You are viewing the older version of this Weblog. I have left this version available for those of you who do not have Javascript enabled in your web browser.

If you have Javascript enabled and would like to view the lastest version of this Weblog, please go here.
« The Night The Buzz St… | Main |   » Checking Sources: Mor…

December 16, 2004

Informatio: , ,

From the Blogosphere to Meatspace...

Zach Lind & Tim Samoff I had a really fun time meeting Zach last night. As I said yesterday, Zach is the first non-Kansas City-based blogger that I’ve had the chance to meet. I wish we had more time to hang out and talk — I would have loved to show him around a little — but he was more than generous with his time with my friend Mike Crawford and me. We had some great conversation, and even after the short amount of time that we had (maybe a couple of hours in all), I feel like I know him a lot better. (The picture is of Zach and me, taken by Mike.)

Mike and I got to the Uptown pretty late, so we missed most of the bands (G Love, The Donnas, Elefant, and The New Amsterdams). We did get to catch the last ten minutes of the Donnas which was kind of cool — I’m friends with some of their friends, so it brought back some fun memories.

But, like Mike said, “This is, like, so late-70s power rock, man. They’re like a female version of Bad Company or something.”

I couldn’t have said it better.

Jimmy Eat World, live at the Uptown Theater, Kansas City, MO, December 15, 2004 Jimmy Eat World rocked.

If not for the sort of crappy sound system at the Uptown, it would have been even better. But, they didn’t sound bad by any means… They sounded amazing — it just goes to show what a tight band can do with a room that is huge and hollow. The crowd was very fun, dancing and singing along…

It’s funny how jaded I have become to the whole rock star thing. I used to be as excited as all of those kids, screaming and singing and dancing. Now, I have fun, but I’m not at all star-struck by anyone anymore. I don’t know if it’s a good or a bad thing. I still really enjoy myself when I go to shows. (See? I don’t even call them concerts anymore.) I love the music. I love the vibe and the excitment. I just don’t feel it anymore. It could just be because I’m older now and I’ve been to countless concerts, I’ve been on many guest lists, I know a few “rock stars” personally… I don’t know.

In any case, I had a great time and I’m so glad I got to see my world shrink a little by meeting Zach, who I’m glad to be able to call a friend. It really means a lot to me that he took the time out to meet me.

(You can see another picture I took of Jimmy Eat World rocking the Uptown here.)

Posted at 10:03 am

Trackback:

Trackback Link:

Please enable javascript to generate a trackback url

Comments (8):
Tim, this is huge! I’m really glad that you got to hang out.

wheat () (URL) - December 17, 2004 at 4:52 pm

the Donnas are awesome! dont talk smack. and who do you know that knows the singer… i want her for christmas.

Dennisthemenace () - December 20, 2004 at 12:03 pm

p.s. i saw them play a full set at the house of blues here on sunset and they rocked the house… yes, they listen to acdc, obviously. good with me.

Dennisthemenace () - December 20, 2004 at 12:04 pm

p.s.s. jimmy eat world is great too. saw them when they were just getting started and opening for sensefield. i actually didnt like them… wierd. my buddy gets thier demo cause i guess he did. on the way home he plays it in the car and decides he doesn’t like it. then i ask “can i have it..?” oddly, they turned out to be one one of my favorite bands. great live band. i agree.

Dennisthemenace () - December 20, 2004 at 12:08 pm

p.s.s.s and yes, its cause you’re getting older and been to many shows.

Dennisthemenace () - December 20, 2004 at 12:10 pm

ahahahahahahahaha…. im such an idiot…. I JUST REALIZED WHO ZACK LIND IS! hahaha… thats great.

Dennisthemenace () - December 22, 2004 at 10:34 am

Man, all that commenting and you didn’t even realize. :-)

timsamoff () (URL) - December 22, 2004 at 10:44 am

haha.. i know! i just went to his blog, hes a christian? thats news. i had no idea. very cool. i would love to diologue with him but dont have much time. maybe i’ll write him…

Dennisthemenace () - December 22, 2004 at 10:51 am

  
Remember personal info?

Emoticons / Textile

I have implemented this measure for any Entry over 30 days old in order to alleviate automated spam.
 

  (Register your username / Log in)

Notify:
Hide email:

Small print: All html tags except <b> and <i> will be removed from your comment. You can make links by just typing the url or mail-address.