the 2010 new year celebrations in Austin left zombies walking the streets after closing time all around the downtown dome. zombies get restless as the night progresses, having witnessed personal zombie episodes on my own. due, to the fact that this town does not have enough cabs on peak weekends and we have a weak public transportation system. they turn zombie and start that long, mostly intoxicated walk home . a part of the group that lives close enough to even think it a possibility. 10 thousand or more descending upon the city. the head lowers and they get into some sort of thriller slump rhythmic zombie trot. many were spawned from the Bob Schneider with Lonleyland and Tosca Strings Paramount Theatre show, with support from The Rocketboys. a big show and a big night. the band was on fire from the start, all heart. the crowd came around after the "no dancing in the aisle blues" were crowned, and the new year was rang on the fly. literally. in the middle of Captain Kirk with a mid-jam 8 second countdown in true unrehearsed style. i enjoyed it. there was no stopping and restarting of the party. no time to reflect on the past year and self hate. no reason. only reason to celebrate. so, let's get to it. happy new year.
teddy baby! i think that's the best nye party i've ever had! way to go! no auld lang syne for this gal! nothing coulda been better than dancin' and singin' the night away with such fabulous music! didn't hear all of the rocketboys, since i was meetin' bob, but they r kewl. very "my morning jacket"...i like!
ReplyDeleteloved meeting you, and as always, "diggin' the fro!"
karrie
This was my second year to spend New Year's Eve in Austin and at a Bob Schneider show, and the night did not disappoint! What a blast seeing so many people having such a good time. The music sounded great and I cannot wait to listen to The Frunk.
ReplyDeleteI started the year off with a good deed when I saved two girls from the zombie walk by responding to their pleas for a ride home. I must have an honest face. As they guided me thru the streets of Austin to somewhere near/on "west campus", they regaled me with stories of their night while I avoided the zombies still out in the streets. What a ride!
Happy New Year! I hope we all have a happy, healthy and prosperous 2010.