Daniel Barkowitz | May 24, 2005

"Looking for some advice, you too (U2)."

Hi there.

In wandering the Infinite today, I picked up the most recent issue of Counterpoint, a great independent student publication published jointly by Wellesley and MIT students. The latest copy is entitled “Crunch Time” and has some interesting reads.

One of the articles is a relationship advice column (with some pretty frank questions and answers) entitled “Ask the Beaver.” Well, interestingly enough, it appears that the authors also have a blog of their own where advice can be sought and advice can be left. So far they are up to 20 questions. Maybe you'll find something of interest there.

On to my other topic above (and sorry for shouting, but I am very excited), I AM SEEING U2 IN CONCERT TONIGHT. They are performing at the (used-to-be) Fleet Center. I have been a U2 fan for a LONG time, but this will be my first time seeing them perform live.

Obviously, one of the benefits of living in Boston is the number of concerts that pass through the area. I've seen James Taylor, Duran Duran, Madonna, Jimmy Buffet, the KISS 108 Concert (a full day affairs with over 25 bands), Elton John/Billy Joel, and more. Growing up (like I did) in a much smaller metro area, I never had the chance to see acts like these live -- they just didn't travel to my part of the world.

If your taste runs to more folk and folk/rock artists, we are right down the street from Club Passim, a great local venue that has a national reputation for promoting new folk artists. New bands also appear regularly at The Middle East, another local concert venue.

I'll let you know how the concert was later...

While we are on the subject, what band is on the top of your “must see” list?