Blog

I've decided to add a blog.

Since I started this website over a year ago, I've always had this extra menu page that I just haven't decided what to do with. I've
thought about using it as a store, but I have nothing to sell. I've also thought about using it as a photo album, but the pictures are already
everywhere. So then I thought about using it to help sell the products of my other interests, such as pearl diving, not really.

I've actually just decided to start keeping track of the comings and goings of my day to day life. I'll probably be posting mostly about
music, since I love it; but I just might keep you informed on the rest of my life as well. I'm not huge into writing, so don't be surprised if
you find some spelling errors, (thanks Madrid schools). I'm an avid reader, so it surprises me that I can be such a poor writer, but hey
that's life.

Right now I'm home with my son, typing well he plays Star Wars Legos on the Wii. It's time to get outside though with the dog. I really
want to mention my trip to Bonnaroo last week, but I'll talk about it next time. For now I'll leave with...

I'm excited to see The Flaming Lips next week...really really excited!!! Not only them, but Andrew Bird, Black Francis, Jakob Dylan,
Drive-By Truckers, the Poison Control Center, Maxilla Blue, the Envy Corps and more...the 80/35 Festival is going to be the greatest
weekend of music in Des Moines, ever.

So we are down to what, 9 days and counting. The 80/35 Festival is going to be so good for Des Moines; I mean this is your chance
to see some of the best bands touring right now, all at the same time. Personally I'm most excited to see Andrew Bird and the Flaming
Lips, even though I've seen them both a number of times. They are among my favorite and certainly won't disappoint.

Here is a video I took of Andrew Bird playing in Ceder Rapids a few years back, it was among many free Andrew Bird shows I've
attended. I have a couple more from the Minnesota Zoo and Grinnell last year, so I might post those at some point as well.

Last night I had a choice, The Wailers inside at People's, or Public Property outside at the Arts Fest. I had my son with me, so we
decided to wait for the rain to end and go see Public Property, one of my favorite local bands. I glad we made the decision we did, for
it was a great night to be in the Capital City. Although I can't help but think about what I missed at People's, the crowd at the Arts
Fest was perfect!! I drank an Old Main brew, and bought my son six dollars worth of blended ice and bananas.

I love this time of year. Last night well I was walking around Gateway Park, I just kept thinking...Next weekend in this very spot will
be Andrew Bird, the Flaming Lips, Jakob Dylan and every one of my favorite local bands. The 80/35 Festival is going to be amazing!!
Plus they have a kids village, so my son will enjoy it too!

Radio Moscow is playing the 80/35 and I can't wait to catch them again, my son is looking forward to it too...