I was also very impressed with the crowd. This summer, I took in a few live shows in Edmonton and area, and ticket-holders seemed more interested in the beer tents than they did the music. Not that I have anything against enjoying a brewski while listening to some tunes- but when you're engaging in spontaneous body-surfing (regardless of whether or not anyone is willing to catch you), hurling ridiculous statements at the stage (e.g. HEY GUITARIST, YOU LOOK LIKE JESUS!) mid-song, and slurring the lyrics so badly that you resemble a rude, stupid, and un-cool version of Bob Dylan... well. It can get out of control.
But happily, last night's crowd was there for the music solely. The energy was terrific.
On a semi-related note, did you know that the Bedouin Soundclash basist's name is Eon Sinclair?
How could you not have a successful life with a name like that? Even on the worst of days and in the crappiest of moods, you'd just have to say 'Hang on. My name is Eon Sinclair. How awesome is that?' and all your problems would be solved.
I think everyone on this planet has come across a point in time where they wonder what life would be like with a different name. When I was still young enough to be watching The Magic School Bus on PBS ("I knew I should've stayed home today!"), I thought I'd be better off with Ms. Frizzle's pet lizard as a namesake. I took matters into my own hands, and started signing my school papers as 'Liz'.
This lasted about one day; the confusion the sudden name-change caused my grade two teacher discouraged me from keeping up the new identity. No bother; it would be only a matter of weeks before 'Carmen Sandiego' would bump 'Liz' from my personal list of Best Names Ever.
In fact, I still have it on reserve should I become so famous that I need a double identity. I hope it doesn't have a copyright... otherwise, I will have to be the first Carmen San Francisco.
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