This weekend I saw some really great live music. Friday Tang, Ed and I made a roadtrip to the Handlebar in Greenville, SC to see one of my favorite bands, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers. If you're not familiar with their music, you should definitely check them out. Roger used to be the lead singer of a band called the Refreshments in the 90's. They broke up, but the Peacemakers still perform most of the old Refreshments songs, which is great, since Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy is probably my all time favorite album.

Sunday, I went with several friends to see Rilo Kiley, a great band that's been getting some good press lately. They just signed to Warner Bros. so I don't expect the buzz to wind down any time soon. The band is anchored by co-lead singers Jenny Lewis and Blake Sennett, both of whom were childhood actors. Rilo Kiley's music is a little poppier than my normal tastes, but I can't seem to stop listening to them. Their live show was really great, ending with an acoustic cover of Pete Townshend's "Let My Love Open the Door"...on Ukulele! They are going to be playing in Athens on Wednesday, so go check them out if you're in the Classic City.