durban bud: Days of Rain

October 10, 2005

Days of Rain

It was a late night and it poured the rain but it was still crazy fun. Rob and I went to a BAR Friday evening before the show. Yes, an actual bar in DC. Seeing us at a bar in DC is similar to seeing the Loch Ness Monster or, perhaps, Big Foot, or, perhaps, George Bush saying something intelligent. It just never happens. It did happen though. And we had a blast.

Got to meet the handsome Dumbek and Dinger couple. Those are some good people (plus they have a hot tub and a pool). Maybe someday they will let us use it. I promise to keep my clothes on. Lots of fun. Also hung out with Joe and infamous hot-tubbers, Tim & Donn. Dumbek has a good rundown of the evening and all those bloggers in attendance so I won't give you a double dose. Met lots of nice guys. If there are any photos of the evening, please destroy them. Thanks.

Apparently, Bob's show was being filmed for a DVD. Sometimes I forgot I was at a Bob Mould show. I mean he does have a ton of straight fans. I hope they weren't offended by my accidental bear hugs and kisses to those that came into my vicinity. Despite my earlier post to the contrary, I was much more in a huggy type of mood that evening. And I was only drinking light beers. So if there are any crowd shots on the DVD and I am seen kissing someone, it is probably not me.

A great show so go see it! Bob is heading out to the west coast so all you west coast boys need to go see him at these places:

Oct 11: Neumo's - Seattle, WA
Oct 12: Doug Fir - Portland, OR
Oct 14: The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA
Oct 15: The El Rey - Los Angeles, CA

All the newspapers and magazines have been raving about his shows and his band's performance but a few have complained that he did not invite me on stage to play the triangle on one of his songs during his DC set. Whatever. I bet Liz Phair will. The media will appreciate that. And someday, he will play "Can't Fight It" for me. Someday.

Update 11/30: Yeah, well maybe I didn't get to show off my triangle skillz but I do believe I coaxed you into performing "Can't Fight It" at the past 2 shows AND "Days of Rain." And, did both audiences show their giddy appreciation for hearing both those songs; why yes, they did. Tell Ms. Phair I am also available if she needs some setlist tips. I rock. Ding. Ding.

Posted by durban bud at October 10, 2005 10:23 AM

Comments

Hey TJ, nice to meet ya Friday night.

Posted by: John at October 10, 2005 10:57 AM

Durbanbud and I had a great weekend. We were surrounded by old friends and introduced to new friends.

Bob’s show was amazing! You must go see him. The crowd was fun and the concert was great.

The evening was topped off by a celebratory hello to Bob and friends at the Back Bar where he received a very appreciative bear hug from TJ and me.

Posted by: rob at October 10, 2005 01:38 PM

hey guy! how is it going? i decided since i stopped by tos's page. i might as well drop by yours too. well now everybody is happy and next time u see me will be at your anniversary/halloween party. i don't know what i will wear but if anybody has any suggestion please feel free to let me know.

Posted by: sportsguyallthetime at October 10, 2005 10:01 PM

Honey you've been to plenty of bars before - George on the other hand has never, repeat never, said anything remotely intelligent... ;-P

Posted by: TOS at October 11, 2005 07:15 AM

TJ, we had a blast with you and Rob. You guys and Joe were so much fun to hang out with, hang onto, hug, and (dare I say)...kissing. There were guys kissing and hugging at the 9:30 Club? Ohhh, my bad, that us!!! See you guys soon.

Posted by: Donn at October 11, 2005 12:58 PM

"sportsguyallthetime"? Shouldn't it be "badmintonallthetime" or "rollerskatingallthetime"? I mean, let's be real here.

If we are not to see you until our Anni/Halloween party (thanks for outing that to everyone by the way), shouldn't you at least stop over on Sat. mornings around 10am for our abs class before then. I swear I'll make you a healthy breakfast burrito in exchange for the lessons. You have until the 29th. C'mon!

As for people posting about me kissing that night, please, I have a little more tact than that in public. Gimme a break! I would only do that if I was forced into it (except for a select few and I am very picky). Mmm'kay?

Posted by: durban at October 11, 2005 07:24 PM

my friend palochi who lives in chicago recently caught bob's show and got to have dinner with him afterward. he said the set was most excellent.

Posted by: myke at October 11, 2005 08:39 PM

Representing only a hair more than 155 lbs. of Bob's "ton of str8t fans", I won't claim to speak for anyone else. But if folks who grew up to his songs feel at all threatened by PDAs from his newer friends and fans, well, fuck 'em. I don't think that having been raised in S.F., with Castro St. as an X-St., and with what some might call 'multiple mommies', gives me exclusive access to an intelligently open mindset. And I enjoy the Boblog-linked blogs.

If I'd been at the DC show instead of the El Rey, where I recognized Davey from 'AFI' near the bar (for celebrity-counters), I'd've been greatful for the 'Days of Rain', to say nothing of the live cello.

Posted by: steve at November 30, 2005 04:17 PM