Jason Goes West

So I have been on the road. There is probably a better, more detailed entry in me, but for today you get a synopsis:

I went to Omaha to see Devotchka. They were incredible; their opening band, Basia Bulat, was amazing too. Wonderful show, would do this again any time. So many little surprises. And a tuba!

Then I went to Portland to see Beirut. Rowdy, rambunctious crowd, fantastic show. Two encores, the second of which surprised a lot of people (as probably 50% thought the show was over after the first, and left). Such a great show!

And I spent too much money, eating at fabulous restaurants I would normally eschew in favor of dirty diners. Still, the whole trip was great fun, worth every minute, even the time in Portland I had a horrible headache.