I almost forgot to update this today…
So I left work around 5 last night and headed towards downtown. I tried to meet up with Jerry and whoever else, but couldn’t get ahold of him, so I went to a pizza place for some food and a couple beers. A friend of mine named Dawn from out here in KC who goes to a ton of shows met up with me, and we went into the show shortly after doors opened. I got all of my gear setup, and talked to most of the guys in OAR and the crew. Nathanson started about 8, and played a rocking set full band style. He used to play with just him and Matt Fish on cello, but has since added a band. I wasn’t sure what I would think, but I loved it. I think the band adds to his sound, just as Marc Broussards band does. Howie Day played after Matt and bored me to sleep almost. I don’t mind him in small doses, but the hour long set about did it for me. And of course OAR played an excellent set after Howie. I got to hear two songs I’ve never seen live and a few other tunes that are pretty rare, so that is always nice. The lights are amazing this tour. Wow. I took some pictures, but I’m not sure they all will turn out very well. A good night out on the town…
I’m not sure what I’m gonna do tonight. There is another OAR show in Omaha, which is 2.5 hours away (doesn’t seem very likely), there is a John Mayer and Maroon 5 show at Sandstone that I would go to for free, or I could hang out with Phil and Todd at the Brooksider or something. We’ll see what happens…