Amazing
A few weeks ago Amber began subletting a room in a house with a few other Cal grad students, and I must say I'm fascinated by the scene she describes. Her roommates home-make everything from bread to beer, and even have a few chickens clucking around the backyard garden. Every tuesday the house holds an open-invitation potluck dinner for people to share their locally-grown whatevers.
This is all very Berkeley, but what amazes me is the musical side of the whole operation. They have a piano and a few guitars in the living room, which are enjoyed regularly, but occassionally actual touring bands will make appearances. For instance, this Friday two bands from Vancouver will be playing a free "show" during a pot-luck dinner. Do they realize that this really is just a five-bedroom hovel in south Berkeley? The house is even listed as a venue on myspace! Sure, they have a big living room, but wtf?
Well, I'm heading over there this friday - this hippy enclave has some 'splaining to do.
Comments
It is a shame that 216 Dryden was unable to bring in any obscure musical acts during your 2001-2002 tenure. Surely if Dream Theater had played a show it would have been met with 10s of screaming fans.
Posted by: Max | July 20, 2006 07:53 AM
I fondly recall our one earnest attempt during senior week: An Intimate Evening with DJ Brian Weisenthal. The cops broke it up pretty quick, though - something about needing to renew our liquor license.
Posted by: jeff | July 20, 2006 08:08 AM
Isn't there some potential for hippie agitation at those open pot luck dinners? Maybe you could show up with something clearly not homegrown/fresh?
Posted by: Max | July 20, 2006 07:30 PM