Notes from a Genius

I saw two bands this past week whom I'd seen 2-3 months prior, except in Boston. This time, each band found their way to Portland and played the State Theatre. Up first, The Kills killed it here in Portland. Their sound and their set were awesome. They mixed up their setlist, which was great since I'd seen them in Boston. They've definitely become one of my favorite bands, quickly. Heart of a Dog Play Video U.R.A. Fever Play Video Kissy Kissy Play Video Hard Habit to Break Play Video Impossible Tracks Play Video Black Balloon Play Video Doing It to Death Play Video Baby Says Play Video Dead Road 7 Play Video Tape Song Play Video Echo Home Play Video Whirling Eye Play Video Pots and Pans / Monkey 23 Play Video Encore: That Love Play Video Siberian Nights Play Video Last Day of Magic Play Video Fried My Little Brains ...........................................................

All right, I've some catching up to do since I saw Pearl Jam at Fenway Park at the beginning of August. Since then, I've seen a few shows, traveled to and from Minnesota, started school, and begun looking for a house to purchase. First up, I went to see the early 1990s alternative band, Belly, who broke up after their less than successful and commercial sophomore album, unfortunately, because their music was great and years later still stands up strong. Although out of the break-up, we were graced with Tany Donnelly's successful solo career. Being from Boston, they really played well in front of the hometown crowd. Set 1 Puberty Play Video Slow Dog Play Video White Belly Play Video Seal My Fate Play Video Punish Play Video The Bees Play Video Low Red Moon Play Video Red Play Video Gepetto Play Video Judas My Heart Play Video Full Moon, Empty Heart Play Video Set 2 Untogether Play Video Dusted