overall hype was hazy, but similar to looking at yourself in the mirror after a steamy shower, there was a flower somewhere behind the fog. the band played well and tended the garden by delivering a solid set containing new jams and old ones with new clams. a few classic versions on a great recording, thanks to jay thomas. crowd numbers were strong, and room to breathe was "in" as sass was "out". like trash, it leaves your mind as it leaves your hand, letting the garden shop scent goods find their way back through the open armed vent hoods. it hits your nose and you know. this soil is magic. this garden is home. like avatar, without the neck hole walkie talkie bullshit.
Yes, the soil at the Saxon is magic! It is unique to that location and it inspires the gardeners who toil there, as well as their gardens and all of us who come to witness the beauty that grows there. The Saxon is full of magic on any given night, but especially on Mondays. It is that magic that makes me see my (now weekly) Monday night sojourns as completely rational and normal! Good show Monday. Everybody seemed to be loose and having fun. Very happy to have been there.
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I need to come to an Austin Monday Garden Show!
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