Hey, Tumblr’s working!

This probably looks further away than it is. However, because my wireless router crapped out when tickets went on sale, I’m lucky to even have a seat, much less one at this level. Glad I decided to make the short trek. The Prudential Center is pretty nice (and I say that as a disappointed Rangers fan).

This is actually my first time seeing Radiohead. Yeah, yeah, I know.

I bought some of those high-tech earplugs (yes, earplugs — my grandparents and dad all have hearing loss, so I’m being all responsible). I was afraid they’d be a waste of money, but they have turned down the volume on the opening act without muffling their sound AND they’re living up to their reviews by reducing crowd noise. We’re between acts and I can barely hear the people sitting behind me. The real test will be how well they stop my ears from ringing later, but given how much I loathe people who carry on full conversations during concerts, this is already money well spent.

A quick note to say that my recent disappearance is unintentional and temporary — I’m just a wee bit busy at the moment and have not been keeping up with anything, Tumblr included. My sister is getting married in less than a month and I still haven’t even assembled my entire outfit, and work has been all “Oh, your personal life is hectic right now? Please complete this massive project that everyone knows is pointless.” And I’ve been maintaining a social life. As a result of this sudden flurry of activity I have been tiring myself out and going to bed — gasp! — before 11:30. Who am I?

In short: few breaks at work, many evening internet sessions cut short by my falling asleep, a busy Memorial Day weekend, and the disaster that is the Tumblr mobile application = sorry if I’ve missed anything important! I’ll catch up soon, starting with the Australian Planetarium. And I’ve still got some BAM goodies to offer (assuming that the sound quality turned out okay!).

Also! Radiohead tomorrow. Gosh! I had better recharge some batteries, my own included.

Patrick Wolf is just the cutest thing.

How was he?

In a word: fun! And kinda groovy. This band tour is less of a spectacle than the last one (no mirror balls, choreography, or lederhosen this time around). Instead he’s putting on a relaxed, funky show. And his band sounds great.

Back in the BAM lobby after seeing Rufus Wainwright. I have now logged 25 hours at BAM in a single week. Challenge completed.

When Obama endorsed same-sex marriage…

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… I was like:

(Source: petitepilou, via newyork)

St. Vincent performing at Crossing Brooklyn Ferry at BAM, May 4, 2012.

The Antlers performing at Crossing Brooklyn Ferry at BAM (with the coolest concert lighting I have ever seen — these pictures don’t do it justice), May 4, 2012.

Tyondai Braxton performing at Crossing Brooklyn Ferry at BAM, May 4, 2012.

Sharon Van Etten performing at Crossing Brooklyn Ferry at BAM, May 3, 2012.

Jherek Bischoff performing (in the mist) with yMusic and special guests Amanda Palmer and David Byrne at Crossing Brooklyn Ferry at BAM, May 3, 2012.

Indie classical/new music acts at Crossing Brooklyn Ferry at BAM, May 3-5, 2012.

My Brightest Diamond performs with yMusic at Crossing Brooklyn Ferry at BAM, May 5, 2012 (part two).