Whatchadothisweekend?
Nick's benefit was a slam dunk. Thanks to everybody who came out to support him. Frazier's was full and the bands tore it up.
What were you guys up to this weekend? Anybody go to Bourbon Street's (pictured) opening night?
Also, sorry for not posting this weekend. My seven-year-old home computer started squeaking like a porch swing and stopped working, which makes it hard to post when I'm away from The Sun. I'm working on it, though.
Also also, sorry for not posting comments sooner last week. Operating our ancient blog software is like trying to drive one of these down I-95.
I've been The Baltimore Sun's nightlife and local entertainment reporter for a couple years, and it's surprising how much the scene has grown in that time. Most of Baltimore's bars and clubs are unpretentious places with fairly cheap drinks and plenty of character. I like dancing and think this city needs more clubs, but nothing beats having a cold, locally brewed beer with friends in a comfortably full corner bar.
Comments
Oxter at Joe Squared, Saturday night:
recording will show up at the Beatbots A/V Club in a day or so.
Jesus In Disguise & DJ Tyler Quinn with Newagehillbilly at The Depot, Saturday night:
http://av.beatbots.com/2008/09/28/jesus-in-disguise-baltimore-md-september-27-2008/
Herschel Hoover at The Depot, Saturday night:
recording will show up at the Beatbots A/V Club sometime this week.
Wye Oak at Sonar, Sunday night:
http://auralstates.com/2008/09/wye-oak-sonar-review-entire-set-audio.html
Posted by: Jeff Mewbourn | September 29, 2008 11:51 AM
Hi Sam. Did you try taking your computer to Eli The Computer Guy?
I will find his phone number for you and post it.
Posted by: Sue Hopper | September 29, 2008 12:14 PM
Worked all weekend as usual. Went to the street beat fest on Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes tore it up. And the street bum dance off was quite entertaining. I went to Boomers after the fest. (2nd time this week) and played some Deer Hunter. Got my butt kicked. Really like that place. Everyone should go visit!
Posted by: colleen.baltimore | September 29, 2008 1:17 PM
Some pretty awesome news on the benefit, proceeds were in the 5-figure range. Pretty effing amazing.
Also the guy who owns? manages? Boomers came by our kickball game the week before last and gave out huge stacks of FREE BEER tickets. The Red Queen struggle for bar patrons continues.
Posted by: Evan | September 29, 2008 2:17 PM
Sam,
Eli's phone number is 410-685-2808. He is in Baltimore.
I hope he can fix it.
Posted by: Sue Hopper | September 29, 2008 8:40 PM
Sue,
Is Eli the Computer Guy just a friend, or does he actually do repair work professionally, as I need to get my comp. looked at by someone other than the schlubs at Best Buy.
Posted by: Allan | September 30, 2008 9:06 AM
Allan.
I'd like to be friends with him!!! lol
He is a professional and he has fixed my comp a few times. He is very nice!!!
Sorry about your computer :(
Sue
Posted by: Sue Hopper | September 30, 2008 10:34 AM
I'll second Sue's recommedation for Eli the Computer Guy. They're on Charles Street and helped me out after the morons at Geek Squad wanted like a million dollars.
Also, thanks to everyone for helping out with my UMD game dilemma that was actually not a dilemma at all, haha. I realized about 10 minutes into game time that I had looked at the ESPN TV schedule, not the local schedule and flipped on WJZ. DUH. What a game, though! So glad I caught it!
Posted by: Kate | September 30, 2008 11:00 AM