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First band is “Weird Al”
I wasn’t sure if I’d like it. I liked Weird Al growing up and he introduced me through covering some artists to people I would have never even known of.
Anyways, hilarious. I enjoyed it immensely. Mostly because the band was spot-on and the lead singer actually resembled Weird Al. (He was in lobby with Hawaiian shirt, curled hair, and moustache before the show.)

*Added note is that a larger man entered as they were belting out “Fat” (parod of “Bad” by Michael Jackson)

Second band “Wilco”

They started with ‘Heavy Metal Drummer’. It was alright. The singer is trying to give Tweedy justice and is barely squeaking by.
They played “At Least That’s What You Said” and they rocked the rock out pretty well.
The rest was alright.

Third band (Jason Shannon) “Johnny Cash”

Solid. His voice is much more polished and john butleresque than mr. Cash’s.. but he did a solid job.

This was the second time I’ve seen Office at the 400 bar.
The first was at the beckoning of my old roommate Sara, who said she wasn’t going to go to the show because no one else could go.
Eff that.

Anyways, I thoroughly enjoy their stuff.
Their album is 40% of their live show (and that album is good to begin with.)

Tiger City played before them. They had a great sense for the dance-pop scene and the bass player grooved every song quite smoothly. I’d definitely see them again if they come through.

The lead singer was creepy as all hell. He had a Mike Tyson eye tattoo.
I don’t care if that is permanent or temporary. It is stupid and creepy.
He sang well though and the bass player made up for all creepiness in overall zest for dance-pop, bass-player-head-nod, and lust for playing music. (You can always tell when people enjoy what they are doing. I will always support people who do that.)

Office played great. Tambourine craziness, tight playing, and saving the two favorite songs for the end. (”Oh My” to end the set and “The Ritz” to end it.)

High Life was following and my feet were shaking.
Great people, great music.
Loving it.

So, I really enjoy being American.
But the time has come for the world to be introduced to me.
I’m going to Europe January 20th - February 3rd with my college graduate roommate Drew.
Our plans are Amsterdam, Munich, Venice, and some days spent in the Swiss Alps snowboarding.

Got any advice or suggestions for a first goer to Europe?
I am a tourist type person, but also love drinking cheap beer in dive bars anywhere in the world.