Why I will be there

September 5th, 2006 Posted by Cedric

Nina Nastasia
Thursday, September 14, 9:00 PM
Vaudeville Mews

  • Because I found The Blackened Air at a used record store, saw that it was produced by Steve Albini, and decided to take it home. I was surprised to find out that Albini had been involved in something beautiful, orchestral, and quiet.
  • Also, the Vaudeville Mews needs support because the city is putting pressure on with some stupid rule about kicking minors out after 9 PM. Attention city officials: if minors are not inside a building after 9 PM, they are out on your streets with cans of Krylon. Think about it.

The Mountain Goats
Friday, September 15, 9:00 PM
The Maintenance Shop

  • Because nothing is quite as surreal as watching a guy with an acoustic guitar and a nice sweater lead one hundred hipsters in a “Hail Satan” singalong. Actually, that’s kind of creepy, now that I think about it. But don’t judge if you haven’t heard the song.
  • Also, because Nina Nastasia already put me in the mood for cool shows. Seriously.

Murder by Death and The Appleseed Cast w/ Unwed Sailor
Wednesday, September 20th, 8:00 PM
The Maintenance Shop

  • Because that’s three headlining bands.
  • But mostly because of Murder By Death.

The Melvins and Big Business
Saturday, September 23rd, 6:00 PM
The House of Bricks

  • Do I seriously need to tell you what’s cool about the Melvins?
  • You’re an idiot.

September is going to be a good month for Central Iowa, so maybe instead of moping around and planning your move to Portland, you should go to one of these shows with me. See you there.

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