Last night was an extremely enjoyable show in the East Bay. P3 became fast friends with Chores, an awesome group all the way from Portland, while sipping cool PBR and waxing philosophical about whether the fact that the bar was broken meant that the show would be canceled. The show ended up going on as planned, albeit an hour late, so we bided our time with a few tarot card readings. The results:
Steve will have a great day next Thursday if he puts the smack down on some stupid rich people.
Oliver's new web site project will lead to feigned happiness and a lot of writing. Also, someone is out to get him.
Lauren might sell out of her container of plush meats, but not at full price.
Lou's current path will bring him happiness as long as he doesn't get lazy about it.
MTW should probably not choose between his band and his job just yet. One will lead him to fame and riches, and the other to utter ruin and disease, but the cards could not say which.
Eleanor's got a bumpy ride ahead of her. Some dark woman is paying her lip service, which is not very helpful.
At ten o'clock, Phantom Float started off the night with a loud but impassioned set, after which they were immediately booted from the club for being underage. They're a new band, though, so I have confidence they'll get some all ages shows soon.
Phantom Float was followed by Chores, who are of that rare breed of band that brings everything they've got to every show, whether there are five hundred people in the audience or just five (sorry). Jada did some of the best nonsense singing since Tater Tot and the band kicked it super hard during the songs "Shopping" and "Super Car" from their suburban trilogy.
P3 closed out the night with a short but energetic set that featured a brand new song, lots of clapping, and the most fun rendition of "Fear Factor" I've ever done. Thanks to the Stork Club, Paul, our awesome sound guy, the bartender with the ancient Roland who put cherries in my drink, and of course, Chores and Phantom Float for making last night one of my most memorable Wednesdays.
