Tag: Nostos Algos

Diary of Lois Elaine Jelin: Entry One Hundred Twenty-Three

Entry One Hundred Twenty-Three

Monday Sat., June 2                        Weather marked as Clear.

Dear Diary,

Went to Beauty Salon & got my hair cut & etc.

Senior Prom. It was fine except—first of all I looked real cute. The other girl was Elaine (the girl Bob took to Lynns party) she’s real nice. We had a nice time at the Prom we left after 11:00 and when to a naughty 90 show which was naughty & to the Flamingo. Art (going home) infact all night he wouldn’t let up kissing that is. Then after we took Elaine home I pretended I was sleeping & Art petted. It was frightening & yet soothing. I’m all mixed up. I should have said something but I couldn’t. He started to un-zipper my dress so I pretend to wake-up. If possible—I’ll never go out with Art again—I’m afraid.

Nostos Nic’s Picks: Week of 6/3/2013

Playing Bottom of the Hill on Tuesday, June 4th.

Playing Brick & Mortar Music Hall on Tuesday, June 4th.

Playing Bottom of the Hill on Friday, June 7th.

Playing Rickshaw Stop on Friday, June 7th.

Playing Elbo Room on Friday, June 7th.

Playing Bottom of the Hill on Saturday, June 8th.

Playing Hemlock Tavern on Saturday, June 8th.

Playing Brick & Mortar Music Hall on Sunday, June 9th.

Playing with Desert Noises at Brick & Mortar Music Hall on Sunday, June 9th.

Diary of Lois Elaine Jelin: Entry One Hundred Twenty

Entry One Hundred Twenty

Friday, May 30                      Weather marked as Clear.

Dear Diary,

Went swimming with Audrey & Barbara. Tommy was there so was Art Grinby, they threw me in. I had a wonderful time. Butch did something to his toe. I’m real sore from horse-back riding. Tom came over & stayed a while. Walked to the pool. Only took bout 25 min.

Diary of Lois Elaine Jelin: Entry One Hundred Nineteen

Entry One Hundred Nineteen

Thursday Tues., May 29                  Weather marked as Clear.

Dear Diary,

Went Horseback riding with T.T. after wards we ate & sang around a fire. Audreys father took us to Temple. He looks much different than I thought. I’m very sore from the idiotic horse I was riding it was ready for the glue factory. It was an experience I hope never to forget. My horse’s name was Teddy.

Went miniature golf with kids—Erwin and etc got home at 1:20. Decorated for G.A.A. Spread.

Nostos Nic’s Picks: Week of 5/27/2013

Playing Bottom of the Hill, Tuesday, 5/28/2013.

Playing Bottom of the Hill with Suuns, Tuesday, 5/28/2013.

Playing Rickshaw Stop, Tuesday, 5/28/2013.

Playing The Fox Theater in Oakland, Wednesday, 5/29/2013.

Playing Great American Music Hall, Wednesday, 5/29/2013.

Playing The Independent, Wednesday, 5/29/2013.

Playing The Independent, Friday, 5/31/2013.

Playing The Independent with The Sam Chase, Friday, 5/31/2013.

Playing Hemlock Tavern, Saturday, 6/1/2013.

 

Laura Marling is a Master Hunter

Laura Marling, “Once I Was An Eagle”

Several months ago I saw Laura Marling play Swedish American Music Hall, a venue seemingly built with singer-songwriters in mind. There I had the pleasure of seeing her work through much of the songs from her recently released album “Once I Was An Eagle.” Even in their formative stages, these songs showcased what makes Marling a forceful songwriter–brilliantly turned phrases that ooze vulnerability but do not make her seem weak, and evocatively strummed strings that amplify this effect. She is utterly captivating and commands the stage even while her sincerity and sweet soft speaking voice make each performance feel like an intimate gathering in your own living room. Perched on an industrial stool with nothing but a guitar, she held the attention of every single person in that room for the entirety of the show with a spellbinding effect that enraptured all, from the worshipping teenage girls in the front row to the disaffected hipsters in the back. The silence of respect was palpable, and the roar of applause reflective of her effort.

Simply put, Laura Marling is an intelligent hunter and it would be foolish for we, her music-listening prey, to turn away. Offered here is my favorite track from her newest effort, my favorite since she dropped “Alas I Cannot Swim” in 2011. Enjoy.