Aaron, They Might be Giants, Michael Leviton, and Uke Man Dad
Hey Folks,
For a number of years I’d been enamored with They Might Be Giants, and my son Aaron REALLY likes the John-John’s. We’d been trying to go see them together for some time. We finally managed last night at The Newport across from the OSU Student Union.
Aaron really went the extra mile to accompany the old man; he had classes, a big test, and a drive to Cleveland from Columbus today – all starting at 8:00 a.m.. Thanks, son.
I had extra incentive for THIS show: a friend of mine and fellow uke guy with great stuff - Michael Leviton - was opening for TMBG. We had shared a large bill at the Fez (now sadly defunct) in NYC during the Reputrican National Connivention in 2004 – the “Dubya’s Ukulele Farewell Party.”
I must say that, unlike everybody else, I was a little disappointed in the Giants. I’d always revered their crisp arrangements and their overwhelmingly insightful, clever, and surprising, lyrics.
I know I’m old and that all the frequencies (Kenneth) don’t register in these hairy ears, but younger ears – I swear – couldn’t have heard the words, either. They sounded like so many local bands that turn up the dials to 11 or 12 and play to those who have all the words memorized (or not).
Oh well – the curse of age. Aaron had a good time; and I really had a good time sharing the musical evening with him ( and a pizza sub we sneaked in to complement the $6.00 beers).
Michael was awesome (his lady singer/glockenspeil-player too) – the highlight of the evening for the Old Ukester. I could hear and appreciate HIS overwhelmingly insightful, clever, and surprising, lyrics. Bought his new CD, "my favorite place to drown."
Check out Michael’s My Space: http://www.myspace.com/michaelleviton and buy his CD.
- Uke Man
p.s. pictures when the throw-away camera shots get developed and scanned
For a number of years I’d been enamored with They Might Be Giants, and my son Aaron REALLY likes the John-John’s. We’d been trying to go see them together for some time. We finally managed last night at The Newport across from the OSU Student Union.
Aaron really went the extra mile to accompany the old man; he had classes, a big test, and a drive to Cleveland from Columbus today – all starting at 8:00 a.m.. Thanks, son.
I had extra incentive for THIS show: a friend of mine and fellow uke guy with great stuff - Michael Leviton - was opening for TMBG. We had shared a large bill at the Fez (now sadly defunct) in NYC during the Reputrican National Connivention in 2004 – the “Dubya’s Ukulele Farewell Party.”
I must say that, unlike everybody else, I was a little disappointed in the Giants. I’d always revered their crisp arrangements and their overwhelmingly insightful, clever, and surprising, lyrics.
I know I’m old and that all the frequencies (Kenneth) don’t register in these hairy ears, but younger ears – I swear – couldn’t have heard the words, either. They sounded like so many local bands that turn up the dials to 11 or 12 and play to those who have all the words memorized (or not).
Oh well – the curse of age. Aaron had a good time; and I really had a good time sharing the musical evening with him ( and a pizza sub we sneaked in to complement the $6.00 beers).
Michael was awesome (his lady singer/glockenspeil-player too) – the highlight of the evening for the Old Ukester. I could hear and appreciate HIS overwhelmingly insightful, clever, and surprising, lyrics. Bought his new CD, "my favorite place to drown."
Check out Michael’s My Space: http://www.myspace.com/michaelleviton and buy his CD.
- Uke Man
p.s. pictures when the throw-away camera shots get developed and scanned
1 Comments:
Hi Tom,
Aaron and Dad went rocking last night! That's great. Glad you had such a good time. Neat story about your ukulele friend. I checked his music and I could understand all the words. Nice voice. Sondra
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