I began the trip with an illuminating cab ride. Not a cash cab. Strike one, NYC. Seeing my cabbie flick off other drivers and yell cuss words out the window simultaneously, I was quickly reminded that NYC is no Wrigleyville.
Two Tally Hall shows later, Ross and I got ready to see Noah and the Whale and The Hood Internet late night. Noah and the Whale was hands-down the most disappointing. After their first album, I expected a pretty good show, especially because it's NATW's only US show before Cochella. However, the evening was cut short when they played for under and hour and mostly slow jams or new material. Yawn.
Noah and the Whale at the Williamsburgh Music Hall in Brooklyn, NY.
Notice the people sleeping in the front row.
The Hood Internet (pictured on the bottom right, sorry --fog machines plus my digital camera equal hazy photos) did not disappoint and saved the night! We trekked on the subway to the last stop of the G train in Brooklyn, then walked through an industrial neighborhood and through some sketchy streets, but eventually made it to The Bell House where there was a sweet dance party going down. Awesome.
Now would be a good time to point out my disdain for airports. And airplanes. And airport bathrooms. And airport waiting rooms. And airport food. And airport food prices. So you can see how my traveling to and from NYC would be difficult.
Anyhow, I made it back to Chicago just in time for Cornmeal's last winter Wednesday show!
As the earth is defrosting and the streets of Lakeview are flooding, I can't help but look forward to warmer days when jackets, socks and scarfs will no longer be necessary daily items.
In conclusion, I lied about the prizes!!!!!!! Thank god for my tax return!!!
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