I watched "Nick and Norah's infinite playlist the other night. As I was watching this movie I started to wish that the allegedly kick ass band in the movie was real. It made me think of being eighteen again and all of the bands I would go see any night of the week. Was there ever a "Wheres Fluffy" type band that I was into? Kind of, but not really. The closest to this type of band was my favorite for a long time. The Violet Burning, I still love them. I remember getting last minute phone calls from friends or seeing posts on their online message board the day of a spur of the moment show. Then running around trying to get to the show before it started. I remember going with me to see my first "Violet" show at Koo's cafe. We all sat on the floor packed like sardines in the living room of that tiny house just to hear this "amazing" band we had heard so much about. I guess in a way The Violet Burning already was my "Wheres Fluffy," and they're still rockin'. I think I need to see more shows.
ps. Nick And Nora's Infinite Playlist is a great movie, I recommend it.
pps. In the photo: Herb Grimaud Jr. of the Violet Burning. Taken at the Silver Lake Lounge in Los Angeles.
