On an Island in the Sun

Yesterday I had a Weezer Day, rode my bike past the ballparks in Pittsburgh all the way to Washington's Landing. I made it up all 3 levels of the ramp and over the bridge to the lookout without stopping. Felt very good about that because hills are not my thing. A beautiful blue sky on a bright sunny day, and Weezer on the ipod. I played Island in the Sun because I was on an island, in the sun. Relaxed and enjoyed the river view for a few moments before heading back to the office. Seven miles round trip, not too bad for a lunch hour.

Weezer

Just got Weezer's green album. We had the blue (Buddy Holly is awesome, and of course my favorite the classic Undone), and got Pinkerton from a friend. But I had forgotten about the green, and the fun of Island in the Sun and Hash Pipe!

I'm told they've been on Yo Gabba Gabba, which my kids love, but I've never noticed. I'm somewhat programmed to tune that stuff out, but I should start paying attention...

Rodrigo y Gabriela

Two nights ago at the Byham Theater in Pittsburgh. Left work on the North Shore, zigzagged past Heinz Field and the ballpark, then over the Sixth Street bridge and cheap parking right across from the theater. Five minutes to drive, and five dollars to park. Supper and cosmos at Olive and Twist.

Then across the street to hear first the Alex Skolnik Trio. What a great electric bass, tall and skinny, with the body ending inches beneath the bridge, on a 3 foot spike. Played by a tall thin floppy haired guy who looked like a peanuts character. They played a "little jazz tune by Judas Priest". I could listen to everything produced by Judas Priest and never recognize that song.

But the evening revolved around the utterly fantastic music of Rodrigo y Gabriela. I don't even know where to start in explaining how amazing it was. So I won't. Another few days to recover my senses, and I'll try again.