Chez

That sucks. Can you get a cheap flight on Southwest? They fly non-stop from Chicago to Albany.

For me, Patterson Hood put it best in " Thoughts & Prayers:" When my children's eyes look at me and they ask me to explain It hurts me that I have to look away The powers that be are in for shame and comeuppance When Generation Lockdown has their day They'll throw the bums all out and drain the swamp for real Perp walk them down the Capitol steps and show them how it feels Tramp the dirt down, Jesus, you can pray the rod they'll spare Stick it up your ass with your useless thoughts and prayers Stick it up your ass with your useless thoughts and prayers

Heard the title track on the radio about an hour ago. Excellent.

I saw the comedian Mike Birbiglia last night. Excellent.

Eat the cereal. Save the box.

Loved it. Thanks for posting.

Most thought that Roe would be scaled back, but not overturned I'm hoping that Justice Roberts will pressure the majority to "merely" erode rather than overturn Roe v. Wade (as the leaked draft opinion authored by Justice Alito advocates). What was leaked was a draft. A lot can happen before the final opinion is released. You would think that if SCOTUS rules that states are given the power to limit/abolish abortions, they would also be given the power to substantially limit/condition the right to own all or certain types of firearms.

Aimee Mann

Here's a link. Hope it works. https://bit.ly/ILP_OffermanTweedy

Anyone else catch the hour long+ conversation last night with Jeff and Nick sponsored by "Illinois Libraries Present?' I got wind of it through my library. It was basically a 70 minute moderated conversation. Jeff and Nick were together somewhere in the hills of North Carolina (Asheville?). I enjoyed it. Both were relaxed, thoughtful and funny and spoke on a wide range of topics.

Wilco

It's on Amazon Prime.

You won the night.

Didn't see that one coming!

This is the first show at the Riv that I've seen that. But I bought tickets to two other Riv shows for later in the summer last week and they both had the same feature. I know the Riv is now using the AXS platform. Tickets in the mezzanine and balconies all are assigned seating.

After staying out of the concert pool for three months, I'm diving back in this weekend: Friday: Hiss Golden Messenger Saturday: Parquet Courts and Mdou Moctar

It's a great story. And you are right, he writes beautifully. My wife knew Amor Towles in high school.

To quote Patterson Hood, "I'm scared shitless of what's coming next." I fear for the future not only of Ukraine, but for the world.

After getting shut-out during the pre-sale, I scored two in the nosebleed section for the Saturday show in Chicago. Not a big fan of the Auditorium Theater, but I'm still looking forward to seeing Wilco.