Whatdya mean Valentines Day was 2 weeks ago? Lies. It was yesterday.
Due to Nick being out of town, we decided to reschedule Valentine’s Day until yesterday: When I had purchased 2 tickets to see Jonathan Coulton perform at the Rio.
So. Awesome.
First, we got to experience Paul & Storm, and “experience” is surely the right word. You know, I hate the idea of opening bands, but at the same time I’m usually impressed by them — from Howie Day opening for Tori Amos, to Macy Gray opening for David Bowie… honestly, there’s a raeson the musical artists I see choose these bands, and it usually pays off in spades. And yet, I get all “Don’t go too long, and get the hell off the stage” … and to my delight, that’s a lyric from Paul & Storm’s first number: “Opening Band”. Okay, they had caught my attention at that point, and with amusing songs as “Nugget Man” (moment of silence for the Nugget Man) and my favorite, “The Captain’s Wife’s Lament”. (Amused Arrr.)
Of course, no matter how amusing and entertaining, they’re not who we came to see.
Jonathan Coulton was AWESOME. If you’re not already a fan, you should be. There was no disappointment, he was as good as I was expecting. Played almost every song I was hoping to hear, and even a few I wasn’t familiar with. How had I never heard Mr. Fancy Pants before? What’s wrong with me? Heck, I finally appreciate Beyonce. (Er, you may have to hear him live to get that.)
Anyway. Was faboo. Was a good evening, spotted the infamous Kimli, finally met (well, sort of) Renee, and wound up in the balcony sitting behind cas & kdot. Hooray for good people!
Also, I picked up an awesome t-shirt that reads “Visit beautiful Skullcrusher Mountain” on the front, and “What’s with all the screaming?” on the back. I approve.
Best of all, know all the good sneaky parking spots since I work around the corner from the Rio, and did not get trapped. Eek.
Happy Valentines Day, sweetheart. Hope you liked it!
JoCo is indeed spiff. I loved seeing him and very much hope to see him open for TMBG next week. ;-)