Shellac is in September. You can’t get tickets online for them and I asked my sister to pick some up for me since she lives in the city, but somehow I don’t see that happening.

I saw Primus at The Rave (a less-than-spectacular venue in Milwaukee) a few weeks back. I think a three-hour set works against them, and they become too jam-band-y. Luckily, this was not a three-hour set; they had the Dead Kenny G’s as an opening act (a strange one at that; I rather enjoyed them, to be honest), and their shorter set was much more focused. It was perhaps the sweatiest concert I have ever attended, and was not at all surprised that several people, myself included, stopped at the same gas station on I-94 for the same thing: large bottles of water, and large bottles of Gatorade. Of course, that might also have something to do with the fact that The Rave is located in one of the worst neighborhoods in Milwaukee, a city known for its urban decay. And its corrupt politicians (one of whom will be the governor of Wisconsin, come January). And its beer (its very, very, very tasty, refreshing beer). And the largest music festival in the world.

i saw Green Day and then the next day Sublime with Rome last weekend. probably the best weekend ever.

I saw Primus in Cleveland in August with a buddy from work, amazing show! The set was great, they played a lot of different stuff. “Those Damned Blue Collar Tweekers,” “John The Fisherman,” and “Mr. Krinkle” were great to see and hear live!

i just recently saw Circa Survive last month, and like two weeks ago i saw a Great Big Pile of Leaves/ Saves The Day/ Motion City Soundtrack/ Say Anything. both were insane. i was in the front for both, and i got two guitar picks from MCS, but the security guard took one away and then i met the singer from MCS for the fourth time after. hopefully i’ll see fun. or Glassjaw next. not really sure if i can though.

If I got the money when tickets are still available I’m going to see the Melvins and Slayer again in March.

I saw Caspian and God Is An Astronaut in London the other day, that gig was absolutely mind-blowing. GIAA were possibly the tightest band I’ve ever seen and Caspian were just…perfect.