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Things learned tonight, and things to expect Saturday

  • This guy really can't sing for shit, but you won't mind because of ...  (see below)
  • Canadians have an understated sense of humor.  True fact.
  • Music does sound better when you close your eyes and tilt your head back just the right amount.  It helps when you know all the words.
  • Three beers is a good number.  Four might be preferable.  Other might be best.
  • Smells include cigarette smoke, perfume, and incense, but barely any weed and almost no BO smell.  Disappointing.
  • You will find a pleasing amount of collared, plaid shirts on stage.
  • You will find a pleasing amount of hoodies in the audience.
  • You will find an appropriate number of songs concerning buildings, basements, Manitoba, and a cat named Virtute.
  • I know that ear plugs are good for me, but they do put a barrier between you and the music.  I will bring foam ear plugs (which suck) for yalls, but I advise you to be judicious when using them.  I.e. I wouldn't wear them during the awesome songs.
  • Tickets are no longer available for the Saturday show.  I hope you guys bought in time.
  • The show is at 9pm.  There will be one opener.  There will be dinner plans in the neighborhood near the Independent.
  • Canada!


I hope John Samson never stops making music.

eeeeeeee,
-E


PS.  You will want to study both, actually:
Reunion Tour - they will play this album from start to finish
(overall favorite tracks from all albums) - they will play the fast songs after they finish Reunion Tour


On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 11:44 AM, Eric Balin-Watkins  wrote:
OMG it's coming!  You guys are all signed up for the Saturday show.  It starts at 9pm at the Independent, 628 DIVISADERO, SAN FRANCISCO, CA.

I have tickets for:  me, PJ, eehern, shannon, brenna, erica

These people should buy tickets for themselves:  Jeff, Will, Ariel, Lina

We'll figure out carpooling and possible dinner plans later this week.

-Eric

PS.  Study:  Reunion Tour - download mp3's of this album here


On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 1:56 PM, Eric Balin-Watkins wrote:
Dear Most People I Know,

I've waited along time for the Weakerthans to come back to town.  My favorite band from Canada.  Or just a favorite in general.  If you like bands such as Phoenix, Modest Mouse, the Stars, and Neutral Milk Hotel, then you'll probably appreciate the Weakerthans.  It's like all of those bands, but with better lyrics, stuff about Canada, loads of nostalgia, a punk rock backbone, and a melancholy that comes from accepting a life that turned out different from how you expected.  They rock.

They are playing 4 nights in a row - one album per night.  I've bought tickets for 3 of the nights.  I need lucky volunteers to join me for all of them.  All shows are at the Independent in SF.  Best of all, tickets are around $20 with fees.


Wed, Nov 30 - "Fallow" - one spot open

Thr, Dec 1 - "Left and Leaving" - one spot open

Sat, Dec 3 - "Reunion Tour" - five spots open


Let me know if you're interested.  I'm especially looking at you, Canadians.

-Eric

PS.  Because I believe in doing homework before going to a show, here are mp3s of the albums.  Study!

(overall favorite tracks from all albums)
Fallow
Left and Leaving
Reunion Tour