Duncan Sheik
David Poe
September 25, 2005 - Easy Street Records - Seattle, WA
  
  

Let's see I got into Seattle with about 45 minutes to spare before the instore. So I took the last parking spot (had to backwards side angle park it - the only way it could be worse is if it's on a hill) next to the building. I went inside and mulled around picking up a local favorite cd by Critters Buggin (Matt Chamberlain) and David Poe's new cd since I decided to check him out since he and Duncan will be sharing the gigs today

2pm rolled around and there still wasn't much of a crowd. I stood by the front slightly leaning against these vinyl record bins. I didn't want to give up my good space. Then Duncan Sheik and David Poe walked right by me. That was really unexpected. I guess a few people didn't recognize them immediately either. Then came the call over the intercom "Will the owner of a dark blue..." That would be me. So I rushed back out to see a big U-Haul right in front of my car. They needed to unload. Luckily other places in the small lot opened up so I just had to back into one of those. It's funny how determination to get back inside just makes you a better parker. So I watched Duncan come out to get his guitar out and walking by my car. "Hop inside," I thought. LOL. Luckily when I made it back in no one made a move for my spot. They took pity on the short girl. I mean those vinyl record bins were about as tall as I was.

The guys were about 30 minutes late, but that's okay. David Poe came out first. He wondered who's cell phone was ringing and guessed it was Duncan's. He played 2 songs off his new cd including the title track "Love Is Red." Although he was by himself it sounded so rich musically with that little sound device thing (sorry for the lack of a more technical term) at his feet. His voice. Wow. Much better in person.

David Poe-fection

Then Duncan came on. He's so sweet. Almost forgot to plug his guitar in. He did 2 songs off of his Daylight cd. "For You" and "Momento." I was really happy about that last one since it was one of the 3 songs I was hoping he'd do.

The constant tuners.

David came back out and they did a number from their upcoming band project with Matt Johnson (The The?) and some other guy. Duncan also played "White Limousine" (also the title of his new cd). After that the mini performance was over and the store said they would be doing an autograph signing. I stuck inside the store thinking they would have a line and everything. So I wasted time walking through the place again only to spot them both outside talking to friends.

Duncan was just finished signing a gal's Starbucks card and then I just kind of stood there. Making small chat. I had him sign my er his cd and then asked for a photo. It was BRIGHT out there. There was this cluster of 3 fans and I asked one of them to snap the photo. She took it twice. One with and one without the woman with the bag of groceries behind us.

Myself (blinded) and Cute Scruffy Duncan

 I'm guessing he was a bit tired as he said it was just too early to be playing music. Shouldn't we all be in church. Then some guy yelled out the right response for many of us there, "This is our church."

David was really caught up in his conversation and I could tell that myself and the other cluster of peeps really wanted to meet him. The whole time I was just kind of standing around smiling probably weirdly at Duncan. Anyways, when I finally met him he was just as cool as could be. "Let me get my rocker shades on"..."did you want my John Hancock?" "Oh look at that cute little thing over there..." (he was pointing to a dog). Then I bothered the same girl who took the other photo.

Myself (really blind and melting now) and David

Then I rushed back home. Gotta recoup before the show later. :)

Here's some video from the instore.