Festivals and corruption (Barcelona's never been so much fun)
Finally, I have succeeded in getting around to buying tickets for Primavera Sound (June 1-3). After three years of humming and hawing, I bit the bullet and bought two three-day passes to see such luminaries as Lou Reed, Motörhead, Lambchop, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the Flaming Lips and er… Baby Shambles.
EDIT (6th April): I've just realised that I really hate the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. I now think they're the worst band I've ever heard. Were they made by robots?
This year, we're also seeing the Rolling Stones (May 27th, Olympic Stadium), and we'll be revisiting Benicassim for a scorching FIBERFIB 2006. At FIB, we're looking forward to seeing the Strokes, Scissor Sisters and numerous bands I'm supposed to like but don't really know much about. I don't much like Morrissey or his old band, but (the) Pixies should be fun. I'm expecting some more acts to be added to this lineup as we get closer to the summer.
Meanwhile, spring has sprung. ERC and CiU have been caught using some very naughty party funding tactics in the Generalitat. Hmmm… if they were a little more sophisticated they could have used the UK Labour party's "yes, it's a problem and we'll legislate to stop it" line, but unfortunately they look a bit stuck for the moment. This is one of those cases where they're so patently in the wrong that no one, not within the party or sympathetic to it's aims can defend them. Drop it, apologise, move on.
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'I don’t much like Morrissey or his old band' Should read 'I don't much like The Smiths or Morrissey's new band'.
But in fact they're both ludicrous statements.
I also have my ticket already. We should arrange to meet and have the nice drinks.
Hi Manuel, that would be great. I figure you'll be wearing monastic robes or something, and thus will be easy to spot?