the NATIONAL!!!!

I had an extremely overdue gig to attend with Mimi last night. We purchased our tickets ages ago and with the dissertation madness, my memory became an abyss and managed to swallow the gig date. The National was incredible. We assumed our 'spot' (stage right), although there was a giant barrier keeping us several feet from the stage. I was delighted that Matt Berninger (whom from video footage I gathered he enjoyed) immersed himself in the crowd mid-song. He definitely fell victim to many grabby bum-bandits, as he announced "if anyone finds a pale butt cheek somewhere can they please take it to the lost and found."

Matt connected with the entire expanse of the front audience. Unfortunately, instead of reaching up to give him a high-five while he towered above me, I fumbled with my camera, desperately trying to get a shot of his proximity. I got the back of his head as he walked away. Fail.

It was spectacular! Lots of bopping and singing ensued.
Here are some crap-quality moments captured.



The unplugged version of Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks was a fun interactive experience.



It was during the video below (Terrible Love) where I stopped recording to try and photograph our Berninger encounter.



Mimi and I came up with a parody line for "Conversation 16" which we could put on our parody album along with My Morning Jacket's "Sec Walkin'/Noodletown."
We changed the chorus from "I was afraid, I'd eat your brains.... cause IIIIII'm evil" to "I was afraid, I'd eat your grains.... cause IIIIII'm a veeeegan."

We are discussing starting a collaborative music blog and maybe even a club to accompany it. Seeing as how we are complete music-geeks!