Busy, busy, busy

Right.

So I saw the Dresden Dolls last night, great show. I was completely prepared for Amanda Palmer to steal the show, but it was Brian who really impressed me. The man is simply an amazing percussionist. Their rendition of "War Pigs" literally left me with my mouth open. The whole set (which was unfortunately cut short) was great, but Backstabber and Girl Anachronism seemed particularly tight, with an honorable mention going to "Hit Me Baby, One More Time".

The headlining act was much less entertaining. Panic at The Disco is simply not my thing, to be quite honest. They appeared to be aping some of the style of bands like The Dresden Dolls or perhaps Rasputina, but where both of those groups succeed, Panic failed miserably. It seemed to be a prepackaged, teeny bop parody of the punk cabaret show I was looking for.

The Dresden Dolls ended up continuing the show at The Mission Theater, combining the event with Amanda's "Fuck The Back Row" project, but, alas, it was not to be. Laurel is not of legal age to attend, so we left the Expo, and I took her home. Had a good conversation with her on the drive, really enjoying getting to know her. Good soul, that one.

Talked to Dan and Suzy for a bit, then left for home.

Laurel sent me a copy of a story she's written. I enjoyed it quite a bit, although I'll save that for later. I will say she's quite talented.

That's all for now.