Sometimes you read something that just gives your day a little boost of joy. Sunset Rubdown and Wolf Parade are two of my favorite bands, meaning Spencer Krug is kind of my songwriting idol. So you can imagine my delight when I read the following in a recent interview:
Favorite Venue:
SK: Right now, probably Black Cat in Washington D.C. Not because it’s beautiful or because the sound is amazing or anything, but because the staff are really laid back and gracious and fun. It’s an easy place to be. They treat bands well and aren’t condescending. This last time Sunset went through, they had an old TV out back to throw away, and after we’d packed up our sound-person Dave asked if he could smash it, which is something he’s apparently into. What did the staff do? They brought him a sledgehammer. They even took a few swings themselves. Then we all cleaned up the wreckage together and parted ways. I thought it was really nice.
Essentially, Spencer Krug is saying I’m cool by association, given my proximity to and fondness for the BC (my interpretation, anyway.) Upsettingly, I missed Sunset Rubdown’s last show there on 14 June, but I made it up to them by purchasing their new album on the quick. Terrific! I heartily encourage all d,s readers to follow suit.
Photo from Flickr.
Very cool that he’d single out Black Cat!