Tuesday, October 16th, 2007
- One of my all-time favorite bands, The Samples (official Web site featuring a signature tune, Little Silver Ring) is playing 3rd and Lindsley tonight. I’ve enjoyed the pensive, powerful music of Sean Kelly and Company since being introduced to it by a classmate from Colorado in 1991. If you’re looking for something to do, and you’re not already going to see the Disco Biscuits tonight, check this performance by a band described as a “cross between The Police and the Grateful Dead” playing “reggae influenced rock/pop” out. [Image: Wikipedia]
- It seems hard to believe now, but eventual blockbuster acts such as Dave Mathews Band and Hootie and the Blowfish opened for the Samples in the early 90s. Although that kind of success has eluded Kelly and his fellow musicians, the Samples have continued to release enjoyable, thoughtful music that addresses topics as diverse as love, sustainability, politics, innocence and mortality along the way.
- Reverend Kenneth Locke of Downtown Presbyterian Church says Nashville needs more public restrooms downtown. Is he right? I tend to agree with him, though we need to navigate possible problems such as vandalism and cottaging in advance if we’re going to take this on. I’m not sure we’re ready for restroom attendants, either.
- Aspiring Preds suitor Jim Balsillie is still maintaining a Web site where Ontario fans can put down season ticket deposits for the “Hamilton Predators.” Thanks for the offer, Jim, but no thanks. (Hat tip to Paul McCann.)
- Preds fans, put your clicks where your mouth is, or something like that, by completing WSMV’s online survey about whether the city should do more to help the team. It’s divided 50/50 as I write this post.
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