Things I Did While You Were Studying For Finals

I had two finals this time around. Twice as many as last time. But I didn't study very hard. And I've been done since May 6.

I Went to Dark Was The Night

OK, this was kinda awesome.

If you haven’t listened to the new Red Hot compilation Dark Was The Night yet, do it. I don’t care if you’re in the library. Download it. The money goes to AIDS (anti-AIDS, not pro). It’s really good. Really good.

Anyway, they had a concert at Radio City Music Hall with some of the artists on the record: Dirty Projectors, the National, My Brightest Diamond, David Sitek, David Byrne (David Byrne!), Bon Iver, Feist, and Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings.

David Byrne was incredible. He’s also playing for free in Prospect Park a block from my house on June 8. Bon Iver and Feist were highlights. Sharon Jones killed it. Really fun to see my friend Justin of Bon Iver (see entry from last semester) singing with David Byrne, Feist, and all the other artists. An amazing show.

Also, I got to hang out with Aaron from the National. Met up with Bon Iver Friday night at their hotel and he was there too. Rode the train back to Brooklyn together. Super nice guy. The kind of guy that probably wouldn’t mind you name-dropped him on your hip blog.

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