hail kingstonia!

there are a number of ways to measure success in a show. some would by the lineup down the block outside (which was very sizeable at 11pm), others by the rapt attention of the fandom during the show (which was rampant)...but I would by the unprecedented pile of empties at the back of Lee's for the Inbreds last night. I loved how Dave and Mike came out to set things up, and the crowd politely held off on acknowledging them until their 'proper' entrance some 15 minutes later. it's interesting when a band, especially a canadian one, decides to move on to other things. I can personally think of quite a few (including a member of one that was in attendance) that should better consider it...it's not like you stop making music period, but why not try new ideas/configurations/projects?

Regardless, last night was about the old, and the crowd got exactly what they wanted. As someone who spent most of his time relatively oblivious to the inbreds while growing up on the frozen flatlands, I was very much impressed and glad to be around. James and I also ran into Rosenberg and it was cool to catch up and get some more detailed inbred-rock history from the mike man himself.

in the house: fellow kingstonier harmer, cmw triumphant hewitt

off to burlingtonia for some poker! how trendy.