On Lou Barlow's Message Board!

So I'm trying to get back on top of stuff after a crazy fun week! I'll probably be posting a number of things over the next few days so check back soon...

Was checking out Lou Barlow's site after having so much fun performing with him the other night in Montreal. Smiled when I read this, from a fan named Krispy:

(Anyone know if this show was taped, board or otherwise? I'd love to buy a copy). Lou Barlow put on a fine show last night at La Sala Rossa in Montreal. Playing acoustic guitar and a trippy keyboardy instrument (with a neat set-up allowing him to man both simultaniously), the songwriter extraordinaire sang new and old, Sebadoh and non-Sebadoh, showcasing a strong voice full of confidence and command. The only low point came when some dolt requested "Happily Divided" which put Barlow in an apparent funk, but a couple of minutes later all was good again. Early on a flutist whom Barlow had met the night before in Ottawa, joined him for a couple of tunes and what a treat that was. She played expertly and in all the right spots. (Future recording in the works??) A pleased Lou later remarked it was the first time he'd performed with flute. I'm a bit pissed cuz I couldn't remember the name of the song "Tree" during request shout outs. Would have been cool to hear something off of "The Sebadoh" - an underrated album in my opinion. Instead I had to settle for yelling out that Lou should go see the Expos play, after he told the audience he had a day off in Montreal. (Amusingly he said he wasn't into sports, preferring porn instead, which must be true cuz I'm not sure he knew the Expos are no longer!) Tons of good tunes were heard though - "On Fire", "Think (Let Tomorrow Bee)", "Mary" and one that mentioned something about war and his love of singing (or was that two different songs?) being among my faves. Opener Snailhouse - one guy on electric guitar - impressed as well. While his winning percentage was bit lower than the headliner, there were some gems, including the newly written set-opener about kings and castles and one titled "The Drugs Make my Heart Beat Faster" (or something like that), a tune about dying. Very strong vox. (Though he might wanna sound-check the beat-box portion of the set, as there was some crazy distortion going on there). Wicked musical value for $15. Oh yeah and Barlow's guitar playing was, as the kids used to say, the bomb. -Krispy

Thanks Krispy!

Talk soon,

Love Rozalind