Show Journal 2005-03-25
Why are Bend shows always so fun? Because of a strong local scene? A variety of bands? Because everyone there isn’t preoccupied with music categories? Or is it because there isn’t anything else to do in Bend. It really doesn’t matter because Bend shows are always great. Blue Turns White was first and sounded good. I was a little amused when they said they were “on the road”, but I’m certainly not one to frown upon guilt tripping people into buying merchandise. Kind of cool to see them play as a 4 piece and still have the music just as thick as ever. Thirty3 was next and rocked as always. When we first met them (down the hall from us at our practice space) I could appreciate their music but just couldn’t really get into it. I’d go see them because I considered them friends, but never really paid attention. Then they went off to record ‘Ether’ and came back as this super human, loud and heavy, rock and roll juggernaut. I’ve seen them around 30 times now and they really do keep getting better with each show. That’s my Thirty3 rant. Your results may vary. We played last and it felt pretty good. I’m not sure how the new songs went over but when the PA is blown does it really matter? Thanks to Kaylin, PJ, and all who stuck around and rocked out.
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