Stacey's Mom has got it going on...

Thursday, 9th August 2007 (Nan's Birthday), Wake up time: 10:30am 


I woke up and continued to sort out any clothes I hadn't washed the day before. I began the morning playing more Red Alert 2 (I was clearly using my time effectively.) However, I soon had to join the real world as Lyle's Uncle was visiting (he's Bev's brother.) I remember meeting him when Lyle's family lived here for two years and he fondly remembers me using the term 'rubbish.' I think he was disappointed I now use harsher language! 


We talked for a while, mostly questions about how I was finding America. He stayed for lunch which was tuna salad sandwich. After lunch, I checked my e-mail. Bev then announced that there was a free concert being held at Copely Sq, an area in the centre of Boston. I asked who was playing, it was a band who I had never heard of, Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles. The second band playing was one that, when I was told, I laughed out loud. It was Fountains of Wayne! Just so you don't think I have a weird sense of humour, it's because they had one hit in the UK 'Stacey's Mom' about a boy who fancies this girl's mum in a typical adolescent fantasy way. They then promptly disappeared from the scene and I was curious as to what music they'd actually made. As it was free, it was a double bonus! 


Before the concert, we made up a picnic to have with us. We arrived at Copley Sq and after a short set up time, Sarah Borges and her band came on stage. It was a folk-rock style of music but I actually really enjoyed them! There were some fast songs to get you moving, and some slower ones to just enjoy. The sun was shining and I was already glad I'd come as I'd discovered a new band and some quality time with Bev. 


During her set, we had our sandwiches (Pastrami and Cheese) and vanilla and raspberry and cookies. Her set sadly ended and while Fountains of Wayne set up, Bev and I shared some Pomegranate and Lemon drinks. I watched the bag, while Bev went to buy Sarah Borge's album. Bev got it signed for me, and it says 'To James, Welcome to Boston! Love Sarah x" It was pretty cool :)


Soon after, Fountains of Wayne began their set. Again, they were surprisingly good! I especially enjoyed one song 'Strapped for Cash' and I found almost all of their set list better than the one song I knew them by. It's a shame they didn't make it in the UK. It does show how different the cultural taste is. Once their set was over, we packed up our rubbish (I still use it ;) ) and took a short tour around central Boston. We saw an Art Gallery and various famous buildings. 


Once we got home, I put on the new CD. Bev had rented a television series which she had loved in the UK, an old programme called Upstairs/Downstairs, starring Gordon Jackson and Jean Marsh. We watched an episode of that and then had dinner. Each episode was about an hour long and it was already late. Dinner was more pastrami and cheese, this time with barbecue sauce and waffles on the side. I was very glad I went to the concert in the end! 


Thanks for listening.