I Did It

Here's the setlist:
Ants Marching
Grey Street
#41-->
Everyday
Warehouse
Bartender
Granny
Stay
Crash
Jimi Thing
Song That Jane Likes
Sleep To Dream Her -->
Where Are You Going
Watchtower
__________________
Spoon
Tripping Billies

It speaks for itself, but I need to say this was an amazing show, definitely a top 10 for me. Starting with Ants was just sick. We basically kept waiting for the show to slow down, but they weren't having any of that. Our seats weren't bad and the binoculars certainly came in handy at some points especially between songs when I would attempt to predict the song before they even started playing. I have become very good at calling songs in zero notes, Mark seemed quite surprised by my abilities and the cues I use to call the songs. You have to pay attention to the guitar he is using, the subtle notes which are played before the songs, Leroi's sax selection, Stefan's bass and accessories, Boyd's Wawa pedal and a little bit of pure luck. I was on fire with the picks last night my favorite was the last second Jimi Thing call, my cue was Dave's finger placement on his guitar. In the middle of the song he came out with a crazy skat jam that lasted what seemed like forever, he was so into it and the crowd loved it. Watchtower was intense and a perfect way to close the show. Stefan's bass intro was cool and he even played the riff from the White Stripe's song Seven Nation Army. I can't wait to get a copy of this show, it will never leave my CD player.

After the show we (Amy, Sue, Mark and I) hung out in the parking lot and I played my guitar for a little while. Yes I was that guy who brings his guitar to the concert and plays it in the parking lot, but I don't care it was fun. I could play that thing for hours on end without getting bored. We actually all pitched in $7.50 a piece to park in the Premier Parking which was so much better then the ghetto back lots. It actually had pavement, parking spaces and lights, we were able to get out in less than an hour or nearly half the wait of the prior night. I was exhausted so instead of driving dangerously back to Salem I slept at Mark's house and enjoyed a good six or seven hours of sleep. Overall an amazing night, hooray!!! Next stop Central Park, New York, New York on September 24th for what should turn out to be the largest Dave Matthews Band concert ever. They are giving out free tickets through the fan club and will also be selling them to the public. They expect over 100,000 people, I bet the crowd will top 250,000. I can't wait.

DMB Tweeter Center Night One

Okay if this sounds a little incoherent it is because I am very sleepy. I am going to leave out most of my day because it was just work and that is boring. So I will start from when I left work and met Vanessa at Downtown Crossing. We had a little issue there, but we finally left and went to Quincy to get my car and picked Mark and Kate up at Mark's house. They were great because they picked up beers, "Granny" cider, hot dogs, nachos and veggie burgers. The fun in the car then began, it took us a good solid hour to get to the Tweeter Center. We pulled into the lot and just realized how screwed we were going to be on the ride home. It took forever to get in there because the attendants have NO idea what they are doing. We finally parked and had a couple beers and cooked a couple of hot dogs, before rushing off to the show. Vanessa and I said farewell to Mark and Kate and went to our seats, and our timing could not be more perfect. As we got to our seats the lights went off and the band took to the stage.

The show started off slowly, but towards the end of the set they really poured it on with Cry Freedom, Dancing Nancies and Typical Situation. They were excellent and made the evening. We saw many classic people but I can't seem to remember them, perhaps because there were too many to mention. We left the show and met Mark and Kate out by the car, where we once again cooked up some food. The line leaving the parking lot was extremely long and we knew it would take forever to get out of there. After two hours of hanging out the line was at a point where I felt comfortable trying to get out of there. It was relatively smooth sailing and I was home by 2:00.

Sorry about my lack of decent show detail, but I really can't think right now, plus the expenses are calling me. So excited about another show tonight, plus I brought my guitar this time.

Quick Week followed by quick weekend

I went back to the 'Bury this weekend to do my laundry and while I was hanging out mum asked if I wanted to go to the beach and see the waves since they were s'posed to be big from the hurricane in Bermuda. So Britt, Carol, mum and I went to the "Ghetto Beach" and I ran out to take pictues. All said and done I took about 65 pictures. I walked out on the jetty and got some great wave shots, before coming in and getting my pants soaked up to my knees because I was too busy taking pictures. Finished the beach trip with some beach pizza and Willy's candy.

I picked Britt up yesterday to help her move in to 100 Beacon Street. The move went smoothly and once again I found a parking space on Park Street, how poetic. I helped move a bunch of furniture in Jess and Essa's room, which was quite entertaining. I seem to have a knack for maximizing available space in a room, I think its because of my amazing ability to simulate things in my brain, I can just see things without them actually happening. We had a nice lunch at Cheers care of Jess' dad, which was very nice of him. Afterwards we just hung out in the dorm, just like old times, seven years ago when I was in school. After meeting so many people and explaining that I wasn't in school and hadn't been for a while we decided it was easier just to say I was a third year TV/Video major living at 6 Arlington. In honor of the first night there and because I was craving it since the last time we ate there we had dessert at Finale'. It was good, but the portions just don't cut it for me. I did speak to another Keegan yesterday, but she was a girl and I didn't realize her name was Keegan until after she left. I have heard rumors of female Keegan's, but never actually saw one until yesterday. Finally we ended up at the Double Tree (DT) Hotel, also the home to some Emerson freshman. Watched some Sex and the City and I made my way back to Salem. Emerson College Move In Slideshow

Crazy commute this morning since I am going to Dave tonight I had to drop my car off at State Street in Quincy. On the way I saw several interesting things, such as a woman eating a bowl of cereal while driving, a motorcyclist who kept waving at me to back off, the Ted Williams tunnel costs $3, but you don't know that until you pull up to the window, from the Ted you can't reach 93 South without driving into the city and this commute while it involves free parking takes too damn long.

Looking forward to Dave tonight. Full report in the morning!!

Late Entry

Its nice to be happy and in a good mood at work for a change. I am sure the hour and a half lunch with Vanessa might have a little to do with it though. Hey I have worked a ton this week and I deserve it. So since I am in such a good mood I have included pictures from my wonderful lunch in Boston.

So I saw this funny guy today, he had on a sport coat with shorts and sneakers, but no shirt. It was very strange to see early in the morning. I finished unpacking last night and realized how empty my apartment is now. I did make a list of things to buy with things from large to small such as a microwave, couch , coffee table, end table, two lamps, band-aids, a mop, a bucket, a dishwashing rack, any major food staples and a bunch of other stuff I can't remember.

Have a great weekend everybody.

Keegan

Isn't he cute

The squirrel above nearly attacked Vanessa in the park yesterday. We were sitting eating lunch and all of a sudden he hopped up on the park bench begging for food. It was great for me because I could take such a great picture. We saw lots of wildlife yesterday as can be seen in the slideshow.

I was annoyed yesterday because my hopes of a new job at State Street faded before my eyes. I received an email from the hiring manager yesterday saying I was Over-Qualified for the Application Developer I position, but I might be qualified for the Application Developer II position. I replied back with my SQL Server experience and received an email from her late in the day saying I was Under-Qualified for the Application Developer II position. So what the hell does that me. I feel like Goldilocks, this job was too easy and this job was too hard, but what job is just right. I did reply back with some sarcasm about whether or not they have an Application Developer 1.5 position which would be just right for me.

BoCaNO was great last night especially because of this girl sitting at a table next to us. I kept getting up to let people out to go to the bathroom (btw what was the deal with Mark and Kate going to the bathroom at the same time, not once but twice) and the girl kept smiling at me. Now the catch was that she was with this old guy, but I don't know whether he was her dad, teacher or friend. So I didn't just get up and talk to her, right before she left she looked at me again and smiled and headed off into the sunset. Aargh, WTF!! I guess its time for a Second Chances.

The commute this morning was delightful thanks to the downpouring rain. I was soaked and had to sit in the middle of a three seater on the train. I almost forgot my T pass on the train, but for some reason my brain registered that it was missing and I went back to my seat and grabbed it. Phew!! I finally caught a subway train after letting one pass because it was full. I sat down and enjoyed the ride until DTX and when I tried to get off the train I was caught on something. I looked down and the guy next to me had sat on one of the cords on my jacket. I asked him to move and finally made my way to work. Jeepers what a strange trip it was.

Oh I almost forgot when you are looking at the pictures towards the end are some BoCaNO pictures and in one of them is a guy in the background with a shirt that had "NO PANTIES" on the back. I got a picture for all you Collage kids to see because I know you would think it was Classic!!! Later y'all.

Apartment Pictures

After many requests I went through my new apartment last night and took some pictures. It felt strange walking through at eleven o'clock at night taking random pictures, but well it wouldn't be the first random thing I have ever done. I didn't get home until late last night so I didn't move much stuff around, except for clothes. Oh well I have as long as I want I guess.

For those of you with some decent bandwidth check out the Apartment Walk-Through

Mark and I were at Sidebar last night to reward ourselves for such shitty days at work. I love how sketchy drunk guys just talk to you out of the blue. This guy just started talking to us and going on about such random stuff. I guess he was nice enough but I couldn't understand a damn thing he was saying. Hopefully someday I don't end up like that guy though.

Time to start another wonderful day.

Hey Britt what do you think about your breakfast at the end of the slide show. Wasn't it so yummy!!

Oh Man What a Weekend

I can't go into detail about my weekend for fearing of boring all you lovely readers out there, but I can summarize for you.

Friday
- Worked extra late because of a stupid error.
- Missed movie with Vanessa bc of preceding item.
- Finally met Vanessa for Pizzeria Uno at 10:30 (sheesh).
- Gave woman directions to T station across the street, which she couldn't see and then she told me it is so hard to find stuff around here, it's like Dublin.

Saturday
- Slept until 8:30, that's late for me.
- Drove to Boston with my mom for the Red Sox game vs. the Yankees. BoSox lost :o(
- Gave mom a tour of my new apartment, she approved.
- Played guitar until I fell asleep.

Sunday
- Went for a drive to Maine in the morning.
- Lunch at Wendy's with Britt and Auntie Babe.
- Went to Watertown to help Scottie move.
- Hung out at the new house because the movers were late moving out the old tenants. When the movers left one of the guys sat in the back of the truck with the furniture.
- Met the old tenants. Two girls from Smith College who were irrate about the movers. The blonde was cute, but I am all set with long distance relationships.
- Moved tons of stuff, but it went smoothly, out of 23 Laurel onto the truck into 14 Heather. Sweet new apartment Scottie.
- Yummy Sicilian pizza from somewhere in Watertown.

Monday (Labor Day)
- Time to move myself.
- Began packing things and made a few trips to Salem by 4:30.
- It then started to rain, before we moved the furniture in the truck. (Just my luck)
- Everybody helped me and I am grateful.
- Fun shopping for food at Shaw's with Britt. Where we decided my new place to meet girls is the supermarket.
- I asked Britt if I should get cheese and she said well you might want to make grilled cheese. I replied, "I don't know how to make grilled cheese." She said, "You don't. (pause) Neither do I."
- Left 39R Kimball and went home to my new place and proceeded to put shit away.
I noticed how bad my ADD was last night while I was unpacking things. I would be unpacking food and then go into the living room to get some more and then start putting my stereo together. I would then need to get something to put the stereo together and end up putting clothes away. It was awful there was just so much to do and I wanted to do it all. I did get most of my stuff put away and only have a pile of random stuff left to go through tonight.

So far so good in the new place.
Keegan