so yeah, i'm a total complete moron. i told emily i'd call her from the buzz around 10:30. and then at a quarter till eight that the sonic youth show was tonight...at 8:30! so i called her back, but no answer...no message, either. bummer. so i went to the show, and it was great. quixotic opened, not too bad...they're on to something, i'll give them that.

Sonic Youth. this show i've been looking forward to for years. SY is my favorite band that's still together. they were so together and massive and beautiful. i got all teary-eyed when they started up...a new song called Peace Attack. they played some new stuff, but also played Catholic Block, Bull in the Heather, and Disconnection Notice... it was perfect. thurston was so great, like a little kid. kim was a godess. she gets better looking as she ages. lee was super cool. too cool for words. steve was pounding away, exuberant as ever. and jim was doing a good job keeping up with everyone. he fits in well. the only problem with the show was that they played no songs from Dirty or Washing Machine...but that's ok. they're sonic youth, and they're the best band ever.