anyone got a job for me? searching for employment is how i spend most of my days now; that and planning my wedding. the wedding stuff is fun, but the job stuff definitely is not. if anyone has any leads in the pittsburgh or nashville areas please let me know.



the olympics are in full swing, i am really enjoying them, especially the swimming. i swam competitively for 10 years and cannot comprehend how fast those swimmers are moving through the water.



over the rhine is playing in pittsburgh tonight, i am excited about that, i haven't seen them in over two years. it will be my 4th concert since returning to the states. lovedrug was so far my favorite, and 'pretend you're alive' is easily my choice for album of the year. luxury is releasing a new album this fall i am of course very excited about.



if you are in the nashville area watch out for shows from the astronaut pushers, that is matt slocum's (sixpence) new band.



(listening to: old canes- early morning hymns)

ok, i have no excuse for not updating this more often, just laziness. especially now that i have access to high speed internet daily.



i am in pittsburgh getting ready for my wedding! it is beautiful up here, the rolling hills and trees remind me of the beautiful state of tennessee. the weather is great, high often in the 70s, in july! and no humidity. i definitely don't miss that about the south.



i saw two concerts last weekend, fountains of wayne and the juliana theory. both were great shows but entirely different. the juliana theory was in a club in downtown, a very high energy environment for an extremely tight band. fortunately they aren't as goofy as they used to be on stage; but their sound is great as always. and it is so fun when the entire crowd sings along to all the songs. fountains of wayne was a free outdoor show and their were thousands of people there. most were not fans, just throwing the frisbee or having a picnic in the grass. but, there were at least a few hundred people into it, and of course all the kids went crazy when they played 'stacy's mom.' being a huge fountains of wayne fan, i was happy with every song they played. they did a great acoustic segment of songs off the new album. overall i would say they played about 20 songs, and close to an equal number off each album.



i have heard lots of new music lately, the best being the new brandtson cd. 'send us a signal' is the best album i have heard this year.



i get to see lovedrug this weekend! that is saturday night, then on sunday i am flying to nashville to spend time with my family. if i haven't seen you yet and you are in the TN area email me so we can get together.



NFL training camp is starting, football is almost here... GO REDSKINS.



(listening to: rose blossom punch- ephemere)