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He started a drummers-only band with his big friends. They haven't agreed on a name yet, but they have already had their first ("intimate") gig (pictured above). He is enthusiastically committed and practises constantly, tapping on whatever surface is handy. The esky lid has a great tone. He also quite likes the sound quality and volume of the metal shelving trolleys at the library. I can tell by the way that all of the grown-up people browsing books nearby stop to watch and listen to his drumming that they also like the sound and are potential fans.
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Saw Regina Spektor last night. She may just be the nicest performer in the world. She's been unwell this week, and the show was delayed and delayed throughout the evening; the announcer kept thanking us for our patience and saying it wouldn't be much longer... B was convinced it would be cancelled but I was sure she'd at least say 'hi'. She did! She played and sang and finished each song with a big smile and a cute 'thank you so much'. Everything was gorgeous. Our 2nd row seats (!) let us watch her hands throughout the journey. They were spectacular, I've never watched a pianist so intently before, but it was entrancing. Each time she began a new song, it was as if that first chord was heralding the beauty that was imminent - you could hear the crowd's collective breath-holding every time, and the cheer as the song unfolded.
