I love it when a plan comes together.

Earlier tonight, Chevelle rocked at Fire. When the show was announced, I planned on going. This had the potential to be good.

And it was. Someone told me before it started that those three guys put out more noise than most bands. He wasn't exaggerating. It was loud. It rocked.

And I got to see it for free. w00t!

Metromix.com, the entertainment provider for the C-L, has a nice relationship with Club Fire. I had asked folks at work if I could be able to get in with a staff pass. They said I likely could.

And I did. Though next time, they need to have my name in advance.

Still, can't be seeing a kick-ass show for free.

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Stone Temple Pilots reunite

Yay! Also, here's an interview.

I got to see them perform during their final tour together. Awesome show. It was in Memphis at the Beale Street Music Festival. Only thing that dampened the mood was the rain the days before creating all that mud.

According to their tour listing, Dallas might be the closest to here. That sucks. I'd really like to see them again.

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They Might Be Giants

Just got back from Hal & Mal's where I saw They Might Be Giants perform. Before the concert review, I need to tell the back story of how I came to attending this show.

Earlier in the week, I was scanning online, trying to find out info on any bands coming to the area for the upcoming music festivals. There, I saw TMBG listed as playing in town. Wha? Really?

So I went and asked one of the editors of the C-L's Weekend section. She tells me about the interview one of our reporters had with them. I was getting a little more excited.

Now, I know who TMBG are. I can name maybe four songs of theirs, though. I admit, I'm not an uber-fan. I know of them. I know they are different. Their songs I know are their more popular ones. But still, I wanted to check them out live.

And I'm glad I did. That show rocked! Although, I have one minor complaint. They didn't play one of the few songs I know: "Don't Let's Start". But still, it rocked!

It took them 25 years to come to Mississippi. They hope it doesn't take another 25 to come back. Neither do I. I'll be there if/when they come back. And I'm sure others will as well.

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