67: dear dragon

Waiting for my flight from Detroit to Chicago the morning after seeing Breathe Owl Breathe in Ann Arbor. At the venue (which was really a loft apartment), instead of stamping your hand, a girl drew this. I thought it was cute.

61: on every single wall you own

Related to the song in the last post. More cute/cliche/cheesy than I wanted. I might redo the concept some other time.

60: raise your wrist

"say your prayers before your eyelids roll
on every single lie you've told
on every single lie you've told

let the name of your love be known
on every single wall you own
on every single wall you own

raise your wrist and call and call
with every single breath you draw
with every single breath you draw"
~every wall you own, chris bathgate

I love this whole album (a cork tale wake) and especially this song.

I was originally going to do the first verse, but I learned that it is damn near impossible to write on your own eyelids with liquid eyeliner. Perhaps I will do all the verses and wait to do the first when one of my roommates is home...

55: "my name is stuart ransom miller and i'm a serial lady killer..."

I saw Rhett Miller of the Old 97s solo this past weekend. I saw him open for Dashboard Confessional 4 or 5 years ago and eventually fell in love the Old 97s and all their alt-country goodness. I couldn't help but be a fangirl and meet him at the merch table after the show. I can't remember the last time I did that.

30: dear chicago, you'll never guess...

This didn't turn out like I wanted it too, but then again, I spent about 7 minutes on it. It's an homage to one of my favorite pictures of Ryan Adams, taken before I saw him open for Oasis on Wednesday. And yes, I am lighting my cigarette with my wireless remote.

The show was pretty damn good. My friend Zack came with me at the last minute and I hadn't seen him for awhile, so that was good. I was hoping the band would play more old stuff since I haven't picked up Cardinology yet, but it all sounded good. And no tantrums, that's always a plus ;) I'd still rather see a headlining show though...

22: morning radio

I got someone to cover my radio show last night so I could go to the Weaver at the Loom/Low vs. Diamond/Barcelona show at the Varsity. I can't remember the last time I went to a show that early. It started at 6 and was done by 9. It was nice though because I had time to hang out with my roommate and hit the gym after I got home. The show itself was fun. I got to hang a little with Sara who I hadn't seen for awhile and I helped out one of her friends who just got a Nikon D60. Also, I adore Barcelona and they were fabulous. Listening to them reminds me of being in Australia, as their album was constantly on repeat during my daily bus commute to and from Parliament. They toured with my amigos This World Fair this summer, so I saw them a ridiculous amount (From Milwaukee to Minneapolis to Chicago to Madison to San Francisco...it was a good summer).

Speaking of which, I have not gone on any crazy music road trips this semester. It's weird. I haven't even been back to Illinois since Lollapalooza. I don't really miss it too much either. Minnesota has stolen my heart.

16: ghost town radio

Another boring night in the station.

9: another song the radio won't like

Where I spend my Monday nights from 6-8. Doing a radio show solo is quite boring. My co-host bailed. Grrr.