So I went to the Flight of the Conchords concert...

...and I had a great time! It was easily one of the best concerts i've attended. They were funny, original and engaging. I know some people don't get their humor, but I get it! 

Here's a crappy video from their concert at the Berkeley Community Theater, on May 25th, 2009. I dare you not to laugh at this snippet.

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The Idol Times - Grand Ole Opry week

Sorry to bore those of you who could care less about this show, but once a week I really need some ear candy. I thought I could keep up with my predictions, but obviously I've done a horrible job since the first week. So here's a short review of each contestant and prediction:

It's Grand 'Ole Opry week which is not one of my favorites, but it tends to bring out the best and worst of singers. How funny was Randy Travis with Adam?

Danny - there's a lot of hate for this guy in the blog world (from those that actually watch the show) and I just don't get it. Check Dial Idol and guess who’s number 1? Yup it's Danny. Wasn’t his best night, but if you don’t like him, too bad. He’s not going anywhere and that’s the way it should be. When he got to the chorus, it was amazing (and I don't even like the song he sang).

ANOOP! So happy to see he’s back. I thought he was the best of the night. Loved, Loved, loved him! Way to just do it.

Matt - Woo hoo! Man I love this guy. I thought his performance was really nice.

Lil - bad song. I too wish that she had done I Will Always Love You. I still love her though.

Adam - Meh. Not my thing. I love the original version and I while I love the fact that he is unique, some of those falsetto notes were horrid. I don’t care if he’s over the top, I just care if he sings well. Tonight was not it.

Megan - great song choice for her. But honestly, sick or not sick, I CANNOT STAND HER PHRASING. Blech.

Alison - Great performance, but will people remember her?

Michael Sarver - the only one who really sang country tonight. I don’t like that song, but he served the genre well.

Chris Allen - this is the first time I really enjoyed his vocals. Great job!

Alexis - ugh. Poor thing. I did not like this interpretation. Did Brooke do this last year? I seem to remember liking Jolene last year and on paper you'd think this was a great choice for Alexis. What happened? I like her and I hope she doesn’t go anywhere.

Scott - I didn’t like his song choice. He’s an awesome pianist, but I just haven’t connected with him. He's kind of boring to me, but I want him to make the tour.

Going home: Alexis or Allison - although I'm thinking this could be the week the judges use the "save" option.

My personal faves: Danny, Anoop and Matt (in no particular order)

You know what, I decided I like this song

Here's my ear candy to share. I thought I didn't like the song when I first heard it, but them melody kept sticking with me. Call me a sucker or whatever, but I like Kelly.

Good Morning
by krunkyou

Oh how I love Flight of the Conchords and Karaoke!

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I am mostly a homebody

Just ask my husband and my co-workers, I honestly don't like to go out anymore. I'm old, I own property and I like my couch & 52" HDTV. I don't really like to drink either, so what's the point?  Although I'm in for a good restaurant and a nice glass of vino - home by 10:30pm, k?

I can't make the excuse of having kids ('cause we don't have any), but sometimes I can blame needing to get home to Jango (the dog). Most of the time, I honestly like being at home. It's where I'm most comfortable and where I can relax (and I love to relax).

However, lately I've had some energy. On my calendar are A LOT of concerts I am attending, probably more than I've been to all last year. It's almost as if I have time warped and begun working for KFOG again. Ok, it's not really that drastic, but you get the point.

Here's my 2009 concert calendar (so far):

• Jan 17 - Jonathan Coulton, Great American Music Hall


• Jan 29 - Adele, Warfield


• Feb 6 - The Bird and The Bee, The Independent


• Feb 21 - Drop Kick Murphys (this is really Tom and Patrick and not me, but I'll add it anyways)


• Mar 12-16 - SXSW (who knows who I'll see in Austin, Adele is playing on the 12th)


• Mar 29 - Emiliana Torrini, The Independent


• Apr 4  - Lily Allen, Warfield


• Apr 15 - The Ting Tings, Fillmore


• May 25 - Flight of the Concords, Berkeley Community Theater (Sugalumps FTW!)

I would love to see more shows (Raphael Saadiq at the Fillmore, for example), but I'm really choosy because I don't like to go out and because of that darn economy.

What shows are you going to see (if any) this year?

(pic above is from the Warfield in San Francisco)