in training

My years in Nashville were when I was in peak form for live music consumption. I would see a band usually once a week, sometimes more. I built up my strength to my peak: 4 nights in one week. I think they may have been consecutive – but that taxed even me.

I reflect fondly on those days now that I consider it a triumph to make it to one show a month. But I must gear up!

I'm in the midst of four concerts in seven days. Ooh, I get a tingle just typing that. Last night was Elvis Costello, and I am going to see Nick Lowe and Wilco both nights they're in town. (Don't be a hater.) And then, Bryan Ferry (sigh) next Saturday night.

When it rains, it pours.

I've got to build up my stamina because I'm vacationing in Austin, Texas (which bills itself as the Live Music Capital of the World) at the end of October.  The whole point of the trip is to see as much live music as I can physically stand. Let the practice rounds begin.