Last week I got the chance to see Margo Price play at Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown, California. It was a bit of a pinch-me moment already. That venue has been on my bucket list for a long time, and we got a spot about three rows from the stage.
It got even better when the band walked out. Immediately, I whispered in my wife’s ear - “Holy Shit, I think that guitarist is Sean Thompson”. She was really confused, but my anticipation soared based on my No Expectations knowledge.
Sean absolutely crushed that show, at times frankly overshadowing Margo. And when he finished yet another face-melting lick, and Margo introduced him as I expected, my wife turned to me with her chin on the floor.
Thank you for this publication, and for helping me convince my wife that I’m still cool.
Libby and Kanopy are both incredibly underrated apps.
As for going in person, I'm lucky in that my suburb's library is about 5 minutes one way, with the nearest Madison branch about 5 mins the other direction.
Hell yes on Cutouts! And as a library fan, let me introduce you to Faith Harding, who recently shared her first newsletter here as Avg Library Enjoyer. Search it up, it’s great. P.S. Sounds like I need to check out Margeaux.
Hey there fellow Chicagoan! Love your discussion of library cards. I really need to get one now! It's been TOO long since I've been in a library. Great music choices. I'm enjoying tracks from cutouts and Sharon van Etten.
I love the new Squid album and can’t wait to see them again next month. I wasn’t overwhelmed with Sharon Van Etten’s singles but your write-up has compelled me to check out her album. Cheers!
I ran a campaign to pass a referendum to improve my library in the burbs. I had some terrible conversations with our local "SHRINK THE GOVERNMENT TO THE SIZE WHERE WE CAN DROWN IT" fools who outraised me by like 100000% and ended up losing 75%-25%, but the incredible support I felt from most of the people I talked to during canvassing has never left me. Libraries rule.
walking to my local library and getting my holds has got to be one of the best parts of my week, every week
Same!
The Apple Music link takes me to Tidal, fyi!
Fixed. Here it is https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/no-expectations-098/pl.u-b3b81Jgt0bpooW
Thanks, Josh!
Hey Josh,
Last week I got the chance to see Margo Price play at Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown, California. It was a bit of a pinch-me moment already. That venue has been on my bucket list for a long time, and we got a spot about three rows from the stage.
It got even better when the band walked out. Immediately, I whispered in my wife’s ear - “Holy Shit, I think that guitarist is Sean Thompson”. She was really confused, but my anticipation soared based on my No Expectations knowledge.
Sean absolutely crushed that show, at times frankly overshadowing Margo. And when he finished yet another face-melting lick, and Margo introduced him as I expected, my wife turned to me with her chin on the floor.
Thank you for this publication, and for helping me convince my wife that I’m still cool.
- Doug
absolutely love to hear this doug. one of the best tours i’ve seen in a long time
Libby and Kanopy are both incredibly underrated apps.
As for going in person, I'm lucky in that my suburb's library is about 5 minutes one way, with the nearest Madison branch about 5 mins the other direction.
Hell yes on Cutouts! And as a library fan, let me introduce you to Faith Harding, who recently shared her first newsletter here as Avg Library Enjoyer. Search it up, it’s great. P.S. Sounds like I need to check out Margeaux.
Hey there fellow Chicagoan! Love your discussion of library cards. I really need to get one now! It's been TOO long since I've been in a library. Great music choices. I'm enjoying tracks from cutouts and Sharon van Etten.
Midwest librarian here 🫡 on behalf of all librarians (at least the cool ones): thank you!
I just snagged some tickets to the 500 tomorrow! Who you rooting for this year?
I love the new Squid album and can’t wait to see them again next month. I wasn’t overwhelmed with Sharon Van Etten’s singles but your write-up has compelled me to check out her album. Cheers!
Dub vulturessss 🪶
I’ve never heard of Hoopla! Stoked to check it out
I ran a campaign to pass a referendum to improve my library in the burbs. I had some terrible conversations with our local "SHRINK THE GOVERNMENT TO THE SIZE WHERE WE CAN DROWN IT" fools who outraised me by like 100000% and ended up losing 75%-25%, but the incredible support I felt from most of the people I talked to during canvassing has never left me. Libraries rule.