The Shins: Changing Lives

"They'll change your life, I swear." Natalie Portman's character on the movie "Garden State," concerning the band The Shins, who I saw with Nadege Friday night. No big deal. But contrary to Natalie's belief, I must say they didn't end up changing my life unless you think change means jogging happy down the streets or jumping around at a concert.

See how happy we are? Note to...anyone who is concerned about my questionable hand gesture: I do not worship Satan, nor do I promote the worship of Satan. The goat head has become a staple hand position in Austin, home of the Longhorns. I fall to it naturally. Oh man, I've got to get out of this evil city.

I digress. As usual.

The following picture needs no introduction, but I'll give it one anyhow. It is of the stage.


I couldn't see very well because, well, I'm not that tall, but when I finally saw the lead singer of The Shins, I was surprised. I don't know why so many people assume that a good musician is going to look like someone out of a boy band, but we do, so I did, and he doesn't.


It was a good show. Realll good show.