Dub Miller And That Other Guy

I was quite pleased to see Dub Miller and his fine band for the first time last night. He has a nice, genuine country sound, and I wish I had taken enough cash to pick up some CDs. Next time, I guess.

It was quite a pleasant experience after the abrupt departure from Michael Fracasso's show at Anderson Fair last night, as described by Callie and Cathy.

The thing is, it didn't bother me so much that Mr. Fracasso wrote and performed such a petty little song. His need to write it is probably syptomatic of something Mr. Duff elaborates on here. Most musicians are nitwits when it comes to politics, anyway, which is fully their right. I know this, and don't go to shows expecting much better. It was his condescending attitude and the political commentary that followed that drove me out of the place. You don't like George Bush? Fine. You think he's an idiot? Fine (though what does that say about you, since he does hold two more Ivy League degrees?). You want to insult members of your audience who might think differently? Don't expect me to stick around for it.

Because there are choices. Lots of 'em in this fine city. And Dub Miller was an excellent choice. Well-written music, tight band, no political preaching one way or the other. In a bar that treats its customers well. Go figure!

As for Mr. Fracasso's whining during his second set about the people who left -- dude, get over it. We didn't make a big production out of leaving -- didn't speak to anyone, didn't ask for our money back, didn't criticize your "right to be heard." We just left. Quietly. Nothing to get worked up over. I wouldn't think a professional performer would carry on about such a thing.

PS Maybe at work, next time I'm asked my opinion on the political situation of some country, I should launch into a Fracasso folk tune? Or maybe some tune ripping on Big Oil (tm). Think that would be appropriate? Go over well? Yeah, probably not.

[Posted at 15:22 CST on 05/11/03] [Link]