Thursday, October 06, 2005

Maybe they won't suck this time

Everclear at Pipeline on Saturday

Everclear

I liked most of Everclear's stuff, but hated them in concert a few years ago. They were wasted, profane (it was an all-ages/parents + kiddies show at the BayFest) and were horribly off-key. Only good thing was the t-shirt I bought, although the Hawaii venue was misspelled.

They'll be here again on Saturday. I had vowed not to go because they were so embarrassingly awful last time, but tonight wondered if I should reconsider. I actually have plans for that night, but after listening to random songs on iTunes and hearing their songs again, I might want to check them out. Don't want to park my car anywhere near the place, but the $22 ticket price (plus crappy Ticketmaster fees) is nothing compared to what my Eagles are charging, and they're over a month away. Need a fix before then.

Did I mention before how much I love live rock concerts?

5 comments:

-Tommy said...

I've been thinking about your gym dilemma. You see, Mz. Bitz, I'm a bit of a health dude, or Health Viking for many reasons (former health care pro).

One of the things I do to to stay motivated is keep up with a few of the heroes of the Glden Age Of Bodybuilding. One such gladitor, Mr. Dave Draper writes a weekly column I pour over. I took the liberty of sending you this:

http://www.davedraper.com/article-346-rock.html

to see if I can't do my part to get you back in the gym. No need to thank me, but you can send me a case of those Maui pineapples (man, are they the best.)

T

Joey Polanski said...

Hey, Hiss!

Whats th latest on them Eagles tix on Ebay? Sellin or smellin?

HissyFitz said...

tom: I read your guy's post, made me feel even guiltier for not working out, til I read this: "Unless you are hemorrhaging, bound and gagged or unconscious, do not withdraw from your lifting. It’s bad for you, the family and the neighborhood."

I laughed. But then I sobbed. (Not really, like I care that much.) He said that if he misses a work out, his, "muscles shrink by the minute. I get fat, round, and smooth..the world becomes a frightening place. I can't think, make decisions, or get out of bed.."

Then I felt sorry for this fanatic. Met those before.

Me, I just need to tone, and keep from dying off from inactivity. And I have no excuse as to why my gut is expanding, unlike you and your meds (hey, maybe I could..no, nevermind). I'm just lazy and fat and will soon breach the 3-digit mark at this rate. Trying to will in not to happen doesn't seem to do the trick.

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joey: They're actually getting bids now, but only two sellers have been successful. Bad news: I'm still hearing that a 4th concert may be announced. I don't think I could stand going by myself again, no matter how much I'd probably enjoy it. Three is plenty.

Who would you pay $250+ for each of three nights, to see by yourself? Limit it to musicians...

-Tommy said...

Okay, per'aps I should clarify a bitz, Dave Draper was on of the pioneers of what we think of when we think of old school bodybuilders; the California coast, beach bunnies, muscle beach, tan muscle heads, surf's up,et al. He was a contemporary of Arnold.

He's somewhere in the vicinity of 60 and still carries the torch. That's something to draw inspiration from considering how unhealthy we are as a nation. I figured you going for the tone and activity, a little inspirational reading is good for thew soul.

Get to the gym! Even if it's just to visit the juice bar!

Enjoy your weekend,
T
PS
Oh, the ashtry was a point of contention with my neighbor. He said that as long as there was an ashtray mounted to the wall, he ould continue to smoke. Victory, is temoorarily mine.

Joey Polanski said...

I aint th right persen t ask that $250 question. I probly woont even pay ticketmaster prices t see no one. Mabey th Beatles or Elvis, but I sspect ya ment LIVIN musicians.