Thursday, March 20, 2008
Greetings From The 512
Greetings from the road - specifically, Austin TX.
It's been a while, but here's the Cliff Notes version of the tour. Toronto was a solid show. Day off driving from T.O. to Boston. Finally shook the snow around Springfield MA. Boston was one of the best shows so far. Great crowd energy, and the venue has done some sound upgrades that were long overdue. NYC was rock. Made up for the sub-par performance in October 2005. The first stage diver of the tour as well. Philly was solid the following night. DC was a big blur, between the early band show and the late BLOWOFF. Long long day, capping off 10 shows in 11 days. Sunday, brunch with the crew, and a quiet dinner at home with friends.
Monday, a very smoky Charlotte. Folks, please leave the cancer sticks at home. It is even harder than normal for me to sing when my throat is on fire. Tuesday, Atlanta was great fun. David Barbe stopped by, and joined us onstage for a rousing encore. Yesterday was a tough travel day. What was to be four hours in the air system turned into twelve. Three meals in airports is not good for the soul. But, now that I'm in Austin, all is good. Looking forward to tonight's show at Antone's.
If I had only known it was so easy to get attention by saying funny things, I would have started many years ago. The short version, the long version.
A very nice writeup at DCist.
A nice review at Philly.com.
A nice review of the DC show.
It's been a while, but here's the Cliff Notes version of the tour. Toronto was a solid show. Day off driving from T.O. to Boston. Finally shook the snow around Springfield MA. Boston was one of the best shows so far. Great crowd energy, and the venue has done some sound upgrades that were long overdue. NYC was rock. Made up for the sub-par performance in October 2005. The first stage diver of the tour as well. Philly was solid the following night. DC was a big blur, between the early band show and the late BLOWOFF. Long long day, capping off 10 shows in 11 days. Sunday, brunch with the crew, and a quiet dinner at home with friends.
Monday, a very smoky Charlotte. Folks, please leave the cancer sticks at home. It is even harder than normal for me to sing when my throat is on fire. Tuesday, Atlanta was great fun. David Barbe stopped by, and joined us onstage for a rousing encore. Yesterday was a tough travel day. What was to be four hours in the air system turned into twelve. Three meals in airports is not good for the soul. But, now that I'm in Austin, all is good. Looking forward to tonight's show at Antone's.
If I had only known it was so easy to get attention by saying funny things, I would have started many years ago. The short version, the long version.
A very nice writeup at DCist.
A nice review at Philly.com.
A nice review of the DC show.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Stories
Bob Mould finds happiness.
Bob Mould walks the line.
Bob Mould hasn't quite mellowed.
Core progression.
Years after he gave up on rock music, Bob Mould plugs back in.
Bob Mould runs through every era of a 25-year career.
Mould content in his musical comfort zone.
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A blog entry that is way more important than those other stories.
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This Saturday (March 15) is a special day at the 9:30 Club in DC. The early homecoming band show, followed by BLOWOFF. If you attend the early show, you are eligible for a reduced admission to BLOWOFF. Hope to see my all my buds on Saturday (and Sunday brunch). Another great poster by Linas.
Bob Mould walks the line.
Bob Mould hasn't quite mellowed.
Core progression.
Years after he gave up on rock music, Bob Mould plugs back in.
Bob Mould runs through every era of a 25-year career.
Mould content in his musical comfort zone.
- - - - - - - - - -
A blog entry that is way more important than those other stories.
- - - - - - - - - -
This Saturday (March 15) is a special day at the 9:30 Club in DC. The early homecoming band show, followed by BLOWOFF. If you attend the early show, you are eligible for a reduced admission to BLOWOFF. Hope to see my all my buds on Saturday (and Sunday brunch). Another great poster by Linas.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Quick Update From The Road
Day six of the tour. I am in Toronto, regrouping from a long week of rehearsals, and an even longer first five days of tour. Last Wednesday, the homecoming at First Avenue. Thursday, a solid show in Milwaukee. Chicago on Friday was excellent, voice issues notwithstanding. Saturday, we hit the blizzard head on in Ohio. The Cleveland show was a very special night for those who braved the storm. I grew up in snow county, and this was a real blizzard, folks. Sunday, the roads were clear to Hamilton. Show tonight in Toronto.
Some pictures below. Wish I had more to say, but my fingers hurt almost as much as my voice.
The Bomb.
Merlin's Magic Touch.
Interstate 90 Eastbound, Ohio.
Withdrawl.
Some pictures below. Wish I had more to say, but my fingers hurt almost as much as my voice.
The Bomb.
Merlin's Magic Touch.
Interstate 90 Eastbound, Ohio.
Withdrawl.
