March 03, 2011

#23. As I mentioned in an earlier entry, I have this rule that I won’t wear a shirt of the artist I’m seeing the night of the show.  I know that’s silly.  But I figure everyone already knows I’m a fan because I’m there.  It can be more interesting to try and tie in a shirt to the event.

Tonight I’m seeing Mavis Staples.  And what better time to wear my Lost in the Trees shirt.  Why, you ask?  Well, Lost in the Trees share the same label as Mavis (Anti- Records).  I was turned on to Lost in the Trees by a co-worker whose daughter-in-law works for Anti- Records.  They were playing McCabe’s, and I love seeing shows there, so I decided to check them out based on her recommendation.  I’m glad I did.  I fell in love with them immediately, and was lucky they were playing three more LA shows that week (Spaceland, Amoeba and Hotel Café).  I went to all four shows.

They are coming back in April.  I was certain that they would be here for Coachella, but that didn’t happen.  They will be at the Echoplex on 4/19 and if I am fully recovered from Coachella, I’ll be there. 

But first, I’m gonna rock this shirt at Mavis tonight.