The Wondrous Abyss of Expectation
Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:59 pm
Shot by Chris Phelps at the Fillmore at Irving Plaza
If you've all abandon hope that there would ever be another Trolleywood post, cool. If you didn't care if there was ever another Trolleywood post, cool. My personal refrain is rooted in self-doubt; that is, I don't trust myself. Honesty is a great virtue I suppose - but since I am also the valve that controls the info-flow, my leaks are not likely going to be virtuous. I feel like I have my finger in the dam hole.
Good Tidings Best to just smile and talk about happy thoughts. There are more of those anyway. I can turn off the 'pissed off' switch easily enough; it's just - I fear the risk of coming off fake/plastic.
The tour is going great. Most all the shows are sold out. SA is bringing hordes of exuberant indie-punkers fans out. They're a very similar crowd... perhaps a bit more interactive. Their affinity w/ Say Anything's lyrics is monumental. Though their response to main support often sends a confusing signal at times...it's a very positive environment. Truthfully, SA's new record is very catchy... melodic; I get why they're so psyched. Still, Eisley certainly longs for the same affirmation they easily receive from their 'experiential' base. It's all good. This dynamic is what support is all about. You battle it out every night in hopes of winning over a few of the headliners fans. There's no poll or stat to indicate whether or not it's happening, but when you play for an audience of 2,500 (in Boston), you're almost guaranteed to turn some ears/win some hearts. Bottom line - Eisley is excited to be on the road and thankful to be on this amazing tour; Good times.
Anaheim EP pre-orders Don't get me started. You did. You got me started. I specifically said NOT to get me started. But - no worries... i just took some rage-b-gone tablets. Shi_, they just wore off. !@$#!%! (channeling Edward Munch). Happy thoughts. All I'm gonna say is: though a certain major, major, major, o-so-major label held back the shipment causing LA fans NOT to actually purchase and walk away with an ep, team eisley - via a supportive fan/friend in Boston - is mailing the ep's out this week. Wait, you didn't think WB would send did you? Nah. Anyway... fear not, you will receive them. Plenty have already said they received their order. I am now sleeping better and that's not saying much.
Trolley-Void I guess I'm going to start posting again. Tweeting is immediate and comes in frequent parcels but I can't get things off my chest that way. More to come.
To Maryland we go... tomorrow. For now, some shut eye. ~ bd
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