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Shins and Archer and Brendan, Oh My!

August 4, 2002

A weekend of wonder and amazement took place in Chicago beginning on the 2nd of August. Ok, I'm probably over-glamourizing, but I had a kickass time.

On Friday night was the first night of the Summer on Southport festival at Schuba's. There were five bands, but I was there for the Shins, Brendan Benson and Archer Prewitt. And let me tell you, the combination of these three bands for $15 equals one of the best shows I've ever seen. I was specifically floored by Brendan Benson's live show. He is amazing.

Then yesterday was the Cubs game, which followed lunch at a little supper club. He he. The Cubs game was fun, even if they lost. Where else can you have someone throw a bag of peanuts at you? Exactly.

An awesome weekend. Really.

Comments (4 comments so far)

Comment #1:

that is soooo sweet. did you get to check out the wilco documentary? also, could you send me the link to that digital audio sampler thing that jason o. sent to you?

Posted by timmy v on August 04, 2002 at 3:17PM

Comment #2:

Hey... I saw Archer Prewitt open for Josh Rouse (so did Moria). He/they (is that the guy's name or the band's name?) kind of annoyed me, actually. Are you suggesting I give him/them a second chance?

Posted by Liz on August 05, 2002 at 8:30AM

Comment #3:

Archer is the DREAMBOAT OF INDIE ROCK!

Posted by jenny on August 05, 2002 at 10:34AM

Comment #4:

I love Archer. He is a member of The Sea and Cake, who are in the post-rock category along with bands like Tortoise. Archer's live show is good, but doesn't compare to his albums. Download a couple songs if you feel like it, but I'm not sure it's your thing Liz. Then again, I'm been wrong in the past.

Posted by Matty on August 05, 2002 at 5:01PM

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