One time in HS after track practice I found a burned CD on the grass, no cover or anything, and I stuck it in my car to see if it played. It ended up being my first time hearing jam bands that I would later find out were OAR and Dispatch, and I fell into a years-long rabbit hole. Love the YouTube algorithm now, but nothing like a bunch of teenagers bombarding each other with mixtapes.
I saw them on the original tour too (Boston show)! I remember that they always toed a line for me right between cool and corny. Love that you had this chance to see this kind of encore.
She’s back at it, folks! Wonderful! Was just talking about this perspective on art over time with Mary Gwen. You put it perfectly.
Exceptionally written!
One time in HS after track practice I found a burned CD on the grass, no cover or anything, and I stuck it in my car to see if it played. It ended up being my first time hearing jam bands that I would later find out were OAR and Dispatch, and I fell into a years-long rabbit hole. Love the YouTube algorithm now, but nothing like a bunch of teenagers bombarding each other with mixtapes.
"When it started skipping, we blew into it, applying the same ritual for birthday wishes, for CPR." damn. <3
One of my favorite songs because how well it captures a feeling that's so hard to describe sometimes - this was such a treat to read.
I saw them on the original tour too (Boston show)! I remember that they always toed a line for me right between cool and corny. Love that you had this chance to see this kind of encore.
A very nice write...looking back and forward!!