While the Ears Are Still Ringing

Alcohol and concerts go well together.

I don’t go to shows very often anymore. Most times I will opt to skip a show to avoid going alone, or simply because I’ve seen the band a thousand times already, but mostly, I skip shows because I’ve been to so many that I have become jaded. Well, that, and because I don't come by time and money too easily anymore. These days, for me to cram myself into a room with a bunch of sweaty-hipster-strangers, the band had better be able to put on a good show. Simply liking the music is not enough anymore. Also, my short stature typically leaves me staring at the back of the 6’5 douche in front of me for most of the show, only hoping that he’ll have to piss or get a drink so that I might be able to see for a few seconds.


Tonight I went to see Devotchka.While they are not my favorite band, I enjoy the music and thought the show might be worth seeing. It also helped that I had friends that were going. They played at Warehouse Live, which is one of two decent music venues in Houston. I’ve pretty much been to all of them aside from the new House of Blues, but I think Mr. Butcher described it in a less than glamorous light. Meridian is the other decent venue; the others can’t seem to be bothered to keep their sound system working or their bathrooms from building up an inch or more of piss and filth. Well, Ruds is alright too. Needless to say, I’ve had my fill of sub-par Houston venues. And we wonder why lots of bands skip Houston altogether. Well, another reason is that we’re shitty fans. Before the encore, when Devotchka was taking a breather, some of the “fans” took it upon themselves to throw shit on stage, one item being a full beverage. Their roadie, with a look of understandable disgust, cleaned the mess and warned the band to watch their step on the wet and slippery stage. All in all though, the show was great. The lead singer reminds me of Bruce Campbell. My next show is likely to be Andrew Bird. Otherwise, there are not a whole lot of promising shows coming up, at least according to Pollstar. Blogger is not cooperating with me, so I'm done with this one.