I've been seeing some good live music lately. Turnstyle (awesome, Dustin's lyrics are ridic.) Danny Schmidt, and Matt the Electrician at the Cactus Cafe on the UT campus. Really good lyricists. Music has always been about the audio for me - much less the lyrics. But lately lyricism has begun to weigh a little more, though lyrics can't make a song. The lyrics can be great but if there is no catch or melody or rhythm then the song will not get my attention and will inexorably land in the suck category.

The best concerts I've ever been to: Incubus at the Frank Irwin Center, high school. Blink 182/Green Day/Jimmy Eat World, also high school. Arrived just as Jimmy was exiting stage because an unnamed person fucking HAD to stop at McDonalds even though we were pressed for time. Hootie and the Blowfish/Gin Blossoms, Charleston, SC. Sundresses, flower hats, and general overall Southerness required for entry. Pat Green, Chapel Hill, NC. Small venue, 200 people. Shiner sold out before he took the stage. The Juliana Theory/Something Corporate at Emo's. Don't remember when that was. Scott Miller, Charlotte, NC. Post power hour.