Towards the end of bloggercon, the sleep depravation really hit me, hard. I had to get up really early this morning in order to make it to the conference, which combined with not sleeping well last night, meant that I wasn't running on much gas. So, I had to really persevere in order to make it into the city so that I could witness this concert. Well, I got my act together (helped ably by Kevin, who did all of the city driving), and it was really worth it.
I started "perking up" (i.e. getting my second wind) when Pretty Girls Make Graves came on. I had never even heard of this band before, save for Sara being jealous when I told here that I was going to see them open for Death Cab. Well, Sara was (of course) right -- they totally rocked. They sounded kindof like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, if you skewed more to rock than punk, and didn't suck. I'm sold on Pretty Girls on this point.... I tried to buy a CD after the show, but I think they were gone (or something). So, I will have to keep my eyes open.
Death Cab For Cutie was next (there was no 3rd band), and they were really great. Kevin wasn't too into Pretty Girls, but he was digging Death Cab. I am a johnny-come-lately with this band, but I am glad that I have been exposed to Death Cab -- they played a really great live show. I think that the lyrics (what I feel is the strongest aspect of Death Cab) came through quite clear. In fact, I was able to focus in on the lyrics on some of the songs more than I have on repeated listenings of the CDs. My only complaint is that they didn't play my favorite song off of "Transatlanticism", "we looked like giants". Other than that minor quibble, it was great.
I also bought a Death Cab For Cutie poster, a picture of which I will try and post later. As I trying to make the way through the crowd with my purchase, a random girl told me that it was hand silk-screened. I guess that is good, or something.
-Andy.