Classic alternative

Yeah... I couldn't resist going up to see "U2 Way" up on 53rd and Broadway. I still enjoy the U2 and I believe the excitement around them is called for. There's something about them, they're able to create this positive energy wherever they are. It's infectious. Electrifying even. I want to be cynical about it, but I can't help but get pulled into it. I was lucky to experience it firsthand when I saw them at Madison Square Garden just a couple months after 9/11. It was the most uplifting, energetic show I've ever been to. I'd always wanted to see them having seen videos of their live shows growing up and was hoping it wouldn't disappoint. It was more than I ever anticipated. I totally cried when Bono came out! Really wasn't expecting to be that moved.


Anyway, back to the present... I had the day off yesterday and was just running errands and walking around so I made it up to U2 Way and took a nerdy pic of it (incidentally it's only temporary). I did not however stick around with all the kids anxiously waiting outside with guitars and other paraphernalia hoping they'd come out and sign after the Letterman taping. See, I'm not that bad. I did talk to a couple of high school lads who informed me of the exact, approximate time U2 was supposed to come out and that they did sign autographs on Monday after the taping except for Larry who apparently doesn't sign anymore after getting elbowed in the face by fans in the past. Thanks for the info boys. I haven't heard the whole album yet, but so far I'm feeling lukewarm. Their performance on Good Morning America was pretty amazing though.

Speaking of music from my youth, at the hat shop we've been listening to the "classic alternative" station on Sirius radio. I'm still offended that 80s/90s rock is now considered "classic" but I'm digging the station. Plus, Richard Blade DJs on it! I totally was devoted to him growing up on KROQ. It was so good to hear his voice again. Radio lives! I also hear that the new Morrissey album is pretty damn good. The Onion gave it 4 stars. I'll have to look into that.

Man, if anything good can come out of this global recession, I sure hope it's an all-out renaissance.