever you want to. Personally, I'm not going to.)
