theashtraysays

Well thanks for the congrats, and I’m honored to be inducted to the Best Behaved organization. Twas indeed a thrill to be selected, albeit by a less than democratic process than initially promised. 
As far as the trophy saga goes, I was able to reach a settlement with management to retain the one-of-a-kind work of art in addition to redeeming the IOU for the official version. (And ahead of the show on night 2, Crystal and Susie brought me the real one as the case with the actual trophies did indeed show up during the day).  
The surrogate version was apparently crafted backstage via a team of Crystal, Susie, Mark, and PK, using materials readily available - water bottle, gaff tape, chocolate bar wrapper and some cardboard. I shall treasure it forever. Assuming I can get it back through customs….

Wilco pt 2. 

Can confirm. 
Twas quite crowded up there with all nine of them. But the smiles were rampant and good times abounded. 
 

overall it was the longest I’ve ever seen YLT play. I think it was nearly 11 when they finally knocked off. Just a delightful evening. 

Yo la Tengo 

Adam Weiner (Low Cut Connie) solo

4 hours ago, dagwave said:

An Evening with Yo la Tengo!

heard the tour can be a “drag” (me, letting myself out)

I think Ira is pretty much back to striped T-shirts once again.  But hey, maybe not...

Anyways, you're gonna have a great time.  New stuff is sooooo good live. 

Drive-By Truckers... with Margo Cilker opening!

Yo la Tengo (pt 2) 

And last night’s James and Ira drag show was pretty awesome. 
Ira’s blue eye shadow totally clashed with the red dress and orange scarf, but hey who am I to judge?  Accessories were tasteful tho. 

Yo la Tengo (pt 1) 

Drive-By Truckers. 
Hopefully they haven’t been hanging out with the Boss! 

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

Mountain Goats with Lilly Hiatt. 

Just finished this one.  Quite a story... very enjoyable read. 

Just finished this one ... how I've lived in Kentucky these past ~40 years and not read her books is an embarrassment, but started with Prodigal Summer and worked my way through this one.  She's a brilliant writer. 

3 minutes ago, ImthePhanwholovesyou said:

Anyone know the presale code? Tryna score some good seats for Knoxville

CruelCountry 

1 hour ago, Chez said:

I'll be sorely disappointed if I don't see a "Bull Black Nova" sign at YLT .  

Got some bad news there amigo... the sign has been officially retired.  May work on something new sign-wise, but the OG BBN is going under glass. 
See ya at the show(s)!!

1 minute ago, Chez said:

Try the secondary market.  I checked yesterday and the prices weren't that outrageous.  

Thanks - saw one on stubhub that was reasonable.  Trying the YLT FB group too.

1 hour ago, Chez said:

Happy to see that Jeff didn't schedule over the Yo La Tengo show in Chicago on 3/24.  Coincidence? 

Well shit.  Now I need a ticket for that and it's sold out.  Sigh...

BYOB - Bring Your Own Blanket!!

Certainly leaves you wanting more!

Nary a bit o' rust (for either of you) after the wee break. 

2 hours ago, TCP said:

William Tyler

 

ATTABOY!!!!!

Very interested in the upcoming Peter Gabriel record. 

Also, in the gezelligheid show I saw last month, Andrew Bird said that his next record would be a jazz record.  Yes please. 

17 hours ago, kidsmoke said:

"How to Speak Chicken"

Oh? New tenants moving in soon?

Back of my eyelids. 

Yo la Tengo (night 2)