Surprise, surprise, 2 Judeposts in a day!!! I wanted to give a shout out to my guys, the Observatory who are about to have the gig of their lives this Thursday opening for Tortoise. This show comes as a surprise to me given the very cautious nature and outlook of our local music scene. I remember a time when they posted policemen at rock concerts to prevent dancing and any undue 'western' influences. I also remember a time when"public entertainment permits" and a $2000 security deposit were required in order to put up a show. The people who brought in Fugazi to perform (at a community center no less) were hauled to the police station and had their security deposit confiscated because the kids in the hall started to stage dive and crowd surf. Pearl Jam's concert in Singapore was almost a no-show, because the kids at the capacity filled venue starting removing the seats up front in order to create room to move in front of the stage. Hell, they even turned away the Rolling Stones in the 1960s because they had long hair. Things have changed quite a bit since those times, but Tortoise playing in Singapore is still a big deal. While there are a smattering of interesting acts that come into the country every once in a while, it is perhaps even more significant that a local band has been given the privilege of opening the show. So kudos to the Observatory! Have fun at the show guys, break a leg & I wish that I was there :)
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