The City Veins

I think that Aaron gave short shrift to our concert at Iota last Friday. It is one of the highlights of my music career. On Saturday, Aaron and I were trying to determine if we have ever had a better concert. We could come up with shows with more people, but none with the feeling and excitement of Friday night.

First, I actually walked away with money! I had been complaining for a while that I had never left a concert with more money than I came in with. Whatever money I have ever earned has always gone into the nebulous “Band Fund.” This is a complaint that Spencer has heard many times, and after the concert he told me how much we had made. He then said something like, “We do have a Cd to record, and other costs, but…” and I interrupted him and declared that we were all splitting the money evenly. Spencer readily agreed, probably thinking that this would stop my complaining. He should know me better than that.

Anyway, the real highlight was the concert itself. The number of people who came out was overwhelming. Spencer, Aaron and I were just sitting in the back, watching the club fill out and wondering what to do. Usually, we spend our time worrying if enough people are coming. By the time I got on stage I was filled with energy, and probably grinning like an idiot. I honestly don’t remember most of what I played. After Spencer counted off “Strike Up The Band” the concert is one big blur. I also wouldn’t be surprised if every song was markedly faster than we usually play them.

Mostly, I remember looking out at the crowd. I remember my sister and cousin looking up at me, and smiling. I remember my friend Spencer freaking out when we started “Death or Glory”; it turns out that he has the title to the song tattooed on his arm.

So thank you all for coming out. We would also like to apologize for all the emails that you received in the week prior to the concert, but I think that spamming you was worth it.