What a fine, fine show that was - thanks to everyone who was a part of yet another really fun crowd. I’m sorry that you all had to stand, and I’m doubly sorry that in spite of that I did the longest show ever. Even my feet were tired by the end, and I have nuclear powered cybernetic feet.
Tonight, Madison.
In the meantime, please enjoy this video of Ian doing the 51 state songs from Hodgman’s audiobook (honestly, I don’t remember any of these).
I actually did start the day with a scone, but only a medium house blend. And I was in an airport, so no squirrels. But still. Tonight is Varsity Theater in Minneapolis - and yes, I too am excited about being able to sing First of May on the first of May, but please do not show up naked.
I spent all my time in Seattle and Portland walking around with a Flip Video in my pocket annoying all the very nice people who were just trying to check me into my hotel or sell me a donut. Below are the results (in a fancy playlist - thanks for the suggestion Javier). Part 1 is my trip to Seattle, Part 2 is our drive to Portland and the show there. I hope there will be more parts, but I haven’t edited them together yet.
Also, a longer version of the Giant Donut Incident exists, but I will leave that for Paul and Storm to post and discuss.
Another great trip to the beautiful Northwest - full houses, enthusiastic crowds, and a lot of that general calm and pleasant feeling I get when I’m there (do you all have industrial pumps filling the air with Ativan mist or something?). Plus on Saturday night in Seattle, Paul and Storm and I were privileged to share the stage with Molly, aka Sweetafton23. I have linked to two videos as proof, but she did a total of four songs - I’m sure the other two will turn up somewhere or other. Thank you Molly for making that show extra fun. And thank you to everyone who came out to see us. This weekend is Minneapolis, Madison and Chicago, or what like to call the Steadily Diminishing Appreciation for the Song “Curl” Tour.
Tom Cruise Crazy (with Molly on uke and singing, the rest of us doing our best to keep up):
My Monkey (with Molly on uke, me on Tenori-On, and all FOUR of us on vocals):
Hey, leaves and stuff! Nice work, nature! Celebrate spring with a
crazy little thing called “seeing JoCo in concert.” West coast,
midwest, and even dear old New York City are on this list. Spread the
word!
Friday April 25 at 8 PM
Mission Theater (Portland, OR) with Paul and Storm
Tickets: http://xrl.us/bjp9g
Saturday April 26 at 8 PM
Triple Door (Seattle, WA) with Paul and Storm
SOLD OUT!
Sunday April 27 at 8 PM
Triple Door (Seattle, WA) with Paul and Storm
If not sold out already, it will be soon!
Tickets: http://xrl.us/bjqah
Thursday May 1 at 7 PM
Varsity Theater (Minneapolis, MN) with Paul and Storm
Tickets: http://xrl.us/bjp9r
Friday May 2 at 7 PM
Majestic Theater (Madison, WI) with Paul and Storm
Tickets: http://xrl.us/bjp9t
Saturday May 3 at 7:30 PM
Lakeshore Theater (Chicago, IL) with Paul and Storm
Tickets: http://xrl.us/bjp9z
Thursday May 15 at 7 PM
Brickhouse Theater (Phoenix, AZ) with Paul and Storm
Tickets: http://xrl.us/bjp93
Saturday May 17 at 9 PM
Lestat’s Coffee House (San Diego, CA) with Paul and Storm
Tickets at the door only: http://www.lestats.com
Sunday May 18 at 9 PM
House of Blues Sunset Strip (Los Angeles, CA) with Paul and Storm
Tickets: http://xrl.us/bjp95 (on sale 4/24)
Saturday June 21 at 7:30 PM
Highline Ballroom (NYC) with Paul and Storm
Tickets: http://xrl.us/bjp97
And that’s the news so far - Lots of other stuff in the works though,
including a return trip to the UK sometime in October, and the release
of the concert DVD sometime in the Fall. More details and updated
information can be found on my shows page
(http://jonathancoulton.com/shows). As always, I have probably made
mistakes, so please check my work before you buy tickets.
And you know what? Take the rest of the day off, it’s really nice
outside.
