Last night Tara (who has a Liam about 6 months younger than mine, an adorable little morsel) and I went to see the B-52s at Wolf Trap. We got there about halfway through the opening band Betty's set. I did get to hear the most grating intro music for a lesbian soap opera ever, though, so I feel like I got the full experience.
The B-52's was awesome, of course. Those gals are gorgeous, and their style makes me wish I had put more effort into my ensemble, despite the stifling heat. I had an epiphany about why they're so great and most party-music bands suck: they have a certain menacing darkness to them that other good-time bands lack. Like, Fred Schneider will totally kick your ass if you get too close.
Thursday, August 09, 2007
The B-52's rocked my world
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SO. JEALOUS.
See, you're making 2007 behave! Kellygo's going out and having fun, dammit. I highly endorse creating your own reality that doesn't suck.
yay you for having a life beyond mommydom. i envy you!
and i *heart* the b52s. esp fred.
i met fred at a web awards show in NY in 1997. it was pretty funny, because the industry had so many nerds in it back then that most of the people there had no earthly idea who fred was. meanwhile, i'm slobbering and going crazeee because ohmygawditsfredschneiderpleasepleaseletme hear52girlsohwaityoudontsingonthatone
i'm here to tell you that in no way, shape, or form, would that man be able to kick anyone's ass. your liam could take him.
Yes! The B-52s are awesome! AND you left the house to listen to them!
That's pretty much the approach I took. I WILL have fun, dammit!"
I don't know, Sher. Fred was looking fierce last night. They all were.
I love that the moms are all, "Yay, you left the house and went to a concert!" You guys totally get it.
Oh how fun! Fun! Fun!
Songs running through head now, must go listen. :)
well, if bruce springsteen could discover physical fitness, i suppose fred could, too ;-)
Wow! Weirdly enough, even thought I didn't talk to him, I have seen Fred Schneider twice.. Once in NYC, and once in LA. I agree with Shar, I don't believe he could kick any butts. It's super cool that you got to see the B52's. I think I have seen them twice, once in DC and once at Mesa Amphitheater. Quiche, Quiche Loraine..
I met the band back in ... 1990? When I worked at Tower Records, they did an in-store. NICE group of people. One of my friends hit on the guitarist, who was so sweet to her. He was going to go out with her, but then had to cancel because his agent wouldn't let him go. Classiest blow-off ever.
did you work at the "Tower" in Tempe with Toddie?
Nope, Mesa. But I worked with his housemates, which is how we met. Back in the day, all roads lead from Tower.
yes, oh yes. there are too many people to name that worked there. I even dated a couple. hee hee.
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