SHARING THE SHOWS
The notebook at the top signifies a new era: the area of the mini-marble composition notebook, which is a helluva lot easier to keep together than that spiral notepad I carried around. The one that would get all kinds of ripped up and cause my friend and fellow scribe Christina to gasp in horror. I saw it at the CVS on the way to the Metro and couldn’t resist. That day, I had done a “hike” with a Meetup group from Georgetown to the Tidal Basin, and met some very cool folks, including Jenny. After a much-needed nap, I wasn’t sure I could gather the energy for Round 2, but I was determined. Rockville was uncharted territory for me, but it’s always healthy to expand one’s comfort zone. Upon exiting the Metro, I stopped at Los Primos Tex Mex & Grill for some preshow quesadillas while reading a book, How to Write Funny. Those of you on my Facebook page know about my long-running routine where I make lame jokes and then laugh at them for extended periods of time, so I thought I’d give humor writing a whirl. I think there’s a joke about how restaurants serve solo diners quickly so they can get them out of there quickly; would people rather see couples, families, and groups? I don’t know, but solo dining’s still badass. I’m sure there’s a humorous angle there somewhere. In my research into my route toward 7 Locks Brewing, I learned about a warehouse that sells used books for 50% off, and as a bibliophile, I’d be remiss if I didn’t buy at least one book. As I was in a “study humor” mindset, I settled on Dave Barry’s Live Right and Find Happiness (Although Beer is Much Faster). I had to let my fellow book lover Heather know about the place, as she had mentioned a similar venue in Baltimore. We both love the smell of used books in the morning (or any other time of day). I got to the venue, and the wooden paneling gave it a rustic feel. On my way to the bathroom, I saw giant fermentation vessels, and while I don’t drink, they’re cool to see. I try to order a Diet Coke, but since it’s a brewery, I got a fancy soda called Virgil’s Black Cherry. I typically don’t drink my carbs, but I figure one each year won’t do me any harm (knocking on wood). The vibe seemed friendly, and what really stood out to me was a young woman, whom I learned was named Krista, reading a book at a table. I’m very impressed she was able to concentrate in this festive, concert-like setting. Then again, I’ve done that before, and Krista, if you’re reading, you’re my new spirit animal.
The Medicated Headsmen is one of Larry’s bands, whom I met at Montgomery Warlocks last week. I knew a few tunes from Traffic, Blind Faith, and the Spencer Davis Group, but I researched (listened) this week to get a better feel. I walked in during their acoustic version of “Feelin’ Alright.” Other tunes I was able to identify by sound included:
The people are a big part of the experience as well. I ran into Bob and Tom from the FFME show the other night, as well as a woman named Amii, whom I had spoken to briefly on 7/31/21 at the Pearl Street Warehouse. It’s nice seeing some of the same people, learning names, and becoming part of the show community, something I really missed during the pandemic. The walk back to the Metro was peaceful, as was the ride home. I love not having to deal with traffic after shows; that will probably change if I end up moving out of DC, but for now, I’ll enjoy the convenience of being able to kick back and enjoy my reading and people-watching. This is my last planned show until Railroad Earth on May 26 (Pete, I have to thank you for pushing me forward on these shows). But DC offers a variety of activities, many of which I will explore these next few weeks. Happy Sunday, everyone!
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