CRUEL

I remember listening on the radio to The Who’s “final concert” over 20 years ago. They’re one of my favorite bands of all-time. I remember thinking, Wow, they’ll never play together again. But that was then. Nowadays, there is no such thing as final or farewell. The oldies just keep on playing, don’t they? So I heard on the radio that The Who is actually coming here on November 20th. I have a friend who can get me club tickets so I was real excited to get the opportunity to see one of the greats.

Concerts seem to come in bunches. There is nothing for months and then all of a sudden EVERYONE’s coming to town. Well, much to my delight, another of my favorites, Death Cab For Cutie also announced they’re coming here. I got cheated last year due to Hurricane Wilma. I had tickets and was so disappointed they canceled. I have been waiting for them to come back here. So I go to ticketmaster to buy tickets and I looked in disbelief at the date of the concert. November 20th. Is that unbelievable or what? Two concerts on the same night? What kind of crap is that? Now I’m torn. Do I see the legends in an upscale setting with a free food buffet or do I mix in with the college kids and see a really great alternative band?

I think if I base my choice solely on music, I’ll go see Death Cab. I’m pretty burned out on Classic Rock and I’d go to The Who just to say I saw them. I actually saw them on Letterman last night and Roger sounded pretty good but “old.” Still, it’s amazing the guy can sing at 60+. But I really like Death Cab’s sound. Damn, I hate having to choose one over the other but I have to. I know The Who won’t be around again so it’ll likely be my only opportunity. Grrrrr. Decisions, decisions. What do you think???