Just met Patton Oswalt. He’s a really cool fellow. Also reminisced with the Dallas Observer’s Robert Wilonksy about our days together on the Daily Texan. Back when dinosaurs ruled the earth.
I always appreciate how much more relaxed SXSW is compared to Sundance. The out-of-towners appreciate it even more, except for the dipshit in the press lounge complaining about the Texas heat. It’s 72 degrees outside, asshole. The guy makes me sound like a Bedouin. It almost makes me wish they held this thing in August.
Last night’s penultimate Slobberbone gig was, shall we say, disappointing. It was great to see them after such a long time, I admit, but they really were just going through the motions. An hour and 45 minutes and no encores, after a decent set by Grand Champeen and a strange appearance by the Damnations (strange because, although I enjoy their music, I don’t think they were playing to a very amenable crowd), wasn’t what most of the faithful wanted, I’m afraid. An ideal outcome would be a three hour set with five Neil Young covers and ending with the band spontaneously combusting, but I would’ve settled for “Cortez the Killer.”
And the Parish is no smoking, which probably aggravated the 3 guys in the band who are nicotine fiends.
I am apparently supposed to sit in on the “Film Threat Sucks!” panel taking place in about 10 minutes. More about that later.
Old 97s and the Gourds tonight at Stubbs. If I play cards right, I may not have to see any movies at all.
"Cortez the Killer" is a great song, especially the concert version on Live Rust.
Haha.... August. That *would* be funny. Can you imagine all the visitors reactions?
I got in the car this afternoon and the first thought that flicked through my mind was that it was hot. The second thought that went through my mind was that it was nice. The third thought was wait until August.
"If I play cards right, I may not have to see any movies at all."
If I was done with my college courses and had some time to kill, you shoulda flown me in as your Valet/Monkey Bitch. I would have gladly covered the movies for you, leaving you free to pursue the transcendent art of music, booze, and whatever else a Vonder Haar does.
Two questions for our panelist:
Is Patton actually 4'1"? If so, I need to strategically place myself at Emo's tomorrow night to actually view him.
Are the Gourds sick of hearing "play Gin and Juice, motherfuckers!" before even starting their set yet?
I saw Patton Oswalt and Brian Posehn at the Comedians of Comedy tour last fall. One of the best evenings I've ever had--seeing the two of them plus Zach Galifinakis and Maria Bamford?
Plus, you have to like a guy who will makes Fantastic Four references and knows what his THAC0 is.
that dude in the press room should have been here 3-4 weeks ago, when we were all miserable faux-seattlites withering in all the rain. bastard.
don't forget to call us! matt and i are certainly up for migas at las manitas in the morning!