"swerving in and out of the lane"

with one big sweep the chalkboard will clean, leaving a few small strokes at the edges in need. night two of threadgill's was another success. different group, same chill, while the sky held out for an earlier morning mess, of which will be noted. good show and crowd. the next few hours were a different season all together. rain, wind, and coldness beyond measure. for austin anyway. sometimes it stays sunny and warm for so long that you like to think that events are too strong for the weather to interfere. not true, but regardless of tents and temps it went on. it started early with a 9am load in at stubb's for the rachel ray feedback partay. a much anticipated event with equal billing. many good bands and fans packed the field. it started with dim hopes of even a white styro filled with the blandest of folgers blend, but thanks to hugh that happened, as did much of the day. squeegies moved pudds, and rakes drained mudds like a ball field rain delay. it stayed dry, but the sun never broke, and the winds only grew . lonlelyland pulled one of the old relics off the shelf, dusted it, and came out swingin'. every year during sxsw i get moved to the point of shedding a single tear for the emotional excitement i feel for this city, it's music, it's people, and how they can come together to be a part of something that in the grand scheme of things really means nothing, but is very pure and connected. this year that tear was shed here keeping the streak alive. later that night bob and the band swept the awards chalkboard, leaving only a few on the edges for others to score. a great week, and a great year for the band. muchos gratuiose, they deserve it. the next week started as the one before at the saxon pub for the monday night set. although, somewhat sluggish as peeps from both sides were beat from the fest, still a solid set.