I think the last time I caught The Supersuckers live, they were playing with Jesse Dayton (of course) at Fitzgerald's. That was back in my "I'm in a silly punk band" period...which was a while ago (although I was still old enough to know better). At any rate, that was the last time I saw the "Greatest Rock n' Roll Band In the World" on stage, although I've kept up somewhat with their recorded output since. After years of listening to the 'Suckers, I eventually came to realize that I really liked them... [more] || [Mel House] || [01/05/09]

It was Sunday evening and it was getting late. Another weekend was about to give way to a work week. But wasn't giving in yet. I decided to venture out anyway, into the cool, dark night to Houston's Washington Avenue while the rest of the city headed to bed. As I pulled up to Walter's on Washington, I couldn't believe how few cars were there. I was shocked. I mean, Murry Hammond, the coolest, railroad-lovingest part of Old 97's was playing... [more] || [Pedro] || [01/05/09]