Linda From Work – Westlake Park – September 6, 2024
LFW got an automatic favorability head start solely based on the band’s name. A bit of prior research was helpful in ensuring that earplugs were brought for protection, and there is no pretense of lyrics awareness or careness. Since I know the venue, and its capacity for accomodating watercolor work, my intention was to come loaded for bear. Upon arrival, two realizations: sketchbook, check; water, check; paper towels, check; paints, NEGATIVE! Thusly downgraded to the colored pencil set. The second realization was that there was also an opening band (Black Ends), with a similar profile of lyrics potential. So, the shorter sets all around wouldn’t have made for the best watercolor circumstances anyway. Funny how things work out.