heartless bastards.

OK, now this is a great band. My friend Kim and I went to see them last Friday at Echoplex. It seems the only time I really get over to Echo Park any more is to go to Echoplex or the new Bootleg Theater. Both are good places to see shows. I was surprised (but not) to see how much has changed around there. I kind of avoid it since it's like the Williamsburg of Los Angeles and I'm 40. But I popped into a really nice independent bookstore (sorry, I can't remember the name) and Two Boots Pizza!! Yea, Two Boots! It always reminds me of visiting my NYC friends who lived in the West Village, and I like the pizza, even though it is of the fou- fou variety (jalapeno pesto, etc.).

And despite the fact that I'm too old and cranky to be attending rock shows (I get dehydrated, my back hurts, everyone's talking during the show, etc.), this was a great one, and I'm glad I made it out. This is a tight, tight band and they sound incredible live. Lead singer Erika Wennerstrom is really something special. My friend Kim put it best, when she said "she is who Karen O. wants to be." You get the idea.

Good pizza, good show. You can't ask for much more on a Friday night. Tonight--the Hold Steady! Excited, but it's a Wednesday and I need to be home by midnight.