August 7: Today was wickedly awesome day. Well, perhaps the day totally sucked balls, I had to prep El Target for inventory, but the awesome part was leaving work early to get to Jimmy Eat World! The openers were Weakerthans and Andherson. They played at the Epicenter, a teen center located in Mira Mesa (San Diego California).
The Weakerthans were awesome and the lead singer has a wicked personality, well, for a Canadian. Anyboots, Andherson really stunk seeing as they were more of a scream band where vocals weren't as important as loud. Most definitely not Jimmy material, but they are touring with them. But when Jimmy came on, everyone was quiet and standing attentively listening for the musical fallout. They were phenomenal. The first song played was Believe in What You Want (I believe.)
My personal favorite song was titled "If You Don't Know, Why Did you Say So". I am not certain if that is the actual name, but it was really righteous.
As with all classic gigs, after the "last" song, the group unplugged and the crowd was excited from the buzz of the energy and the comment made by Rick (Bassist) about how San Diegans are the best, and returned for a final showdown, playing one last loud shoutout to the crowd, lasting nearly ten minutes.
Energy wise though, I believe one of the greatest moments was when they played "Lucky Denver Mint". During this song the crowd was singing and moving to the flow of the music and everyone had a really good time.
Ultimately it was an unbelieveable affair and it seemed everyone went home a bit more fulfilled. I'm certain through the buckets of sweat the band produced however that they had to have had a rock solid sleep, and we rule; We were the first on their tour! I'd certainly like to visit the last as well. Thank YOU Jimmy Eat World!
April 15, 2001
Today was rather rough at work. Easter really sucks since everyone and their kin decide it is great to jump into the store and rummage through everything. Today alone I was at the register through my entire lunch break (off the clock to help my friends out...) and then some. I spent almost two hours at the register. That totally sucked. Just had to add that. It was notable. I'll tell you my plans and excited events up and coming...
I am going to have two major events going on in the month of May. Both are within a months time.
First, I am going to go and see Jimmy Eat World
again.
