Thirty notes in the mailbox

stop teasing those poor michiganians!

east coast dates are on the official site now....

9/8 - eagles ballroom - milwaukee
9/9 - the murat theatre - indianapolis
9/10 - ohio theatre - columbus
9/12 - palace theatre - louisville
9/14 - playhouse square center-state theatre - cleveland
9/16 - molson amphitheatre - toronto
9/17 - bell centre - montreal
9/19 - providence performing arts center - providence
9/20 - opera house - boston
9/21 - opera house - boston
9/24 - keyspan park - coney island, ny
9/27 - merriweather post pavillion - columbia, MD
9/28 - house of blues - atlantic city

thank you, your order is complete!

i got my tickets today for the st. louis show at the fox! i went through the presale on the official site. i'm not quite sure where my seats are... the seat assignment says "sec 2 row L seat 25,23,21" and i called the venue and they couldn't tell me what that meant. so any help figuring that out would be appreciated! the atlanta show sounds like it was great... i've been away without a computer at a conference since saturday, so i'm trying to get caught up on everything. i'm still trying to get people together for one of the chicago shows before i get tickets - hopefully i'll have it all together by friday.
and i'll take this opportunity to add that after a full week of listening to GBMS - my all time favorite song is now Instinct Blues.

soon rabbit, soon

new message from jackie white... seems a bit pissed off at chris handyside. actually I was a bit pissed about it too... i was a little pleased to see jack rip him a new one. check it out, do we get senior discounts now?

also:
npr fresh air interview

my much anticipated review

well, with my self-imposed 2 week fast and waiting to buy the album, tonight was like my wedding night. i got the cd as a gift from my dear friend amy (i'm low on cash due to buying a house), loaded it up on the ole ipod and sat out on the back porch at dusk to listen to it full blast on the headphones. boy, was i glad i waited... can i just say to all the naysayers that i heard blather on about the stripes "breaking their own rules" and saying GBMS sounded unfinished - what the fuck were you listening to?! the album is a complete work of art from beginning to end. jack and meg stay true to their roots while growing as a band... but you knew i'd say that, right?

blue orchid - when i first heard it, i'll admit i was confused, but in a good way. and every time i listen to it i love it more.
the nurse - i love that damn marimba. i love the 6 jacks in my ears. i especially love the little jerks of drums and guitar that separate the evil from innocence.
my doorbell - damn boy, i'll ring your doorbell whenever you want - simple, catchy, everyone's favorite.
forever for her (is over for me) - lyrically one of my favorites.
little ghost - reminds me of hotel yorba. you can just see them on the front porch singing without a care.
the denial twist - i will just take this space to go on and on about jack's hot-as-fuck voice. is that what giving up smoking does? i think this will be the next single.
white moon - i am lucy lying across the grand piano on this one. unrequited love for jack. beautiful sad song.
instinct blues - i adore all the tuning up and dirtiness. i was so glad to hear the guitar again! i can't wait to see this live.
passive manipulation - makes me want to hear more of meg. you need a longer song girl!
take take take - i love the vocals here! one of my favorites on the album. damn, i'm hot for j.w. tonight people. "my heart was in my mouth" - sexiest line on GBMS
as ugly as i seem - what's meg doing here - bongos? i like it. sweet and simple. i want to learn all the words and sing it.
red rain - very zeppliney (which i love) i HAVE to see this live.
i'm lonely (but i ain't that lonely yet) - beautiful. almost made me cry. i love the little meg tribute. i really underestimated jack on the piano before this album.

i really want to hear from people in the comments about their views on GBMS! i will be listening to it for weeks on end.

happy release day!

well, today's the big day! i'm going shopping after work. i'll buy it then and listen to it on the 50 min. drive home. look for a post later tonight detailing my thoughts on the new album. let me know yours in the comments section! i'm so excited!!

little white truths

Apparently one of only three interviews to promote GBMS (according to the article):

LA times article

I have little to say right now... still in state of semi-shock. I'm still on my stripes fast until tuesday... only 2 more days!

jack married?!

well, the official site has a message up that reports that jack and karen elson (redhead in blue orchid vid) were married yesterday in brazil. little roomers and triple tremelo feel that it could be a hoax... it reports that it was the first marriage for both newlyweds? it seems weird that they would start posting personal items on the site - and before even announcing the US tour?
well, i suppose time will tell... the news broke a little piece of my candy cane heart though!

this had to be one of the best parts of the night...

from the buenos aires show on may 28th.
photo from applefuckingblossom in the little room.

my wishes fulfilled

U.S. TOUR DATES!!!
as reported by motorcityrocks.com:
6/10/05 Atlanta, GA @ Midtown Music Festival
7/29/05 San Diego, CA @ San Diego Street Scene
8/6/05 George, WA @ The Gorge Amphitheatre
8/7/05 Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum
8/8/05 Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum
8/10/05 Portland, OR @ Keller Auditorium
8/12/05 Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theatre
8/15/05 Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre
8/16/05 Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre
8/17/05 Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre
8/18/05 Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre
8/19/05 Phoenix, AZ @ Dodge Theatre
8/22/05 Denver, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
8/23/05 Kansas City, MO @ Starlight Theatre
8/24/05 St. Louis, MO @ Fabulous Fox Theater
8/26/05 Minneapolis, MN @ Orpheum Theater
8/27/05 Minneapolis, MN @ Orpheum Theater
8/29/05 Chicago, IL @ Auditorium Theater
8/30/05 Chicago, IL @ Auditorium Theater
8/31/05 Chicago, IL @ Auditorium Theater

and they say more to come!! i can't tell you what a happy girl i am right now! i may have to take a week off for STL and Chicago......

buenos aires

From whitestripes.net - this pretty much seems like my dream setlist (maybe throw in I Fought Piranhas).... and I hear Jack has been carrying Meg offstage - I would love to see photos of this.

The setlist from last night's show in Buenos Aires, Argentina is below:

Blue Orchid
Dead Leaves
Black Math
Jolene
I'm Finding It Harder to be a Gentleman
Hotel Yorba
I Think I Smell a Rat
Love Sick
The Nurse
Death Letter
Little Ghost
Fell in Love with a Girl (slow version)
Same Boy You've Always Known
Ball and Biscuit
Hardest Button to Button
When I Hear My Name
Cannon
John the Revelator
St. James Infirmary Blues
Passive Manipulation
We're Going to be Friends
Offend In Every Way
You're Pretty Good Looking
Let's Shake Hands
I Just Don't Know What to do With Myself

Encore
You've Got Her in Your Pocket
Red Rain
Seven Nation Army
Boll Weevil